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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  Genial con Marina, nos ha hecho el tour muy ameno y divertido, el recorrido estuvo muy bien y nos ha explicado un montón de cosas curiosas

    NorthStar62500170862
    August 29, 2023
  • 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  Nuestro guía Arturo nos ha explicado muchísimas cosas, de una forma divertida y amena. Es un encanto y el tour pasa rapidísimo!

    barbarapdlh
    January 29, 2023
  • 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  Hicimos el freetour con Arturo el martes 10 de octubre y fue genial. Su entusiasmo y el conocimiento que tiene tanto de la ciudad como del país nos fascinó.... read more

    bsaermua15
    October 17, 2023
  • star rating  Me ha encantado! Arturo ha sido un excelente guía y no ha tenido problema en alargar un poco más el tour.
    100% recomendable.

    noeliaf131
    February 26, 2022
  • 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  Arturo, gran guía, buen conocedor de la ciudad e historia.
    Muy simpático y amable.
    Hemos disfrutado del tour

    rafelpb
    August 6, 2021
  • star rating  Mi madre y yo viajamos a Estocolmo por motivos personales únicamente por dos días y al tratarse de nuestra primera vez allí desconocíamos la ciudad, por lo que elegimos reservar... read more

    Raquel B
    August 11, 2024
  • star rating  Hicimos el recorrido con Marta, una chica malagueña, que nos enganchó con su buen humor y nos contagió de su interés por la ciudad. Gracias

    Bego_74_Bilbo
    December 15, 2022

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