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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 mix the most important historical events, from the Swedish empire to modern history, with social aspects such as the happiness index, religion, the welfare state system, and fun 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:
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

Tour at 14:00 in English

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Tour at 10:30 in English

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Click aqui para el Tour en Español

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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  Hicimos el recorrido con Arturo y dudo que alguien pueda hacerlo mejor.
    Cuando viajas, tienes la sensacion de vivir una vida paralela y cuando lo que visitas te gusta, quieres... read more

    isabelt996
    June 4, 2023
  • star rating  Arturiturituri un tío bien lehgal y un tour de categoría por el casco antiguo, recomendación 100% de 6 andaluces!!

    ivanmF3215LV
    February 20, 2022
  • star rating  Hice el tour con Arturo y fue genial. Una caminata amena y llena de anécdotas y datos que de otra manera no hubiera sabido. Arturo es el mejor! Siempre alegre... read more

    Eleonora B
    July 5, 2022
  • star rating  ANA fue nuestra guia. Es excelente relatora de la historia de Estocolmo, muy dinamica. La recomiendo 100%, hizo de nuestro segundo dia un paseo inolvidable y enriquecedor.

    Johana D
    July 8, 2023
  • star rating  Ha sido sin duda uno de los mejores tours que he realizado...
    Conocimiento del tema, buen humor, proximidad, gran cultura general... todo high level... Y por supuesto tb genial el... read more

    Marivelgui
    January 18, 2020
  • star rating  Excelente paseo por Gamla Stan con nuestro guía Arturo. Divertido y con información interesante acerca de la vida en Suecia y de la ciudad. Totalmente recomendable si quieres entender a... read more

    625el_asm
    March 2, 2023
  • star rating  Nuestro guía, Óscar, nos enseñó la isla de Södermalm y demostró que conoce la ciudad tan bien como los mismos suecos. Siempre dispuesto a contestar cualquier duda, compartió con nosotros... read more

    G3581PYlidiab
    March 2, 2020
  • star rating  Nos ha encantado la visita. El guia ha sido Arturo. Muy divertido, con un resumen de la historia muy interesante. Muy didactico.

    Cristina P
    June 4, 2023
  • star rating  Muchas gracias a Bea por un tour tan interesante por la parte vieja de Estocolmo. 100% recomendable.

    carlitos v
    October 31, 2021
  • star rating  Tour con Arturo. Un Crack. Muy bien todo, las explicaciones geniales, recomendaciones. El Tour se hace corto. Totalmente recomendado.

    amadorv197
    April 15, 2022

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