Stockholm · Private Tours
Private tours in Stockholm — built around you, not a script
I’m Zayera — your local guide in Stockholm, based here since 2008. Before that, I lived and worked in Zurich, Amsterdam, and Lausanne, and I was born and raised across several countries. Three working languages, a wide international perspective, and no fixed script. I guide private city walks, nature tours, car tours, and full-day routes for visitors who want Stockholm explained, not paraded.
Photo: Zayera Khan
At a glance
Duration
2 to 4 hours, or full days (6–8 hours)
Group size
Private — up to 3 by car, up to 9 by minivan, up to 50 by coach
Languages
English, Swedish, German
Meeting point
Your hotel, or an arranged pickup
Booking
Message your date, group size, and language — I confirm within 24 hours
Accessibility
Routes adapted on request — just ask
What a private Stockholm tour with me looks like
Every tour is planned around you — your group, your interests, and your time in the city. Here are the ways guests usually spend their time with me.
The Classic & Essential — private city walks
Gamla Stan and the medieval centre. Södermalm, where working-class Stockholm became the design district. Östermalm, where the money lives and the questions get harder. Vasastan, my neighbourhood — the version of the city that doesn’t perform for visitors. Pick a theme — history, art, food, architecture, or all of it — and we shape the walk around it. See the Gamla Stan tour →
Photo: Zayera Khan
The Culinary & Cultural — food tours
Savour authentic local flavours and Swedish food traditions with a certified guide. I ask what you want to try — and what to avoid — and build the route around it, ending most tours with fika, a Swedish coffee break with pastries.
Art, Architecture & Design
Discover underground station art and Scandinavian architectural design, from medieval streets to modern public spaces. Good for anyone who wants to see how Stockholm was designed, not just where it’s old.
The Nature Escape — Stockholm nature tours
You don’t have to leave the city to find proper Swedish nature. Djurgården’s royal parkland is a fifteen-minute walk from Östermalm. For longer hikes through forest and lake country, recent guests have walked 8km routes ending with a swim. Boots optional, curiosity required. See the Djurgården tour →
Photo: Zayera Khan
The Island Journey — archipelago tours
Cruise by ferry to historic maritime villages and peaceful Baltic islands — Vaxholm, Grinda, and the archipelago beyond, a short ferry from the city centre. See the archipelago tour →
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The Private Road Trip — tours with private transport
For routes that need more ground covered than feet allow, I drive. A private car comfortably takes small groups — perfect for couples or families wanting to reach Drottningholm Palace or chase a sunset along the archipelago road. For groups of four to nine, I arrange a rented minivan. Driving expands what’s reachable in a single day.
Stockholm’s LGBTQ+ Story
Walk through Stockholm’s LGBTQ+ history, culture, and Pride movement — built on real experience as a former Stockholm Pride board member.
Full-day Stockholm experience
Six to eight hours: city, suburbs, archipelago, and a long lunch somewhere I trust. For travellers with a single day to give Stockholm, and the sense that one day is enough only if you spend it well.
Why book a local guide over a group tour
Stockholm has plenty of guides who’ll recite the dates on the Royal Palace. I do something different — I treat each tour as an experience built around the person in front of me.
Photo: Zayera Khan
Based in Stockholm since 2008. Built a life and a career here.
Three working languages. English, Swedish, German. Tour in your own language — get the city in nuance, not translation.
Cross-cultural lens. Years lived in Zurich, Amsterdam, and Lausanne before Stockholm — the city makes more sense once you’ve seen it from the outside first.
LGBTQ+ inclusive by experience. Former Stockholm Pride board member.
Design background. Twenty years in UX strategy — I pace the day so you finish curious, not tired out.
How it works
Step 1
You contact me — by email or WhatsApp. What you’re curious about, how long you have, any constraints.
Step 2
I reply within 24 hours with a route, duration, and price quote.
Step 3
We agree the details together, and payment is made online via Stripe or PayPal, with credit card accepted.
