debug_mode' = true

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

<2025> December
MonMonday
TueTuesday
WedWednesday
ThuThursday
FriFriday
SatSaturday
SunSunday
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Jan 1
Jan 2
Jan 3
Jan 4

Please select the days from calendar.

Booking Information

Tour at 10:30 in English

<2025> December
MonMonday
TueTuesday
WedWednesday
ThuThursday
FriFriday
SatSaturday
SunSunday
1
2
Available
3
4
5
Available
6
7
8
9
Available
10
11
12
Available
13
14
15
16
Available
17
18
19
Available
20
21
22
23
Available
24
25
26
Available
27
28
29
30
Available
31
Jan 1
Jan 2
Available
Jan 3
Jan 4

Please select the days from calendar.

Booking Information

Click aqui para el Tour en Español

Reviews on Facebook:

¿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 el recorrido estuvo magnífico! Disfruté mucho la explicación de la estatua más pequeña de Estocolmo

    Quest617323
    September 14, 2022
  • star rating  Por favor, que todos los tourist guide vayan a que Arturo les de un doctorado en guías. No sé cómo es como químico, pero como guía un 10. Y tanto... read more

    Alejandra R
    March 4, 2023
  • star rating  Es la segunda vez que viajamos a Estocolmo, la primera vez hicimos un tour de dia por la ciudad y esta vez nos parecio interesante hacer algo diferente y escogimos... read more

    Melsbd
    January 19, 2020
  • star rating  la guía con la que hicimos el free tour fue Marta, una chica encantadora que explicaba muchas curiosidades y anécdotas de la ciudad!! nos encantó
    una forma totalmente recomendada... read more

    juliasF3776XL
    November 8, 2021
  • star rating  Una experiencia fantástica ! Marta es super interesante y agradable ! Es increíblemente dinámica, le da vida a lo que cuenta y tiene un entusiasmo muy comunicativo ! Las dos... read more

    Delia-Mell
    August 24, 2022
  • star rating  Arturo es muy simpático y hace muy interactiva la visita por la ciudad. No solo cuenta cosas históricas, sino también datos curiosos sobre el país. Nos ha encantado!!... read more

    149espej
    November 14, 2021
  • star rating  Lo que ofrecen refleja el curro que hay detrás. Gracias Arturo y a todos los guías por tantas historias y por el buen rollo.

    VoltaDuran
    December 25, 2022
  • star rating  Super entretenido el Tour y precioso a la vez! Lo pasamos genial con el guia que nos enseñó la parte vieja de Estocolmo. Muy recomendable.

    G8089ZEolgam
    September 12, 2022
  • star rating  Excelente experiencia, Elena, fue muy informativa y noa entrego un monton de datos muy interesantes de museos, lugares para comer, para comprar y como recorrer el resto de la ciudad

    A3025QJdanielac
    July 17, 2023
  • star rating  Ha sido un paseo fantástico, con un equilibrio perfecto de historia y humor. Marc consigue que las dos horas y media se pasen volando y te quedas con ganas de... read more

    an2niorodriguez
    September 1, 2023

Our other tours in Stockholm

Free Tour Gamla stan – Old Town

Join our Old Town Tour to enjoy the beautiful island of Gamla stan and understand how the city of Stockholm was founded. We combine medieval history with current topics, curiosities, and recommendations for your trip.

Free Tour of the Island of Södermalm & Viewpoints

Explore Stockholm’s Hipster Island, while discovering its culture, from Viking mythology to contemporary topics. Stroll through the city’s top viewpoints for a concise yet immersive journey through Swedish art, literature, music, and so much more.

Free Tour of Mysteries and Legends

On this tour of Stockholm, you can discover the most curious secrets and stories of the city, and delve into the darkest unsolved legends and mysteries. Murders, treasures, ghosts… (only in Spanish)