Free Historical Tour of Östermalm, Stockholm - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Free Historical Tour of Östermalm
Brand: Civitatis
Rating: 9.3 (35 reviews)

Luva gave us a very engaging tour through this part of town, providing lots of interesting information. She did a fantas...

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Discover the fascinating history and artwork of Stockholm's New Town on this free walking tour of the Swedish capital's contemporary district.

Details

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English speaking guide with expert knowledge of Stockholm's history.

Not included

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When to book

You can book up to 3 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Yes

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

Meeting point

Gustav Adolfs torg, in front of the Royal Swedish Opera.

Reviews of our customers

9.3

Exceptional 619 Travelers·35 reviews

July 10, 2026
Silke
Germany
Luva gave us a very engaging tour through this part of town, providing lots of interesting information. She did a fantastic job and we thoroughly enjo...
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August 25, 2025
Emily
United States
The tour was very interesting. Our tour guide Sebastian was excellent, he prepared a well-thought-out presentation. The historical information was wi...
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October 28, 2025
Daniela
Mexico
A great way to explore this part of Stockholm. It was a tour with Sophie, an excellent guide. She gives you tons of interesting facts, answers all you...
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September 10, 2025
Nicolas
United States
Thank you Aggie!
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June 6, 2025
Annette
Norway
Sebastian was extremely knowledgeable and very fun to listen to. 2,5 hours went fast! Interesting spots, gave us insight into Swedish culture and hist...
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November 8, 2024
Patricia Parker
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Sophia was very knowledgeable and presented a very interesting tour of the city.
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September 27, 2024
Sonia
Canada
The tour was wonderful! Our guide Sebastian was so knowledgeable and friendly. We learned so much and were happy the tour ran even in the rain.
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September 20, 2024
Andree
Piedmont, Canada
Good pace, excellent guide, interesting route.
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September 5, 2024
Robert
United States
Sebastian was a very informative tour guide.
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May 31, 2024
Sabi
Germany
The tour with Arturo was great, a lot of Knowledge with a great Sense of humor, very well done
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Discover the fascinating history and artwork of Stockholm's New Town on this free walking tour of the Swedish capital's contemporary district.

Tour Details

After meeting your English-speaking guide at the designated time in Gustavo Adolfo Torg, the roundabout in front of the Royal Swedish Opera, your free walking tour of Stockholm New Town will begin. We'll start by learning about the history of the Vasa royal family and their influence on 17th-century Stockholm.

Once we've set the scene, we'll walk to the Kungsträdgården, passing by iconic buildings such as the Grand Hôtel, the Royal Palace, and the National Museum. We'll stroll through the park while discussing Sweden's history, from the empire to its fall at the hands of the Russians.

Next, we'll head to the Synagogue, where we'll pause and talk about religion and the fascinating story of Raoul Wallenberg. Our next stop will be Nybroplan, the modern area of the city. We'll discover how the Östermalm district came to be, as well as see Djurgarden Island from afar. Afterwards, we'll walk to Normalmstorg Square, where we'll tell you where the phrase 'Stockholm Syndrome' comes from.

As we pass through Biblioteksgatan Street, we'll reach Humlegarden Park. Here, we'll see the Royal Library and the statue of Linnaeus, the father of taxonomy. In front of the statue, we'll talk about Sweden's impressive and numerous contributions to science.

We'll then cross the city through the Kungstornets Tower Tunnel, which marks the beginning of the business district. These were the first skyscrapers in Europe! Our tour will end at Hotorget, where the famous Hay Market and its colorful open-air stalls are located. After admiring the grand façade of the Stockholm Concert Hall, which hosts the Nobel Prize ceremony, we'll bid farewell after a total of 2.5 hours.

Groups

We're unable to accept reservations for this tour for groups of more than 6 people. If you're traveling in a larger group, we recommend checking out this private tour of Stockholm.

Points of interest in Stockholm

Stortorget

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Discover the fascinating history and artwork of Stockholm's New Town on this free walking tour of the Swedish capital's contemporary district.

Tour Details

Groups

We're unable to accept reservations for this tour for groups of more than 6 people. If you're traveling in a larger group, we recommend checking out this private tour of Stockholm.

Free Historical Tour of Östermalm