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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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Booking Information

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  Lo primero de todo ¿Cómo están los máquinas? Lo segundo: gran tour con Carlota. Muy didáctica y agradable. Recomendabilísima.

    DANIEL D
    July 20, 2023
  • star rating  Hice dos tours, el Nocturno de Leyendas y el Clásico de Gamlan Stan con Arturo.
    Muy recomendable!!!! Ameno y entretenido. Arturo sabe muchísimo y tiene un humor muy especial que... read more

    mpazrios
    September 24, 2022
  • star rating  La experiencia ha sido buenísima, nos ha parecido muy bonito el casco antiguo, Bea nuestra guía ha sido muy simpática y buena comunicadora.
    El tour muy muy ameno y cuentan... read more

    Albiyfamilia
    April 27, 2022
  • star rating  Hicimos el tour con Carlota y se lo recomiendo a todo el mundo, son dos horas y media de lo más entretenido, donde te van a dar unas pinceladas sobre... read more

    Resort37194346754
    September 20, 2023
  • star rating  Guille un máquina, el mejor tour de toda Escocia! Fuera bromas, tour super completo de la mano de un tío majisimo, si vuelvo a Estocolmo sin duda pasaré a saludarle... read more

    José M
    February 12, 2025
  • star rating  Me ha parecido muy interesante el tour, la guía Marta muy simpática y sus explicaciones son muy claras y amenas. En definitiva lo recomiendo 100% y sobretodo con la guía... read more

    aitanaq2021
    September 25, 2021
  • star rating  Me encanto este recorrido, Sebastian fue muy claro al responder todas nuestras preguntas, muy amable en entregarnos datos y sugerencias de como recorrer el resto de Estocolmo. Buena forma de... read more

    A3025QJdanielac
    July 17, 2023
  • star rating  Nuestra guía ha sido Elena y nos ha encantado. Nos ha explicado todo muy bien y ha sido tan ameno que se nos ha pasado volando. Totalmente recomendable!

    Wander65066673659
    June 27, 2022
  • star rating  El
    Guía, Jorge Sánchez ,muy amable, simpático y explicando temas de interes, pendiente del grupo

    Haciendo participar al grupo pero sin ser incómodo
    Se pasaron... read more

    olga v
    March 15, 2025
  • star rating  Fantástica visita realizada por Guillermo. Todo un gusto compartir el tour con él. Totalmente recomendable para todos los que vengáis

    nuriai384
    April 21, 2025

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