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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  De todos los tour que he hecho este ha sido uno de mis fav! La chica majisima, muy amable y muy cercana. Llegamos tarde y tuvimos la suerte de que... read more

    Georgina V
    December 17, 2022
  • star rating  Un tour muy entretenido y bien contado, con información útil y anécdotas divertidas para llevarte una imagen de la ciudad. Nuestra guía Raquel se merece un 10.

    grmnsnz
    July 5, 2022
  • star rating  Tour por Gamla Stan con Marc, de los tours más amenos que he hecho hasta ahora. Marc es un guía 5*, totalmente recomendable de verdad

    308bec
    September 28, 2023
  • star rating  ANA fue nuestra guia. Es excelente relatora de la historia de Estocolmo, muy dinamica. La recomiendo 100%, hizo de nuestro segundo dia un paseo inolvidable y enriquecedor.

    Johana D
    July 8, 2023
  • star rating  Acho que si eres de Murcia o Cartagena Estocolmo te espera.

    Encantado de haber tenido la oportunidad de descubrír la historia de la capital sueca con las explicaciones de... read more

    sssannttiaggo
    December 17, 2022
  • star rating  Neus, la guía, ha superado todas nuestras expectativas. Tour muy completo, bien explicado, hilado y con buen humor, sabiendo responder a cada pregunta que le hacían. No es nada fácil... read more

    zoitrix
    September 13, 2024
  • star rating  Muchas gracias a Elena por habernos enseñado el casco antiguo. Su manera de comunicarse, todas las historias y anécdotas hicieron del tour una gran experiencia!

    Paradise55541534743
    April 24, 2023
  • star rating  Gracias Arturo por acercarnos a Gamla Stan de una manera tan entretenida. Tour en español muy recomendable

    mercedessL5341MV
    November 16, 2021
  • star rating  Realizamos un fantástico tour por Estocolmo con datos sobre la ciudad fascinantes. Arturo hizo que a pesar del tiempo habitual en la ciudad pasáramos un buen rato divertido además de... read more

    Juan Antonio S
    November 11, 2019
  • star rating  Fue espectacular, nuestro guía Guillermo de repente dejó embarazado a un chaval del grupo, lo recomiendo.

    Nico V
    October 14, 2023

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