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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:
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  Los tours que hemos hecho con Arturo han sido simplemente geniales,lo recomendamos 100%.
    Y por si fuese poca la implicación del artista,después de la actividad programada no le ha... read more

    Califa812467
    December 29, 2019
  • star rating  Mi madre y yo hicimos el tour del casco antiguo con Arturo y el de misterios y leyendas con Bea. Los dos estupendos, tanto los tours como los guías. Amenos,... read more

    angelagp1411
    February 24, 2023
  • star rating  Estuvimos en la visita sobre las leyendas y misterios de Estocolmo que dura entorno a una hora y media

    R3348BRmarialuisa
    October 22, 2021
  • star rating  Muy ameno y completo.para hacerte una primera idea de la historia de Suecia, los suecos y de Estocolmo. Imprescindible!!!!

    chelof688
    September 28, 2022
  • star rating  La guía que nos explicó la historia de Estocolmo, Neus, fue muy simpática y amable. Siempre con una sonrisa. Sabía mucho sobre la historia e hizo que la visita fuera... read more

    crisalna
    March 26, 2023
  • star rating  Tour por Ostermalm de la mano de Sebastián. Un chico encantador, nos explicó todo profundizando en la sociedad sueca con todo lujo de detalles y se quedó después del tour... read more

    Vacation04030153208
    November 20, 2024
  • 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
  • star rating  Muy buen tour para conocer de la historia de Estocolmo y Suecia. Realeza, Vikingos, costumbres, cuestiones comerciales, historia. Super completo. breogan, el guía, un genio. Recomiendo 100%

    facundogigante
    January 8, 2025
  • star rating  Oscar fue nuestro guía. Un diez!!! Muy amable, nos contó mucho sobre la historia de Estocolmo y también datos curiosos sobre la ciudad y sus habitantes, además respondió todas nuestras... read more

    biaanferrari
    March 10, 2020
  • 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

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