Free tour

Stockholm: Old Town Guided Walk by Locals + Exclusive Souvenir Poster

4.75

Good(12)

Stockholm

Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Gamla stan Sightseeing

Registered on 18 September 2025

Gamla Stan Sightseeing is a local guiding company operating out of Stockholm’s Old Town. We offer walking tours led by local guides, focusing on storytelling and immersive historical insights. The business is registered under Watersheds AB, with its registration address at Stortorget 3 in Stockholm. Our tours are known for being personal experiences, small-group or private, often including a unique souvenir as part of the package

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Discover royal secrets, hidden alleys and dramatic stories in Gamla stan with a local guide and a unique art poster to take home, created exclusively for our guests.

Probably the only local tour where you leave with more than just stories. Includes a unique art poster based on an original photograph, exclusively made for our guests.

Gamla stan Sightseeing is a guide company based right here in Old Town. We live and work in this magical neighborhood, which means we see things others miss and we love sharing them. Our passion for history, storytelling and personal encounters is what makes our tours different.

On this 1h 45 min walk through Stockholm’s Old Town, you’ll explore hidden alleys, royal secrets, and dramatic chapters of Swedish history. You’ll hear the stories you won’t find on signs or in brochures.

- 1h 45 min guided, brisk walking tour through Stockholm's Old Town.
- Discover royal secrets and hidden alleys with local guides.
- Receive an exclusive art poster as a souvenir.
- We walk at a steady and active pace, not slowly, so please wear comfortable shoes.
- Cobblestone streets and some slopes can make the walk challenging for strollers.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Slottsbacken 2 – Royals Next Door

The meeting address is Slottsbacken 2, opposite the high Gustaf III Obelisk. The guide will stand by the big door five minutes before the tour starts. If you are unable to locate your guide, kindly refer to photo number 2, which is clearly marked with “Meeting Point.” Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4fBcabKk3zw44DYC9

Outside visit

Gustav III:s Obelisk: The King’s Giant “Thank You Note

This 30-meter granite monument was erected in 1800 as a royal thank-you to the citizens of Stockholm who defended the city during war with Russia. Originally planned by Gustav III but completed by his son Gustav IV Adolf, the obelisk was rebuilt in 2020 after the old stone cracked. Today it weighs nearly 300 tons and towers over Slottsbacken as a symbol of loyalty and resilience.

Outside visit

Saints, Skeletons & Stockholm’s Oldest Urinal

At Storkyrkan we explore 700 years of history – from the medieval cemetery where hundreds were buried, to the fiery sermons of reformer Olaus Petri, and the legendary statue of Saint George and the Dragon. Just around the corner stands a very different monument: Stockholm’s oldest public urinal from 1890, a quirky reminder of everyday life.

Outside visit

The Royal Palace – 600 Rooms of Power

Built after the great fire of 1697, Stockholm’s Royal Palace is one of Europe’s largest with over 600 rooms. It remains the official residence of the King, but is also home to museums, ceremonies – and royal ghosts like the White Lady and the Grey Man.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).