Gamla Stan: Stockholm's Royal History & Hidden Gems Tour
Discover the charm of Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s Old Town, on a guided walking tour. Stroll through its narrow, colorful streets, uncover centuries of history and culture, and admire landmarks such as the Royal Palace. Meet your guide at Gustav Adolfs Torg in the heart of the city to begin your journey through Gamla Stan. Walk along iconic sites including the Royal Palace, the statue of St. George and the Dragon, the city’s narrowest street, and the famous main square, Stortorget — the setting of one of Sweden’s darkest historical moments. Along the way, your dynamic guides, each with diverse backgrounds, will share stories that blend the city’s rich past with insights into modern Swedish life. You’ll not only see the highlights but also gain a deeper understanding of Stockholm and its people. With Rainbow Tours — Stockholm’s top-rated walking tour company — you’ll explore the city on foot, get insider tips for the rest of your stay, and experience Stockholm like a local.
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Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
nadinekB6755ND, 12/11/2025 12:30:02 PM
I went on a tour with Viola. I’ve already done a few very positive free walking tours, but Viola completely won me over with her positive, funny and enthusiastic manner. An 11 out of 10 – highly recommended! With her you’ll definitely experience a “sparkly”, fact-filled tour of Stockholm with all the best gossip and stories from the old days.✨
waldemarr638, 12/10/2025 2:45:02 PM
I truly enjoyed the tour!!! Our tour guide Sebastian was very informative, fun and friendly! He mentioned that normally he doesn’t do tours in English, but I think he was great!!! For me it’s always fun to learn a bit of the history when I visit a new place and I always look for ways to make it fun, which this tour made it that way! Getting to explore the city during the winter/christmas time is so special and puts you right in the spirit of the season!
Liz S, 12/10/2025 11:48:28 AM
Sebastian did a great job giving the English tour. It was fun, informative and we saw so many great things in 2.5hr, walking all over the area. I would very much recommend this tour for tourists who want to see a lot in thus area and learn history in just a few hours!
Aquil R, 11/22/2025 7:01:50 AM
The english speaking tour of Gamla Stan was brilliant and Olivia in particular was a great tour guide. The tour was dense filled with historical information, funny anecdotes and urban legends with modern context applied also. Would reccomend to all.
Jeff_P, 11/14/2025 7:11:40 AM
What a wonderful tour!!! Our guide Sophie was absolutely amazing. A great way to learn a little history of Stockholm and see a wonderful part of the city.
Allyssa_B, 11/13/2025 9:10:48 AM
Our tour guide Gaia was fantastic we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Definitely recommend if you plan on coming to Stockholm.
ASgeneva, 11/13/2025 4:07:39 AM
Katherine was one of the best tour guides that I have come across. We have done many walking tours in many European cities and most of them have been good. But Katherine excelled. She provided a glimpse of Swedish history without making it boring- in fact she was very entertaining and at the same time very articulate. No question was off limits and if she didn’t know the answer, she made it a point to ask her colleagues and came back with a response in a few minutes. She brought the old town alive and helped us understand Swedish history very well. Kudos to her.
Jeffery_C, 11/12/2025 10:31:19 AM
Very informative and interesting tour. Takes you around just about all of old town, giving historical and current facts.
marthabS8553UL, 10/30/2025 4:42:52 AM
Excellent experience, beautiful places visited. Jorge and Utsu San the best and number 1 guide and driver! My sister and I got a very nice and fun day.
Shari_B, 10/24/2025 11:09:20 AM
Our 2.5 hour walking tour of Old Town was one of the best tours I have been on, and that's because our tour guide GYA was beyond amazing. The weather was cold and rainy but honestly, none of that really mattered as Gya was so knowledgeable and upbeat and her delivery of information was so easy to enjoy for anyone's interests. I would highly suggest this tour on the first morning of your trip to get a nice background understanding of the city.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No exclusions available
Departure point
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