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15 Old Town Walks: Gamla Stan, Bryggen, Indre By

45 tours  ·  from $8

Gamla Stan, Bryggen and the Copenhagen lanes were built for feet and are hostile to everything else. These 15 walks are priced by length, with a note on which run after dark.

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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Gothenburg: Haga Old Town Walking Tour - From slum district to popular café quarter
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Gothenburg: Haga Old Town Walking Tour

10.Haga Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 205 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $55

Walk Gothenburg’s old Haga district with an English-speaking local guide such as Sarah, Sara, Kalina, or Luka. Expect wooden landshövdingehus, stories of Haga’s rough past, Swedish culture, café tips, and a climb toward Skansen Kronan. The tour is listed as 1.5 hours, though many departures run close to two hours.

“My guide Sarah was spectacular, informative, and kind throughout my 1:1 tour on a beautiful very hot, mid-day Haga tour! Offered fascinating stories throughout which brought history alive and more meaningful. Answered all my questions, including local recommendations specific to my other interests. Highly recommend”

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Bergen in a day, Guided tour: Old Town, Waterfalls & Waffles - Salthammeren’s Stone Age carvings
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Bergen in a day, Guided tour: Old Town, Waterfalls & Waffles

11.Bergen in a day, Guided tour: Old Town, Waterfalls & Waffles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $107

Travel from Bergen to Hardangerfjord with stops at Fossen Bratte, Norheimsund, Salthammeren’s 5,000-year-old carvings, and Steinsdalsfossen, where you can walk behind the water. Enjoy Norwegian waffles and local apple drink before ending at Bryggen. Guides may include Bas or Nika/Neka. The tour is in English and costs $107.68.

“If you want to discover some gems around Bergen in just a couple of hours, this is the perfect tour for you. You will see some amazing waterfalls and the beautiful village of Norheimsund. Afterwards you still have enough time (and energy 😉) to spend the afternoon in Bergen. Bas is a very friendly and helpful guide, who made this tour a completely entertaining experience.”

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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.

12.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

13.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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Copenhagen: 2-hour Old Town Private Walking Tour - Rådhuspladsen and Copenhagen’s public face
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Copenhagen: 2-hour Old Town Private Walking Tour

14.2-hour Old Town Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 64 reviews · 2 hours

You’ll walk Copenhagen’s compact Old Town with a private guide, visiting City Hall, Gammeltorv, Our Lady’s Church, the Round Tower, Gråbrødretorv, and Strøget. A handmade candy tasting adds a sweet local touch. Tours run in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Danish, or German, with several start times available.

“Guide très sympa et agréable, très joli tour. on s'attendait à plus d'informations sur le Danemark, Copenhague et l'histoire”

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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

15.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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