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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:
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 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  Arturo, gran guía, buen conocedor de la ciudad e historia.
    Muy simpático y amable.
    Hemos disfrutado del tour

    rafelpb
    August 6, 2021
  • 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  Un día genial con Oscar!! Fue excelente, se explica super bien y son dos horas y media que pasan volando. Al final hicimos todos los tours posibles con Oscar y... read more

    643t_nial
    July 24, 2021
  • 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 un guia 10. Ameno, divertido y lleno de conocimientos. Un chico mitad español, sueco y estadounidense, super gracioso y lleno de vitalidad.

    Curious541054
    August 26, 2022
  • star rating  Hicimos tres tours con ellos: Södermalm, casco antiguo Estocolmo y el nocturno de leyendas. Los guias Arturo y Bea fueron espectaculares ya no solo por lo ameno que te hacen... read more

    SaraPlaza
    January 31, 2022
  • star rating  Pasamos unas horas muy entretenidas y informativas con Alejando. Soy sueca viviendo en Estocolmo pero aprendí muchas cosas. Muy recomendable!

    mariaaZ2314TM
    May 27, 2023
  • star rating  Un placer conocer Estocolmo, de día y de noche, con 2 fenómenos: Jorge y Arturo, solo por ellos merece la pena hacer el viaje. Gracias y suerte

    juancarlosrQ3237OK
    December 19, 2023
  • star rating  Lo recorrimos con Raquel, nos gustó mucho el trato y su punto de vista sobre la historia, política y sociedad suecas, nos ha ayudado a entender mejor este país.... read more

    migagut
    August 14, 2022
  • star rating  Hicimos el tour con Arturo y lo pasamos genial, muy ameno, interesante y divertido. Totalmente recomendable

    F4164ERsoniar
    March 2, 2020

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