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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 talk about the most important historical events, from the Swedish empire to modern history, with social aspects such as the welfare state system, 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:
When? Tuesday & Friday
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 10:30 in English

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Tour at 14:00 in English

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Click aqui para el Tour en Español

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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  Muchas gracias a Bea por un tour tan interesante por la parte vieja de Estocolmo. 100% recomendable.

    carlitos v
    October 31, 2021
  • star rating  Arturo ha conseguido, a pesar del frío, que me lo pasase buen. Me gusta la Historia y las historias. A él también y se nota. La técnica no está... read more

    Fernando R
    January 20, 2023
  • star rating  Hice el tour con Kira y me encanto, buena conocedora de la ciudad y la historia, estuvo en todo momento pendiente del grupo, cuando finalizo el tour nos facilito información... read more

    Charo R
    May 19, 2025
  • star rating  Una gozada recorrer esta ciudad tan bonita mientras un guía majisimo y muy profesional te va contando la historia de la ciudad, curiosidades y anécdotas. Muy muy recomendable!!!

    Traveler800752
    May 20, 2025
  • star rating  Nos ha encantado el tour y el guía, Arturo. Hemos aprendido muchísimo sobre la ciudad y todo con un toque de humor. Muy ameno y divertido, lo recomendamos al 100%... read more

    carmencT3153DG
    December 28, 2022
  • star rating  Hicimos tres tours con Bea y Arturo, nos enseñaron y explicaron los lugares y rincones más bonitos, nos aconsejaron y nos reímos mucho, nos vamos con una visión global de... read more

    Shukayodie
    May 6, 2022
  • star rating  Hicimos 2 tours con Arturo: el de misterios y leyendas y el del casco antiguo. Arturo es un guía muy bien informado y a la vez ameno y divertido. Si... read more

    Antonia0111
    October 12, 2021
  • star rating  Un tour entretenido. Genial para el primer día en la ciudad. Claudia, nuestra guía, nos explicó todo de forma muy amena, interesante y divertida. Una guía genial! Muy recomendable el... read more

    Fearless602452
    August 2, 2024
  • star rating  Fuimos un grupo de 8 y tuvimos una suerte increíble. Nuestro guía, Arturo, fue toda una sorpresa. Nos enseñó la ciudad y nos explicó toda su historia con todo lujo... read more

    C5682URpaulag
    May 13, 2021
  • star rating  Ameno y divertido. Muy interesante. Arturo es un gran conocedor de la ciudad, con sus relatos y leyendas.

    josejavierl836
    August 1, 2021

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