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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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Booking Information

Tour at 14:00 in English

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Booking Information

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  Es la segunda vez que viajamos a Estocolmo, la primera vez hicimos un tour de dia por la ciudad y esta vez nos parecio interesante hacer algo diferente y escogimos... read more

    Melsbd
    January 19, 2020
  • star rating  Ha sido sin duda uno de los mejores tours que he realizado...
    Conocimiento del tema, buen humor, proximidad, gran cultura general... todo high level... Y por supuesto tb genial el... read more

    Marivelgui
    January 18, 2020
  • star rating  Hicimos el free tour de Estocolmo y hemos de decir que la guía, Raquel, nos encantó, hizo un tour muy ameno, nos explicó un montón de curiosodades y... read more

    Misabel G
    August 3, 2022
  • star rating  Tour súper ameno, divertido y con vistas de Estocolmo espectaculares.
    El guía, Árturo, muy dinámico, simpático, ameno y siempre dispuesto a ayudar y aconsejar.

    nuriav808
    September 3, 2022
  • star rating  Hicimos tres tours con ellos: Södermalm, casco antiguo Estocolmo y el nocturno de leyendas. Los guias Arturo y Bea fueron espectaculares ya no solo por lo ameno que te hacen... read more

    SaraPlaza
    January 31, 2022
  • star rating  Una magnífica y muy ilustrativa experiencia por la historia y la vida de Estocolmo. Neus ha sido una guía de mucha calidad... amabilidad, simpatía y conocimiento de los temas tratados... read more

    Xavi_Alcoi
    December 9, 2023
  • star rating  El Sábado hicimos el tour por Sodermalm y el Domingo por el casco antiguo, y he de decir que quedamos encantados. Bea y Arturo han sido encantadores, ya pensaba que... read more

    ppinasr
    February 19, 2022
  • star rating  Ha sido una experiencia muy bonita. Hemos aprendido un montón. Arturo es súper cercano y capta tu atención fácilmente. Súper recomendable.

    F4741DDsarac
    October 22, 2021
  • star rating  Tour muy entretenido junto a Oscar, le da sentido a lugares que de otra forma solo serían lindos edificios. Quedamos muy felices. Lo recomendamos.

    ana_jaramillo_a
    December 25, 2021
  • star rating  Hicimos el tour de Östermalm y la sociedad Sueca con Marc. Muy interesante y entretenido. Marc sabe un monton y es muy claro. Valio la pena hacerlo despues de hacer... read more

    F191GXcamilam
    August 11, 2024

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