Step 4
We meet at your hotel — or I pick you up if the tour involves driving.
Step 5
The tour adapts as we walk. Slow down for what interests you, move on from what doesn’t.
What guests say
Six recent five-star reviews from guests on private walking, food, and nature tours, in English and German.
★★★★★
TinaniT · Full-day private tour · May 2026
Wir haben eine ganztägige Privattour bei Zayera gebucht und so fast alles auf unserer Wunschliste schon am ersten Tag gesehen. Super viele Informationen und gut an uns angepasstes Programm. Ich kann eine Privattour bei ihr nur empfehlen. Würde es wieder buchen.
★★★★★
Denise · Food & history tour · May 2026
My husband and I had Zayera to ourselves and we received an authentic food and history tour of Stockholm, very interesting and enjoyable and tasty. Vegetarian no problem.
★★★★★
Sabine · Toller Tag in Stockholm · April 2026
Zayera ist auf alle unsere Wünsche eingegangen, außerdem hat sie toll auf unser Handicap reagiert. Wir können es nur weiterempfehlen!
★★★★★
Christine · Private tour · March 2026
A very friendly tour guide, fun and full of interesting facts. Zayera met all our requirements for the private tour. Highly recommended.
★★★★★
Mariam · Hiking in a nature reserve · October 2025
We were visiting Stockholm for the weekend and wanted to see its nature and Zayera offered us an 8km hike in an amazing forest and a swim in a very beautiful lake at the end. The experience was incredible.
★★★★★
Andrea · Hiking · October 2025
Zayera was so polite and kind. I really recommend this tour if you want to see a different side of Stockholm and especially if you want to get out of the city for a while.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private Stockholm tour cost?
I don’t publish a fixed price list, since every tour is different — a two-hour walk costs less than a full day with a car. Tell me what you’re interested in, and I’ll come back within 24 hours with a route, duration, and a clear price quote. Once we’ve agreed the details, payment is made online, by Stripe, PayPal, or credit card — no surprises, no upsells.
What’s the maximum group size for a private tour?
Solo travellers, couples, family groups of eight — all welcome on walking tours. For driving tours, a private car seats up to three guests; for groups of four to nine, I arrange a rented minivan at extra cost. For larger parties, I have experience guiding full coach tours of up to fifty passengers, from professional guiding work in Vestland, Norway.
Do you offer Stockholm tours in German?
Yes. German is one of my working languages, learned during years lived in Zurich. A dedicated German-language page runs at zayera.com/reiseberaterin for travellers who prefer the entire experience in German — from the first email to the tour itself.
Are your tours LGBTQ+ friendly?
Yes, built on real experience as a former Stockholm Pride board member. I can build a tour around queer Stockholm history, current community spaces, or simply guide you through the city as someone with whom you don’t need to perform a different version of yourself.
Can you accommodate mobility needs?
Often, yes. Tell me what you need when you get in touch, and I’ll adapt the route — avoiding stairs, cobblestones, or long walks. For guests with significant mobility needs, a private car (or a rented minivan) opens up the city in a way walking tours can’t.
Do Stockholm tours run year-round?
Yes. Winter Stockholm is different from summer Stockholm — quieter, darker, more intimate — and I’ll shape the tour to match. I’ll also tell you honestly when conditions aren’t worth the visit, the archipelago in February, for example.
Can I bring children on a private Stockholm tour?
Yes. I shape the route, pace, and stories to keep children engaged, skip the parts that bore them, and lean into the parts they’ll talk about for years.
What’s the cancellation policy?
Cancel more than 48 hours before the tour for a full refund of any online payment. Within 48 hours, the payment covers the time held. Stockholm weather is rarely a reason to cancel — umbrellas exist, and we’ll find indoor moments.
Ready to plan a tour?
Tell me when you’re arriving, how long you have in Stockholm, and what’s drawn you here. I’ll come back within 24 hours with a route, duration, and price quote.