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1.5-Hour Boat Ride On Göta-Älv River In Gothenburg

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Boating, Nature, History

  • Duration

    1 Hour

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Sign up for this short, fun tour and learn about the 400-year-old history of Gothenburg by witnessing its historic sites during the boat ride on Göta-Älv river. See Gustav Adolf's statue, Lilla Bommen, and the German Church. Enjoy the picturesque landscapes and experience the calmness, away from the city hustle, as the little breeze touches your face. 

Highlights
  • Enjoy the boat ride on the Göta-Älv river
  • See the king Gustav Adolf's statue, standing since the late 17th century
  • Take the ride in the open Baltic sea at Lilla Bommen
  • Learn about the history of Feskekörka, an indoor fish market
  • Go for a Boat Ride in the Göta-Älv river expand_more
    • Meet the tour guide, who will pick you up from your location in Gothenburg and drive to the centre downtown to catch your boat. Start your journey to discover Gothenburg freely and feel the wind on your face through uncrowded roads. 
    • Start the boat ride at Lejontrappan, one of the most famous points in Gothenburg. Lejontrappan is a Swedish word that means 'English The Lion Stairs.'
    • Enjoy riding the boat in Goth-River through Gustav Adolfs' square, where you will get to see and learn from our guide about the king Gustav Adolfs statue, standing in the square since the late 17th century. Additionally, you will get to see and learn about the stock market building, dating back to the 18th century and constructed in the shape of new classical art.
    • Continue through the German Church, also called Christinae 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 congregations in Gothenburg.
    • Take the ride in the open Baltic sea at Lilla Bommen, which is a part of Gothenburg harbour used for visiting boats and also the name given to the land surrounding the harbour. The eponymous building, The Göteborg Opera house, and the barque Viking are all located at Lilla Bommen. Water and snacks will be served during the boat tour.
    • End the tour by enjoying the view and the history of Feskekörka. It is a Swedish word, and its means in English- the fish church. Feskekorka is an indoor fish market in Gothenburg, 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. 
    • Drive back to your hotel with our tour representative.
What's Included
  • Pick up and drop off at the traveller's location in Gothenburg (air-conditioned vehicle)
  • Private tour guide
  • One-hour boat ride
  • All taxes and services
  • Wi-fi on board
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
What's Excluded
  • Tipping
  • Any personal items
Meeting Point

Gustaf Adolfs torg, Gothenburg, Sweden

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 150 Per Person
2 To 3 USD 100 Per Person
4 To 12 USD 90 Per Person

This is a private tour
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USD 150 / person