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. Also recommendations of where to eat and where and when to see the changing of the guard .”
Lantern-lit ghost walk through Gamla Stan’s medieval lanes, mixing true murders and legends with sensory storytelling and an English guide.
“The tour was fun and our guide was entertaining . I would recommend to anyone wanting to learn a little about the dark side of Stockholm”
A 2-hour guided walk through Stockholm’s Old Town, Gamla Stan, mixing major landmarks and clever local stories for $15.
“Julia did a fab job showing the Stockholm old town to our small group. Would highly recommend booking this tour!”
A 2-hour small-group walk through Gamla Stan’s key sights, from Järnpojke and secret alleys to churches and the Nobel Museum.
“Fascinating group tour that explained the history and life in the district that was just the right length of time. The guide knew her stuff and was good at keeping our group together and moving.”
A 2-hour small-group Old Town walk with Kiki. Cobblestones, rune stone, German church, royal sights, and Stockholm Cathedral.
“Loved our 2 hour walking tour with Kiki. It ended up being just my daughter and myself. We were only in Stockholm for 48 hours, but after spending a couple of hours with Kiki, wished we were staying longer. She gave us wonderful ideas and tips. Will have to return!”
A 2-hour guided walk through Stockholm’s Old Town, centered on Gamla Stan and the chestnut tree meeting point, with strong history stories.
“Our guide was fun and very knowledgeable. She did an excellent job with the history of Old Stockholm.”
Walk Stockholm’s medieval heart in Gamla Stan for 2 hours. See key sights, narrow alleys, and finish with mini fika.
“Our guide was super friendly and we learned a lot from him. Thans!”
Walk Gamla Stan with a pro storyteller, spot key Old Town sights, and add fika if you want. Small group, easy pace, 2 hours.
“Our guide Sarah was really nice. She showed us around Gamla Stan and had lots of interesting stories to tell for all the different spots. There was no question she couldn't answer, even everything around swedish culture and food. I would definitly recommend a tour with her.”
Walk Gamla Stan with an English guide, hear Swedish monarch stories, spot Iron Boy, and finish at Mynttorget for $16.
“Very informative tour with a very knowledgeable and enthousiastic guide Sarah. It was nice to go on foot to cover the Old Town and get loads of facts and stories told to us. Highly recommendable!”
Walk Gothenburg’s Haga Old Town with an English guide, from wooden landshövdingehus to Skansen Kronan views.
“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”
