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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  Visita muy recomendable de Gamlastan con Carlota como guía. Explicaciones muy amenas, interesantes y haciéndonos partícipes a todos. Gracias por todo... y por el regalo final.

    mikeltekno
    August 23, 2024
  • star rating  En que más palabras dice en un minuto!
    Eres muy agradable Guillermo ha sido un placer.
    Hemos pasado una tarde muy agradable, y nos has dado mucha información.... read more

    Maria M
    September 1, 2024
  • star rating  Excelentes los dos tours que hicimos, uno con Óscar y otro con Marta, los dos excelentes guías!!! Ha sido una experiencia maravillosa!

    María Belén B
    August 27, 2022
  • star rating  El tour estuvo más que interesante. Marc explicó, de forma muy clara, entretenida e interesante , muchos detalles de la arquitectura de la ciudad, historia sueca, y sus costumbres. No... read more

    Odyssey63662113492
    September 2, 2024
  • star rating  Hicimos un tour por Gamla Stan y 100% recomendable. Álex fue un guía de 10 e hizo que nos encantara la ciudad gracias a sus explicaciones y curiosidades y a... read more

    claudiacf99
    April 19, 2021
  • star rating  Jorge nos ha hecho una visita genial por el barrio de Sodermalm. Ha sido un paseo súper agradable en el que hemos callejeado por sitios preciosos. Jorge ha hecho que... read more

    42martaz
    August 14, 2024
  • star rating  Experiencia super divertida. 3 horas que se pasan volando y que te dejan con ganas de seguir pateando estocolmo a pesar de los -15grados. Arturo un crack! Gracias!

    violetaa715
    January 21, 2024
  • star rating  Arturo es un crack! El mero mero de Estocolmo! Recomiendo completamente hacer el tour con el, lo hace muy interesante y gracioso!

    scarliing
    December 22, 2022
  • star rating  La experiencia fue genial las 3 horas se me pasaron volando, nos explicaron muchos detalles, muchas anécdotas divertidas, sitios buenísimos para comer(que hemos probado varios). En general excelente. Arturo fue... read more

    8983verog
    December 27, 2022
  • star rating  Hemos hecho el tour del Casco Antiguo con Francis y ha estado genial. Muy divertido y dinámico. Explica muy bien todo y hace que sea muy interesante.

    Balbertano
    August 26, 2025

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