The 11 Best Ghost Walks in Stockholm

1.Ghost Walk and Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,206 reviews · from $31Our pick

Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan for 1.5 hours with a Swedish- or English-speaking guide. Expect narrow lanes, old walls, courtyards, plague stories, executions, murders, myths, and a crypt finale. Guides such as Callum, Chris, Cody, Reece, and Louis are known for lively, funny storytelling.

“This was so much fun. Chris (our friendly guide) was an entertaining storyteller who showed us around Gamla Stan by lantern. We stopped at different locations to hear intriguing stories of old. A great way to enjoy this beautiful old town by night - 100% recommend.”

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2.The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour – Gamla Stan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,165 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Walk through Gamla Stan for 90 minutes with an English-speaking guide such as Chris, Callum, Reese, or Cody. Expect medieval lanes, hidden courtyards, murder tales, plague stories, executions, myths, humor, and a possible visit beneath the German church. Dress warmly and wear shoes with a firm grip.

“Chris was a fantastic guide really bringing the stories to life and made the tour so engaging. A real highlight to our holiday. Would highly recommend including this tour in your experiences here in Sweden.”

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3.Bloody Stockholm 2h – ghosts, horror and Dark Folklore Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Walk from Stortorget to Saint Jacob’s Church with a guide such as Jonathan or Åsa, hearing grim tales of executions, restless spirits, trolls, Näcken, the Tomte, and old Swedish protection rituals. The tour takes about 90 minutes, though it may run longer, and is offered in English for groups of up to 30.

“Vår guide Åsa var otroligt kunnig och engagerad. Att ha en egen guide på 3 personer gjorde upplevelsen så mycket bättre än att gå i stor grupp. Vi fick reda på mycket fakta om gamla stan och många spännande historier berättades. Vår 10 åring tyckte det var spännande, intressant och lärorikt.”

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4.Bloody Stockholm: ghosts, horror and dark folklore 2h

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · from $89

Meet your Sweden History Tours guide beside the Nobel Prize Museum in Stortorget for a two-hour walk through Gamla Stan. Hear about the Stockholm Bloodbath, castle murders, executions, mylingar, trolls, Skogsrået, and Näcken. Guides such as Emma add humor, context, and time for questions. English and Swedish tours are available.

“We really appreciated that this tour leaned more into the dark, haunting aspects of Gamla Stan in addition to Swedish and Nordic folklore for the tour. It was a fresh way to learn about the history of Stockholm’s old town. Out tour guide was very informative about both the history and the folklore and was very willing to address and all questions!”

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5.Guided Ghost Tours with Actors From Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $37

Meet at Köpmantorget at 7:30 pm for a one-hour walking show through Stockholm’s Old Town. Costumed actors bring the Stockholm Bloodbath, the plague, Jacob Johan Anckarström, the White Lady, and the Little Iron Boy to life. Rhys is among the guides associated with the experience. Expect standing, narrow lanes, audience interaction, and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“Loved it! We saw and learned a lot and got excellent and entertaining commentary from Rhys (sp?). Covered a lot of ground.”

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6.Stockholm Self-Guided Murder Mystery Tour by the Royal Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $21

Pick up a clue-filled envelope from Kartbutiken and lead your private group through Gamla Stan on a self-guided murder mystery. Over about 2 to 2.5 hours and 1.5 kilometers, you’ll solve puzzles, pass the Royal Palace and Supreme Court, and pause for fika whenever you like.

“We had superfun solving the murder. A great way to hang out with a friend or family member. After picking up the package you solve the case at your own pace so there is time for a fika.”

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7.Stockholm Self-Guided Murder Mystery Tour by the Parliament

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $21

You’ll follow a self-guided 1899 murder mystery from Kartbutiken through Stockholm’s Old Town to the Royal Palace. Solve riddles, inspect clues, and uncover the fate of a missing debt collector. Plan on 2 to 2.5 hours of walking and standing. The private game suits families, couples, and small groups, though younger children may need adult help.

“We did this as a family of 4, with 2 kids under 10 years old. The children needed help from the adults. Biggest plus point is we found out trivia and bits of history that we would not have known if we did not do this. There is some irregularities with road names but we used our Read more”

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8.Ghosts of Stockholm: A Guided Tour of Horror and Dark Folklore

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $267

Walk from the Nobel Prize Museum through Stortorget, Prästgatan, Old Town, Logårdstrappan, and Kungsträdgården to Saint Jacob’s Church. Your guide shares tales of executions, ancient walls, ghosts, and the Stockholm Bloodbath. The private tour lasts about two hours and ends with the legend of the White Lady.

“We did this tour after New Year in Stockholm and had Calum as our guide. It was freezing cold that night (-15) so we did not complete it as we just got too cold standing around. That being said I would have completed it if it had held my attention - but I found it very hard to fRead more”

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9.Private blood, ghosts and folklore Old Town 2h Stockholm tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $188

Walk from Stortorget to Saint Jacob’s Church with a private guide who brings Stockholm’s bloodier stories and Swedish folklore to life. Hear about the Stockholm Bloodbath, body-part magic, Näcken, the tomte, trolls, ghosts, and church protections. The tour lasts about 90 minutes, with your own group and plenty of room for questions.

“It seems that not much happened in Old Town Stockholm. Based on the name of this tour, we were expecting many interesting, gruesome, intriguing stories. Instead we were told that a body was found between the walls of the palace and they say her ghost still haunts the palace. Campfire stories are better than this. Our guide was nice, but there isn't much to say.”

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10.Stockholm Ghost Hunt: Self-Guided Tour and Puzzle Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $8Best value

Use your phone to follow a ghost story through Stockholm’s oldest streets. This private, self-guided puzzle walk takes about 50 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes and includes 13 challenges near Riddarholmen Church, the Royal Palace, Stortorget, the Nobel Prize Museum, and Kornhamnstorg. Pause, resume, and explore at your own pace.

“Great way to see a lot in a short time and have a story behind it all, the game and quiz side of it is a fun way to view the city”

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11.Karlskrona Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Start at Stortorget and use your phone to follow a Sherlock Holmes murder mystery through Karlskrona. You will solve easy puzzles, meet digital characters, complete photo tasks, and connect the game with a city walk. The private game costs $31.40 for up to four people and ends where it begins.

“Es war einfach, zum Startpunkt zu gelangen und dann haben wir das Spiel mit einem Spaziergang durch die Stadt verknüpft. Alles war einfach zu bedienen und gut verständlich.”

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