The Best of Stockholm
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Port
Stockholm, Sweden
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
City Tour,Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$179.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
7 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Start with a splendid panoramic view of Stockholm's inner city and harbor; then, cross the Western Bridge to City Hall, renowned for its architecture, courtyard and the Blue Hall, where the Nobel festivities unfold each year.
Perhaps the most interesting sight in Stockholm is the 17th-century warship perfectly preserved and on display at the Vasa Museum. Raised from Stockholm's inner harbor in the 1960s and painstakingly restored, the Vasa and the salvage exhibits speak eloquently of Sweden's inspired maritime heritage.
After lunch at a local restaurant, get to know Stockholm during a guided walking tour. Wander through the streets of the Old Town, savoring the Bohemian atmosphere among houses dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, with Baroque doorways and regal Coats of Arms. See the exterior of the Coronation Church and Stortorget (Great Square) -- hub of the Old Town.
Visit the Royal Palace -- this relatively young monument of grace and symmetry dates only from the 1800s. The Royal Palace boasts no fewer than 608 rooms; you will visit the State Apartments displaying magnificent Baroque and Rococo interiors.
Notes:
Terrain includes 150 steps at the Royal Palace over three floors and 40 steps at the City Hall and Royal Palace. City Hall can be closed at short notice for private functions; in that event, the tour will be canceled. The Royal Palace can be closed at short notice for private functions. Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience. Not advisable for guests with mobility limitations.