Kayak Tours & Rides in Stockholm
Activities and tickets
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How do excursions differ?
Private excursions
Private excursions - the guide will conduct an excursion only for you and your friends.
Group excursions
Group excursions - the guide forms a group. Other tourists will learn new things with you.
Small group
Small group – small group with possibility to maintain a comfortable distance between the participants.
Reviews
Which Stockholm Kayaking Tour Should You Choose?
Kayaking is one of the most active ways to explore Stockholm and its archipelago, and on Alle Travel you can book a wide range of kayak tours to match any experience level or schedule - from short self-guided paddles in the city center to full-day trips through quiet island channels. Every tour comes with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure and the best price available online. Compare the options below to find the kayaking experience that fits your trip.
| Tour Name | Price | Duration | Group Size | Kayak Type | Program | What's Included / Features | Sights You'll See | Reviews |
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| Archipelago Family-Friendly Private Kayaking Tour | from €648.96 per trip (private, not per person) | 3 hours | Private tour, up to 15 persons | Double kayaks (2-person), family-friendly | Departs Vaxholm, paddles past Vaxholm Fortress and through Bogesundslandet Nature Reserve, passes traditional fishing villages, includes a swim stop | Fully equipped sea kayak, waterproof bag, snacks, coffee/tea, bottled water, guided and beginner-friendly. Not included: private transportation. Not wheelchair accessible, max height 1.95 m, max weight 110 kg | Vaxholm Fortress, Bogesundslandet Nature Reserve, Norrhamnen, Ytterby Gruva | 5.0/5 (89 reviews) - small sample size, a 9-year-old paddling in a double kayak with a parent was highlighted, fika break praised |
| Self-Guided Kayak Adventure in Central Stockholm (One-man kayak) | €29.16 per person | 2 hours | Up to 15 persons, self-guided, no group | Single kayak (one-man) | Flexible start times from morning to evening, self-guided route through central Stockholm's waterways, no guide follows on the water | All taxes and fees, full equipment (kayak, life jacket, map, spray deck, paddle), short kayaking instructions, drybag, Weather Guarantee with free rebooking up to 6 hours before. Not included: personal guide. Not wheelchair accessible, recommended height 150-195 cm, recommended weight under 110 kg | Stockholm City Hall, Stockholm Old Town | 5.0/5 (158 reviews) - friendly staff and quality gear praised, scenery called breathtaking, one complaint about an extra drybag charge, can get windy |
| Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and Hot Sauna Experience | from €131.20 per person | 4 hours 30 minutes | Up to 8 persons | Sturdy sea kayak, dry suit required | Departs Vaxholm, guided winter route through calm and crowd-free archipelago waters, 6 km round trip to Vaxholm Fortress, finishes with a 1-hour sauna after paddling | Sea kayak, waterproof bag, coffee/tea, snacks, dry suit, boots, gloves and rainhat included. Not included: hotel pickup, sauna is listed separately. Not wheelchair accessible, not recommended for pregnant travelers, age 16+ | Vaxholm Fortress, Bogesundslandet Nature Reserve, Norrhamnen, Ytterby Gruva | 4.8/5 (832 reviews) - guides Sam, Jules, Karl and Rohan praised by name, the sauna and Baltic Sea cold plunge called a highlight, one note that snacks might not be filling enough |
| 1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour | from €136.38 per person | 5 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours (full-day or half-day option) | Small group, up to 8 persons | Stable sea kayaks, double kayaks required for children aged 8-12 with an adult | Meets at a base south of Stockholm, drives together to a historic seaside village, paddles between islands through narrow passages and open bays, lunch cooked over a campfire on an island beach, wildlife spotting along the way | Stable sea kayaks and equipment, drybags, kayak course and introduction, air-conditioned vehicle, experienced guide, Swedish fika, pickup and drop-off from central Stockholm. Not included: hotel pickup, travel insurance, outdoor clothing. Vegetarian food available | Stockholm Archipelago (islands, granite shorelines, open bays) | 4.9/5 (1,712 reviews) - largest review base among kayak tours, guides Marcus, Daniel, Lucas, Jonathan and Andrew praised repeatedly, campfire lunch and wild foraging highlighted, one complaint about a poorly maintained van |
| Kayaking Tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika | from €140.27 per person | 4 to 8 hours | Small group, up to 8 persons | Single and double kayaks available | Hotel pickup included, paddles past Vaxholm Castle and traditional fishing villages, fika stop on an island, some departures offer an optional sauna afterward at extra cost | Fully equipped sea kayak, hotel pickup, waterproof bag, snacks, coffee/tea, bottled water, life jackets. Not included: sauna is an optional add-on. Not wheelchair accessible, not recommended for pregnant travelers, one child per adult | Vaxholm Fortress, Bogesundslandet Nature Reserve, Norrhamnen, Ytterby Gruva | 4.8/5 (1,287 reviews) - guides Samuel, Sam, Carl and Karl praised repeatedly, fika and lunch on the island called a highlight, one traveler missed the optional sauna due to unclear information |