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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  Hicimos con Bea el tour de misterios por Estocolmo, y lo recomendamos en encarecidamente. Bea es fantastica y lo hace muy ameno!

    jorgemZ739PE
    September 30, 2022
  • star rating  Ha sido una experiencia muy bonita. Hemos aprendido un montón. Arturo es súper cercano y capta tu atención fácilmente. Súper recomendable.

    F4741DDsarac
    October 22, 2021
  • star rating  La visita por el Museo Vasa ha sido de las mejores de mi vida. La pasión con la que Arturo, el guía, lo contó todo hizo que no pudiésemos dejar... read more

    Z9362BKelenal
    March 17, 2024
  • 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  Muy divertido y enriquecedor. ¡Aprendimos un montón sobre la ciudad, te recomiendan muchas cosas! A destacar el guía Arturo, que hizo que los dos tours fueran la mejor experiencia. Gracias!!!... read more

    Pau R
    October 13, 2023
  • star rating  la guía con la que hicimos el free tour fue Marta, una chica encantadora que explicaba muchas curiosidades y anécdotas de la ciudad!! nos encantó
    una forma totalmente recomendada... read more

    juliasF3776XL
    November 8, 2021
  • star rating  Realmente una experiencia inolvidable, 100% recomendado. Además te dan muy buenos tips para que sigas visitando, y lo más importante si te llega a hacer frio, ellos si buscan... read more

    fabiolacruzm
    November 6, 2022
  • 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  Marina nuestra guía ha sido fantástica y nos ha explicado súper bien todo lo principal de Estocolmo. Desborda simpatía y felicidad así da gusto hacer un tour en cualquier sitio.... read more

    333soler
    August 22, 2023
  • star rating  El tour de la ciudad nueva con Sebastian Palacios ha sido genial, nos ha parecido muy interesante toda la información sobre la sociedad sueca, religión, inmigración y el caracter sueco.... read more

    Annusnik
    August 13, 2023

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