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Free Walking Tour Stockholm Old Town

Before we begin: this tour is designed for guests who value a comfortable, focused walking experience. For this reason, smoking and dogs are not permitted during the tour. If you appreciate a relaxed atmosphere where everyone can fully enjoy the stories, sounds, and surroundings, this tour is a perfect match for you.

Discover Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s charming Old Town and one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval districts. This walking tour is easy to join and even easier to enjoy.

Easy meeting point:

We meet right outside Gamla Stan metro station, just steps from the Old Town.

Look for your guide holding a NORDIC FREEDOM TOURS sign. Clear, simple, no stress.

How the tour works:

This is a tip-based walking tour. There is no fixed price. At the end, you decide the value based on your experience. We believe great guides and great stories deserve fair appreciation.

What you will experience:

Walk through cobblestone streets and colorful alleys that feel frozen in time. Gamla Stan is not a museum, it is living history.

You will:

• Visit one of the narrowest streets in Europe, only 90 cm wide

• Learn the meaning behind the historic metal house signs

• Discover surprising facts about the Swedish monarchy, including why the King does not wear a crown

• Hear engaging stories, local legends, and fun anecdotes you will not find in guidebooks

Our guides are passionate, knowledgeable, and focused on making history easy to understand and enjoyable.

Tour details:

• Duration: 120 minutes

• End point: just outside the Royal Palace

Meeting point (important):

• Outside Gamla Stan metro station, exit toward the Old Town

• Address reference: Mälartorget 8, 111 27 Stockholm

• Look for our official guide holding a sign with our registered name: NORDIC FREEDOM TOURS.

Please be careful and avoid guides using similar or copied names. Only guides with the exact NORDIC FREEDOM TOURS sign are part of our tour.

Not the meeting point:

• Not in front of Vapiano

• Not in front of Express Café

Please note:

• Not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers

• No smoking, dogs, video recording, or live streaming during the tour

Join us and explore Stockholm the way locals do, relaxed, informative, and full of stories.

Gamla Stan is waiting! Book now and experience the city beyond the postcards.

The tour lasts 2 hours

Available in English and Swedish

Guide: NORDIC FREEDOM TOURS

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Tours since 2022

We are NORDIC FREEDOM TOURS, a local Scandinavian brand established in 2015, offering walking tours in various Scandinavian cities. Our tours are recognized for their high level of organization and punctuality. Our mission is to make quality tourism accessible to all travelers in Nordic cities. Our authentic walking tours are led by knowledgeable local guides and are available as both tip-based tours and paid private tours. Please be advised that we do not accommodate organized groups on our tip-based walking tours. For organized groups exceeding 6 participants, it is required to book a private paid walking tour in advance. This policy applies universally to all organized entities, including schools, educational courses, student groups, and any for-profit or non-profit companies and organizations. Such groups are not permitted to join our tip-based walking tours.

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4.74

1209 reviews

Professionalism

4.83

Fun

4.54

Communication

4.73

Quality

4.68

Route

4.59

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2 hours

Meeting point:Free Walking Tour StockholmMEETING POINT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Location • Directly outside GAMLA STAN metro station • Correct exit only: the exit leading toward OLD TOWN (Gamla Stan) • Exit name: Mälartorget • Exact address: Mälartorget 8, 111 27 Stockholm How to find us • Exit the metro at Mälartorget (Old Town side) • Look for our guide holding the official NORDIC FREEDOM TOURS sign Important notes • We do not wait for latecomers • Tours start exactly on time out of respect for all guests Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure a smooth start. Open in Google Maps →

Riddarholm ChurchRiddarholm Church, is a historic burial church. Renowned for its medieval architecture and role as the final resting place for Swedish monarchs, it stands as a significant landmark on Riddarholmen Island, near the Royal Palace.

JärnpojkeJärnpojke, or "Iron Boy," is the smallest public statue in Stockholm, Sweden. Fondly known as the "Boy Looking at the Moon," this tiny, charming bronze figure sits in Gamla Stan, inviting visitors to rub its head for good luck.

RunestoneThe Runestone in Old Town Stockholm is a historic artifact, nestled in the vibrant heart of the city. Dating back to the Viking Age, it's a testament to ancient Nordic culture and inscriptions, attracting history enthusiasts and tourists alike.

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

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Not 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.