Best audio tours in Stockholm

Gamla Stan Walking Tour: A Guide to Stockholm's Old City VoiceMap

• Rating 88%
• Price ~$9.99
• Duration ~90 min
• Languages EN

A comprehensive circular walk through Stockholm's old town, covering its history from Viking roots to the modern monarchy.

This circular walking tour takes you through the heart of Stockholm’s old town, Gamla Stan. Narrated by Walter Gustav Molander, the route winds through narrow cobbled streets and explores the city’s evolution from a medieval settlement into a modern European powerhouse.

The tour highlights major landmarks including the Stockholm Royal Palace, the Nobel Museum in Stortorget, and the Riddarholmen Church, where Swedish monarchs are laid to rest. You’ll also discover smaller details like the Järnpojke statue and Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, the city’s narrowest street.

The experience is designed for flexibility, using VoiceMap’s GPS-triggered audio to provide stories automatically as you walk. It offers a solid historical overview of the area’s architecture and royal heritage at a steady pace.

Vasa Museum Audio Guide Vasa Museum

• Price Free
• Duration ~60 min
• Languages EN SV DE FR ES IT PL RU ZH JA KO FI AR

The official Vasa Museum audio guide offers a deep dive into the ship's history across 15 soundtracks, available for free on your own device.

The Vasa Museum’s official audio guide is a comprehensive companion to one of Sweden’s most popular attractions. It consists of 15 soundtracks that walk you through the ship’s dramatic history, from its ambitious construction and tragic sinking in 1628 to its remarkable salvage and ongoing preservation. The guide provides deep context on the people involved, the technical aspects of the ship, and the symbolism of its intricate carvings.

The experience is web-based, meaning you use your own smartphone and headphones. While the museum provides free Wi-Fi for streaming, you can also download the tracks in advance for offline use. The guide is available in an impressive array of over 30 languages, making it accessible to almost every visitor. There is also a dedicated version for children, ensuring the whole family can engage with the history of the Vasa.

Ghosts of Stockholm: Secrets of the Haunted Streets Questo

• Rating 90%
• Price ~€12.99
• Duration ~60 min
• Languages EN DE

A gamified ghost walk through Gamla Stan that combines cryptic puzzles with chilling tales of Stockholm's haunted past.

This self-guided experience turns Stockholm’s Old Town (Gamla Stan) into a giant outdoor escape room. Playing as a paranormal investigator, you’ll navigate the narrow, cobblestone streets to solve 14 location-based puzzles. The narrative focuses on the city’s darker history, including tales of historic murders, arson, and the secrets of the Swedish nobility.

The route takes you past major landmarks like the Royal Palace and the Nobel Prize Museum, but also leads you to lesser-known spots like Bonde Palace and Riddarholmen Church. The gamified format makes it particularly engaging for those who prefer an interactive challenge over a traditional narrated lecture.

While the tour offers total flexibility to start and pause at any time, it is best experienced at night to fully appreciate the “haunted” atmosphere. As an entirely outdoor activity, it is weather-dependent and requires a well-charged smartphone to complete the puzzles and follow the clues through the Questo app.

StoryHunt Personalized StoryHunt

• Rating 96%
• Price Free
• Duration ~60 min
• Languages EN

StoryHunt Personalized tour — use the app map in Stockholm to discover hidden stories in the Old Town, Södermalm, or the modern center. Select the spots you want to see, and the app builds a custom route for you.