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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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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”.

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Tour pictures and reviews on Tripadvisor:

  • star rating  En que más palabras dice en un minuto!
    Eres muy agradable Guillermo ha sido un placer.
    Hemos pasado una tarde muy agradable, y nos has dado mucha información.... read more

    Maria M
    September 1, 2024
  • star rating  Estupendo tour con un guía extraordinario, Quim que nos hizo un recorrido muy interesante por la ciudad e historia de Estocolmo. Muy recomendable. Y un 10 para Quim

    Encarni C
    April 23, 2025
  • star rating  Claudia fue una guía interesante y simpática. Una mina de información contemporánea e histórica. Pasamos un momento muy agradable

    Anabella V
    September 13, 2024
  • star rating  Arturo ! Un guia genial , más majo que la Gioconda, y con una simpatía y desparpajo que los de Cádiz ! Aparte ,ha mostrado una empatía y sensibilidad enorme... read more

    pikijp
    October 12, 2023
  • star rating  Arturo, el guía, ha sido estupendo... No sólo ameno, sino divertido, ha captado toda nuestra atención y ha aportado muchos datos interesantes a la visita. Se nos ha hecho corta... read more

    juanrM3520OM
    February 23, 2023
  • star rating  Nosotros estuvimos con Arturo como guia, y fue estupendo. Lo explica todo muy detallado y super ameno. A mi nunca me ha gustado la historia en general, pero con Arturo... read more

    jos_vO8777ZL
    January 1, 2023
  • star rating  Jorge nos explico de forma muy amena peculiaridades de la ciudad y de Suecia en general y también nos mostró los sitios más importantes sin dejarse detalle alguno. Totalmente recomendable!... read more

    Anna S
    March 20, 2025
  • star rating  Hemos hecho ayer el tour de Misterios y leyendas y hoy el del casco antiguo, ambos con Arturo. Nos han encantado los dos, amenos y con información detallada contada de... read more

    anita81_pucela
    May 7, 2022
  • star rating  Hola Arturo, estamos agradecidos mi hijo y yo x esta mañana tan "útil y divertida," notamos en todo momento la responsabilidad e interés que pones en tu trabajo, siempre con... read more

    lucas c
    June 3, 2023
  • star rating  Me gustó mucho y la forma en la que lo contaba todo estaba muy bien. Encantada. Muchas gracias, lo recomendaré!

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    October 22, 2021

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