Step aboard our Paddan sightseeing boats in the centre of the city at Kungsportsplatsen. See the old moat and canals that date from the 17th century while learning about the history of Gothenburg’s construction and defence.
Live Guided Boat Tour with the Paddan Boats
The classic city tour on the Paddan boats shows you the beauty of Gothenburg from a waterside perspective. The tour takes you under 20 bridges and out to the harbour.
This guided boat tour with Paddan continues beneath Gothenburg’s many low bridges, which brings us out into the fascinating harbour with traditional shipyards, the fishing harbour, new and old housing, expanding commercial and academic sites and maritime museum.
Departures and Booking
The boats depart 2-3 times every hour. Please note that only a selection of departures are available online.
The online booking closes 1h before the departure and booking in our ticket shop opens 30 minutes before the first departure of the day.
Good to Know Before Your Paddan Tour
Here are some tips on things that might be useful to know before your tour.
- Clothing – Dress according to the weather. You can buy a rain poncho at the Paddan kiosk on the quay.
- Tickets – Book your ticket online in advance to guarantee a spot on your preferred departure and to avoid queuing at the ticket kiosk.
- Life Jackets – We have life jackets available for everyone, both adults and children.
- Strollers – 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.
