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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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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  Una gozada recorrer esta ciudad tan bonita mientras un guía majisimo y muy profesional te va contando la historia de la ciudad, curiosidades y anécdotas. Muy muy recomendable!!!

    Traveler800752
    May 20, 2025
  • star rating  Excelente tour con Bea. Hicimos un tour este martes (Gamla Stan) y esta tarde hemos hecho el de Södermalm. Ambos excelentes. Bea es una excelente guía.
    Vale la pena.... read more

    Carlos R
    January 13, 2023
  • 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  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  Hemos hecho el tour con Arturo. Ha sido fantástico!! Buen orador, detalles interesantes sobre la vida de los suecos. Super recomendable!!

    Sarperor
    October 15, 2022
  • star rating  Nos ha parecido muy interesante y divertido, aunque el frío no nos dejaba ni soltar una sonrisa. Los que vivimos más al sur se nos entumecen los dedillos.
    En este... read more

    raquelh59
    February 23, 2024
  • 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
  • star rating  Muy entretenido y conciso. El guía Arturo lo máximo. Se aprendía mucho, con buena onda y buenas recomendaciones para todo tipo de gustos

    Gabriela Z
    December 23, 2022
  • star rating  El free tour nos ha gustado mucho. Jorge es encantador, educado y se expresa muy bien motivando al grupo. Ha realizado un tour por el casco antiguo de Estocolmo muy... read more

    Puri P
    November 20, 2023
  • star rating  Estuvo genial fuimos con Quim nos lo hizo super divertido a pesar del frio se nos hizo corto. Gracias por una mañana tan amena

    Olga G
    December 19, 2023

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