Wooden Bicycle Tour

The Wooden Bicycle Tour in Stockholm

★ 4.5 37 reviews

from $53.52 per person

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Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Tours of Stockholm

Overview

This two hour ride puts you on a bicycle with a wooden frame, which is as much a conversation starter as the sights themselves. One reviewer described how passersby stopped to photograph the bikes whenever the group paused, and how the frames turned heads while riding through the city. Tours of Stockholm supplies the bicycle and a guide, and the group rolls between the major sights with commentary on the history of each place.

The tour begins and ends at Klara Västra kyrkogata 20, beside the steps leading up to Klara kyrka. One reviewer described the practical landmark as the street side of the Radhuset, next to the bike racks, which helps if the church entrance is unclear. From there the guide leads the loop, and the end point is the same spot where you started.

It suits travellers who want an introduction to Stockholm with a guide rather than a solo ride, and who have the moderate physical fitness level the listing asks for. The guide may be multi-lingual, and groups run to a maximum of 15 people. It is not wheelchair accessible, and the listing advises against it for people with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with serious heart or medical conditions.

What's Included

Included

Guide
Bicycle

Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet the guideMeet at Klara Västra kyrkogata 20, to the left of the stairs leading up to Klara kyrka. One reviewer located this as the street side of the Radhuset, next to the bike racks.
Get your bicycleThe operator provides the bicycle, including the wooden framed model that gives the tour its name, along with the guide.
Guided ride through StockholmRide between the major sights with the guide, who points out places and explains their history, as described by reviewers. The full experience lasts 2 hours.
Return to the startThe end point is the same as the meeting point, Klara Västra kyrkogata 20.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before you book, drawn from the listing and from what travellers have written after riding.

Bikes and riding. The wooden bicycles are easy to ride, according to reviewers, and act as a novelty in themselves. Expect attention from passersby, since one reviewer mentioned people photographing the bikes whenever the group stopped.
Pace and fitness. The listing asks for a moderate physical fitness level. It also advises against the tour for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, and anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
Group size. The tour runs with a maximum of 15 travellers. The listing notes the guide may be multi-lingual.
Getting there. The meeting point is near public transportation, which the listing notes directly. Allow time to find the exact spot beside the church steps; one reviewer used the Radhuset bike racks as the landmark.
Weather dependency. The listing states the experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What is not included. Gratuities are not included, so a tip for the guide is at your discretion. Everything else the listing names is covered: the guide and the bicycle.

Common issues. The main complaints are operational rather than about the ride itself. One reviewer reported the operator never showed up and could not be reached by phone or email, and another described a cancellation with little communication about rebooking. Both contrast with the many positive accounts of the guided ride, but they are worth weighing if you have a tight schedule. The tour is also weather dependent, is not wheelchair accessible, and is not recommended for people with back problems or pregnant travellers.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Wooden Bicycle Tour?

The listing includes a guide and a bicycle. Gratuities are not included, so a tip for the guide is at your discretion.

How Long Is The Tour?

The tour lasts 2 hours. It starts and finishes at Klara Västra kyrkogata 20, beside the steps up to Klara kyrka.

Where Do I Meet The Guide?

At Klara Västra kyrkogata 20, to the left of the stairs leading up to Klara kyrka. One reviewer noted the spot is on the street side of the Radhuset, next to the bike racks. The end point is the same location.

Is The Tour Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?

No. The listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. A moderate level of physical fitness is expected.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, based on local time in Stockholm. Cancellations or changes within 24 hours of the start are not refunded or accepted. If poor weather cancels the tour, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

How Many People Are In The Group?

The tour has a maximum of 15 travellers. The listing notes the guide may be multi-lingual.