Stockholm’s Splendor: A 6-Hour Walk Through Culture & History

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6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This 6-hour tour will take you on an unforgettable journey, blending the best of Stockholm and its secret spots. Independence, privacy and flexibility are a key factor here, that will ensure that you’ll feel fully taken care of while still having the freedom to explore at your own pace.

Start your day at the Vasa Museum, home to a magnificently preserved 1600s warship, . Next, we'll head to The Royal Palace, where you can step into the grandeur of Swedish royalty. Wander through Stockholm’s Old Town (Gamla Stan), a fairy-tale medieval/maze of cobbled streets and colorful buildings, discovering hidden alleyways that hold centuries of history). We’ll also visit Storkyrkan, the majestic Stockholm Cathedral, known for its Gothic architecture.

But that’s not all! Along the way, I’ll show you some of Stockholm’s lesser-known treasures, where the locals unwind. We’ll move easily between these sights using Stockholm’s efficient public transportation, as well as walking like a true local.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Certified and Authorized Bilingual Stockholm Tourist Guide
Entrance tickets/fees for the sites to visit.
SL 24 hour Travel Card -Public Transportation Metro/Bus/Tram
Breakfast-Lunch-Snacks-Drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet outside the main entrance of the Vasa Museum located in the island of Djurgården by the “GROUP ENTRANCE” door to the museum.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    This museum is the most visited in Scandinavia and considered one of the best in the World. The  Vasa, the most famous battle galleon, was commissioned by King Gustav II Adolf in 1625. On August 10, 1628, the Vasa weighed anchor from Stockholm, but during its maiden voyage, The Vasa sank after only 20 minutes and 1300 mts from shore. The ship was rediscovered in 1956 and today the Vasa, is the only galleon in the world of its kind. Is a must see while you visit Stockholm!

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    After the original medieval castle of the Tre Kronor Palace was consumed by flames in a fire in May 1697, A plan for a new Palace was immediately in place. And when it was built in the 1700s, it created a stir in Europe. Today the Royal Palace is the largest inhabited castle in Europe and it is considered to be one of the emblematic buildings of the Baroque era.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Stockholm Old Town

    Located in the island of Stadsholmen, Gamla Stan or Old Town, is one of the best preserved medieval city centers in Europe and one Stockholm’s most visited places. Gamla Stan is surrounded by iconic buildings like Storkyrkan or the Stockholm Cathedral, the Nobel Museum and of course the Royal Palace. Its cobblestone streets and colorful medieval buildings; its narrow alleys and plazas full of vibrant stores, great restaurants, bars and cafes make of Gamla Stan the perfect place to start enjoying Stockholm.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Located in the Old Town and facing the Royal Palace. we find this magnificent Gothic cathedral, the oldest building in Stockholm dating back to the 1200s. Inside, you will also find one of the most famous medieval sculptures in the world, Sankt Göran och Draken by Bernt Notke, as well as the Vädersoltavlan, a painting which depicts the “Sun dog” atmospheric phenomenon observed over Stockholm on April 20th 1535 and considered the oldest “picture” of Stockholm.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with difficulty walking.
Supplied by FER DONOSO TOURS

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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Public Transportation Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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