Stortorget

Welcome to Gamla Stan - where old meets new. Our Walking Tour gives you a nice walk through our Old Town, where we cover both of the two main islands: Stadsholmen and Riddarholmen. The tour will be informative, efficient - and a nice addition to your time in Stockholm! You will learn about the Old Town's past and present, architectural details, what life was like living in the Old Town/Stockholm back in the days, the importance of the German trade during the medieval days (Hanseatic League), and more. Since Gamla Stan is one of the best preserved medieval Old Towns in Europe, our focus will be around the medieval time. We also cover post-medieval contexts, as well as the Viking period. Our Walking Tour is tip based, meaning that YOU decide at the end of the tour the amount you want to pay your guide. We accept: Cash (EUR or SEK), PayPal or Apple Pay by scanning a QR code. The 20 SEK/adult you pay when booking, is to confirm your spot for the tour (50% goes to taxes). The tour is around 2 hours, including +/- 13 stops along the way. After the tour has ended, you will receive a text (to the number in your booking) with your guide's personal list of local recommendations & hidden gems around town! DON’T FIND THE TOUR ON A SPECIFIC TIME OR DAY? Contact Stockholm Summer Tours and we will try our best to work it out! Our Old Town Tour is available in English / German / Spanish / Swedish.

Embark on a tour that is designed chronologically so you can experience history just like the city did. Start from the Viking Era, the German influence in the country and the Danish clash which led to the most important Swedish event: the Stockholm bloodbath in 1520 followed by the succession of Gustav Vasa. Meet at Gustav Adolfs Torg in the center of the city and commence your walking tour. Explore the picturesque, narrow, and colorful streets of the Old Town, including the narrowest street of Stockholm, Mårten Trotzigs gränd. Walk along some of the most emblematic places in the island, such as the Stockholm Royal Palace, the statue of St. George, the Dragon, and the famous main square, Stortorget. Learn from your dynamic, history-enthusiast guides, each hailing from diverse backgrounds. These knowledgeable guides are eager to lead you through the intriguing tales of this island, providing insights not only from its past but the contemporary Swedish way of life. Feel free to inquire about anything that piques your curiosity, to make this tour a personalized adventure crafted for your interests and questions.

Explore Stockholm effortlessly on a Segway personal transporter. Join this 2 hour guided Segway tour around the favorite parts of the world's most beautiful city. During your ride you’ll see highlights of Stockholm that include the Royal Castle, the Nobel Museum, the Town Hall, the shipyard where the Vasa ship was built, the lovely shores of some of the city’s 14 islands, and much more. This is a great way to get an introduction to the city on your first visit to Stockholm. The informative first view will make it easier find your way around during the remainder of your stay! 

Explore the best that Old Town Stockholm has to offer, from majestic castles to historical artefacts, all at your own pace. As you make your way through the old quarters your wits will be challenged and your attention to detail tested. The journey will take You through one of Stockholm’s most charming quarters to visit some of the city's most historic landmarks such as the Royal Palace, the Grand Square, and Saint George and the Dragon. Beyond the must-sees, the experience is filled with interesting stories. Like why there's a cannonball stuck in a wall or a runestone lodged into the base of a building. - A digital walking tour of about 1.5-2 hours - Filled with interesting stories and fun challenges - The Curiosa experience suits both the young and the mature - Languages: Swedish, English, German, French. This digital walking tour caters to those who want to learn more about Stockholm's history, while experiencing the Old Town in a simple, educational, and fun way. Your journey begins in the Outer Courtyard of the Royal Palace. After purchasing the Self-guided tour, you will receive instructions on how to download the app and a quick overview of how it works.

Embark on an intimate journey through Gamla stan, the Old Town of Stockholm. On this private tour we’ll dig through centuries of history and cultural heritage and show you the city’s highlights and hidden gems. We tailor the experience to your interests and provide optional tickets to top-rated attractions. Discover the best of Stockholm! Book a 2-hour walking tour of Stockholm’s Old Town to discover the most important sights and essential information about its history, culture and society. Your Private Guide will lead you through Stockholm’s narrowest street, past the charming German Church, to Stortorget, the oldest public square in the city. You’ll see the Storkyrkan cathedral and the Nobel Prize Museum, which is dedicated to some of the world's greatest leaders, scientists and writers. You’ll also dive into the history of the Swedish Royal Family as you admire the magnificent Royal Palace and Riddarholmen Church, the resting place of many Swedish monarchs and aristocrats. The tour will end outside the Parliament House, the center of Swedish government and politics. Book an extended 3-hour walking tour to see more of Stockholm. On this tour you will leave the island of Gamla stan and enjoy a relaxing walk past the Swedish Royal Opera to Kungsträdgården, a former royal garden with beautiful leafy paths, water features and impressive statues. You’ll also follow the Remembrance Path through Berzelii Park, which features a Holocaust monument dedicated to Raoul Wallenberg. Other places of interest include the historical mansion of Countess Wilhelmina von Hallwyl, the Royal Dramatic Theater and the Jewish Synagogue. Book a 4-hour walking tour of Stockholm’s Old Town to enhance your experience with a visit inside the Royal Palace! We provide skip-the-line tickets to give you more time to explore the palace museums instead of waiting in the queue. Come and discover the history and heritage of the Swedish Royal Family, admire the Royal Apartments filled with a rich collection of art and antique furniture and decor, and see the royal insignia housed in the Crown Treasury! Book a 6-hour walking tour of Stockholm to discover the best things to do in the Old Town and Djurgården. This option includes additional skip-the-line tickets to Vasa Museum, the most visited museum in all of Scandinavia. Don’t miss out on a chance to see the world’s best preserved 17th-century warship and learn about the maritime history of Sweden, from the Viking Age to the present day. This extended tour is also an opportunity to see the Nordic Museum and other highlights of the Royal Djurgården, one of the most popular recreation and leisure spots in Stockholm.

