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Stockholm Old Town Walking Tour: From Viking Era to the Stockholm Bloodbath
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939 Ratings
Stockholm
Discover the fascinating history of Stockholm’s Old Town on a walking tour that takes you from the Viking Era to the Stockholm Bloodbath. Explore Gamlastan, learn about the city’s German influence, and delve into the events that shaped Sweden’s history. Book now!
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Parliament Building (Riksdagshuset) - Parliament Building, constructed from 1895 to 1904.
- Stockholm Old Town - Exploring the ancient streets of Stockholm’s Old Town, uncovering the origins and evolution of this historic area.
- Iglesia Alemana - The German Church, a longstanding place of worship in Gamlastan, showcasing neoclassical architecture.
- Riddarholmen Church - Located on the Knights Islet, this site reveals the founding history of Gamlastan and is home to Stockholm’s original palace.
- Jarnpojken - Known as the tiniest statue in Stockholm, Järnpojke, created in 1950, is also referred to as ‘the boy gazing at the moon’ and is the city’s most frequented statue.
- Storkyrkan - The Cathedral of Stockholm, Storkyrka, serves as the principal church in Gamlastan and shelters the famed sculpture of Saint George slaying the dragon.
- Nobel Prize Museum - This museum celebrates the Nobel Prize and the Swedish Academy, the institution responsible for selecting the laureate of the literature award.
- Royal Palace - The Royal Palace of Stockholm, encompassing four distinct museums.
- Stortorget - The central square in Gamlastan, a site of significant historical events, including the notorious Stockholm bloodbath.
- Marten Trotzigs grand - The most slender alley in Stockholm, bearing the name of the city’s most prominent merchant.
- The Royal Swedish Opera - The esteemed Royal Opera House of Stockholm.
- St George and the Dragon Statue - A monument depicting the 1471 Battle of Brunkeberg where Sten Sture triumphed over the forces of Christian I of Denmark.
What's Included
- Expert local guide
Additional Information
Join our Old Town Tour to appreciate the stunning island of Gamlastan and comprehend why it was chosen by the Vikings to establish their next capital. The tour is organized in chronological order allowing you to immerse yourself in history as the city did. We unfold the journey starting from the Viking Era, shedding light on Germany’s influence in the country and the notable Danish conflict culminating in the significant Swedish episode: the bloody Stockholm massacre of 1520 and the subsequent succession of Gustav Vasa.
Booking on Viator allows you to make the necessary payment upfront, alternatively, you can reserve your spot for free on our website, with the option to pay at the conclusion of the tour.
Location
Gustav Adolfs torg
We are on the roundabout, the guide has a rainbow umbrella.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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John_r
Aug 30, 2024
Oscar was a great guide - Oscar was an excellent guide. He highlighted historical events and buildings while providing an overview of life in Stockholm. Great experience.
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Robin
Aug 30, 2024
Recommend- informative tour and Oscar (our guide) was great! - My husband, daughter and I had a walking tour with Oscar who showed us Old Town. Our group was about 15 people and Oscar was able to keep us together, great stories and info and we could all hear him well. He took us to many sights even recommending best picture spots. We learned a lot about Stockholm and even gave us a great lunch place. I would definitely recommend tour and Oscar!
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Scott_s
Aug 28, 2024
Arturo was an amazing... - Arturo was an amazing tour guide. He brought an outsider's perspective (he was born in Madrid and lived in the U.S., and has lived in Sweden for a decade) as well as an insider's knowledge of the highlights of the city. Lots of history and fun facts covered.
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Robert_m
Aug 25, 2024
A great overview of Stockholm. Oscar was an excellent guide; with interesting information and easy to listen to.. - It was great to learn about the cultural history and the buildings around Stockholm. Oscar was a good guide with lots of knowledge and a very easy style to listen to.
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Angela_l
Aug 25, 2024
Thumbs up for this tour! - Arturo was great from start to finish! Informative, interesting, engaging tour around Stockholm Old Town. Arturo has a great sense of humor that made the time fly. We had a great time seeing beautiful Stockholm.
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Yazmin0000
Aug 25, 2024
Excellent tour ! Highlight of our trip - This was an excellent tour, it was very informative with historical information, dates and facts but also practical information about architecture of buildings, events, how to read road names etc. There were many fun stories and jokes too. The guide (arthuro) was a wealth of knowledge and guided us non stop for almost 3 hours. Even when we were walking from stop to stop he was talking and telling us facts/information.
Excellent tour and fantastic value for money too as he covers all the points of attraction.
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Peszent
Aug 24, 2024
Amazing! - Sophie was our guide in this amazing tour. She knew all the details and history of Stockholm’s Old Town and made it very interesting and informative to us. She did an amazing job in the way she guided us. Always happy, open to questions and funny. Definitely recommended to anyone visiting the city and wanting to know the history and main sites of the Old Town.
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244juanmanueln
Aug 23, 2024
Excellent! - We doubted if the 2h and a half would get us long and nothing further from reality.Almost 3h they flew by and in which we learned a lot about Stockholm and about Sweden.
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Bruce_j
Aug 21, 2024
Awesome and Informative - Aggie was a great host for this tour of Stockholm's Gamla Stan (Old Town). She was funny and informative, making this the perfect kind of tour for us. We loved her humor as we are both retired teachers and know learning should be fun, as well! I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get a great window into the Swedish history and culture.
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247meimeiy
Aug 21, 2024
Full of modern and historical information. - Marc was our guide and we learnt so much as we walked around. He paced it well and was very informative. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Well worth doing to learn more about Sweden, its culture and history.
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