Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town Including Royal Palace, Stortorget & Järnpojke
by Rainbow Tours Stockholm
Choose from 3 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€39.80Overview
This guided walking tour lasts about two and a half hours and takes you through Stockholm’s Old Town, Gamla Stan. The tour starts at Gustav Adolfs Torg, in the city center, where you meet your guide. You will walk along narrow, colorful streets while visiting key landmarks such as the Royal Palace with its four museums, the main square Stortorget - site of the Stockholm bloodbath - and the smallest statue in Stockholm, Järnpojke, also known as the kid looking at the moon. Along the way, the guide shares stories about Stockholm’s history and how Gamla Stan developed. Stops include the Parliament Building constructed between 1895 and 1904, the German Church with its neoclassical style, the Knights Islet which features Stockholm’s first palace, Storkyrkan Cathedral with the Saint George and the Dragon sculpture, and the Nobel Prize Museum where the Swedish Academy awards the literature prize. You'll also see Marten Trotzigs grand, the city’s narrowest street, and the Royal Swedish Opera. The walking format lets you cover many important sites on foot with expert commentary and local recommendations included. This tour gives a detailed look at Stockholm’s historic center and its landmarks within a manageable timeframe.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Parliament Building (Riksdagshuset)
The Parliament Building was constructed between 1895 and 1904 and serves as Sweden’s legislative seat.
5 min
Stockholm Old Town
Walk through the Old Town of Stockholm, learning about its foundation and historical development.
10 min
Esglesia Alemanya
The German Church in Gamla Stan, known for its neoclassical architecture and centuries-long history as a place of worship.
5 min
Knights Islet
This area shows the origins of Gamla Stan and includes Stockholm’s first palace.
10 min
Jarnpojken
The smallest statue in Stockholm, built in 1950 and nicknamed the kid looking at the moon, it is one of the city’s most visited statues.
10 min
Storkyrkan
Stockholm’s main cathedral, housing the sculpture of Saint George and the Dragon.
5 min
Nobel Prize Museum
Museum dedicated to the Nobel Prize and the Swedish Academy, where the literature prize is decided.
10 min
Royal Palace
The Royal Palace of Stockholm includes four museums.
10 min
Stortorget
The main square in Gamla Stan, notable for historical events including the Stockholm bloodbath.
10 min
Marten Trotzigs grand
The narrowest street in Stockholm, named after a prominent businessman.
5 min
The Royal Swedish Opera
The Royal Opera House in Stockholm, a key cultural landmark.
10 min
Battle of Brunkeberg Representation
A display commemorating the 1471 battle where Sten Sture defeated the armies of Christian I of Denmark.
5 min
Meeting point
We are on the roundabout, the guide has a rainbow umbrella.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town Including Royal Palace, Stortorget & Järnpojke
by Rainbow Tours Stockholm
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€39.80Overview
This guided walking tour lasts about two and a half hours and takes you through Stockholm’s Old Town, Gamla Stan. The tour starts at Gustav Adolfs Torg, in the city center, where you meet your guide. You will walk along narrow, colorful streets while visiting key landmarks such as the Royal Palace with its four museums, the main square Stortorget - site of the Stockholm bloodbath - and the smallest statue in Stockholm, Järnpojke, also known as the kid looking at the moon. Along the way, the guide shares stories about Stockholm’s history and how Gamla Stan developed. Stops include the Parliament Building constructed between 1895 and 1904, the German Church with its neoclassical style, the Knights Islet which features Stockholm’s first palace, Storkyrkan Cathedral with the Saint George and the Dragon sculpture, and the Nobel Prize Museum where the Swedish Academy awards the literature prize. You'll also see Marten Trotzigs grand, the city’s narrowest street, and the Royal Swedish Opera. The walking format lets you cover many important sites on foot with expert commentary and local recommendations included. This tour gives a detailed look at Stockholm’s historic center and its landmarks within a manageable timeframe.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Parliament Building (Riksdagshuset)
The Parliament Building was constructed between 1895 and 1904 and serves as Sweden’s legislative seat.
5 min
Stockholm Old Town
Walk through the Old Town of Stockholm, learning about its foundation and historical development.
10 min
Esglesia Alemanya
The German Church in Gamla Stan, known for its neoclassical architecture and centuries-long history as a place of worship.
5 min
Knights Islet
This area shows the origins of Gamla Stan and includes Stockholm’s first palace.
10 min
Jarnpojken
The smallest statue in Stockholm, built in 1950 and nicknamed the kid looking at the moon, it is one of the city’s most visited statues.
10 min
Storkyrkan
Stockholm’s main cathedral, housing the sculpture of Saint George and the Dragon.
5 min
Nobel Prize Museum
Museum dedicated to the Nobel Prize and the Swedish Academy, where the literature prize is decided.
10 min
Royal Palace
The Royal Palace of Stockholm includes four museums.
10 min
Stortorget
The main square in Gamla Stan, notable for historical events including the Stockholm bloodbath.
10 min
Marten Trotzigs grand
The narrowest street in Stockholm, named after a prominent businessman.
5 min
The Royal Swedish Opera
The Royal Opera House in Stockholm, a key cultural landmark.
10 min
Battle of Brunkeberg Representation
A display commemorating the 1471 battle where Sten Sture defeated the armies of Christian I of Denmark.
5 min
Meeting point
We are on the roundabout, the guide has a rainbow umbrella.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.