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15 Old Town Tours in Stockholm to Book Before the Season Turns

35 tours  ·  from $8

The good old town tours in Stockholm go early up here and the winter dates go earliest. Below: the 15 to lock in, what each includes and where they differ.

Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town - German Church and the story of Riddarholmen
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Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town

1.Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,175 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Our pick

Start at Gustav Adolfs torg and walk into Stockholm’s medieval heart with guides such as Gaia, Sophie, Aggie, and Dante. Expect stories about politics, royalty, Swedish culture, the Nobel Prize, and Gamla Stan’s narrow lanes. The route ends at Stortorget after about 2.5 hours, with a maximum of 20 people.

“An excellent, well-paced tour of Stockholm, full of interesting historical insight, helpful insider tips, and a few secrets. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour - Gamla Stan - The crypt beneath the German church
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The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour – Gamla Stan

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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Stockholm: Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide - Gamla Stan, from Mälartorget to the German Church
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Stockholm: Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide

3.Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 719 reviews · from $15

Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with guides such as Julia, Ben, Kenze, and Antonia, hearing stories of Swedish culture, royal life, and old city secrets. The two-hour public tour visits narrow lanes, grand squares, Riddarholmen, the Nobel Museum, and the Royal Palace. Wear comfortable shoes and expect a shared group.

“Julia did a fab job showing the Stockholm old town to our small group. Would highly recommend booking this tour!”

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Walking Tour of Stockholm's Old Town, Gamla Stan - Riddarholm Church and the story of Swedish royalty
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Walking Tour of Stockholm’s Old Town, Gamla Stan

4.Walking Tour of Stockholm’s Old Town, Gamla Stan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $13

Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with guides such as Ben, Märta, Helena, and Caroline. In about two hours, you’ll see Iron Boy, Riddarholm Church, Stortorget, the Royal Palace, narrow Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, and more. The pace is easy, the group can reach 25 people, and the tour is offered in English.

“This was such a lovely walking tour of Gamla Stan! We got a fun history lesson and grounding of the area. Our guide Marta (sp?) was so engaging and made us laugh so many times! And she had excellent recommendations following the tour. Can’t recommend enough!”

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Stockholm: Old Town Historical Walking Tour - Cobblestones, lanes, and the older side of Stockholm
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Stockholm: Old Town Historical Walking Tour

5.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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Old Town Tour of Stockholm - What you actually see during the two hours
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Old Town Tour of Stockholm

6.Old Town Tour of Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 289 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $51

Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with an English-speaking guide for about two hours. Meet near the old chestnut tree on Kindstugatan, hear medieval tales and local stories, study the details of the colorful buildings, and finish back near the starting point. Guides such as Sara, Adam, Nadia, and Charlie have led this route.

“The guide never showed up. We waited 45 min past the scheduled time, and the guide never showed up. I received no communication about this and had to call Viator for a refund.”

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Stockholm: Old Town Guided Walking Tour (English / Deutsch) - Riddarholmen and the first medieval lanes
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Stockholm: Old Town Guided Walking Tour (English / Deutsch)

7.Old Town Guided Walking Tour (English / Deutsch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 284 reviews · from $29

Walk through Gamla Stan with a local English or German-speaking guide, following medieval lanes from Riddarholmen to the Royal Palace. You’ll see Stortorget, the Nobel Museum, the narrow Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, Iron Boy, and Stockholm Cathedral. Guides such as Sophie and Andre use historic images and finish with a small Swedish fika.

“This tour was a great way to spend a couple hours getting to know Stockholm and it's midevil history. our guide, Sophie, was very knowledgeable and used visual aids that helped to visualize what life in Stockholm was like pre modern era! Thank you Sophie.”

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Stockholm: Secrets of Gamla Stan Guided Tour w/ Fika Option - Meeting the guide at the Postal Museum
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Stockholm: Secrets of Gamla Stan Guided Tour w/ Fika Option

8.Secrets of Gamla Stan Guided Tour w/ Fika Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 282 reviews · 2 hours · from $16

Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan for two hours with an English-speaking guide, following cobbled lanes past the Royal Palace, a cannonball in an old facade, and the Stockholm Blood Bath site. Guides such as Sara, Nabil, and Cerasela add stories and local tips. Add a fika stop for coffee and Swedish pastries.

“The tour was very interesting with a super guide, and a lot of new information even though I have been to Gamla Stan many times. Our tour guide was very friendly, joyful and knew lot of things - she was easy to discuss with and ask more questions.”

