9 Historical Tours in Stockholm, With the Price and the Catch

1.Ghost Walk and Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,206 reviews · from $31Our pick

Walk through Gamla Stan with a Swedish or English-speaking guide as dark tales of executions, disease, murder, and ghosts bring medieval Stockholm to life. Guides such as Callum, Chris, Cody, Reece, and Louis are praised for strong storytelling and humor. Expect cobbled lanes, old walls, hidden courtyards, and a crypt finale.

“This was an awesome 1&1/1 hours spent! I would’ve never known or learnt about Stockholm’s history so intricately had it not been for this tour. It was fun and super informative. I don’t think I would’ve come across all the things and places that I did without this tour in Gamla Stan. The Guide was super funny and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Wasn’t a dull moment during the entire tour and I would HIGHLY recommend it! Trust me you’ll never find these places and know these stories on your own!!! MUST DO!!! And don’t ask “WHYyyyyyy…..” (That’s an inside joke, you’ll understand once you’ve taken the tour yourself) 😂 Super…”

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2.The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour – Gamla Stan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,165 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Walk Stockholm’s medieval Gamla Stan with an English-speaking guide such as Chris, Callum, Cody, Reece, or Christopher. Expect 90 minutes of dark history, murders, executions, disease, myths, humor, and a possible visit beneath the German church. Wear warm clothes and sturdy shoes.

“Reese was an amazing storyteller and played his part well. We really enjoyed the stories and his sense of humor. We are not kidding when we tell you to wear your running shoes. We power walked between locations. All in all it was great fun. And the one course meal was very good. We really enjoyed the Swedish meatballs and mashed potatoes in the dungeon restaurant.”

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3.Old Town Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 344 reviews · from $52

Join Kiki, a Certified Stockholm Guide and native English speaker, for a relaxed two-hour walk through Gamla Stan. You’ll see Mynttorget, the German church, a rune stone, the Royal Palace, St. George and the Dragon, and Stockholm’s Cathedral while hearing the city’s funny, strange, and sometimes grim stories.

“Kiki was informative and answered questions seamlessly. She was warm and easy to talk with and we really enjoyed her company.”

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4.Stockholm Old Town Gamla Stan, Historic Walking Tour, Small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48Top rated

Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with Kiki in a small group of no more than 10 people. Over about two hours, you’ll see medieval lanes, Stortorget, the German Church, Storkyrkan, the Royal Palace, and the city’s narrowest street, with Swedish history, practical restaurant tips, and time for questions along the way.

“Kiki was fantastic. The walking tour highlighted parts of Stockholm we would never have found. Really interesting and fun.”

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5.Sigtuna and Uppsala Viking History Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $255

Spend 8.5 hours with an English-speaking guide, visiting Viking runestones, assembly sites, Granby Farm, Sigtuna, Uppsala, and Gamla Uppsala. Guide Urban has been praised for his warmth and depth of knowledge, though the exact guide may vary. Hotel pickup, transport, and drop-off are included.

“Fantastica, è un esperienza meravigliosa per chi ama il popolo vichingo ed eccellente culturalmente parlando! La guida molto disponibile e paziente nonostante il mio ritardo al punto di ritrovo, gentile e simpatica. consiglio vivamente!”

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6.3-4h Viking History Short Day Tour from Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $143

Leave central Stockholm with an English-speaking local guide and visit Viking sites in the countryside, including Jarlabanke’s bridge, Estrid’s burial ground, Arkils tingstad, and Vallentuna Church. Small-group transport, cruise-port pickup, and hotel drop-off make this a practical history tour for visitors short on time.

“Lovely tour! Charlotte was so knowledgeable about not only Viking history but the history of Stockholm as well. Highly interesting! It was a great way to spend a morning/afternoon. Thank you, Charlotte!”

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7.Viking Culture and Heritage Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $138

Leave central Stockholm with an English-speaking guide, often including Erik, for a three-hour trip into Uppland’s Viking country. Visit Broby bro, the Jarlabanke Bridge, ancient runestones, Viking graves, and Arkils tingstad, a former meeting place. Hotel pickup is included within 5 kilometers of Stockholm Central Station.

“I loved learning about the history of the area and how it is connected to the Vikings”

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8.Private Tour: 3h Viking History from Stockholm to Runic Kingdom

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $431

Leave central Stockholm with a private English-speaking guide and visit four Viking-era sites around Täby and Vallentuna. You’ll see Estrid’s grave field, Jarlabanke’s 150-meter causeway, Arkils tingstad, and a medieval church. Pickup, private transport, and hotel or cruise-port drop-off are included.

“The guide was very friendly and addressed all of our questions. He was also interested in our general backgrounds.”

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9.Private Tour: Swedish History Day Trip to World Heritage Candidate Markim-Orkesta from Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $567

Spend five hours with a private guide exploring Arkils tingstad, Viking gravefields, rune stones, medieval churches, and the Markim-Orkesta World Heritage candidate area. Guides such as Angus, Jonathan, Felix, and Calle tailor the route to your interests. Hotel pickup, private transport, and an Icelandic horse farm visit are included. Lunch is extra.

“Jonathon was outstanding! We had a wonderful time learning and exploring about Viking rune stones and the history of the area. We visited a ranch and up close to an Icelandic draft horse. They customized our tour to our interests which made the entire tour comfortable and enjoyable.”

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