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.
“Kathrine the guide was so lovely engaging and personal very pedagogical. You learned a lot about the history of Stockholm and small anecdotes of Swedes mentality. Lovely guiding and inspiring!”
Lantern-lit ghost walk through Gamla Stan’s medieval lanes, mixing true murders and legends with sensory storytelling and an English guide.
“Cody was an incredibly expressive storyteller, really immersing his listeners into the history on this tour. Stockholm is a beautiful place, and this was a wonderful way to see it. Dress warm and prepare yourself for some disturbing imagery (it's a ghost walk, after all), and have a good time!”
A 2-hour guided walk through Stockholm’s Old Town, Gamla Stan, mixing major landmarks and clever local stories for $15.
“We joined the tour led by Kenze. She was really knowledgeable and we went at the right pace. We were a multi-generation group and everyone thought it was an excellent tour at the right pace.”
A 2-hour small-group walk through Gamla Stan’s key sights, from Järnpojke and secret alleys to churches and the Nobel Museum.
“Great tour leader and very knowledgeable About Swedish history I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Stockholm”
A 2-hour small-group Old Town walk with Kiki. Cobblestones, rune stone, German church, royal sights, and Stockholm Cathedral.
“I loved the way Kiki explained the historical parts to me with some interesting and intriguing stories that made me laugh sometimes. It was just wonderful. at the end I got a card with names of the places we visited and tipps.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Stockholm’s Old Town, centered on Gamla Stan and the chestnut tree meeting point, with strong history stories.
“Tour guide never showed up. We arrived at the meeting point promptly at 6pm and the tour guide was not there. We waited 1 hour and still no guide. There was also no contact by guide.”
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.
“The guide I think was called sara she was a very friendly open and very knowledgeable and interesting about her city Stockholm. what Harley recommend it? Well worth the price we paid and very enjoyable.”
Walk Gamla Stan with an English guide, hear Swedish monarch stories, spot Iron Boy, and finish at Mynttorget for $16.
“The tour of the Old Town was very interesting. it really helped me get my bearings and my guide was knowledgeable and very pleasant to spend time with”
Walk Gothenburg’s Haga Old Town with an English guide, from wooden landshövdingehus to Skansen Kronan views.
“The tour was really interesting, the guide was very helpful and friendly and had a really good knowledge of the area.”
