Gothenburg Private Boat Ride: Discover 400 Years of History on Göta Älv River
4.2
6 Ratings
Lejontrappan
Embark on a private boat ride along the Göta Älv River in Gothenburg and uncover 400 years of history. Explore iconic landmarks, feel the wind on your face, and enjoy the freedom of uncrowded waters.
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lejontrappan - As per your request time our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Gothenburg then drive you till the centre downtown to start catch your boat and discover Gothenburg by freely way and feeling the wind on your face through uncrowded roads.
    Lejontrappan is the starting point for ride the boat and its one of the most famous point in Gothenburg. Lejontrappan is a Swedish word and it’s mean in English The Lion Stairs.
  • Gustav Adolfs Torg - Enjoy ride the boat in Goth-River through Gustav Adolfs square where you will get to see and learn from our guide about king Gustav Adolfs statue which standing in the square since the late 17th century. Additionally you will get to see and learn about the stock market building which is dating back to the 18th century and its constructed with shape of the new classical art.
  • German Church - Ride the boat through The German Church, also called Christinae Church, is church located in the city centre of Gothenburg, Sweden. Named after Queen Christina, it was inaugurated in 1748, and used by the German and Dutch congregation in Gothenburg.
  • Lilla Bommen - Enjoy ride the boat in the open Baltic sea at Lilla Bommen is a part of Gothenburg harbor used for visiting boats and also the name given to the land surrounding the harbor. The eponymous building along with The Göteborg Opera house and the barque Viking are all located at Lilla Bommen.

Water and snacks will be served during the boat tour.

  • Feskekorka - Enjoy the view and the history of Feskekörka is a Swedish word and its mean in english the fish church, its an indoor fish market in Gothenburg, Sweden, which got its name from the building’s resemblance to a Neo-gothic church. It opened on 1 November 1874, and was drawn by the city architect Victor von Gegerfelt.

At the end of the tour, drive you back to your hotel.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Taking a boat trip on the Göta-Älv river in Gothenburg presents an unencumbered opportunity to enjoy the surroundings, uncover the top spots in Gothenburg and experience the breeze brushing against your face on traffic-free routes. Further, our tour guide will provide insights about Gothenburg’s 400-year history, including key landmarks such as King Gustaf Adolf’s statue, The German Church, the Fish Church, and much more.

Location
Lejontrappan
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Carlos
Aug 8, 2023
A very pleasant and informative silent electric boat cruise - A very pleasant silent electric boat cruise with a friendly guide His knowledge of the city and its life is given in a calm informative way, making this cruise an excellent choice. Carlos
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Rossc997
Jun 18, 2023
Relax in Gothenburg - The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Fun time and an interesting boat ride with a guide who truly cared about his guests
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Emilyse6025tz
Aug 29, 2022
Great introduction to the city! - A great tour of Gothenburg by boat! I recommend planning this tour at the beginning of your trip as it gets you an introduction to the city. Hamdy was a great guide and had so many suggestions for what to see and plan around the city.
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Mohamedkettana
Jul 17, 2022
Excellent Tour in Gothenburg - Me and my wife booked a boat ride in Gothenburg with Emo Tours Sweden and it was excellent they picked us up with clean model car from our hotel in Gothenburg and our tour guide Hamdy was very knowledgeable we learned to much about Gothenburg and Sweden history and the driver Joseph was friendly I do recommend both the tour and the company thank you Emo Tours for the best time ever 💚
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Leahrl1398qs
Sep 17, 2022
Good but not experienced. - I did like the trip but the guide didn't know the history so well. It was hard to talk about old swedish culture with him.
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Doug
Oct 2, 2022
Our guide, when we met him, advised us to cancel as it was raining hard, and said we would get a refund. Not yet??? - ZERO we were advised to cancel as it was raining by guide and we have yet to receive a refund. Nothing more to say.
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