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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  Arturo, que eres de lo más puro, nos has descubierto una ciudad que es la hostia, la verdad.
    Gracias a ti, nos ha gustado más Estocolmo que el despeje... read more

    Ane G
    August 21, 2024
  • 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  Contratamos el tour el Jueves 14 de Abril y nos tocó el grupo de Arturo. De diez. Una explicación completísima, un recorrido de lo más ameno, gran conocedor de la... read more

    Miguel D
    April 17, 2022
  • star rating  Gran experiencia con nuestra guía Marta, que se amoldó al grupo dando todo tipo de explicaciones interesantes, desde historia de la ciudad a datos curiosos. Como para repetir!

    pbarrosdelis
    May 13, 2021
  • star rating  Un fenómeno, dentro y fuera de la pista, buen manejo de las faltadas, vende muy bien Suecia pero no te dice lo malo, un crack recomendaría muchísimo, Arturo te quiero.... read more

    Salvarg99
    October 22, 2021
  • star rating  Somos unos estudiantes que hemos visitado Estocolmo en un par de días. Cogimos este freetour y nos llevó Óscar. Simplemente de lo mejor que nos ha dado este viaje. Un... read more

    727mateoh
    September 15, 2022
  • star rating  Hicimos el “Tour de Misterios y Leyendas” con Arturo y nos encantó.
    Se hace un recorrido a pie bastante accesible, parando en diferentes puntos estratégicos (edificios, esculturas,) donde explica con... read more

    Óscar G
    April 15, 2022
  • star rating  Magnífico Guillermo!
    Nos encantó su visita guiada y todo los que nos explicó sobre el Vasa. Súper recomendable!!

    AnnaB10223
    December 28, 2024
  • star rating  Han sido 2h y 30min de Tour con Guillermo y se nos he hecho corto. Ha sido muy entretenido e interesante. Ha sido muy simpático y nos ha ayudado... read more

    170ver_nicat
    August 20, 2025
  • star rating  Hicimos el tour con Jorge y fue excepcional, sin duda repetiria, nos daba información de todo y respondía cualquier duda que nos surgia de sus historias, todo ello de forma... read more

    Carmen M
    June 28, 2025

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