Free cancellation and booking

Walking Tour of Östermalm: Swedish History and Society

Welcome to Östermalm, the most exclusive district of Stockholm. In this Walking Tour of Östermalm we will focus on Swedish history and society.

We will mix the most important historical events, from the Swedish Empire to modern history, with social aspects such as the happiness index, religion, the welfare state system, and fun and interesting stories like the Stockholm syndrome, scientific innovations and the murder of Olof Palme.

Join us on this tour and you will understand how Swedish society works and what makes nordic countries so special!

There are limited spots, so please, book in advance! In case you come with a group of 6 or more, contact us for a private tour.

The tour lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes

Available in English and Spanish

Guide: Rainbow Tours

PRO

Tours since 2019

Welcome to Rainbow Tours! We are a group of dynamic young guides, both national and international, who love our city: Stockholm, and want to share its beauty with everyone. We're passionate about history and love leading walking tours to show you its rich heritage and hidden gems. As travelers ourselves, we know what makes a tour memorable. That’s why we aim to make our experiences, not only informative, but also fun, affordable, and personal. Creating a welcoming atmosphere and adapting our tours with every guest. Book your tour because there are limited spots! And more guides will attend if necessary.

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Professionalism

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Fun

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Communication

4.88

Quality

4.94

Route

4.76

4.92

314 reviews

Professionalism

4.94

Fun

4.81

Communication

4.88

Quality

4.94

Route

4.76

11 stops

2 hours and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Gustav Adolfs torg 24 111 52 Stockholm SwedenWe are on the roundabout, the guide has a rainbow umbrella.Open in Google Maps →

Royal Stockholm OperaGustav Adolph Vasa and the Swedish Empire

Karl XII:s torgKarl XII and Russia

KungsträdgårdenKarl XIII and neutrality - Religion and immigration

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Accepts bookings of up to 20 people.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.