Budget Bike Tour

Bike Tour Stockholm

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from $61.06 Price varies by group size.

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Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Stockholm Nature (AB)

Overview

This three-hour ride from Stockholm Nature AB loops through central Stockholm with an experienced bike guide on a route taking in City Hall, Gamla Stan and Riddarholmen, the Royal Palace, Djurgarden and Rosendals Garden. The tour starts and finishes at Servicedepån Cykelstallet on Kungsholmen, at Scheelegatan 15, a spot the listing says you can walk to from T-Centralen in under 10 minutes. Everyone gets a seven-speed bike, a helmet and a rain poncho, so wet weather does not automatically mean a miserable ride.

Most stops are brief, around 15 minutes each, with a longer pause at Rosendals Garden, and entry to the Royal Palace and Rosendals is not included, so this is an overview rather than a museum visit. That makes it a reasonable pick for anyone with moderate fitness who is happy on a bike for a few hours.

Groups are capped at 12 travellers. The tour needs a minimum number of participants and good weather to run, and if either forces a cancellation you are offered a different date or a full refund.

What's Included

Included

Experienced bike guide
7-Speed Bike (Top Quality)
Bike Helmet
Rain Poncho

Itinerary

Meet at CykelstalletMeet at Servicedepån Cykelstallet, Scheelegatan 15, on Kungsholmen. The listing says it is reachable on foot from T-Centralen in under 10 minutes.
Stockholm City HallA stop of 15 minutes at City Hall.
Gamla Stan and RiddarholmenRide on to Gamla Stan and Riddarholmen for 15 minutes.
Royal PalaceA 15-minute stop at the Royal Palace. Admission is not included.
DjurgardenCycle out to Djurgarden for 15 minutes.
Rosendals GardenThe longest stop, 30 minutes at Rosendals Garden. Admission is not included.
Return to meeting pointThe tour ends back at the same Kungsholmen meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of the ride.

Fitness and pace. Expect around three hours of cycling with short breaks between stops.
What is provided. A guide, a seven-speed bike, a helmet and a rain poncho are all included. You do not need to bring your own gear.
Extra costs. Entry to the Royal Palace and Rosendals Garden is not included in the tour price. Any admission fees for those stops would be paid separately.
Group feel. The tour runs with a maximum of 12 travellers.
Weather. Good weather is required for the tour to run. If it is cancelled for poor conditions you will be offered a different date or a full refund. A rain poncho is provided for each traveller.
Getting there. The meeting point is Scheelegatan 15 on Kungsholmen, described as under 10 minutes on foot from T-Centralen. The listing also notes it is near public transportation.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and anyone with limited mobility should think carefully about three hours on a bike. It also depends on a minimum number of travellers, so it can be cancelled if that minimum is not met, in which case you get a different date, a different experience or a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded. Admission to the Royal Palace and to Rosendals Garden is not included. Whether pickup is offered is not stated on the listing, so check the booking page before assuming anything.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Tour Price?

An experienced bike guide, a seven-speed bike, a helmet and a rain poncho are all included. The three-hour guided ride itself is the product, so everything you need to take part is provided.

Are Entry Fees Or Food Extra?

Yes. Admission to the Royal Palace and to Rosendals Garden is not included. The listing does not mention food or drink, so check the booking page if you want anything during the ride.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

At Servicedepån Cykelstallet, Scheelegatan 15, on the island of Kungsholmen in central Stockholm. The listing says you can walk there from T-Centralen in under 10 minutes, and it is near public transport. The tour ends back at the same point. Whether hotel pickup is offered is not stated, so check the booking page.

Is The Tour Suitable For Kids Or People With Limited Mobility?

The listing does not state a minimum age, so ask the operator through the booking page if you are booking for children. It does state the tour is not wheelchair accessible and that travellers should have moderate physical fitness, since it involves around three hours of cycling.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancel or request changes inside that window and no refund or change is accepted. Weather cancellations and minimum-number cancellations both come with an offer of a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring And Wear?

The listing does not give a packing list, but a helmet and rain poncho are provided, so focus on comfortable clothes and shoes for cycling. One reviewer called the bikes comfortable, so everyday clothes and shoes should be enough for the ride.