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Do you have questions about the blond people from the North? On our Stockholm City Private Walking Tour, we cover the A-Z’s of the city and the Swedes. The Nobel Prize, Stockholm Syndrome, Swedish culture and everything in between.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour departs from Kulturhuset, Sergels torg 5, outside the main entrance - located on Norrmalm.
We end this tour in Kungsträdgården, a stone's throw from the Old Town, so guests can continue exploring Stockholm independently.
Itinerary
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Sergels Torg, (Sergels Square) is the core of the city centre of Stockholm. It is placed between the shopping and financial district of the city. The square is used for a wide variety of things: meeting friends, political demonstrations and events.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Stockholm Concert Hall, where the King of Sweden awards the Nobel Prize on December 10th is located on Hötorget (The Haymarket Square) which is during daytime the site of a fruit, vegetable and flower market, except Sundays, when a flea market is arranged in its place.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Olof Palme, former Prime Minister of Sweden, was tragically assassinated in Sveavägen in 1986. He was walking home from the Cinema with his wife when his life tragically came to an end, by whom is still a mystery today.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The two towers known as Kungstornen (The King's Towers), individually named Norra Kungstornet (The Northern King’s Tower) and Södra Kungstornet (The Southern King’s Tower), are considered the first modern skyscrapers in Europe. From here, enjoy a great view of Kunsggatan, once known as the "Broadway of Stockholm."
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Stureplan is the meeting point of Östermalm, the city’s upper-class area. It is where Stockholmers enjoy shopping and nightlife as many exclusive shops, restaurants and nightclubs are found along both Birger Jarlsgatan and Biblioteksgatan.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Biblioteksgatan, The Library Street, is, in fact, the most fashionable shopping street in the city. It houses the Royal Library on one end and international and Swedish brands on the other.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The term “Stockholm syndrome” is named after a bank robbery that took place at Norrmalmstorg in the 1970s. Stockholm syndrome is a term used in psychology to describe a paradoxical psychological phenomenon wherein hostages express empathy and have positive feelings towards their captors.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Royal Dramatic Theatre (Dramaten) is Sweden’s national stage for “spoken drama.” It has been located here since the early 1900s and was built in the Art Nouveau style. Famous Swedes associated with Dramaten include Ingmar Bergman, Stellan and Alexander Skarsgård, Peter Stormare, and Lena Ohlin, to name but a few!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Raoul Wallenbergs torg is dedicated to a Swedish diplomat who sacrificed his life to save Jews who were fleeing during the Holocaust.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Kungsträdgården (The King's Garden) is colloquially known as Kungsan. This is one of the city’s main meeting points, with a history that dates back to the 1400s. It offers something for all seasons.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress comfortably and appropriately.
- The majority of this tour takes place in the city centre, where noise from surrounding traffic is unavoidable.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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