E-Bike City Ride

Stockholm E-Bike City Tour

★ 4.9 93 reviews

from $51.04 per person

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Grand Sightseeing Stockholm

Overview

This electric bike tour covers Stockholm's main islands and landmarks in a loop that starts and finishes at Svartmangatan 27. Grand Sightseeing Stockholm runs the ride with a local guide and a group capped at ten travellers. Electric assist bikes, helmets and baskets for your things are all part of the package, so you show up, get a bike, and ride.

The route rolls past Stockholm City Hall, crosses onto Djurgarden, threads through the Old Town, passes the Vasa Museum and the Royal Palace, then continues to Sodermalm and Skeppsholmen. The stops are pass-bys rather than museum visits, so the tour works best as an orientation ride rather than an in depth sightseeing outing.

Two and a half hours of riding suits most people who can ride a bike. The motor helps on hills, which multiple reviewers appreciated given Stockholm's slopes and cobblestones, and one rider who had not biked in years found the assist made the distance comfortable. The meeting point sits near public transport, which makes getting there straightforward.

What's Included

Included

Use of bicycle (Electric bikes for assistance during the tour.)
Helmets are provided, but not mandatory
Local experienced guide
Locker (Bike baskets are available to put your belongings.)

Not Included

Bottled water

Itinerary

Meet at Svartmangatan 27The tour starts and ends at Svartmangatan 27, the building with the green door and windows signed Cupido Gallery. Bikes, helmets and baskets are handed out here.
Stockholm City HallThe ride passes by City Hall as the group sets off.
DjurgardenThe route passes by Djurgarden, with a further pass by the Vasa Museum.
Old Town and Royal PalaceThe group rides through the Old Town and past the Royal Palace without stopping inside.
Sodermalm and SkeppsholmenThe loop continues across Sodermalm and Skeppsholmen before returning to the start point.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what matters before you book, based on the listing and what travellers report back.

Fitness and pace. You need to be able to ride a bike, but the electric assist does much of the work. Reviewers who had not cycled in years, or who describe themselves as not in shape, said the assist made the ride comfortable. Multiple reviewers also said the bikes were easy to use and comfortable.
What to bring. Bottled water is not included, though it can be bought at the operator's store. One reviewer recommended bringing or buying water at the first stop. Baskets on the bikes hold your belongings, and a locker is available.
Weather matters. The tour requires good weather and can be cancelled if conditions are poor, with a different date or a full refund offered. One reviewer noted the route ran through shaded areas, which helps on sunny days.
Group size. The listing caps the group at ten travellers. Helmets are provided but not mandatory.
Photo stops. Reviewers frequently mention photo opportunities and good stops along the route. The pass-by format means you slow down at landmarks rather than touring inside them.
Getting there. The meeting point is Svartmangatan 27, near public transport. The listing describes the building as the one with the green door and windows, signed Cupido Gallery, so it is easy to spot.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and the listing does not recommend it for pregnant travellers. It depends on a minimum number of bookings and good weather, and either shortfall means a different date, a different experience, or a refund rather than the ride you planned. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before start time get no refund. Water is not included, and museum entries are not part of the deal, since every stop is a pass-by.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

The listing does not state hotel pickup. Travellers make their own way to Svartmangatan 27, the building with the green door and the Cupido Gallery sign, and the tour ends back at the same spot.

What Is Included In The Price?

Use of an electric assist bike, a helmet, a local guide, baskets for belongings and a locker. Bottled water is excluded but can be purchased at the operator's store.

How Long Is The Tour?

The listing gives 2.5 hours, starting and ending at Svartmangatan 27.

Do We Go Inside The Vasa Museum Or The Royal Palace?

No. All the itinerary stops, including City Hall, Djurgarden, the Old Town, the Vasa Museum, the Royal Palace, Sodermalm and Skeppsholmen, are pass-bys. Nothing inside is visited and no entry fees are involved.

Is It Suitable For Someone Who Hasn't Biked In A While?

Multiple reviewers say yes. The electric assist helps with Stockholm's hills and cobblestones, and one rider who had not biked in years managed comfortably. You do need basic bike riding ability.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window there is no refund and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for weather or low numbers, you get a different date or experience, or a full refund.