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Walking tour of Östermalm: History & Society

Rainbow Tours Stockholm

Welcome to Östermalm, the most exclusive district of Stockholm. In this Walking Tour of Östermalm we will focus on Swedish history and society. 

We will talk about the most important historical events, from the Swedish empire to modern history, with social aspects such as the welfare state system, and interesting stories like the Stockholm syndrome, scientific innovations and the murder of Olof Palme. 

Join us on this tour and you will understand how Swedish society works and what makes nordic countries so special! 

There are limited spots, so please, book in advance!
General information:
When? Tuesday & Friday
Starting time:
  • March – October: 14:00
  • November – February 10:30
How to find us: we are waiting in the middle of the roundabout with our Rainbow umbrella.
Tour duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Meeting point: Gustav Adolfs torg, Stockholm.
What we will see:
  • Gustav Adolf and Vasa dynasty
  • Karl XII and Swedish Empire
  • Kunsträdgården and religion in Sweden
  • Karl XIII and Swedish neutrality
  • The Sinagoge and Raoul Wallenberg, WWII legacy
  • Berzelii park and scientific contributions
  • Nybroplan and the Kungliga Dramatern
  • Normalmstorg and Stockholm Syndrome
  • Stureplan and the economic development 
  • Humlegården
  • Olof Palme and modern politics
  • Haymarket 
  • Concert Hall and Nobel Prizes

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¿What is the price?

Ours tours in Stockholm are based on tips, this means that you dont have to pay anything when booking the tours, but we expect your help because this is our only income. This means that the tour is “pay what you want”.

In order to maintain the quality in our tours, you need to make a booking. If you cant make it, please cancel the booking so that we don’t wait for you and someone else can book your spot.

Tour pictures and reviews on Tripadvisor:

  • star rating  Todo genial! Los chicos son muy preoarados y siendo tan jovenes y apasionados hacen que el tour sea super intratenudo y interesante. Yo participé al tour en Ingles, estando agotado... read more

    B1927IBedoardoc
    April 15, 2022
  • star rating  Realizamos la visita en agosto y he de decir que TODOS los miembros de la familia, dos adultos y dos niños de 10 y 12 años, disfrutamos mucho a la... read more

    soniasanchezbs
    June 28, 2023
  • star rating  Da gusto encontrarte con un guía bueno a la hora de conocer una ciudad. Tanto con Oscar como Arturo increíble el tour. Éramos un grupo de erasmus pero tanto para... read more

    patriciamomart
    October 24, 2021
  • star rating  Nos ha encantado el tour. Arturo es un máquina, muy divertido y agradable. Nos ha contado muchas historias muy interesantes

    irenejimenez10
    November 14, 2021
  • star rating  El tour es muy bueno, súper interesante y explicado con mucha simpleza, conoces un poco de historia de la ciudad y datos curiosos que son muy entretenidos. El recorrido y... read more

    francogcz
    November 20, 2021
  • star rating  Arturo es uno de los mejores guías de los muchos free tours que he hecho. ¡Muy recomendable y entretenido!

    danielncx
    June 22, 2022
  • star rating  Explicaciones muy amenas, claras y con un punto de humor que siempre ayuda a captar la atención de las personas a pesar del frío.

    OlgaM2909
    April 27, 2022
  • star rating  Excelente tour, excelente guía y excelente información. ¡Repetimos seguro con Arturo!

    lauragratacos
    September 2, 2022
  • star rating  Fue muy divertido el tour con Arturo. Nos contó no sólo aspectos históricos sino también sociales, recomendaciones, curiosidades...Lo recomiendo!!

    W1660NFcristinas
    October 3, 2022
  • star rating  Hemos hecho el tour con Ane y ha sido genial! Lo ha explicado todo súper bien y nos ha encantado compartir con ella este primer tour en Estocolmo.

    Mobile642494
    April 28, 2023

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