Private tours in Stockholm with a local guide
I am Zayera, a private tour guide in Stockholm. I have lived here since 2008. I guide private tours in English, German and Swedish, and I am training to become an authorized Stockholm guide.
I plan each tour around your interests and your pace — Gamla Stan, food, art and design, nature, the archipelago or a road trip. It feels like exploring with a friend who knows the city, not following a script.
I also show you how everyday life in Sweden works — the good parts and the hard parts — seen by someone who moved here. My tours are LGBTQ+ friendly, and I am a former board member of Stockholm Pride.
What guests say
★★★★☆
“Wir haben viel gesehen, wir waren auch an sehr guten Aussichtspunkten wo nur einheimische hin kommen. War alles gut organisiert.”
(“We saw a lot, and visited excellent viewpoints only locals know about. Everything was well organized.”)
— Michael, 6 September 2026★★★★★
“Nancy and I had the best time touring Stockholm with Zayera, who listened to our interests and selected all the best places for us to see… Zayera made two very important, above and beyond adjustments to the usual tour, and without her help we could not have arranged the delivery of an essential eye medicine we weren’t able to secure on our own. Zayera is a treasure – we totally recommend her.”— Michael, 26 July 2026★★★★★
“Mit Zayera hatten wir einen Glücksgriff gelandet. Sie kennt wohl in Stockholm so jeden Winkel und vor allem solche, an denen nicht alle Touris vorbei schlängeln… Wir erfuhren in diesen drei Stunden soviel über Stockholm, wie andere in zwei Wochen.”
(“We struck gold with Zayera. She knows every corner of Stockholm, especially the ones most tourists never find… we learned more about Stockholm in three hours than others do in two weeks.”)
— Peter, 17 June 2026★★★★★
“Great tour, very relaxed! Zayera will take you all around Stockholm without the crowds.”— Tracy and Gavin, 15 June 2026★★★★★
“We had a fantastic food tour! Zayera was friendly, easy to talk to, and incredibly knowledgeable about Stockholm and Swedish lifestyle… We especially enjoyed tasting unique local flavours that the locals genuinely eat. Highly recommended!”— Paul, 26 May 2026★★★★★
“We had a lovely time with Zayera on the half day trip to Vaxholm… Zayera was a great host, filled with knowledge, she answered all of our questions. It felt like we spent a few hours catching up with a great friend!”— Jenn, 17 May 2026Featured tours with a private tour guide in Stockholm
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Gamla Stan – Stockholm’s Old Town Walk
Where Stockholm began. Still the most beautiful part of the city.
The Culinary & Cultural Tour
A taste-led walk through Stockholm’s food traditions, ending with fika.
Art, Architecture & Design Tour
From medieval streets to underground art and modern public spaces.
The Nature Escape
Royal parkland fifteen minutes from the city – or a full day in forest and lake country.
The Island Journey
By ferry to historic maritime villages and the Baltic archipelago.
The Private Road Trip
Palaces, sunsets, and the archipelago road – at your own pace, by car.
Stockholm’s LGBTQ+ Story
Stockholm’s LGBTQ+ history, told through the people who lived it – royalty, artists, and activists.
Full-day Stockholm Experience
One full day, entirely shaped around you – city, suburbs, archipelago, or all three.Planning on your own?
Book a trip planning call. 30 or 60 minutes, with a day plan by email after the call.
From the Guide’s Desk
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STOCKHOLM GUIDE
Stockholm Cruise Ports Explained: Frihamnen and Stadsgården
SWEDEN EXPLAINED
Why Sweden Has More Islands Than Any Country on Earth
MUSEUMS & CULTURE
Stockholm City Museum: How a City Became Modern
ROAD TRIP GUIDE
Renting a Car & Driving in Sweden: Rules for All Seasons
TRANSPORT GUIDE
Stockholm Public Transport: SL Tickets and Day Passes
ARRIVAL GUIDE
Arlanda to City Center: Fastest, Cheapest, Easiest
Stockholm Through My Lens
All photos on this page: © Zayera Khan, photographer and copyright owner.