SWEDEN
Sweden's classics.
The 10 best gamla stan & old town tours in Sweden, from the big-name classics to the quieter picks worth knowing about. What each one involves, who runs it, and what it costs.
Walk Stockholm’s Old Town in 2.5 hours on an English guided route from Riksdagshuset to Stortorget, with included entries and great stories.
“Gaia the guide was great very informative interesting tour of the sights in the Old Town.”
Lantern-lit ghost walk through Gamla Stan’s medieval lanes, mixing true murders and legends with sensory storytelling and an English guide.
“Very interesting stories! the guide, Christofer, was very expressive and the tour was kind of a performance in itself! Very positive experience, definitely worth adding to Stockholms must-dos”
A 2-hour guided walk through Stockholm’s Old Town, Gamla Stan, mixing major landmarks and clever local stories for $15.
“Julia was brilliant! Informative and interactive, couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide!!”
A 2-hour small-group walk through Gamla Stan’s key sights, from Järnpojke and secret alleys to churches and the Nobel Museum.
“We wanted to book a guided tour downtown Stockholm just for the two of us or a small group, not langer than 5-6, but didn't manage on our own, so we accepted our hotel"s offer to do it for us ... and were quite disappointed when we met a group of 20+ ... but then…”
A 2-hour small-group Old Town walk with Kiki. Cobblestones, rune stone, German church, royal sights, and Stockholm Cathedral.
“Kiki was a fantastic guide who gave a very informative tour with insights into Swedish history. She made it fun and answered all our questions.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Stockholm’s Old Town, centered on Gamla Stan and the chestnut tree meeting point, with strong history stories.
“Great tour of Gamla Stan with focus on local favorites. Met under the 200-year-old chestnut tree. We were early and so was our guide which resulted in some extra time on our tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and took great care of us. Afterwards had dinner at Under Kastanjen Bistro which was not only convenient…”
Walk Stockholm’s medieval heart in Gamla Stan for 2 hours. See key sights, narrow alleys, and finish with mini fika.
“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.”
Walk Gamla Stan with a pro storyteller, spot key Old Town sights, and add fika if you want. Small group, easy pace, 2 hours.
Walk Gamla Stan with an English guide, hear Swedish monarch stories, spot Iron Boy, and finish at Mynttorget for $16.
“We loved our walking tour with Sara she was very knowledgeable & happy to answer all our questions.”
Walk Gothenburg’s Haga Old Town with an English guide, from wooden landshövdingehus to Skansen Kronan views.
