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Walking Tour Gamla Stan - Old Town

Rainbow Tours Stockholm

Join us on our Old Town Tour to enjoy the beautiful island of Gamla Stan and understand why the Vikings chose this island to create their next capital. Our tour is designed chronologically so you can experience history just like the city did. We will 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.

Your guide will take you on a beautiful walk, describing an overview of Swedish history and essential general information, offering you not only a deep dive into the city’s history but also, some insights of today’s life in the country.

There are limited spots, so please, book in advance!

General information:
Starting time: 10:00 & 15:00
How to find me: we are on the roundabout, the guide has a rainbow umbrella.
Tour duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Meeting point: Gustav Adolfs torg, Stockholm
What we will see:
  • Gustav Adolphus and Vasa family
  • Royal Opera
  • Parliament
  • The Royal Palace
  • Riddarholmen 
  • Stora Nygatan
  • The Iron Square
  • Mårten Trotzig street
  • German Church
  • Saint George and the Dragon
  • The iron boy
  • Stortorget
  • Nobel Museum
  • Stockholm Cathedral 

English Tour at 10:00

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English Tour at 15:00

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¿What is the price?

Ours tours in Stockholm are based on the idea of “pay what you want”, this means that you don’t have to pay anything when booking the tours, but a payment for the tour is expected, and you decide how much to pay.

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. 

Reviews on Trip Advisor:

  • star rating  Tuve el placer de explorar Estocolmo con la guía María y la recomiendo al 100%. Su conocimiento profundo de la ciudad y su historia es impresionante, y su pasión por... read more

    adrianoherreraf
    July 21, 2024
  • star rating  Experiencia increíble con la mejor guía!!!! Marta ha sido majísima y nos ha contado cosas super interesantes 100% recomendable!!

    772blancan
    September 25, 2021
  • star rating  Está muy bien hecho. Nuestro guía, Arturo, fue muy bueno y respondiendo a todas nuestras preguntas. El tour duró entre 2 y 3 horas. Se espera si quieres echarte la... read more

    Alexbc_91
    January 27, 2020
  • star rating  Arturo nos explicó muy bien la ciudad. Uno de los mejores tours que he realizado por Europa sin duda.

    Albgarpue
    April 5, 2021
  • star rating  Hicimos un free tour de leyendas y misterios con Arturo y nos encantó! Es simpatiquísimo, divertido y muy cercano. Uno de los mejores free tour que hemos hecho por Europa.... read more

    anusk1982
    April 16, 2022
  • star rating  Ruta por rincones de Sodermalm básicos para entender el barrio. Tips de Millenium y vistas magníficas sobre la ciudad.
    Todo acompañado con explicaciones históricas y de la vida actual en... read more

    Oscar_LFC_BCN
    August 15, 2021
  • star rating  Mi madre y yo viajamos a Estocolmo por motivos personales únicamente por dos días y al tratarse de nuestra primera vez allí desconocíamos la ciudad, por lo que elegimos reservar... read more

    Raquel B
    August 11, 2024
  • star rating  Arturo es magnífico. Con mucho humor e interactuando con nosotros, nos guió por el casco histórico de Estocolmo a través de sus leyendas. 100% recomendable.

    josejavierl836
    July 19, 2021
  • star rating  Tours muy amenos, con guías muy divertidos. Fuimos en el puente de Diciembre, e hicimos 2 tours con ellos. Guillermo y Quim son unos guías geniales!!! 100% recomendable

    Alicia L
    December 6, 2024
  • star rating  Hemos pasado un rato genial en este tour por Gamla Stan. Àlex lo ha hecho súper ameno, lleno de anécdotas, historia y curiosidades. Se nota que le gusta de lo... read more

    girandolabrujula
    May 13, 2022

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