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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  Un día genial con Oscar!! Fue excelente, se explica super bien y son dos horas y media que pasan volando. Al final hicimos todos los tours posibles con Oscar y... read more

    643t_nial
    July 24, 2021
  • star rating  La experiencia de hoy con nuestro guía Arturo ha sido excepcional . Un chico con una preparación espectacular para el tour donde aprendes muchos aspectos de la vida social ,... read more

    Javier O
    April 8, 2022
  • star rating  Magnífico tour con Oscar, un gran conocedor de la ciudad, muy amable, atento y muy dinamico. Estamos muy contentos, repetimos tour por la tarde por Ostermalm.
    Muy recomendable

    Auger8425
    September 15, 2021
  • star rating  Vivo aquí en Estocolmo y cada vez que tengo visita recurro a ellos. Aunque he hecho el varios de los tours ya varias veces y no me canso. Arturo es... read more

    C7749WCgonzalom
    November 11, 2021
  • star rating  Por favor, que todos los tourist guide vayan a que Arturo les de un doctorado en guías. No sé cómo es como químico, pero como guía un 10. Y tanto... read more

    Alejandra R
    March 4, 2023
  • star rating  El tour es muy bueno, súper interesante y explicado con mucha simpleza, conoces un poco de historia de la ciudad y datos curiosos que son muy entretenidos. El recorrido y... read more

    francogcz
    November 20, 2021
  • star rating  Hemos tenido de guía a Bea, ha sido genial!!! Aprendimos mucho y disfrutamos un montón con sus historias. ¡¡¡Muchas gracias!!! Volveré con más amigos!!!

    elo_sa_2022
    June 3, 2022
  • star rating  No solo fue un recorrido excelente, sino que debería ser obligatorio!!!. Muy bueno, aprendí muchísimo. Marina fue nuestra Guía.

    ricardov518
    August 22, 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  Guía muy agradable y simpático, explica cosas realmente interesantes. Recorrido muy bonito RECOMENDABLE 100% !!

    Y5910OXmarin
    October 22, 2021

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