Stockholm Old Town Walking Tour: From Viking Era to the Stockholm Bloodbath

Discover the fascinating history of Stockholm’s Old Town on a walking tour that takes you from the Viking Era to the Stockholm Bloodbath. Explore Gamlastan, learn about the city’s German influence, and delve into the events that shaped Sweden’s history. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parliament Building (Riksdagshuset) - Parliament Building, constructed from 1895 to 1904.
  • Stockholm Old Town - Exploring the ancient streets of Stockholm’s Old Town, uncovering the origins and evolution of this historic area.
  • Iglesia Alemana - The German Church, a longstanding place of worship in Gamlastan, showcasing neoclassical…
What's Included
  • Expert local guide
Additional Information

Join our Old Town Tour to appreciate the stunning island of Gamlastan and comprehend why it was chosen by the Vikings to establish their next capital. The tour is organized in chronological order allowing you to immerse yourself in history as the city did. We unfold the journey starting from the Viking Era, shedding light on Germany’s influence in the…

Location
Gustav Adolfs torg
We are on the roundabout, the guide has a rainbow umbrella.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Jorge_d
Aug 22, 2025
Totally worth!! - Well informed and accessible tour guide, a clever planned route. All of the Old Town covered in 2.5 hours
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Laurenlow
Aug 18, 2025
Wonderful walking tour - lots of learning & laughs! - We had a wonderful time on this walking tour with our amazing guide, Zoë! Not only was she a great guide, she was able to share the history of Stockholm in a way that was engaging, fun, and funny! Zoë went above and beyond, she remembered personal details about our group and recalled them throughout the tour. She did a wonderful job engaging everyone in our group, children included, and also provided recommendations for restaurants, experiences, and other museums! You definitely walk a lot, but the 2.5 hours flies by and you learn so much and see so many sights as well!
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Sianr733
Aug 17, 2025
Interesting and enjoyable tour of Gamla Stan - Our guide Lova was very articulate and made the tour interesting. She explained the history of Stockholm and showed us some enchanting parts of the Old Town we wouldn’t have seen otherwise.We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Gamla Stan and the snippets about day to day life in Sweden were very interesting too.
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Josepm231
Aug 17, 2025
Ameno and fun - With Francis it was very pleasant and pleasant. Funny things we learned about the old city. Highly recommended to do so as first contact with the city
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Eleftheria_m
Aug 16, 2025
Excellent tour, highly recommended - Excellent guided tour. Zoe was lovely, helpful and present to answer all questions. Great knowledge of the history of the town. Thank you once again!
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Neilma6253ro
Aug 10, 2025
Brilliant Tour - There were about 25 on our tour, with Catherine, our guide. Catherine was brilliant! She was very clear, very interesting and very funny. I learned so much about Stockholm and Sweden. Probably the best thing we did in Stockholm.
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Claytonsusan65
Aug 10, 2025
Fun and interesting - The guide was wonderful; fun, energetic and engaging. She recounted the history in stories, not ‘teaching’.
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Jessica
Aug 9, 2025
Unmissable Old Town Tour with Exceptional Detail - I absolutely loved the Old Town walking tour led by Lova. As an anthropology student, she brought a rich history and deep explanations to every part of our walk. It was the kind of tour I wish I could find in other countries, but guides rarely match the level of detail I’m looking for. We started with the Vikings and journeyed through the Middle Ages into modern times, all in just two hours. It never felt rushed and the group size was just right. This is the one experience I would recommend not missing when visiting Stockholm.
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Aniler77
Aug 8, 2025
We did the tour with Quím and loved it ❤️ - The guide Quím very prepared very friendly with the boys and recommended us many places to eat, walk. I would choose it again!
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Ronald101010
Aug 6, 2025
Amazing - Katherine was amazing, she kept mesmerized all of us with Swedish history and traditions throughout 2.30 hours, totally worth it
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From $23
up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).