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Stockholm Syndrome Private Walking Tour: Discover City Centre, Old Town, and Södermalm
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Norrmalm
New to Stockholm? Our Stockholm Syndrome Private Walking Tour offers a comprehensive exploration of the city centre, Old Town and Södermalm. Including delightful refreshments and opportunities for photographs, it’s impossible not to be charmed!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Norrmalmstorg - Norrmalmstorg is renowned for being the birthplace of the term Stockholm syndrome, named after a bank robbery that occurred here in the 1970s. Experience a captivating three-hour walking tour of Stockholm and delve into its history.
- Royal Dramatic Theater (Kungliga Dramatiska Teatern) - Situated at Nybroplan, the Royal Dramatic Theatre is Sweden’s national stage for “spoken drama.” Esteemed actors and actresses, from Bergman to Skarsgård, have graced its stage.
- Kungstradgarden Park - Kungsträdgården, also known as Kungsan, is one of Stockholm’s primary gathering spots with a history dating back to the 1400s. Initially the king’s kitchen garden, it was handed over to the public in the 1700s. The city’s oldest park hosts concerts and festivals in summer and offers ice skating in winter. Enjoy cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant foliage in autumn.
- Parliament Building (Riksdagshuset) - The Swedish Parliament is located on Helgeandsholmen island. It is the seat of the country’s governance, with all public power emanating from the people. The Parliament has one chamber with 349 members elected every four years.
- Royal Palace - The Royal Palace is one of Europe’s largest and most dynamic palaces. It serves as the official residence of His Majesty the King and hosts significant royal events, making it unique among Europe’s royal residences.
- Storkyrkan - Stockholm Cathedral is where King Carl XVI Gustav and Queen Silvia were married. Open year-round with a small entrance fee, the church offers free services and moments of silence or prayer. Inside, find a wooden statue of St George and the Dragon from the 1470s, created after the first battle between Denmark and Sweden during the Kalmar Union.
- Stortorget - Stortorget is the central square of Stockholm’s Old Town, ideal for starting your exploration. It was the site of the first Town Hall, the current Nobel Museum, and the Stockholm Bloodbath. A must-visit!
- Iron Boy - Boy watching the moon - Officially named the Iron Boy (Jarnpojken in Swedish), this statue is also known as the “Boy looking at the Moon.” It is inspired by sculptor Liss Eriksson, who as a child, would gaze at the moon when he couldn’t sleep.
- Statue of St. George - St George and the Dragon symbolizes the battle between Sweden (St. George) and Denmark (the Dragon), as well as King Kristian I of the Kalmar Union and Sten Sture, the elder, the Swedish Head of State (the horse).
- Marten Trotzigs grand - Mårten Trotzig is Stockholm’s narrowest alley, measuring just 90cm at its narrowest point. While not the narrowest in Europe, it remains a charming and unique spot in the city.
- Slussen - Slussen, meaning “the lock,” exists due to the water level difference between Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea. Lake Mälaren is approximately 70cm higher than the Baltic Sea.
- Götgatsbacken - Götgatsbacken is a pedestrian street known for its modern shopping brands like H&M, Filippa K, and Cheap Monday. Vintage shops, bars, and pubs offering a relaxed nightlife can also be found here.
- Katarina Hissen - The Katarina Elevator, once an alternative to climbing the Södermalm cliff, now offers a picturesque viewpoint with stunning views of Stockholm. Don’t forget your camera!
- Mosebacke Torg - Mosebackestorg is a tranquil square home to the Södra Teatern and Stockholm’s most popular summer Biergarten. The square also features the sculpture The Sisters.
- Fiskargatan - This location is where Stieg Larsson, author of the Millennium Trilogy, imagined Lisbeth Salander living in a luxurious apartment in the second book, The Girl Who Played with Fire.
- Katarina Kyrka - The cemetery surrounding Katarina church is the final resting place of notable Swedes, including assassinated Foreign Minister Anna Lindh, author Per Anders Fogelström, and troubadour Cornelis Vreeswijk.
- Master Mikaels Gata - This charming street with colorful wooden houses is named after Mikael Reissuer, Stockholm’s executioner in the 1600s. Today, most houses are managed by AB Stadsholmen, a government-owned company preserving culturally significant buildings.
- Cornelisparken - Dedicated to troubadour Cornelis Vreeswijk, the park offers stunning views of Stockholm and was inaugurated in 2000.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee
- Professional guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress comfortably and appropriately.
- Part of this tour takes place in areas where you will have to walk on cobblestones.
Location
Norrmalmstorg
The tour departs from Norrmalmstorg, next to the entrance of Vau de Ville restaurant - located on Norrmalm.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Gustavoca2792qx
May 23, 2024
Bring your credit card. NO CASH for the Swedish! - Beautiful city. As beautiful as Vienna but more spread out. The architecture is gorgeous. However being your credit card. It’s expensive and most businesses DO NOT take cash. Everything is paid by tapping your card. The Vasa museum is a must visit. Food is great too. Have some aquavit and enjoy!
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Jacquelyn_k
Aug 6, 2023
Wonderful history! - Katrin was an incredible guide. She told us fascinating stories about the history of Stockholm. We covered a perfect amount of the city so we had areas we could explore further or we could check the box that we saw it. She gave great recommendations about what to do and what to see. We had an incredible time in Stockholm and believe starting our trip with this tour really helped.
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Neal
Jul 5, 2022
Excellent - Katia could not have been better! Pleasant, great command of English, very well informed and prepared. We were very pleased.
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Thomas_k
Jun 14, 2022
Great tour guide for an informative walking tour - We had a great tour guide who over the course of three hours gave us a ton of interesting information on virtually all the sites in Stockholm. Although we didn’t go into any of the sites that day it is a good way to spend an early day of a trip to get an overview and figure out what is worth exploring more closely.
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Gareth
Aug 29, 2018
Thank you George, brilliant tour - Thank you for showing me around Stockholms old town this afternoon George. Loved the tour.
Thank you, Gareth.
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Steen
Aug 3, 2013
Excellent guided tour to many... - <p>Excellent guided tour to many historical places, specially interesting for us as Danes. The only unpleasant thing was that the tour ended miles away from the starting point, and we had a long and tiring walk back.</p>
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