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Gothenburg : Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Private tour)

23 Reviews 4.30 out of 5 stars Based on 23 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Gothenburg, Sweden

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2 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Gothenburg can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while your guide shares insights into local life and Gothenburg culture. If you’d like to include a museum visit, we can create a customized route just for you—simply let us know in advance.
Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour highlights both iconic sights and hidden gems. Your guide will tailor the experience to your interests, providing insider knowledge and a deeper connection to the city.

What's Included

  • Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city)
  • Private Walking Tour
  • Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits.
  • Drink or Food ( If you want to have a break during the tour )
  • Local transportation around the city (it’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)
  • Personal expenses
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The local guide will pick you up at your hotel (if located in Gothenburg). Travelers can request the tour to start from any hotel in the city. In case your hotel is outside the city center we will select a convenient meeting point in the city center. Tour may end at a different location from the departure point unless requested in advance of the tour.

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Haga Nygata

Haga is a city district in Gothenburg, Sweden, renowned for its picturesque wooden houses, 19th century-atmosphere and cafés. Originally a working class suburb of the city with a rather bad reputation, it was gradually transformed into a popular visiting place for tourists and Gothenburgers.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kungsportsavenyen

Kungsportsavenyen, commonly known as Avenyn, stretches from the bridge Kungsportsbron by the canal to Götaplatsen and the Museum of Art, the City Theatre and the Concert Hall. The main boulevard is busy all day until late.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gothenburg

Gothenburg Cathedral is located in the center of the Swedish city of Gothenburg. It is the third cathedral on the same site. The first one was consecrated in 1633 in honor of King Gustav II Adolf, who died a year earlier in the Battle of Lützen. It is the Episcopal Church of the Diocese of Gothenburg.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kungsportshuset

Kungsportshuset is one of the city's most spectacular meeting places – with a unique location on Kungsportsplatsen in the heart of Gothenburg. The à la carte restaurant Wagners Bistro on the entrance level is a wine bistro where the menu offers a palette of flavors and a clear passion for wine.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Garden Society (Tradgardsforeningen)

A beautiful garden located in the heart of the city. The Garden Society of Gothenburg, Trädgårdsföreningen, is one of the best preserved 19th century parks in Europe. Here you can find thousands of roses, carpet beddings and lush woodlands. The palm house from 1878 houses exotic plants in a Mediterranean climate.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Gothenburg : Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Private tour)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city)
  • Private Walking Tour
  • Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits.
  • Customization of the tour
  • Drink or Food ( If you want to have a break during the tour )
  • Local transportation around the city (it’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)
  • Personal expenses

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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