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Stockholm: Old Town Walking Tour, stories and secrets - Medieval lanes and the runestone
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Stockholm: Old Town Walking Tour, stories and secrets

9.Old Town Walking Tour, stories and secrets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 275 reviews · from $16

Walk through Stockholm’s Gamla Stan and Riddarholmen in two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Sara. See Stortorget, the Royal Palace, Stockholm Cathedral, Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, Riddarholmen Church, and more while hearing stories about Swedish monarchs, local life, and the city’s lesser-known corners.

“Our guide was informative, knowledgeable and quite entertaining. She kept my interest for the whole walk.”

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Stockholm Old Town and the Vasa Museum, a Small Group Walking Tour. - Riddarholmen and Stockholm’s earliest story
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Stockholm Old Town and the Vasa Museum, a Small Group Walking Tour.

10.Stockholm Old Town and the Vasa Museum, a Small Group Walking Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

This three-hour English tour walks through Gamla Stan, Riddarholmen, the Royal Palace, and Stortorget before taking the Djurgården ferry to the Vasa Museum. Guides Natalie and Bengt are known for clear history, helpful photos, restaurant tips, and a relaxed pace. Admission to the museum is included, and groups are limited to 10.

“Most of the experience is walking around old town. The tour ends at the Vasa Museum. Our tour director was great and had lots of interesting information about old town as well as the vasa museum. Everyone in our party of 6 love the tour.”

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Stockholm Must See: City Hall, Gamla Stan and Vasa Museum - City Hall: a strong opening, with one important limitation
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Stockholm Must See: City Hall, Gamla Stan and Vasa Museum

11.Stockholm Must See: City Hall, Gamla Stan and Vasa Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 73 reviews · 5 hours · from $110

Start at Stockholm City Hall with a guide such as Sophie, Oscar, Bea, or Arthur, then walk through Gamla Stan before a coffee break and ferry ride to Djurgarden. Your Vasa Museum ticket is included, with guided visits in English or Spanish. City Hall entry is not included.

“Sophie was knowledgeable, friendly & courteous. Would highly recommend this tour. We learned so much and enjoyed our time.”

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Gamla Stan: Essential Tour of Stockholm - Parliament House and Sweden’s political center
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Gamla Stan: Essential Tour of Stockholm

12.Gamla Stan: Essential Tour of Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 64 reviews · from $21

Explore Stockholm’s Gamla Stan on a 2.5-hour English walking tour with guides such as Sophie, Oscar, Gaya, Katherine, and Maria. Follow Sweden’s story from the Viking era through Gustav Vasa, see the Royal Palace, Stortorget, Riddarholmen, and Mårten Trotzigs gränd, and ask questions about modern Swedish life.

“Enjoyed the tour and Sophie did a great job. Very informative!!!”

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Stockholm: Old Town Self-Guided Tour Learn and solve Puzzles - Starting in the Royal Palace courtyard
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Stockholm: Old Town Self-Guided Tour Learn and solve Puzzles

13.Old Town Self-Guided Tour Learn and solve Puzzles

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 64 reviews · 90 days · from $11Best value

Start in the Royal Palace courtyard and follow Curiosa through Stockholm’s Old Town, the Grand Square, and Saint George and the Dragon. Read or listen? This is a reading-based phone experience with stories, clues, and puzzles in English, Swedish, German, or French. Plan about 1.5 to 2 hours, and use the tour anytime within 90 days.

“I really liked that you could go at your own pace. The little puzzles were great too! Maybe a couple more of different hints and clues would also be good 😊 the clock tower one in particular at the German Church.”

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Stockholm Old Town Gamla Stan, Historic Walking Tour, Small group - The German Church and Västerlånggatan
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Stockholm Old Town Gamla Stan, Historic Walking Tour, Small group

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

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

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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Stockholm- A Beauty On The Water: Old Town Walking Tour and Boat Trip Combined - Starting beside the Royal Swedish Opera
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Stockholm- A Beauty On The Water: Old Town Walking Tour and Boat Trip Combined

15.A Beauty On The Water: Old Town Walking Tour and Boat Trip Combined

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135

Start at the Royal Swedish Opera with a small-group walk through royal Stockholm and medieval Gamla Stan. Guides such as Bengt and Natalie explain the city’s past before you board a 50-minute canal cruise with multilingual audio. Expect about three hours, moderate walking, and a relaxing finish near Kungsträdgården.

“Beautiful city! Wonderful guide! Learned a lot and had fun! A perfect 2.5 hours! It’s a great way to learn about Stockholm and its history!”

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