Stockholm Old Town Walking Tour: From Viking Era to the Stockholm Bloodbath

Discover the fascinating history of Stockholm’s Old Town on a walking tour that takes you from the Viking Era to the Stockholm Bloodbath. Explore Gamlastan, learn about the city’s German influence, and delve into the events that shaped Sweden’s history. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parliament Building (Riksdagshuset) - Constructed between 1895 and 1904, this is the Parliament Building.
  • Stockholm Old Town - Explore the Old Town of Stockholm and discover the fascinating history of its origins and development.
  • Iglesia Alemana - The German Church in Gamla Stan, a neoclassical structure that has served the community…
What's Included
  • Local Recommendations
  • Expert Guide
Additional Information

Experience the allure of Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s historic Old Town, with a guided walking tour. Wander through its vibrant, narrow streets, discover centuries of history and culture, and marvel at landmarks like the Royal Palace.
Join your guide at Gustav Adolfs Torg, centrally located in the city, to embark on your exploration of Gamla Stan. Visit…

Location
Gustav Adolfs torg
We are on the roundabout, the guide has a rainbow umbrella.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Rachel_h
Apr 18, 2026
Great tour for your first day - Fab tour round old town with lots of historical and cultural facts. Our tour guide was Lova from rainbows tours
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Margaret_t
Apr 16, 2026
Super tour of the Old Town - A super tour of the Old Town. Paula was a wonderful tour guide, very informative with a good sense of humour ! Thank you
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Karen_c
Apr 14, 2026
Old town - Our guide for Old Town, Viola, was terrific- she was personable, witty and extremely knowledgeable .
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995michailc
Apr 12, 2026
Everything was very nice. Gaia was a really nice guide!! - Everything was very nice. Gaia was a really nice guide!!
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Pedropablog165
Apr 10, 2026
Great experience - Irene has been a fantastic guide. 100% recommended!!
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Carlosjlopez7
Apr 9, 2026
Awesome - We did a walking tour with Viola. She was awesome, knowledgeable, funny and kind. She made it very interesting with Historical facts, anecdotes and fun facts. I highly recommend her.
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238bibianac
Apr 8, 2026
Recommend it! - Amazing tour!! Gaia our tour guide was sensational!!! She made the experience so memorable!!! Thank you Gaia!
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Lisa_d
Apr 8, 2026
A must do while visiting Stockholm - A must do to learn about Stockholm, do this tour when you arrive! Katherine was our tour guide and she was perfect. She shared stories, folk lore, history, and tips for getting to know ow Stockholm. Big shout out - we appreciated all she taught us and shared.
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Michael_k
Apr 10, 2026
It was an informative... - It was an informative walk. The group was also not too big with about 20 people. It was a fairly understandable American
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Aparna_s
Apr 15, 2026
Was average, bus was... - Was average, bus was clean and comfortable, but the drivers didn't stop at all stops and didn't pick up. They drove right by me at the stop and didn't pick me up. Also, the recorded audio was fine, but was very superficial.
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1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).