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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  Excelente el guía y la empresa impecable! Todo excelente! Muy recomendable! El lugar, el guía y la atención de la agencia

    María Eugenia V
    July 22, 2025
  • star rating  Arturo es un gis top, la visita fue amena y divertida. Se hizo cortísima, no se puede pedir más! Un crack. Recomendable 100%.

    Cristina P
    January 21, 2024
  • star rating  Super entretenido el Tour y precioso a la vez! Lo pasamos genial con el guia que nos enseñó la parte vieja de Estocolmo. Muy recomendable.

    G8089ZEolgam
    September 12, 2022
  • star rating  Hemos hecho el tour de la ciudad nueva con Arturo y la verdad es que lo hace muy dinámico y ameno. Nos cuenta muchísimas cosas sobre la historia de Suecia... read more

    Wander65066673659
    June 27, 2022
  • star rating  He hecho este tour con Arturo,( y tres más) y merece la pena para conocer esta parte de Estocolmo, además que le puedes preguntar tus curiosidades y dudas sin... read more

    annasK6062SR
    September 9, 2022
  • star rating  Hoy he realizado el freetour por el casco histórico con Víctor y nos ha gustado mucho, nos ha parecido un tour muy ameno a la vez que preparado. He asistido... read more

    raquelsn25
    July 9, 2025
  • star rating  Super tour con Quim que nos ha explicado muchas anécdotas interesantes y ha hecho el recorrido muy ameno. Totalmente recomendable!

    EstherB1662
    September 29, 2022
  • star rating  El
    Guía, Jorge Sánchez ,muy amable, simpático y explicando temas de interes, pendiente del grupo

    Haciendo participar al grupo pero sin ser incómodo
    Se pasaron... read more

    olga v
    March 15, 2025
  • star rating  Hemos hecho el tour con Ane y ha sido genial! Lo ha explicado todo súper bien y nos ha encantado compartir con ella este primer tour en Estocolmo.

    Mobile642494
    April 28, 2023
  • star rating  Con Bea de Rainbow es el segundo tour que hacemos estos días por Estocolmo. Un encanto como persona y gran profesional de tours. Transmite con frescura su pasión por la... read more

    NaninLleida64
    April 4, 2023

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