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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  Hemos hecho un tour por Gamla Stan con Arturo. Nos ha encantado. Explica muy bien, muy simpático, atento y divertido. Lo recomendamos 100%!

    Sonia A
    April 11, 2022
  • star rating  Increible el local la verdad, buena variedad de musica y la comida excelente, repetiria, aunque recomiendo mejorar los baños

    Davidplazaj
    September 3, 2022
  • 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  En que más palabras dice en un minuto!
    Eres muy agradable Guillermo ha sido un placer.
    Hemos pasado una tarde muy agradable, y nos has dado mucha información.... read more

    Maria M
    September 1, 2024
  • star rating  Estuvimos en la visita sobre las leyendas y misterios de Estocolmo que dura entorno a una hora y media

    R3348BRmarialuisa
    October 22, 2021
  • star rating  Muy bueno el tour del Oski. La llevo muy bien y logró hacer intetesante una sociedad aburrida jajaja.
    Espero que también lo disfruten

    648valenting
    July 31, 2023
  • star rating  Gran tour por el centro histórico de Estocolmo. Arturo es un gran conocedor de la historia de Estocolmo y te la transmite de manera clara, pero también divertida. Va más... read more

    mamen g
    October 13, 2023
  • star rating  He hecho muchos tours en distintas partes del mundo y sin duda este ha sido el más ameno y entretenido. Neus ha hecho un trabajo magnífico. Todo fue bien, fácil... read more

    ale k
    August 27, 2023
  • star rating  El mejor tour del mundo!!!! Te queremos Arturo
    A partir de ahora, I love Stockholm❤️❤️❤️
    fue incredible

    mariasanchez57
    October 22, 2021
  • star rating  Excelente!! Óscar sabe muchísimo y tiene mucha paciencia para explicar todo,!!totalmente recomendable! Me encanto

    iomega79
    August 31, 2021

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