Sweden · OLD TOWN WALKING TOURS
The old town is one island and an hour across, so a guided walk here lives on detail rather than distance. The 15 below compare the morning walks, the history walks and the ghost tours after dark, with prices and how much of it is uphill cobbles.
Start at Gustav Adolfs torg and walk through Stockholm’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Gaia, Sophie, Aggie, or Dante. Expect stories about Swedish politics, royal life, Nobel prizes, the Stockholm bloodbath, and local customs, ending at Stortorget after about 2.5 hours.
“Well informed and accessible tour guide, a clever planned route. All of the Old Town covered in 2.5 hours”
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.”
Walk Stockholm’s medieval center with an English-speaking Nordic Freedom Tours guide. In two hours, you’ll see Gamla Stan’s lanes, the German Church, Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, the Iron Boy statue, Stockholm Cathedral, the Nobel Museum, Riddarholmen Church, and the Royal Palace. Guides such as Julia, Ben, and Kenze are known for clear stories and useful local tips.
“Julia did a fab job showing the Stockholm old town to our small group. Would highly recommend booking this tour!”
Walk through Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with an English-speaking guide on a relaxed two-hour route from Mälartorget to the Royal Palace. You’ll see Iron Boy, Riddarholm Church, Prästgatan, Stortorget, Storkyrkan, and Europe’s narrowest alley. Guides such as Ben, Märta, Helena, and Caroline are praised for clear storytelling and useful local tips.
“An easy walking tour of the old town, entertaining and informative, our guide Ben really enjoys showing visitors around.”
Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with Kiki, an Authorized Stockholm Guide and native English speaker. In a group of up to 10, you’ll follow cobbled lanes past the main square, German church, Royal Palace, St. George and the Dragon, and Stockholm’s Cathedral, with stories, local tips, and time for questions.
“Kiki the guide was extremely knowledgeable, weaving in interesting historical events, architecture with museum and food recommendations. Very fun. Highly recommend.”
Explore Gamla Stan on a two-hour guided walk from Kindstugatan 1. Your guide may be Sara, Adam, Nadia, Natalie, or Charlie, with stories about medieval Stockholm, colorful buildings, local customs, and famous sights. Groups are capped at 15, though group size may vary. The tour ends where it begins.
“Sara was very informative as she told us about Old Town history in a way that was engaging and inspiring. Would highly recommend this tour with Sara!”
Walk through Gamla Stan with a local English or German-speaking guide, stopping at Stortorget, the Royal Palace, Stockholm Cathedral, Riddarholmen, and Mårten Trotzigs Gränd. Historic pictures bring old Stockholm to life, and the tour ends with a small Swedish fika and local tips sent by WhatsApp.
“This tour was a great way to spend a couple hours getting to know Stockholm and it's midevil history. our guide, Sophie, was very knowledgeable and used visual aids that helped to visualize what life in Stockholm was like pre modern era! Thank you Sophie.”
Spend two hours exploring Gamla Stan with an English-speaking guide such as Sara, Nabil, or Cerasela. See the Baroque Royal Palace, a cannonball lodged in an old facade, and sites tied to the Stockholm Blood Bath and St. George legend. Add fika for coffee and Swedish pastries afterward. Groups are limited to 10.
“The tour was great. Very informative. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable.”
Spend two hours walking Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with an English-speaking guide such as Sara, following medieval lanes from the Post Museum to Mynttorget. You’ll see Stortorget, the Royal Palace, tiny Iron Boy, Riddarholmen, and more, with stories about Swedish monarchs, daily life, and local customs.
“Sarah was a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable and charismatic. Highly recommend to do this tour first day you’re in Stockholm!”
Walk Gothenburg’s historic Haga district with an English-speaking local guide such as Sarah, Sara, Kalina, or Luka. Expect wooden landshövdingehus, stories of Haga’s rough past, Swedish culture, café recommendations, and a possible climb to Skansen Kronan. The tour lasts 1.5 to 2 hours and costs $55 per person.
“My guide Sarah was spectacular, informative, and kind throughout my 1:1 tour on a beautiful very hot, mid-day Haga tour! Offered fascinating stories throughout which brought history alive and more meaningful. Answered all my questions, including local recommendations specific to my other interests. Highly recommend”
Walk through Gamla Stan with a guide such as Natalie or Bengt, hear the story of Stockholm from its earliest settlements to modern Sweden, ride the ferry to Djurgården, and enter the Vasa Museum. The tour covers about 1.5 miles at a measured pace, with no more than 10 people and time to stay in the museum afterward.
“Guide very thoughtful and made sure she took photos of everyone. Had a sheet of great restaurants and places to go. She went into important details and didn’t drown guests with too many details. Very organized and timely”
Start outside Stockholm City Hall, then walk through Gamla Stan with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide before taking the ferry to Djurgarden and the Vasa Museum. You’ll see the Royal Palace, Cathedral, Nobel Prize Museum, and the 17th-century warship. Guides such as Sophie, Oscar, Bea, and Arthur are praised for lively storytelling.
“Oscar was an amazing guide. We covered a lot of ground & he was very informative & great sense of humor. Highly recommend this tour to get as much out of our one day in this beautiful city.”
Walk through Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with an English-speaking guide such as Sophie, Oscar, Gaya, or Katherine. Follow Swedish history from the Viking era through the Stockholm Bloodbath and Gustav Vasa, while seeing Riddarholmen, Mårten Trotzigs gränd, the Royal Palace, Stortorget, and more.
“The tour was fantastic. We only booked this train the day before while on the train from Oslo to Stockholm. We paid around £13 each for the tour which was well worth the money. Our guide Sofie was simply great and although quite young she was extremely knowledgeable. The tour was very well connected when it came to stopping and explaining historic events and we even got to see the changing of the guard which included a full marching band. 10/10 for a Rainbow tours and thank you Sofie but being stand out amazing :-)Read more”
Start in the Royal Palace courtyard and follow a self-guided Curiosa adventure through Stockholm’s Old Town. Read stories, inspect landmarks, and solve optional puzzles about places such as the Grand Square, Saint George and the Dragon, a cannonball in a wall, and a runestone built into a facade. The app works in English, Swedish, German, and French.
“Frustrerende. Havde forstået, at det var med lyd - ikke at jeg skulle læse.. vi var 2 der skulle rundt og troede det, at man skulle angive antal personer, betød at begge deltagere fik aktiviteten på hver sin tlf. Føler det var total spil at betale for 2. Faktisk ønskede jeg at købe “Stockholm : Walking tour med lydguide på din smartphone” men, den kunne jeg ikke søge frem!”
Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with guide Kiki in a group of no more than 10. Over two hours, you’ll see medieval lanes, Stortorget, German and Finnish churches, the Royal Palace, and the narrowest street in Old Town, with history, local context, and practical dining and sightseeing advice.
“Kiki was such a great tour guide and helped me understand everything from governmental structure in Sweden all the way to important cultural elements. My group was quite small (which was perfect for good conversation and questions). Even though it was incredibly cold for May and did briefly snow, Kiki was such a good sport and didn’t shy away from sharing as much information as possible. For other tourists that attend tours, make sure to bring an umbrella (just in case) along with a beanie / gloves. A rain jacket wouldn’t be a bad idea either, I just didn’t have one for the trip.”
Pick a quay, a forest, or a long dark night.
