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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 talk about the most important historical events, from the Swedish empire to modern history, with social aspects such as the welfare state system, 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 10:30 in English

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Tour at 14:00 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  Guillermo es un guia excelente, explicaciones detalladas y divertidas. Se lo recomiendo a todo el mundo!!

    Klk M
    September 22, 2023
  • star rating  Excelente experiencia, Elena, fue muy informativa y noa entrego un monton de datos muy interesantes de museos, lugares para comer, para comprar y como recorrer el resto de la ciudad

    A3025QJdanielac
    July 17, 2023
  • star rating  Un 10 para Marc: un tour magnífico por lo masantiguo de Estocolmo, con anécdotas e historias interesantes y divertidas.

    Jose G
    July 4, 2023
  • star rating  Tours muy amenos, con guías muy divertidos. Fuimos en el puente de Diciembre, e hicimos 2 tours con ellos. Guillermo y Quim son unos guías geniales!!! 100% recomendable

    Alicia L
    December 6, 2024
  • star rating  Hicimos la visita con Quim y fue fantástico el
    Recorrido, aprendimos mucho y vimos cosas que si no hubiéramos ido con el
    Tour se nos hubieran pasado por alto. Súper... read more

    Eugenia A
    June 4, 2024
  • star rating  Hicimos el tour de Misterios y Leyendas con Bea y quedamos encantadas con ella. Simpatica y divertida, intenta explicarlo de manera que sea activo y lo podamos entender todos y... read more

    Casasantamariaolmos
    November 28, 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  Aunque la reserva la hicimos a través de Civitatis, nuestro guía fue Quim de Rainbow. Genial la explicación y muy amena. Un buen profesional

    mercedes_alberdi
    July 13, 2025
  • star rating  Maravillosa Carlota. ¡Muy maja y muy atenta en todo momento con la comodidad del grupo!
    Cómo cuenta la historia y las anécdotas que recorren las calles del Gamla Stan con... read more

    Maria F
    August 30, 2025
  • star rating  Nos hemos divertido un montón oyendo a Arturo contando la historia de Estocolmo. Sigue con ese sarcasmo e ironía porque haces que el tour sea mucho más enriquecedor. Reservad en... read more

    paulav_zquezr
    March 12, 2022

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