Paddan Boat Gothenburg - City Canal Tour with Guide

Step aboard a Paddan boat at Kungsportsplatsen in central Gothenburg and discover the city from its historic waterways. This guided 50-minute canal tour takes you along the old moat, beneath famous low bridges and out into the lively harbour. With humour and local stories, your guide shares Gothenburg’s stories with humour, bringing the city’s construction, defence and maritime past to life.

What You Will See on the Paddan Boat Tour

On this guided Gothenburg canal tour, you will experience:

• Gothenburg’s historic moat and 17th-century canals
• Up to 20 bridges, including the city’s famously low bridges
• The harbour and former shipyard areas
• Stories about Gothenburg’s construction, defence and maritime past

The Paddan tour combines sightseeing, humour, local history and harbour views in one relaxed 50-minute journey. It is an ideal choice if you are looking for a boat trip in Gothenburg that lets you explore the city’s highlights from the water.

Good to Know Before Your Paddan Boat Tour

• Live-guided in English and Swedish, with local stories and humour
• Outdoor seating only - please dress for the weather
• Rain ponchos are available to buy at the Paddan kiosk
• If there is space onboard, you can bring your (collapsible) stroller on board, or you can borrow a lock to secure it at the quay. 
• Book tickets online in advance to secure your preferred departure time