Step aboard the remarkable 17th-century warship at Stockholm’s Vasa Museum with Stockholmania Tours. Discover the dramatic history and intricate craftsmanship of one of maritime history’s most incredible salvages.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
No special fitness required; suitable for most visitors comfortable with standing and walking moderate distances.
Wildlife
History
The Vasa sank less than a mile into its maiden voyage on August 10, 1628, due largely to instability from its tall masts and heavy armament.
Conservation
The museum actively employs climate control and preservation techniques to protect the centuries-old ship from decay caused by humidity and light.
Stockholmania Tours
Step aboard the remarkable 17th-century warship at Stockholm’s Vasa Museum with Stockholmania Tours. Discover the dramatic history and intricate craftsmanship of one of maritime history’s most incredible salvages.
Stockholmania Tours is a Stockholm-based tour operator offering guided walking and boat experiences across the city and archipelago. The company presents a multilingual program of tours focused on Stockholm’s architecture, history, maritime heritage and food culture. Signature experiences include visits to Stockholm City Hall (Il Municipio di Stoccolma), Blue Tour routes that reach Drottningholm Palace, guided walks in Gamla Stan, themed food walks such as A taste of Stockholm, and archipelago excursions to Vaxholm. Stockholmania Tours lists specialized itineraries named for districts—Östermalm, Norrmalm, Södermalm, Kungsholmen—and thematic routes like the Stockholm Metro Tour, Yellow Tour and historical walking tours. The operator also offers full-day options such as Stockholm in One Day and trips to nearby historic towns including Sigtuna and Uppsala. Tours combine onsite commentary, curated viewpoints and optional electric boat segments on perspectives or Baltic-focused routes. Information provided by Stockholmania Tours describes duration variations (for example, a 90-minute City Hall tour) and a mix of walking, boat, and market visits. Travelers can expect route descriptions and trip summaries when booking. Stockholmania Tours presents its offerings in multiple languages, with several tour titles appearing in Italian, French and English in published descriptions. The company’s program highlights major attractions — Royal Palace, Vasa Museum, Skansen, Drottningholm — alongside neighborhood walks and culinary stops. For visitors seeking tailored exploration of Stockholm’s land, sea and cultural life, Stockholmania Tours advertises a broad selection of guided experiences across the city and archipelago.
Booking details, availability and language options are listed on their official pages online.
Location
Stockholm
Based in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Land & Sea
Boat + Walks
City walks and archipelago boat trips
Guided Tours
Guided Tours
Tours led by local guides
Tours Offered
Dozens
Many itineraries and themes
Choose from walking tours, boat trips, food experiences and full-day itineraries — check availability and reserve online today.
Book Guided Tours in Advance
The Vasa Museum can get busy, especially in summer; reserving a guided tour with Stockholmania Tours ensures priority access and a deeper understanding.
Wear Comfortable Footwear
The museum spans multiple floors with stairs and ramps—comfortable shoes will improve your tour experience.
Arrive Early for Fewer Crowds
Visiting early in the morning allows quieter viewing of the ship and exhibits before peak hours.
Bring a Camera
Photography is allowed; capture the intricate details of the ship’s carvings and exhibits but avoid flash photography to protect artifacts.
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for navigating the museum’s multiple floors and ramps comfortably.
Light waterproof jacket
Useful for unpredictable Stockholm weather when walking to and from the museum.
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Compact camera or smartphone
Capture detailed carvings and artifacts; flash photography is discouraged.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during your visit and outdoor strolls along the waterfront.
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