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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 es el mejor guia que he tenido de cualquier cuidad que haya visitado antes. Se nota todo el trabajo y empeño que le ha puesto a su empresa. Se... read more

    manuel b
    January 4, 2023
  • star rating  El tour de Sodermalm con Bea es excelente, ha sido genial, nos ha parecido muy interesante toda la información que nos contaba Bea mientras caminábamos y visitábamos algunos miradores... read more

    Annusnik
    August 13, 2023
  • star rating  Hicimos varios tours con Rocio, Jorge y Sebastián. Los 3 hicieron las visitas interesantes, amenas y divertidas, donde aprendimos mucho de la historia y cultura de esta ciudad y país.... read more

    Aitana M
    March 3, 2025
  • star rating  Tour muy completo para aterrizar a pie en la historia por el casco antiguo de Estocolmo. Jorge, el guía, nos estuvo contando de forma muy amena y cercana no sólo... read more

    Sara S
    January 20, 2025
  • star rating  Sin duda uno de los mejores free tours a los que he asistido, 100% recomendable. Gracias a nuestra guía Bea por este increíble tour.

    davidgQ3283EQ
    October 31, 2021
  • 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
  • star rating  Hicimos tres tours con Bea y Arturo, nos enseñaron y explicaron los lugares y rincones más bonitos, nos aconsejaron y nos reímos mucho, nos vamos con una visión global de... read more

    Shukayodie
    May 6, 2022
  • star rating  El guía Arturo ha estado espectacular. Entretenido, simpático, abierto y, al mismo tiempo, didáctico. Muy bien.

    fernandovW9783WU
    October 7, 2022
  • star rating  La visita estuvo genial, la hicimos hoy con Elena, fue un paseo atrapante por los puntos más emblemáticos de la ciudad, fui con mi hijo y a ambos nos resultó... read more

    marcelarD1884CR
    November 16, 2023
  • star rating  Muy recomendable y Victor el guía un verdadero crack. Muy bien explicado y documentado. Dominando mucho la historia de la ciudad.

    Carlos e
    July 19, 2024

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