ICEguide City Bike Tour

Stockholm at a Glance Bike Tour

★ 4.5 565 reviews

from $63.14 per person

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Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Stockholm Adventures (ICEguide)

Overview

This ride, run by Stockholm Adventures (ICEguide), spends two to three hours crossing Stockholm by bike, from the Old Town out to the green spaces of Djurgarden. The listing names stops at Stockholm Old Town, the Royal Palace, the Parliament Building and Djurgarden. A guide leads the way throughout, and the group is capped at 14 travellers.

The bikes are simple two-speed city bikes with coaster brakes, which some riders found takes a few minutes to master since pedalling backwards both changes gear and brakes. Helmets are included, and reusable rain ponchos are handed out first come, first served if the weather turns. Several reviewers say they felt safe riding in the city, and one notes the cycle paths are separated from the roads.

It suits reasonably fit riders who want an active overview of the city. Children must be at least 12 years old and 1.45 m tall, and the operator recommends a moderate fitness level. Anyone with back problems or who needs wheelchair accessibility should look elsewhere.

What's Included

Included

Experienced guide
Easy-to-ride two-speed City Bike with coaster brake
Helmet
Rain Poncho (if needed). Limited number of re-usable ones. First come first served basis.

Not Included

Gratuities
Water
Single use Rain ponchos (available for purchase)

Itinerary

Meet at Kungsbro strandCheck in at Kungsbro strand 21, about 500 m from T-Centralen, arriving 15 minutes before departure. Lockers are available for storing belongings during the tour, according to one reviewer.
Stockholm Old TownA 20 minute stop in the Old Town, free to enter.
Royal PalaceA 15 minute stop outside the palace. Admission is not included.
Parliament BuildingA 15 minute stop at the Riksdagshuset. Admission is not included.
DjurgardenA 15 minute stop on the island greenery, free to enter. Reviews mention a break near the end at a garden centre or cafe with bathrooms and a fika stop.
Return to startThe tour ends back at the meeting point on Kungsbro strand.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the day smoother, based on the listing and what past riders have said.

Fitness and pace. The listing asks for a moderate fitness level, and reviewers note you spend most of the tour riding with only short stops.
The bikes. You get an easy-to-ride two-speed city bike with a coaster brake, plus a helmet. Multiple reviewers warn that back-pedalling controls both braking and gear changes, which takes a little practice. One rider reported getting a faulty bike, so it is worth testing the gears at check-in.
What to bring. Water is not included, though bottled water is sold at the operator's Adventure Cafe. Reviews mention a refill and bathroom stop near the end. Bring layers and dress for the weather, since the tour runs in all conditions unless the guide judges them unsafe.
Group feel. Groups run to a maximum of 14 travellers. Reviewers repeatedly praise the guides as knowledgeable and patient. The tour needs at least two people booked to run.
Timing. Check in opens 15 minutes before departure, and the listing warns that arriving at departure time or later will likely mean missing the tour.
Seeing the city. The route mixes historic islands with parkland, and reviewers say they saw a great deal of the city in a short time.

Common issues. The tour requires a minimum of two bookings to operate; if that is not met, you will be offered another date or a full refund. It is not wheelchair accessible, is not recommended for travellers with back problems, and children must be at least 12 years old and 1.45 m tall since there are no children's bikes. Reusable rain ponchos are limited and handed out first come, first served, with single-use ones sold separately, and water and gratuities are not included.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The tour includes an experienced guide, an easy-to-ride two-speed city bike with coaster brake, a helmet, and a reusable rain poncho if needed, subject to availability. Water, gratuities and single-use rain ponchos are not included. Bottled water is available for purchase at the operator's Adventure Cafe.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

At Kungsbro strand 21, roughly 500 m from T-Centralen, Stockholm's central station. From the Stockholm C or CityTerminalen exit, cross the bridge on Klarabergsviaduken keeping right, go down the stairs on the right and follow the canal to the operator's flags. The tour ends back at the same point. The listing does not state whether hotel pickup is offered, so check the booking page if that matters to you.

Can Children Join The Tour?

Children must be at least 12 years old, and there is a minimum height of 1.45 m because the operator does not have children's bikes. Travellers should have a moderate fitness level, since reviewers say most of the tour is spent riding. The listing recommends this tour only for those comfortable on a bike.

Is The Tour Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?

No, the listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible. It is also not recommended for travellers with back problems. The meeting point is near public transportation, which helps for getting there.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, based on local time. Cancellations or changes within 24 hours of the start are not refunded or accepted. If the tour is cancelled for poor weather or because the minimum of two travellers is not met, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Wear And Bring?

Dress for the weather, since the tour runs in all conditions unless the guide deems them unsafe. Bring water, and note there is a refill and bathroom stop near the end, according to reviews. Lockers are available for storing belongings during the tour, according to reviews.