The guide to sightseeing in Stockholm

Don't be surprised when this sightseeing bus suddenly starts driving down into the water; Ocean Bus is a waterbus which travels on both land and in water. The tour begins and ends outside the Royal Opera and takes you via the Royal Palace, Dramaten theatre, Stureplan and Skansen. Despite the fact that it kills two birds with one stone, Ocean Bus is one of the cheaper sightseeing options.

A different kind of walking tour where you explore the city and put your Stockholm knowledge to the test at the samt time. 100 Point Challenge can be described as a Stockholm quiz on-the-go in which each team tries to be quickest, and get the most correct answers. A fun challenge for both Stockholmers and tourists who want to test their knowledge, and of course show off a little.

Boat sightseeing, bus sightseeing, walking tours, excursions and cruises... Round trips, hop-on-hop-off (both boats and buses) and lovely trips out to the archipelago and various castles are all offered by the historic Strömma tour company. Aimed at tourists, Stockholmers and corporate groups.

A culinary city tour is the perfect activity for adventurous foodies. Food Tours Stockholm arranges guided walks with different themes, taking guests to selected restaurants, cafés, bars and specialty food stores all over Stockholm. Walks are peppered with tasty food samples and interesting anecdotes.

Take a guided cycling tour via the Old Town and the Royal Palace and discover well-known sights and hidden gems, paddle around the city, see the rooftops from a helicopter or leave the bright lights of the big city and join a sailing tour among the islands and skerries of the Stockholm archipelago. Or why not go on a wildlife safari? A whole range of really great adventures both in town and out in the archipelago.

Red Sightseeing offers hop-on-hop-off tours by both boat and bus with onboard wi-fi. They have a special boat tour that takes you along Stockholm's canals and under her bridges, an extra picturesque option for anyone looking to enjoy summer Stockholm from the water. If you want to travel without any time restrictions, their combination tickets are valid for 24 or 72 hours.

Stockholm City Museum and Stockholms medeltidsmuseum arrange masses of walking tours for people of all ages, in both Swedish and English. There are popular culture walking tours, as well as middle ages walks, architecture walks and many more.

Bike hire with a prime position right on Strandvägen. You'll get advice on choosing the right bike for you as well as being kitted out with a map and helmet, and they can also provide suggestions for various biking tours if you're unsure. Guided tours can also be arranged.

Stockholm Scooter Tours arranges guided tours on electric scooter during the summer months, allowing you to learn more about the city's history in a fun way. Swedish fika is included. The tours are in English and around two and half hours long.