Walk the grandest stone city in Scandinavia with a private local expert. Rebuilt entirely in stone after the 1888 fire, Sundsvall's Stenstan is a jaw-dropping open-air museum of late-19th-century bourgeois architecture — utterly bucket-list.
What to expect
Your guide meets you steps from the port and leads you through the monumental grid of Stenstan, pointing out the sandstone palaces, ornate ironwork balconies, and the civic ambition frozen in every façade. Detours into quiet inner courtyards and a stop at Stora Torget reveal the living heart of the city. Commentary weaves together social history, Swedish design philosophy, and irresistible local gossip. The tour closes with a recommendation for the city's finest fika, perfectly timed before you return.
Good to know
Book directly on Showaround and request a 2–3 hour slot; the old town is walkable from the cruise berth. Confirm your all-aboard time with your guide upfront — the city centre is no more than 10 minutes from the port by taxi.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Sundsvall — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.