Guided boat tour to Vinga in Gothenburg

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Guided boat tour to Vinga in Gothenburg

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Experience a 4.5‑hour guided boat tour through the Gothenburg archipelago to the iconic lighthouse island of Vinga aboard M/S Carl Michael Bellman. Enjoy a scenic 1 hour and 15‑minute journey each way with audio commentary in Swedish and English (via the onboard speaker) about the islands, history, and landmarks along the route. Once on Vinga, you’ll have two hours to explore the nature reserve, walk the rocky coastline, swim, or visit Evert Taube’s childhood home, now a small museum. The islan

Experience a 4.5‑hour guided boat tour through the Gothenburg archipelago to the iconic lighthouse island of Vinga aboard M/S Carl Michael Bellman. Enjoy a scenic 1 hour and 15‑minute journey each way with audio commentary in Swedish and English (via the onboard speaker) about the islands, history, and landmarks along the route. Once on Vinga, you’ll have two hours to explore the nature reserve, walk the rocky coastline, swim, or visit Evert Taube’s childhood home, now a small museum. The island is famous for its nearly 30‑meter lighthouse and the historic 1889 beacon, making it one of the archipelago’s most memorable destinations. This excursion offers a relaxing and inspiring way to discover one of Gothenburg’s true coastal highlights. You can join a guided tour of Vinga if you like for about SEK 50 (no pre-booking, payment on-site). Please note: In strong winds or poor weather, the tour may instead visit another island in the southern archipelago.

Quick info

Duration
5 hours
Languages
English
Mobile ticket
Accepted

What's Included

Included

Guided in English and Swedish via the onboard speakers

Other

Boat Excursion

Other

Not Included

Hotel pick up and drop off (not available)

Other

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Strömma Kanalbolaget

End point

Strömma Kanalbolaget

Itinerary

1

Lighthouse island of Vinga.

2 hours

Additional Information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Available Languages

SwedishEnglish

Cancellation Policy

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

Refund Schedule

1+ days before
100% refund
Within 1 days
0% refund
Cancellation possible due to bad weather
Cancellation possible if minimum number of travelers not met

Reviews

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