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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  Me quedé impresionada de esta ciudad y sus edificios, cada isla de la misma tiene una característica diferente. Todas conectadas entre sí.

    ana C
    December 9, 2024
  • star rating  Elena, la guía, muy simpática y conocedora de la historia. El tour fue muy agradable y ameno.
    Lo recomendamos para así conocer un poco más de Estocolmo.... read more

    mcarrasc02020
    August 9, 2023
  • star rating  Francis ha sido un guía de lujo. Nos ha mostrado los rincones más bonitos de Estocolmo mientras nos contaba la historia y cultura de esta preciosa ciudad. Sin duda, lo... read more

    María C
    September 5, 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  Excelente tour con Arturo! mucha información histórica contada con carisma y gracia. lo pasamos súper! la recomendaciones del final fueron geniales

    angier05
    October 15, 2022
  • star rating  Hicimos el free tour con Gerard en un día maravilloso con el clima. Lo disfrutamos mucho, fue puntual, divertido, sus explicaciones amplias y con entusiasmo. Realmente vale la pena, no... read more

    Ireri H
    July 11, 2024
  • star rating  Hicimos el tour del casco antiguo con Marta el 01/08/22 . Una guía muy habladora en el buen sentido, porque no cansa absolutamente nada, además de ser estupenda, simpática, amable... read more

    luigio619
    August 6, 2022
  • star rating  Actividad estupenda para tomar contacto con la ciudad. Nuestro guía, Guillermo, encantador y súper entretenido el tour con él.

    cfargudin
    August 4, 2024
  • star rating  Freetour de 10 con el guía Arturo. No solo nos explicó un montón de cosas sobre la ciudad, también hizo que fuera entretenido y divertido. Puedes dejar de ir a... read more

    303ra_lm
    January 12, 2023
  • 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

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