Walking Tour of Stockholm's Old Town, Gamla Stan
by NORDIC FREEDOM TOURS
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This walking tour through Stockholm’s Old Town, Gamla Stan, lasts about two hours and is led by a local guide who adapts the commentary to the group. The route passes narrow medieval streets and colorful squares, highlighting architecture and history that connect royal and everyday life in the district. Visitors see the smallest public statue in Stockholm, Järnpojke, and hear about its significance. The tour includes stops at several historic sites: Riddarholm Church on Riddarholmen Island, known as the burial place of Swedish monarchs; the cobblestone street Prästgatan lined with old buildings and shops; and Mynttorget square near the Royal Palace. The medieval St. Gertrud’s Church and Europe’s narrowest alley, Marten Trotzigs Grand, are also visited. The route features the 17th-century Tyska Brunnen well, the Nobel Prize Museum showcasing laureates and their work, and Storkyrkan (St. Nicholas Cathedral), the oldest church in the Old Town. The walk ends near the Royal Palace, the monarch's official residence with over 600 rooms and several museums. Stortorget square and the Finnish Church, dating from 1725, are part of the overall experience. This is a public tour with limited group size, focusing fully on outdoor sites. Tips are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Jarnpojken
Järnpojke, or Iron Boy, is the smallest public statue in Stockholm. This small bronze figure, also called Boy Looking at the Moon, is located in Gamla Stan and is known for visitors rubbing its head for good luck.
15 min
Riddarholm Church
Riddarholm Church is on Riddarholmen Island near the Royal Palace. It is a medieval burial church famous for being the final resting place of Swedish monarchs and is noted for its historical architecture.
15 min
Prastgatan
Prästgatan is a narrow cobblestone street in Stockholm’s Old Town. It features colorful historic buildings, small shops, and cafes, providing a look at the area’s history and local life.
15 min
Mynttorget
Mynttorget is a historic square near the Royal Palace known for its lively setting. It is a common gathering place that reflects Swedish culture and history.
15 min
Esglesia Alemanya
The Tyska Brunnen is a 17th-century well located in Stockholm’s Old Town. It is an important architectural and cultural landmark within the medieval district.
10 min
S:ta Gertrud
St. Gertrud’s Church in the heart of the Old Town dates back to the 1300s. This medieval church is notable for its architecture and its role in Swedish history.
15 min
Marten Trotzigs grand
Marten Trotzigs Grand is Europe’s narrowest alleyway, located in Stockholm’s Old Town. It is only 90cm wide and dates back to the Middle Ages.
10 min
Nobel Prize Museum
The Nobel Museum is housed in an 18th-century building in the Old Town. It presents the Nobel Prize, its laureates, and their achievements since the museum opened in 2001.
Storkyrkan
St. Nicholas Cathedral, known as Storkyrkan, is the oldest church in Stockholm’s Old Town. Built in the 13th century, it combines Gothic and Baroque styles and has been the city’s main church for centuries.
10 min
Royal Palace
The Royal Palace in Stockholm is the official residence of the Swedish monarch. This baroque building has more than 600 rooms and several museums. The tour finishes nearby, giving visitors the option to explore further.
Stortorget
Stortorget is a historic square from the 13th century in Stockholm’s Old Town. It is known for its colorful buildings and the presence of the Nobel Museum.
15 min
Finnish Church (Finska kyrkan)
The Finnish Church in Old Town dates from 1725 and serves the Finnish-speaking community. It is a historic baroque church building reflecting cultural heritage.
Meeting point
Our meeting point is outside the Gamla Stan metro station. Please use the exit leading to Old Town. Look for our guide holding the official NORDIC FREEDOM TOURS sign at the meeting point.
End point
Our walking tour typically concludes near the Royal Palace.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Walking Tour of Stockholm's Old Town, Gamla Stan
by NORDIC FREEDOM TOURS
Choose from 8 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.€28Overview
This walking tour through Stockholm’s Old Town, Gamla Stan, lasts about two hours and is led by a local guide who adapts the commentary to the group. The route passes narrow medieval streets and colorful squares, highlighting architecture and history that connect royal and everyday life in the district. Visitors see the smallest public statue in Stockholm, Järnpojke, and hear about its significance. The tour includes stops at several historic sites: Riddarholm Church on Riddarholmen Island, known as the burial place of Swedish monarchs; the cobblestone street Prästgatan lined with old buildings and shops; and Mynttorget square near the Royal Palace. The medieval St. Gertrud’s Church and Europe’s narrowest alley, Marten Trotzigs Grand, are also visited. The route features the 17th-century Tyska Brunnen well, the Nobel Prize Museum showcasing laureates and their work, and Storkyrkan (St. Nicholas Cathedral), the oldest church in the Old Town. The walk ends near the Royal Palace, the monarch's official residence with over 600 rooms and several museums. Stortorget square and the Finnish Church, dating from 1725, are part of the overall experience. This is a public tour with limited group size, focusing fully on outdoor sites. Tips are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Jarnpojken
Järnpojke, or Iron Boy, is the smallest public statue in Stockholm. This small bronze figure, also called Boy Looking at the Moon, is located in Gamla Stan and is known for visitors rubbing its head for good luck.
15 min
Riddarholm Church
Riddarholm Church is on Riddarholmen Island near the Royal Palace. It is a medieval burial church famous for being the final resting place of Swedish monarchs and is noted for its historical architecture.
15 min
Prastgatan
Prästgatan is a narrow cobblestone street in Stockholm’s Old Town. It features colorful historic buildings, small shops, and cafes, providing a look at the area’s history and local life.
15 min
Mynttorget
Mynttorget is a historic square near the Royal Palace known for its lively setting. It is a common gathering place that reflects Swedish culture and history.
15 min
Esglesia Alemanya
The Tyska Brunnen is a 17th-century well located in Stockholm’s Old Town. It is an important architectural and cultural landmark within the medieval district.
10 min
S:ta Gertrud
St. Gertrud’s Church in the heart of the Old Town dates back to the 1300s. This medieval church is notable for its architecture and its role in Swedish history.
15 min
Marten Trotzigs grand
Marten Trotzigs Grand is Europe’s narrowest alleyway, located in Stockholm’s Old Town. It is only 90cm wide and dates back to the Middle Ages.
10 min
Nobel Prize Museum
The Nobel Museum is housed in an 18th-century building in the Old Town. It presents the Nobel Prize, its laureates, and their achievements since the museum opened in 2001.
Storkyrkan
St. Nicholas Cathedral, known as Storkyrkan, is the oldest church in Stockholm’s Old Town. Built in the 13th century, it combines Gothic and Baroque styles and has been the city’s main church for centuries.
10 min
Royal Palace
The Royal Palace in Stockholm is the official residence of the Swedish monarch. This baroque building has more than 600 rooms and several museums. The tour finishes nearby, giving visitors the option to explore further.
Stortorget
Stortorget is a historic square from the 13th century in Stockholm’s Old Town. It is known for its colorful buildings and the presence of the Nobel Museum.
15 min
Finnish Church (Finska kyrkan)
The Finnish Church in Old Town dates from 1725 and serves the Finnish-speaking community. It is a historic baroque church building reflecting cultural heritage.
Meeting point
Our meeting point is outside the Gamla Stan metro station. Please use the exit leading to Old Town. Look for our guide holding the official NORDIC FREEDOM TOURS sign at the meeting point.
End point
Our walking tour typically concludes near the Royal Palace.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.