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Historical Walking Tour in Gothenburg
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Göteborg
Discover Gothenburg's history, top viewpoints, and hidden gems in a 2-hour walking tour. Perfect for first-timers seeking local insights and recommendations.
Duration:
1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kronhusbodarna - We will visit Gothenburg’s second oldest building, which used to serve as an armory.
- Magasinsgatan - A trendy street filled with restaurants, bars, shops, and cafés.
- Kungshöjdsgatan - One of the city’s hills offering a great viewpoint and a glimpse of the old fortifications.
- Feskekorka - An indoor fish market and a top attraction due to its unique appearance.
- Stora Saluhallen - We will explore the large marketplace where you can purchase meat, cheese, vegetables, and much more.
- Horticultural Gardens (Tradgardsforeningen) - We will pass by the Horticultural Gardens/The Garden Society, which I will point out.
- Gothenburg Cathedral - We will pass by one of the city’s famous cathedrals, which is also open to visitors.
- Let’s Boat - We will pass by an electric boat company where you can get a discount.
- Kungshöjdsgatan - Here, we will enjoy a nice viewpoint of the city with some interesting points of interest.
- Esperantoplatsen - A plaza with an intriguing history and some nice bars.
- Faculty of Education - An interesting building with a rich history.
- Kungstorget - A pleasant square with numerous restaurants and bars.
- Fredsgatan - A street with plenty of shopping options.
- German Church - The German-speaking church in Gothenburg.
- Bastionsplatsen - A plaza atop the old fortifications.
- Drottning Kristinas Jaktslott (Queen Christina’s Hunting Lodge) - A 17th-century lodge located in the city center.
- Kämpebron - A bridge offering a good viewpoint.
What's Included
- Local guide
Additional Information
Highly recommended for first-time visitors to Gothenburg, this tour helps you plan your upcoming days with valuable insights!
In just 2 hours, I’ll guide you through the city’s oldest parts and buildings, sharing their captivating history and showcasing the best viewpoints from the city’s heights. Along the way, I’ll highlight top restaurants, bars, shopping streets, and other hidden gems in the old city center.
We’ll visit a total of 17 sights.
As a lifelong Gothenburg resident, I’m happy to answer any questions about what to do and see during your visit.
At the end of the tour, I’ll provide you with my personal list of recommended restaurants and bars around town.
Location
Gustav Adolf’s Square
We will start at the city center at Gustav Adolfs Torg/Square by the statue of the king in the middle
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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A9214ysanderss
Apr 19, 2024
Great experience! - The tour with Marcus was great. It's a great way to get an overview of the city. Lots of great bar, shopping, and restaurant suggestions as well.
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Katie_m
Apr 14, 2024
Great tour! - Marcus was very friendly, informative and passionate about Gothenburg.
Was really nice to be taken round and shown the best spots. Highly recommend to someone who is looking to get to know the city if it’s their first time visiting.
Not too long not to short.
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Albinh86
Mar 24, 2024
A great way to experience the city of Gothenburg. - My girlfriend and I had a lovely time walking the streets of Gothenburg City, with our host Marcus. The tour was well organized, and It's a great way to get an overview of the city. Lots of good suggestions of bars, shopping places and restaurants as well. Would recommend!
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Jacobhh4951um
Mar 16, 2024
Exploring Gothenburg - The walking tour led by Marcus was fantastic! He guided us through the major landmarks and uncovered hidden gems, and even provided recommendations afterward. Despite the rain, Marcus's warm and welcoming demeanor made the tour enjoyable :) We all highly recommend it. Thank you, Marcus!
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333mikaell
Feb 24, 2024
An exciting tour in Gothenburg - Fantastic tour of the city. Marcus is incredibly knowledgeable and is very friendly and engaging. A brilliant way to get a feel for Gothenburg and its history and culture in a couple of hours. Excellent start to our holiday with lots of great recommendations and tips for our stay. Thanks again.
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