Paddan Canal Tour: Tickets & Gothenburg Pass Inclusion
~50 min
Canal & Harbor Boat Tour
N/A — the Paddan boats have operated since 1939
Departures from Kungsportsplatsen, Gothenburg, Sweden
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269 kr
134.50 SEK (Child)
Seasonal: April 1 - November 1, 2026 only. Multiple daily departures in season.
No reservation required for standard departures; same price online or at the ticket booth.
A boat tour through Gothenburg's historic canals and out into the harbor, departing from Kungsportsplatsen. A separate 2-hour "Säveån Tour" variant also exists.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | 269.00 SEK | No reservation needed, seasonal (Apr 1 - Nov 1) | |
| Child | 134.50 SEK | No reservation needed, seasonal | |
| With Gothenburg Pass | Included | Either tier |
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269 kr
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
The Paddan canal tour is Gothenburg's classic way to see the city from the water, passing beneath the low bridges of the historic moat canal, through the harbor, and past landmarks including the Museum of Gothenburg. Low, flat-topped boats (nicknamed "Paddan", meaning "the toad") are specially built to clear the canal's low bridges.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Historic Moat Canal
17th-century Dutch-designed canals encircling Gothenburg's old town.
Museum of Gothenburg & the East India House
Passing the former Swedish East India Company building from the water.
Gothenburg Harbor
The tour extends out into the harbor for wider views of the port city.
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Compare Gothenburg PassesYes — confirmed included on both the Essentials and All-Inclusive tiers, directly on Go City's own Gothenburg Pass tier-comparison table.
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