Meet your guide at the Slottsbacken Obelisk and begin your guided tour through the Old Town while you learn about its history. Gaze at iconic places such as the Royal Palace, Stortorget (the Grand Square), the Nobel Prize Museum, Old Town Runestone, and the Riddarhuset (House of Nobility). See the city from the water on a short ferry trip to the Djurgården Isle. Hear interesting facts about the old Stockholm Naval Base, the Nordic Museum, the Viking Museum, and the Museum of Wrecks as you pass them by. Finish your tour at the Vasa Museum and walk right in with skip-the-line tickets. Explore the museum with a guide and marvel at the amazingly well-preserved Vasa ship, once the flagship of the Swedish Navy. Learn about its tragic demise during its maiden voyage. Note: If starting the tour at 16:00/4 PM, the itinerary will be reversed due to the Vasa Museum opening hours.

Your tour begins at Stortorget, the main square of Old Town. Hear legends and stories about the city and the people that used to live here. You’ll walk past some of the area's best-known landmarks, such as the Royal Palace, the Coronation Church, and the statue of St. George and the Dragon. After the Old Town, board the Djurgården ferry for a short trip to the island of Djurgården. On the way, you’ll see parts of Stockholm from the water, including Old Town and the island of Södermalm. Stop at the Vasa Museum, the most visited maritime museum in the world. Marvel at the nearly 400-year-old wooden ship that is remarkably intact despite being under water for more than 300 years. Enjoy a 60-minute tour of the museum, which will end the guided tour.

Visit the island of Djurgården and tour the famed Vasa Museum to learn more about this ill fated warship retrieved from the bottom of the sea embark on a narrated walking tour of Gamla Stan, Stockholm's oldest quarter. . Continue along the cobblestoned streets In Stockholm's Old Town (Gamla Stan), stroll along the narrow, twisting alleys and cobblestone streets to see some of the city's finest sights. Savor the Bohemian atmosphere among houses that date from the 16th to the 19th centuries . Enjoy a stroll in the atmosphere of Gamla Stan, which is indeed a living historical monument. At the Hotel C Stockholm, in the heart of the city, you'll find the year-round Ice Bar. Before entering, put on a warm fur poncho and mittens. Inside, the temperature is a cool -5° C, and the entire interior (including the drinking glasses) is made of pure ice from the Torne River. A vodka drink in an ice glass will be served as the staff explains the concept of the bar and its construction. Notes: Guests under the age of 18 will be served a non-alcoholic beverage.

Meet up by the entrance staircase of the Nobel Prize Museum by the main square (Stortorget) in the Old Town. Your guide will then take you back in time to explore bloody murders, historical horror stories and executions. You'll also travel to a time when the Swedes thought that all sorts of mystical creatures where inhabiting the world For example, you will learn about: * Mylingar, murded infants who came back to haunt the living. * Skogsrået, a beautiful but deadly female creature that lives in the forest. * Näcken, a naked male creature that wants to lure you into drowning. * Trolls, creatures who lives in the mountains and kidnapped women. * as well as a lot of bloody historical event like Stockholm bloodbath, the executioneers ally and murders at Stockholm Castle. You will get a lot of detail and educational explanations about the roots and functions of folklore in Swedish society and its connections with the ancient pagan beliefs of the Nordic countries. Book your spot now.

What To Expect Our Stockholm small group walking tour will allow you to explore Stockholm’s most exciting attractions and enjoy the most breathtaking views. Learn the city’s most iconic sights, fascinating stories about the kings, the Swedish mentality, as well as the customs and traditions of the Swedes. The tour starts at our central meeting point. The must-see landmarks of the tour include the oldest square Stortorget, the medieval city centre, Gamla stan, the Narrowest Street, and the most diminutive statue in Stockholm. You will also get to see and experience the lesser-known gems of Stockholm, such as the Viking stone built in a wall. What To Keep In Mind We operate in all weather conditions; therefore, we kindly ask you to dress appropriately. Please wear footwear suitable for walking, and bring an umbrella or rain jacket in case of rain. Stockholm can be lovely and sunny or windy and cold, all on the same day!