Free tour

Get to know Stockholm with a local Stockholmer - A historical and contemporary tour in Stockholm Old Town

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Stockholm

Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Agnes

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Registered on 25 May 2022

Hello visitors of Stockholm and welcome to my fabulous hometown! I am a born and raised Stockholmer with a great passion for history, food and culture. I am also a well trained public speaker with a knack for storytelling and I especially love speaking about my hometown. In other words - being a tour guide is the perfect job for me! If you are looking for a geniune Stockholm experience with a true Stockholm expert - then you have come to the right place, I can't wait to teach you about my city! ✨

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

This walking tour will give you the best possible introduction to lovely Stockholm and the perfect foundation for your stay here! You will learn about the most important and interesting historical events, while also getting to know the swedish culture from an insider. And you will get lots of valuable recommendations from a local stockholmer, which will help you navigate your time here in the best way.

We will be walking through the picturesque old town, which is the center island of Stockholm. It is the perfect place for learning about the history of Stockholm while giving you an overview of all the other islands. The tour will be a mix of historical events and contemporary facts, together with some fun and memorable details. You will learn about the beautiful sites, but also get a sense of the swedish life - both today and throughout history.
And at the end of the tour you will get a beautiful, digital list with all of my insider tips on which places to visit, where to shop, and where to eat the best food!

This tour is a unique experience, there are few better ways to get to know the city of Stockholm. So book now in order to secure your spot! ✅

See you soon! 😃

P.S. this tour accepts card payments 💳

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Gustav Adolfs torg 1, 111 52 Stockholm, Sweden

I will be next to the yellow building at Gustav Adolfs Torg 1. You will recognize me by my blue, bird-printed umbrella 🕊

Outside visit

Gustav Adolfs torg 1

This is the square of Gustav II Adolf, also known as "The Lion from the North". I will introduce you to him, but also to Stockholm and Sweden in general. How does Sweden compare to other European countries, what is so special about Stockholm and how do other swedes feel about us stockholmers?

Outside visit

Helgeandsholmen

The political heart of Sweden! From here you can see the great lake Mälaren, which plays an important role in Stockholms development.

Outside visit

Mynttorget

Familiar with Greta Thunberg? And have you heard the history behind the Nobel Prize award? This is the place for swedish demonstrations, with the perfect view of the City Hall.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).