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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

Tour at 10:30 in English

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Tour at 14:00 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  Sodermalm es precioso!! Bea nos explicó la historia del barrio estupendamente. Las dos horas y medias pasaron sin darnos cuenta. Cuando algún amigo vuelva a visitarme, este tour será actividad... read more

    migueldY7413DZ
    November 27, 2022
  • star rating  :lanigiro añeser ramoT

    rartnocne a siav euq rojem ol se ,aiceuS ed daduic asollivaram atse ed rednerpa sereiuq iS

    Srg_o82
    December 17, 2022
  • star rating  Recorrido a pie por el casco antiguo de Estocolmo. Un tour maravilloso , explicado por Bea una guía fantástica y muy amena. Ideal para conocer los inicios de Suecia.Repetiremos con... read more

    D7217VUaliciac
    March 27, 2022
  • star rating  Un excelente tour por el centro de Estocolmo con Elena, que nos contó un montón de anécdotas y recomendaciones

    milamate17
    July 19, 2022
  • star rating  Descubrimos la historia de Estocolmo de forma muy amena . Marta fue nuestra guía y nos contó curiosidades que no se encuentran fácilmente, es encantadora y divertida y recomendamos... read more

    Alicia M
    August 10, 2021
  • star rating  Oscar ha sido un excelente guia y nos ha hecho amar la ciudad de Estocolmo, muy buena explicación. 🙂

    109cl_udiav
    September 2, 2022
  • star rating  Alex fue muy majo, ha sido muy claro en las explicaciones además le ha dado toques cómicos que han hecho que no resultasen pesadas.
    100% recomendado

    Guilleeegarciia
    October 7, 2022
  • star rating  Nuestro guía en este free tour fue Arturo y solo tenemos palabras de agradecimiento y satisfacción hacia su trabajo.
    Hizo que las dos horas y media/ tres que duró el... read more

    JaviGar97
    August 25, 2021
  • star rating  Bea muy simpática! Nos hizo un tour sobre leyendas y estuvo muy interesante. Nos gustó mucho a todos

    Fefuart
    November 19, 2021
  • star rating  Excelente el guía y la empresa impecable! Todo excelente! Muy recomendable! El lugar, el guía y la atención de la agencia

    María Eugenia V
    July 22, 2025

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