Stockholm "Must Do's"

        Fall in love in and with Stockholm

         Stockholm’s 3 “Must Do’s”

(After the Vasa Museum of course!)

So you’ve arrived and are already falling in love with Stockholm and want to explore and not miss a thing.

Welcome!

What are the top three “must do’s”  that will make your visit not only an adventure but a lifelong memory?

Experiences that are special, not ordinary, and privately engaging.

Here are three of my favorite tours. Enjoy!

#1 Get Out Kayak

Stockholm is virtually surrounded by water. What better way to embrace a visit to Stockholm than by getting up close and personal to the surrounding lakes, archipelago, and myriad islands than by kayak?. Beginners are welcome and more advanced folks can choose from a variety of packages reflecting different skill levels. One can rent a kayak for a few hours or choose day trip packages out to the Archipelago.

If you have the time or inclination camping and adventure packages with everything included are offered daily.

The  Nordic summer sunsets reflected off the water are a special experience one shouldn’t miss. Expert, personable guides make the difference at Get Out Kayak and offer insight and friendship to kayaking, Stockholm, and Swedish culture.

Paddle up and book a trip!

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Get Out Kayak

# 2 Skeppsbro Bageri

When in Stockholm you’ll notice there are a lot of cafes. In fact, we are world champion per capita coffee drinkers sharing yearly honors with our neighbors in Finland and Norway.

We call it “Fika”. Coffee with a sweet yummy something and good conversation with a friend.

There are SO many good cafes it’s impossible to say which is best. My favorite is Skeppsbro Bageri located on the southern side of Gamalstan with a spectacular view of the bay leading out to the Archipelago. I go for the coffee, the view, and fresh pastries in that order. You can also order soup and sandwiches made with fresh bread cooked on site.

Strike up a conversation with your table companion or simply enjoy the warm sun from the terrace. This unpretentious friendly bakery sets the standard for Stockholm cafes and then some. Enjoy!

Skeppsbro Bageri

Tullhus 1, Skeppsbron 21

Gamlastan

Open Monday-Friday 7:00-17:00

Weekends 8:00-17:00

# 3 Philip’s Stockholm Bike Tours

Private and paced to your interests and needs.

Before you get out on the water by kayak or ferry a great way to get an overview of Stockholm is on land by bike. There is no better way to work off that second cinnamon bun you had with a rich cafe latte than by biking around the city on this very special tour. Led by experienced guide Philip Cary, ( errr…. me!); my private bike tours are designed to be personalized, safe, humorous, and engaging. We’ll cover key sites and explore Stockholm history, architecture, shopping opportunities and culinary tips. I’ll share my Stockholm with you as I’ve come to love it as a photographer and resident. Tours start at 10:00 AM or 2:00 pm from Kungsholmens where we pick up our bikes and be on our way. I offer the tours in English, Spanish or French.  Come join me and yes if you want to stop halfway for a “Fika” we will! 

Philip’s Stockholm Tours

Stockholm’s #1 Bike Tour in Spanish, French, or English! +46 704747151

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