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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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¿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  Muy interesante y muy divertido, me lo pasé súper bien y aprendí muchas cosas interesantes de la ciudad. Además no pare de preguntar cosas y Arturo lo sabía todo.... read more

    peremariab
    August 7, 2021
  • star rating  Hicimos el tour con Arturo(Eduardo el escoces para los amigos,). Muy entretenido, con mucha información, no solo de Estocolmo, si no también de suecia. Un chico simpatico que nos hizo... read more

    beatrizrA4637PJ
    April 12, 2022
  • star rating  Francis ha sido un guía de lujo. Nos ha mostrado los rincones más bonitos de Estocolmo mientras nos contaba la historia y cultura de esta preciosa ciudad. Sin duda, lo... read more

    María C
    September 5, 2025
  • star rating  El mejor Tour que se puede hacer en la ciudad. GRACIAS ARTURO , tenés un don para hacer este trabajo

    iansG7193YW
    September 8, 2022
  • star rating  Nosotros realizamos tanto el Tour de Leyendas y Misterios como el Tour por el casco antiguo de Estocolmo. Nuestra guía en ambos fue Bea, pero tanto ella como Arturo son... read more

    cmolinadelgado
    March 28, 2022
  • star rating  Arturo conoce la ciudad como un auténtico Sueco. Te cuenta todos los detalles, cosas curiosas, las que no descubrirías si fueses por tu cuenta. Bromista y divertido, te "pone a... read more

    Jo M
    December 26, 2022
  • star rating  ¡Estúpido Arturo y su erotismo! Hay dos tipos de gurús: los fuertes y los gilis. ¡Como turista es mi deber hacerle la vida imposible a los gilis!

    DamarisPM
    May 18, 2022
  • star rating  Hemos aprendido mucho ,los dos free tours nos han encantado Gracias a Quim y a Arturo sois geniales

    1r2o
    March 22, 2023
  • 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  Tuvimos el placer de compartir la visita guiada por estocolmo con Guillermo. Su guiada nos parecio excelente, ademas de aportar datos y hechos historicos nos brindo un plus de ... read more

    gustygab
    October 21, 2023

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