8 Day Private Tour of Sweden
MUST-SEE SERIES: SWEDEN IN A WEEK
Embark on a beautiful, private adventure to experience the highlights and hidden gems of Sweden.
Program Overview
- 8 Days
- April - September
- From $2,542 USD Per Person
- Private Program
- Stockholm, Ystad, Malmo
- 8 Days
- April - September
- From $2,542 USD Per Person
- Private Program
- Stockholm, Ystad, Malmo
Many consider Stockholm one of the most beautiful capitals in all of Europe, but Sweden offers much more to those willing to explore other regions of this fascinating and rich Scandinavian nation. On this week-long tour, we will expose you to the wonders of Stockholm and then take you to Skåne, the southern tip of the country. There you will find gentle farmlands, forests and lakes littered with castles, manors and museums and magnificent gardens. You will also visit the medieval town of Malmö, a city that superbly combines modern developments with Swedish traditions.
Included In The Classic Experience
7 nights at centrally-located, 4-star hotels with daily breakfast
Roundtrip train tickets between Stockholm and Ystad
4 guided tours led by the most friendly and knowledgeable local guides
Airport transfer via private car and driver upon your arrival in Stockholm
All of our services to plan and implement your trip, and support while traveling
Included In The Classic Experience
7 nights at centrally-located, 4-star hotels with daily breakfast
Roundtrip train tickets between Stockholm and Ystad
4 guided tours led by the most friendly and knowledgeable local guides
Airport transfer via private car and driver upon your arrival in Stockholm
All of our services to plan and implement your trip, and support while traveling
Itinerary
Start your Swedish journey in the capital. Stockholm is a city considered – by many – to be the most beautiful capital in Europe. There you will join a local guide to tour the streets of Gamla Stan (“Old Town”), admire the city’s unique architectural style and learn about its history. Use rest of the day to explore: you can choose to see the Sweden of centuries ago at the Skansen open-air museum or try some “island hoping” and explore the Stockholm archipelago. The following day will take you on a guided, cultural journey where you will learn about the Vikings, visit some of their settlements and taste some Swedish delicacies during a fika. You will also visit Sigtuna, one of the country’s oldest towns.
Leave Stockholm, southbound, on an absolutely scenic, lovely train ride to the town of Ystad, in the very south of Sweden, where you will spend 2 days. Yes, this is the same Ystad from the books and television series about detective Wallander! In fact, you will have the opportunity to join a Wallander guided tour, where you will get to see most of the town and its most historic attractions. You will also love Ystad’s medieval, pastel-colored half-timbered houses on cobblestone streets and sun-dappled squares.
Leave Ystad early on a 1-hour train ride to Malmö, where you can spend the rest of the day getting to know this charming and happening city. Things to do in Malmö include visiting its city center parks and strolling its beautiful cobbled street areas. Malmö attractions are easy to get to on foot, by bike or even in a kayak. The next day you will experience a very enjoyable train ride back to Stockholm, where you will spend the last night of your trip.
Click on the blue bars above to read about all you will experience in this program.
2025 ESTIMATED PRICING
Estimated prices are in USD, per person, for a private program. Prices vary according to dates and number of travelers.
Contact us for an exact quote.
| # of Travelers in Your Party | Classic Tour (USD per person) |
|---|---|
| 2 people | from $3,457 |
| 4 people | from $2,635 |
| 6 people | from $2,542 |
| 8+ people | Contact us for a quote |
TIMELINE
Day 1
Arrival In Stockholm
Start your Swedish journey in the capital. Stockholm is a city considered – by many – to be the most beautiful capital in Europe.
Today's Experiences
Explore Stockholm at your leisure
Accommodation
Hotel Kungsträdgården
Day 2
Discovering Europe’s Most Beautiful Capital
There you will join a local guide to tour the streets of Gamla Stan (“Old Town”), admire the city’s unique architectural style and learn about its history.
Today's Experiences
Gamla Stan (“Old Town”), Vasa Museum, City Hall, Royal Palace, Lidingo Municipality
Meals Included
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Kungsträdgården
Day 3
Viking Settlements And History… And Swedish Pastries
The following day will take you on a guided, cultural journey where you will learn about the Vikings, visit some of their settlements and taste some Swedish delicacies during a fika.
Today's Experiences
Skansen Open Air Museum, Djurgården Island
Meals Included
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Kungsträdgården
Day 4
The South – Canola Fields & Bucolic Beauty
Leave Stockholm and head south on a scenic train ride to the town of Ystad, in the very south of Sweden, where you will spend 2 days.
