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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”.

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Tour pictures and reviews on Tripadvisor:

  • 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  Me gustó mucho y la forma en la que lo contaba todo estaba muy bien. Encantada. Muchas gracias, lo recomendaré!

    Q6753ZQpaulap
    October 22, 2021
  • star rating  es facinante, el guia te lleva por el estocolmo antiguo, cuenta anecdotas y es un recorrido muy divertido, donde puedes apreciar detalles ocultos a los ojos de todos

    Roberto R
    March 6, 2025
  • star rating  Muy recomendable, Arturo ha hecho que la visita por el casco antiguo haya sido toda una experiencia amena divertida y cultural, muchas gracias!

    X4342POsarap
    October 14, 2022
  • star rating  Ha sido una visita ideal. Nuestra guía Marta ha sido súper agradable desde el principio, nos ha explicado todo con mucha pasión y nos ha resuelto todas las dudas que... read more

    Jsaguado
    October 31, 2021
  • star rating  Guilhermo excelente guía en español con sus chiste hizo ameno el tour ..apesar del frío q estaba en la
    Ciudad este día entramos a un lugar q vendía... read more

    Luciano B
    February 8, 2025
  • star rating  Hicimos el “Tour de Misterios y Leyendas” con Arturo y nos encantó.
    Se hace un recorrido a pie bastante accesible, parando en diferentes puntos estratégicos (edificios, esculturas,) donde explica con... read more

    Óscar G
    April 15, 2022
  • star rating  Super interactiva y con mucho humor, te sientes bienvenido desde el primer segundo. Cualquier duda me la contestaron con gusto y muy buenas recomendaciones dieron durante el tour.
    Además desarrollaron... read more

    Footprints669905
    August 8, 2021
  • 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  Hice el tour con Marta y fue estupendo! Es súper simpática y atenta. Mezcla la información histórica con anécdotas personales lo cual lo hace muy ameno y divertido. Se te... read more

    aifospc
    November 27, 2021

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