Tour operator
Strömma
Major Stockholm sightseeing operator running canal and harbour boat tours, guided archipelago trips, bus sightseeing and summer boats to Drottningholm.
Red Sightseeing
Hop-on hop-off bus and boat sightseeing in Stockholm, with tickets valid for 24 to 72 hours and audio commentary in several languages.
At a glance
- Type
- Hop-on hop-off bus and boat
- Area
- City centre, Stockholm, Sweden
- Official site
- redsightseeing.com
Good to know
- Hop-on hop-off buses
- Hop-on hop-off boats
- Tickets valid 24 to 72 hours
- Multilingual audio guide
- Seasonal winter boat tour
Why we recommend it
Red Sightseeing runs hop-on hop-off sightseeing in Stockholm by bus and by boat, and it is one of the operators listed by Visit Stockholm, the city's official tourism site, for bus and boat sightseeing. The brand is part of Tourism Group International. The idea is simple: buy a ticket for a set period, then get on and off as often as you like at the stops along the routes.
The routes are designed to pass all the important points of interest in the city, so you can use the service as a way of getting between the main sights as well as a tour. Tickets are valid for periods ranging from 24 to 72 hours, and you can use them as many times as you like during that time. An audio guide in several languages provides commentary along the way, which makes the service accessible to visitors who do not speak Swedish or English well.
Combining bus and boat travel is one of the main advantages in a city spread across islands. The boats show you the waterfront and the bridges, while the buses cover the streets between the main sights. In winter the company also offers a seasonal boat tour during the holidays, a good way to see the city from the water at a time of year when fewer boats run.
Red Sightseeing suits first-time visitors, families with children, older travellers and anyone who wants to cover a lot of ground without planning public transport journeys. It is most useful if you plan to visit several sights spread across the city in a short time. If you are staying for longer and are happy to use the metro, trams and ferries, a public transport travel card may work out cheaper, so compare the options before you buy.
Tickets can be bought online through the company's website, where current routes, stops, timetables and the languages available on the audio guide are listed. Check the timetable for the season, as frequencies are usually higher in summer, and note the time of the last departure each day so that you are not left at the far end of a route. The company's postal address is Box 2040, 103 11 Stockholm.
Red Sightseeing FAQs
What does Red Sightseeing offer?
Hop-on hop-off sightseeing by bus and by boat in Stockholm.
How long are tickets valid?
Tickets are valid for between 24 and 72 hours, depending on the option you choose.
Can I get on and off as often as I like?
Yes. You can use your ticket as many times as you like during the chosen period.
Is there commentary?
Yes. An audio guide is offered in several languages.
Does it run in winter?
Yes. Most tours appear to run year-round, and there is a seasonal winter holiday boat tour.
Which company runs Red Sightseeing?
It is part of Tourism Group International.
Where can I find the routes and stops?
On the company's website, which lists current routes, stops and timetables.
Is it better than public transport?
It is convenient for sightseeing in a short time, but a public transport card can be cheaper for longer stays.