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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 experiencia perfecta! Bea muy maja y no se ha dejado nada. Aun con el frio se hace muy ameno. No te puedes perder este tour si viajas a Estocolmo.... read more

    722edurnef
    December 5, 2021
  • star rating  El guía Arturo fue todo un caballero, me hacía ojitos y me sonreía con picardía y dado que toca el bajo y tiene una voz muy varonil, he decidido... read more

    Ian J
    January 2, 2024
  • star rating  Estuvimos haciendo un recorrido a pie de dos horas y media con nuestro guía Marc. Ha sido esta mañana lunes 4 de septiembre de 2023. Nos ha encantado el guía.... read more

    Cristiscris
    September 3, 2023
  • star rating  Estuvimos en Estocolmo en abril e hicimos dos freetours con Jorge: casco antiguo y Södermalm. Historia, risas y datos curiosos a raudales. Jorge es de esos guías que hacen que... read more

    Isabel M
    April 13, 2025
  • star rating  Hicimos el tour con Arturo(Eduardo el escoces para los amigos,). Muy entretenido, con mucha información, no solo de Estocolmo, si no también de suecia. Un chico simpatico que nos hizo... read more

    beatrizrA4637PJ
    April 12, 2022
  • star rating  Tour super ameno y recomendable.Marina fue encantafora y muy maja.Ademas de enseñarnos lo mas relevante de la zona nos dio muchos consejos y temas practicos para estos dias.Mil gracias por... read more

    a c
    May 5, 2023
  • star rating  Simplemente maravilloso. Arturo un chaval estupendo, le pone unas ganas a los tours que hace que se te pasen volando. 100% recomendado, ojalá sigan creciendo y ganando fama por que... read more

    623guilleg
    October 23, 2021
  • star rating  La guía era un chica de Málaga que se llama Marina. Nos hizo un tour excelente por la zona antigua (Gamla Stan) y nos explicó un montón de cosas interesantes.... read more

    Leticia J
    August 26, 2023
  • star rating  Nuestro guía Arturo nos ha explicado muchísimas cosas, de una forma divertida y amena. Es un encanto y el tour pasa rapidísimo!

    barbarapdlh
    January 29, 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

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