This five-day private tour invites you to explore the highlights of central Sweden with your personal driver and guide.
Beginning in Stockholm, where royal palaces and local legends await, our itinerary weaves through Viking towns, university cities, and lakeside villages steeped in tradition.
With seamless logistics, expert guides, and boutique accommodations, this journey is ideal for travelers seeking comfort and authenticity in the heart of Scandinavia.
Destinations on Our 5-Day Sweden Itinerary
Day 2: Drottningholm & Sigtuna
Day 3: Uppsala & Dalarna Region
Day 4: Tällberg & Surrounding Villages
Day 5: Falun & Return to Stockholm
Day 1: Arrival in Stockholm & Private City Tour
Ease into your Swedish journey with an elegant day of discovery in Stockholm, where cobbled lanes, royal traditions, and modern cultural icons come together in this effortlessly stylish Capital.
Gamla Stan & The Royal Palace
You’ll be welcomed at the airport by your private driver-guide and transferred to your hotel in the heart of Stockholm.
After a moment to settle in, step out into Gamla Stan, the city’s historic Old Town. A private walking tour here is the finest way to get an overview of the tales, myths, and local legends of the area while gaining your bearings. Explore narrow alleyways, hidden courtyards, and centuries-old squares that once served as the stage for Viking trade, royal parades, and political intrigue.
Your tour continues with a visit to The Royal Palace, one of Europe’s largest working palaces. Step into lavish halls, view the Royal Apartments, and admire the baroque interiors rich with crystal chandeliers, state portraits, and gilded details.
Vasa Museum & ABBA Museum on Djurgården Island
In the afternoon, your driver will take you to Djurgården Island. First, enter the Vasa Museum, home to the nearly-intact 17th-century warship that famously sank on its maiden voyage. Towering over visitors, the ship is both haunting and magnificent, and your guide will explain how it was constructed, lost, and miraculously recovered centuries later.
Next, lighten the tone with a visit to the joyful and interactive ABBA Museum, where you’ll trace the legacy of Sweden’s most beloved pop group.
Try on digital costumes, mix a song, or step on stage for a virtual performance. It’s a colorful and fun counterpoint to the historical grandeur of the day and a reminder that Sweden’s cultural legacy spans far beyond kings and queens.
Day 2: Drottningholm Palace & Viking-Era Sigtuna
Join your private driver on the morning of day 2 as you prepare for a spectacular day trip beyond the Capital and into the history of Sweden’s royal retreat and its oldest town, where medieval cobblestones and ancient Viking runes still mark the landscape.
Drottningholm Palace – A UNESCO Gem
Our first destination today is Drottningholm Palace, the Swedish royal family’s private residence and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The palace is set beside the calm waters of Lake Mälaren and offers a perfectly preserved vision of 17th- and 18th-century royal life.
With your expert guide, wander through the Baroque interiors and see ornate audience chambers, libraries, and tapestried salons. A highlight of the visit is the Court Theatre, the oldest of its kind still in use, with original wooden stage machinery and candle-lit ambiance that transports you straight into the Enlightenment era.
Step outside to stroll the palace gardens, a grand blend of French symmetry and English naturalism.
This secluded corner of the estate feels like a fairy tale, offering a more intimate glimpse into royal leisure.
Sigtuna – Sweden’s Oldest Town
In the afternoon, enjoy the scenic drive to Sigtuna, located on the edge of Lake Mälaren.
Founded in the 10th century, Sigtuna is often referred to as Sweden’s oldest town, and its storybook charm is immediately apparent. Walk along the town’s peaceful main street with your guide, admiring timber-framed shops, art galleries, and cafés. Along the way, discover Viking-era runestones tucked between church ruins and gardens—silent storytellers inscribed with Nordic names and lore.
Visit the ruins of ancient stone churches and stop by Sigtuna’s medieval town hall, which is considered the smallest in the country. Your guide will share how this peaceful town once held major political and religious significance, long before Stockholm rose to prominence.
Evening in Uppsala or Countryside Retreat
As the sun dips lower, continue to your accommodations in Uppsala, Sweden’s fourth-largest city and a historic seat of learning and culture.
Alternatively, you may opt for an overnight stay in a countryside manor house, where you’ll enjoy the peace of the Swedish countryside and the personal touch of boutique hospitality.
Day 3: Uppsala’s Timeless Beauty & Scenic Drive to Dalarna
Spend the morning discovering one of Sweden’s most historic cities before journeying north into the heart of the countryside, where lakes, forests, and folk traditions await in Dalarna.
