Stockholm City Kayak Tour
Overview
Experience Stockholm’s city archipelago on this adventurous 2-hour summer or 4-hour winter kayaking tour that’s perfect for both experienced kayakers and beginners alike. Meet your expert guide and head to one of Stockholm’s most protected bays to learn how to paddle a kayak. Then, embark on your exciting kayak tour to take in the city's central islands and picturesque bridges while viewing its highlights from the water. Look out for Stockholm City Hall, Riddarholmen Kyrka, Gamla Stan, Södermalm and Långholmen.
What's Included
- Outdoor sandwich and warm drink (only on the 4h winter tour)
- Paddles, life vest and safety equipment
- Drysuit, gloves, pogies (only for 4h winter tour)
- Sea Kayak (double kayaks)
- Experienced Guide
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
- Food and Drinks (on the 2h summer tour)
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Riddarholmen Church (pass by)
Langholmen (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A booking confirmation and ‘Welcome Information’ will automatically be sent once the booking is complete. If you do not receive confirmation, please contact Stockholm Adventures directly.
- Minimum age is 12 years old.
- Kayaking is easy to learn and does not require much physical strength, although a basic level of fitness is required.
- All participants must be able to swim.
- It is recommended that you bring a bottle of water, top with long sleeves, sun hat, sunglasses, rain/wind gear and spare dry clothes (in case you get wet).
- The tour will take place if there are at least 2 participants. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Maximum height: 1.95m.
- Maximum weight: 130 kg .
- This tour will take place in all weathers unless the guide deems it unsafe to do so.
- There are no toilets at our kayak dock, but you are welcome to come to our main location (Kungsbro Strand 21) during our office hours to use the toilet.
- CHECK IN time is 15 minutes prior to tour departure. Arriving at departure time or afterwards will likely result in you missing your tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (12)
Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
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Activity code: C-5210KAYAK
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Frequently Asked Questions (12)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is City Balloon Tours’s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Outdoor sandwich and warm drink (only on the 4h winter tour).
- Paddles, life vest and safety equipment.
- Drysuit, gloves, pogies (only for 4h winter tour).
- Sea Kayak (double kayaks).
- Experienced Guide.
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off.
- Food and Drinks (on the 2h summer tour).
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Stockholm City Kayak Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Stockholm City Kayak Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Outdoor sandwich and warm drink (only on the 4h winter tour)
- Paddles, life vest and safety equipment
- Drysuit, gloves, pogies (only for 4h winter tour)
- Sea Kayak (double kayaks)
- Experienced Guide
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
- Food and Drinks (on the 2h summer tour)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A booking confirmation and ‘Welcome Information’ will automatically be sent once the booking is complete. If you do not receive confirmation, please contact Stockholm Adventures directly.
- Minimum age is 12 years old.
- Kayaking is easy to learn and does not require much physical strength, although a basic level of fitness is required.
- All participants must be able to swim.
- It is recommended that you bring a bottle of water, top with long sleeves, sun hat, sunglasses, rain/wind gear and spare dry clothes (in case you get wet).
- The tour will take place if there are at least 2 participants. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Maximum height: 1.95m.
- Maximum weight: 130 kg .
- This tour will take place in all weathers unless the guide deems it unsafe to do so.
- There are no toilets at our kayak dock, but you are welcome to come to our main location (Kungsbro Strand 21) during our office hours to use the toilet.
- CHECK IN time is 15 minutes prior to tour departure. Arriving at departure time or afterwards will likely result in you missing your tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