Today's Experiences
Canola Fields, Bucolic Beauty
Meals Included
Breakfast
Accommodation
Continental du Sud Ystad
Day 5
The Mysteries Of Ystad
You will have the opportunity to join a guided tour of the sights and landmarks from the Detective Wallander books and TV series.
Today's Experiences
Ystad Studios (Scandinavia’s largest film studio), St Knut’s square, the 12th century Grey Friar’s monastery, Saint Petri church and museum
Meals Included
Breakfast
Accommodation
Continental du Sud Ystad
Day 6
Exploring Modern Malmo
Leave Ystad early on a 1-hour train ride to Malmö, where you can spend the rest of the day getting to know this charming and happening city.
Today's Experiences
Western Harbor, Turning Torso building, Malmöhus Castle
Meals Included
Breakfast
Accommodation
Clarion Collection Hotel Temperance
Day 7
Return To Stockholm
The next day you will experience a very enjoyable train ride back to Stockholm, where you will spend the last night of your trip.
Today's Experiences
Train ride
Meals Included
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Kungsträdgården
Day 8
Program Conclusion
Finish your experience in comfort with a private ride to the Stockholm airport for your flight home.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Gallery
Vacation Reviews
Scandinavia Tour FAQs
After landing at Keflavík Airport, you will travel to your hotel in Reykjavík. Located in the heart of Iceland’s capital city, Hotel Borg offers the best in both style and comfort. Following check-in, connect with your Tour Director before a visit to the Sky Lagoon. Relax in the warm waters of the geothermal lagoon and soak off your jet lag as your gaze upon incredible views of the North Atlantic. End your day with a gourmet kickoff dinner where you will get to know your fellow travelers and taste delicious Icelandic dishes. Your group tour of Iceland has officially started!
After breakfast, join a driving tour of Iceland’s capital. Notable sights include the famous Hallgrímskirkja Church, Harpa Concert Hall and the unique Sun Voyager sculpture. Following your tour, you will have free time to experience the city on your own. End your day with a delectable dinner and a drive to view the Northern Lights, if the skies are clear that night. If they are not, don’t worry. We will have many other opportunities!
Day 3 is dedicated to Iceland’s Golden Circle, which is made up of three must-see sights: Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area and Thingvellir National Park. Nearby, at Fridheimar, you will enjoy a beautiful show with Icelanic horses and some organic, tomato-based delicacies as well. Following your guided tour of the Golden Circle, we will drive to Landeyjahöfn harbor and board a ferry to the Westman Islands. The short 45-minute boat ride will give you a new perspective of Iceland’s south coast. When the ferry docks on the main island, Heimaey, you might even spot a brave sheep grazing on the rocky cliffs surrounding you! Enjoy a delectable dinner at Hotel Vestmannaeyjar, your cozy accommodation for the evening.
Our private tours allow travelers to explore Scandinavian destinations with programs offering a great balance between pre-arranged activities and free time to explore. When implementing one of our private programs for you, we handle all the logistics involved, including: hotels, airport transfers, transportation from city to city and all guided activities and excursions. You will not be with a Tour Director throughout the program, but you will enjoy a number of sightseeing experiences led by experienced local guides. We can work with your desired dates, provided that availability exists at the many services involved in your program.
This option is ideal for travelers who enjoy traveling independently and with a higher degree of flexibility to explore each location on their own.
Technically, Scandinavia refers primarily to Norway, Denmark and Sweden. When thinking of Nordic Countries, add to the list Finland and Iceland as well. Discover Scandinavia Tours can take you to any location in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. Currently we also offer extensions in Estonia, which is of particularly convenient access when visiting Finland, given that Tallinn – Estonia’s beautiful capital – can be reached by a short ferry ride from Helsinki.
Simple: just call us at 800-936-2814 and talk to one of our Scandinavia specialists. Alternatively, you can email us at
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If you are interested in a group tour, you can book any departure as long as there are seats available (but remember: we have a maximum of 12 seats per departure, so booking early is recommendable). If you want a private tour, you can book as far as 2 years in advance. For last-minute travelers, please keep in mind that we need a minimum of 30 days to implement a private program.
With our group tours of Scandinavia you can choose from a number of fixed departures throughout the year. If you need more flexible dates, our private tours allow us to work with any dates you have in mind, provided that we find adequate availability at all hotels and other services included in your particular program.
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In short, you can typically view the Northern Lights between September and March. But if you really want a memorable Northern Lights vacation, we created an entire blog post dedicated to this question, which you can read RIGHT HERE.
You most certainly can! Just email us (info@DiscoverScandinaviaTours.com) or call us (800-936-2814) and we will start your dream Scandinavian vacation with a free consultation.