See Stockholm through new perspectives
XperienceSthlm offers a different way to discover the city, moving beyond traditional sightseeing to experiences shaped by culture, design, art and everyday life in Stockholm.
The team runs private and small group tours, from city walks and cultural experiences to nature excursions. These include literary encounters like the Lola Akinmade Book Club Experience, thrifting through Stockholm’s second-hand scene, exploring the archipelago's islands by boat, or diving into the local architecture, design and urban art spaces.
Beyond the city, their one-of-a-kind tour in Uppsala offers another way to experience Sweden’s heritage through a local lens.
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Experiences are designed to encourage a slower way of exploring, where time is spent engaging with the surroundings, the stories behind them and the people you meet along the way. Whether in the city or out in nature, the focus is on being present and understanding the context of what you are seeing.
Each tour is thoughtfully designed, with strong research and local insight behind it, highlighting parts of the city that are often overlooked. From hidden corners of Stockholm to well-known sites seen through a different lens, each journey offers a perspective that goes beyond what is typically offered in the city.
All tours can be fully customised, adapting to individual preferences, interests and accessibility needs.
XperienceSthlm works closely with a network of local partners, from small business owners and artisans to creatives and women led initiatives.
Through these collaborations, each experience contributes to a wider community ecosystem, supporting over 15 local initiatives and businesses.
The business operates as a locally owned cooperative with a diverse team and 100% local guides, something that is not always the case across the industry. Guides are paid above industry averages, creating more sustainable opportunities within the local community.
Majority women led, women owned and inclusive, XperienceSthlm was founded by a group of 6 individuals (Francisca, Louisa, Don, Oscar, Sanchia, Tanya) who shared a common vision of creating a different kind of travel experience in Stockholm.
Many of the founders come from the tourism industry, having previously worked as tour guides and saw an opportunity to move away from conventional mass tourism and instead focus on building experiences that prioritise people and communities over profit.
Today, the team represents over 15 nationalities and more than 10 languages, reflecting the diversity of the travellers curious to discover Sweden in the most authentic way possible.
The team also reflects a wide range of lived experiences, including members, in both team and leadership roles, who identify as neurodivergent, BIPOC and part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
This was one of the best experiences we’ve had on a tour. It started well before we arrived in Stockholm. Franky answered so many questions before we arrived and made sure we were well prepared for everything. Great food recommendations, helpful travel tips and much more. Once we arrived she was so communicative and allowed us to change our plans due to poor weather. She took such great care of us. During the tour, she was so informative and made fast friends with our daughter. She was flexible and so engaging. This tour was worth every single penny. We are so lucky to have found her!
Frankie was by far the best guide we have had on our trip through the Baltics! She was not only knowledgeable, but her delivery of the information was very engaging. She was attentive to our group and went above and beyond, ensuring that we got the most out of our tour. I highly recommend Frankie if you want an enjoyable and educational tour of Stockholm!
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with this tour company! What made it truly special was our guide, Frankie, she was lovely in every sense of the word. From the moment we met, she made us feel welcome and taken care of. The tour itself was intimate, with only seven people total including myself, which created a relaxed and personal atmosphere that we really appreciated. Frankie took the time to connect with each of us, and it never felt rushed or overly scripted. She was attentive throughout, always looking out for us, sharing great local recommendations, and making sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. Her knowledge and warmth made the experience feel less like a tour and more like spending time with a local friend who genuinely wanted us to have a great time. We’d absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a more personal and memorable tour experience, and if you’re lucky enough to have Frankie as your guide, you’re in for a treat!
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