Uppsala Cathedral & Botanical Gardens
Start your day in Uppsala, a city rich in academia, spirituality, and medieval charm. With your private guide, explore the awe-inspiring Uppsala Cathedral, Scandinavia’s largest church.
Inside its towering brick walls, you’ll find the burial sites of Swedish monarchs, saints, and scientists—including Carl Linnaeus and King Gustav Vasa. The cathedral’s vaulted ceilings, Gothic frescoes, and ornate chapels reveal centuries of spiritual and political significance.
From there, stroll through the Botanical Gardens, originally laid out by Linnaeus himself. Your guide will introduce you to plants that revolutionized science, while sharing stories of how Uppsala became the intellectual cradle of Sweden.
Countryside Drive to Lake Siljan & Boutique Lakeside Stay
In the afternoon, begin your scenic drive toward Dalarna, a region considered the heartland of Swedish identity and culture.
Arrive by evening at Lake Siljan, formed by a meteorite impact millions of years ago and now one of Sweden’s most picturesque destinations. Check in to a boutique lakeside hotel, where calm waters, wood-burning saunas, and fresh Nordic cuisine await.
Day 4: Traditional Sweden in Tällberg
Today, you’ll experience the cultural soul of Sweden, exploring handcrafted traditions, rural beauty, and small-town charm in one of the country’s most beloved regions.
Craft Villages, Folklore & Red Cottages
After breakfast, set out with your guide to explore Tällberg and nearby villages, where every view seems pulled from a postcard.
Dotted with classic faluröd (red-painted) cottages, family-run cafés, and sweeping views over Lake Siljan, this area embodies a timeless Sweden. Visit local folk museums, where your guide will bring centuries-old traditions to life—everything from carved furniture and embroidered costumes to the history of Swedish midsummer celebrations.
Stop in crafts studios and workshops, where artisans still produce ceramics, woodwork, and textiles by hand. Watch as weavers work their looms or chat with a silversmith in a timber-clad atelier.
Private Visit to a Dala Horse Workshop
The day’s highlight is a private visit to a Dala horse workshop, where you’ll see firsthand how these iconic wooden horses are carved and painted by hand.
Meet the craftspeople, learn about the symbolism behind the patterns and colors, and even try painting your own keepsake if you wish. These small, brightly painted figures have become emblems of Swedish culture and hospitality, and this intimate visit adds depth to their legacy.
Optional Spa or Hike in Nature
All of our tours are completely customizable, and our planning specialists will be in consultation with you in advance to tailor each aspect to your taste.
As a small example, we will add options based on your groups level of mobility or desire for relaxation.
For those who want to spend more time in the Great Outdoors, your guide can lead a gentle hike through surrounding hills and forests, offering stunning views over the lake and a chance to connect with Sweden’s natural serenity.
If enjoying Sweden at a more leisurely pace matters more to you, then we will help you unwind at a nearby traditional spa, complete with a sauna, lake plunge, and perhaps a Swedish massage or wellness treatment.
End the day with a lakefront dinner, accompanied by golden light and the stillness of the forest—an unforgettable moment in the heart of Sweden.
Day 5: Falun Copper Mine & Return to Stockholm
Conclude your journey through Sweden’s heartland with a fascinating look at its industrial roots, followed by a peaceful drive back to the Capital through rolling hills, historic villages, and timeless countryside.
UNESCO-listed Falun Copper Mine – Beneath the Surface of Swedish History
Travel with your driver-guide to the town of Falun, once a thriving center of Sweden’s economy and a UNESCO World Heritage Site today. At its peak, the Falun Copper Mine supplied two-thirds of all Europe’s copper and was instrumental in funding Sweden’s empire in the 17th century.
On your private guided tour, descend into the mine’s atmospheric depths to learn how generations of miners toiled under extreme conditions and how their labor transformed Falun into a cornerstone of Swedish wealth and innovation. Your guide will also introduce you to the surrounding industrial heritage landscape, including miners’ cottages, workshops, and the evolution of the iconic Faluröd red paint, still used on Swedish cottages today.
Return to Stockholm via Swedish Villages
After your tour, begin your journey back to Stockholm, following scenic country roads that weave through forests, lakes, and historic hamlets. Along the way, stop in charming villages for light walks, coffee in local cafés, or last-minute shopping at family-owned craft boutiques.
