Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town

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(1,140 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the charm of Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s Old Town, on a guided walking tour. Stroll through its narrow, colorful streets, uncover centuries of history and culture, and admire landmarks such as the Royal Palace.

Meet your guide at Gustav Adolfs Torg in the heart of the city to begin your journey through Gamla Stan. Walk along iconic sites including the Royal Palace, the statue of St. George and the Dragon, the city’s narrowest street, and the famous main square, Stortorget — the setting of one of Sweden’s darkest historical moments.

Along the way, your dynamic guides, each with diverse backgrounds, will share stories that blend the city’s rich past with insights into modern Swedish life. You’ll not only see the highlights but also gain a deeper understanding of Stockholm and its people.

With Rainbow Tours — Stockholm’s top-rated walking tour company — you’ll explore the city on foot, get insider tips for the rest of your stay, and experience Stockholm like a local.

What's Included

Local Recommendations
Expert Guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We are on the roundabout, the guide has a rainbow umbrella.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Parliament Building, built from 1895 to 1904.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Stockholm Old Town

    Walking around the Old town of Stockholm, getting to know the story behind its foundation and how it has got to be what it is today.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    The German Church in Gamlastan which has been their church for centuries, with neoclassic style.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    The Knights Islet, here we can see the history of how Gamlastan was founded. It contains its own Palace, the first one in Stockholm.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    The smallest statue in Stockholm, Järnpojke built in 1950, its also called the kid looking at the moon. This statue is the most visited in Stockholm!

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Cathedralof Stockholm, Storkyrka. The main church of Gamlastan, and house of Saint George and the dragon sculpture.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 7

    Museum of the Nobel Prize and Swedish Academy, where the literature prize is decided.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 8

    Royal Palace of Stockholm, with its 4 museums.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 9

    The main square of Gamlastan, where some of the most important events happened, as the Stockholm bloodbath...

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 10

    The narrowest street in the city, named after the greater business man in Stockholm.

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 11

    Royal Opera House of Stockholm.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 12

    Representation of the battle of Brunkeberg in 1471, Sten Sture defeated the armies of Chirstian the I of Denmark.

    5 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Rainbow Tours Stockholm

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