• Riddarholmen Historical Marker - The tour begins at Gamla Stan Metro station, underground, in front of the Pressbyrån kiosk. Here, the early history of Stockholm and Sweden is discussed, from the ice age to the first settlements on the islands. From Riddarholmen (The Knights Island), there is a stunning view of Lake Mälaren and the City Hall, a renowned Stockholm landmark.
• Riddarholm Church (Riddarholmskyrkan) - The narrative continues… Outside Riddarholmen Church, visitors will encounter the presumed founder of Stockholm, Birger Jarl, or at least his statue. The year 1252 marks the first recorded mention of “Stockholm” in a preserved written document. Birger Jarl signed this document.
• Riddarhuset - The tour pauses outside Riddarhuset, the House of Nobility, to admire the statue of Gustav Vasa, “the father of Sweden.” Since Gustav Vasa’s march into Stockholm in 1523, Sweden has remained a sovereign state, free from foreign occupation. Following the massacre of his father and between 80 to 100 other noblemen in “The Bloodbath of Stockholm,” Gustav led an uprising against the southern neighbor who had seized control of Sweden. He also transitioned Sweden’s religion from Catholicism to Lutheran Protestantism.
• Royal Palace - The next stop is the Royal Palace. Visitors will enter the outer courtyard to see the guards, often dressed in elegant historical uniforms. “Slottsbacken” offers a beautiful view of Stockholm’s inner harbor.
• Jarnpojken - The smallest and most charming statue in Sweden!
• Stortorget - The Nobel Prize Museum is located at Stortorget. The Swedish Royal Academies select the winners of the most prestigious awards in various important fields of science and art.
• Stockholm Old Town - Beneath the statue of Carl XIV Johan, the story of Sweden continues. This king, the first of the Bernadottes, was brought to Sweden from France in the early 19th century to reclaim what was lost to the Russians. Instead, he focused on diplomacy, infrastructure development, and education! In 2014, Sweden celebrated 200 years of peace. The industrial revolution, natural resources, and significant Swedish inventions laid the foundation for a welfare state, with several entrepreneurs advancing development in the 20th and 21st centuries.
• Skeppsbron 26 - From Skeppsbron, the ferry “Djurgårdsfärjan” will take visitors to Djurgården. It’s time for a break :) (This is a walking tour; in the Old Town, the walk covers about 1 mile, and after the boat trip, another 0.5 miles to the Vasa Museum. In total, it’s about 1.5 miles (approximately 2.4 km). The pace is leisurely, with stops at various sites for photos, and adjustments to the pace are welcome.)
• Vasa Museum - Entrance to the Vasa Museum is included. The guide will showcase the ship and share the incredible story of how Vasa capsized and was salvaged over 300 years later!
  This marks the end of the guided tour, but visitors are welcome to remain in the museum afterward.
  (If time permits, consider spending the afternoon on Djurgården island, visiting the Abba Museum (“walk in, dance out”), the Viking Museum, the amusement park Gröna Lund, or Skansen. All these attractions are located on the beautiful island of Djurgården (but are not included in this tour)).

• Fee for the boat trip to Djurg den
• Entrance to the Vasa museum

The two “must-see” attractions in Stockholm are the Old Town (Gamla Stan) and the Vasa Museum. Most tourists make sure to visit these two highlights before leaving Stockholm!

This tour, beginning at the Gamla Stan metro station, combines these two major attractions! During the walk, the story of Stockholm and Sweden will be shared, including the era when Sweden was one of Europe’s greatest powers and the Vasa ship was constructed.

The walk will commence at Riddarholmen, offering a stunning view of Lake Mälaren and the City Hall. The route will pass by the House of Nobility, the Parliament building, the Royal Palace, and Stortorget in the Old Town.

Next, the ferry “Djurgårdsfärjan” will be taken, a 10-minute journey to Djurgården, where the Vasa Museum is located. At the museum, the incredible story of how one of the world’s most advanced warships capsized after just 1300 meters of sailing will be told!

After the tour, there are opportunities to explore other museums or activities on Djurgården!

• This is a walking tour; about 1.5 miles (2.4 km). But we stop at different sites, take photos, etc. Good shoes are recommended, for walking on cobblestone streets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.