The 15 Walking Tours in Stockholm That Sell Out Earliest

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.Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town

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

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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3.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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4.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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5.Best of Stockholm Walking Tour-3 Hours, Small Group max 10 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 645 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49

This three-hour English walking tour takes you through Stockholm’s Old Town, from colorful Stortorget and the Royal Palace to narrow Mårten Trotzigs gränd, Riddarholmen, City Hall, and the Royal Opera. With a maximum of 10 people, guides such as Berna, August, Lise, Michael, and Zenid can answer questions and offer practical tips for food, fika, and further sightseeing.

“It was amazing. I can not remember all the facts our tour guide Berna told us. She gave us a lot of tips where to eat what. We have seen a lot of wonderful places.”

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6.The Nordic Food Walk Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 642 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $122

Spend four hours tasting Swedish classics and modern favorites with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Östermalms Saluhall, K25, Hötorghallen, specialty food shops, and Gamla Stan, with stops for seafood, game meats, wine, beer, hot chocolate, candy, and fika. Guides such as Cotton and Teresa add food lore and city history along the way.

“Our guide Cotton rules!!! We were in a group of 6 and learned so much about Stockholm history, culture and food. He is a truly fantastic guide who will teach you so much. Don’t let the cold weather deter you - bundle up and get out there to learn about this wonderful city.”

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

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

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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8.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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9.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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10.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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11.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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12.Classic Stockholm Small Group Walking Tour | 3 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Walk from Södermalm through Gamla Stan, Riddarholmen, and central Stockholm with an English-speaking guide such as Kenneth or Rachel. Expect Viking runes, royal stories, Nobel history, politics, narrow lanes, local food tips, and plenty of cobblestones. Attractions are viewed from outside, and admission fees are not included.

“Amazing tour with a very informative guide that was also very accommodating and thoughtful about his guess :D”

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13.Unique walking tour Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Join Tomas of Stockholm By Me for a 2 to 3 hour small-group walk through central Stockholm, Södermalm, Skeppsholmen, Riddarholmen, and the Royal Palace area. Expect local stories, unusual details, outdoor landmarks, and a short metro ride that may include Stockholm’s famous station art. The group is limited to 15 and the tour runs in English.

“Tomas was an awesome tour guide! I really enjoyed it and heard some stories probably not told on other tours! Highly recommended, and thank you Tomas for going ahead with the tour even just for 1 person :)”

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14.Private Custom Walking Tour With A Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 56 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $65

Explore Stockholm on a private, flexible walking tour with a local guide such as Nathalie. Choose a 2 to 8 hour route around historic streets, islands, monuments, museums, viewpoints, and places to eat. Museum entry is extra, but your guide can help arrange tickets. English, French, Italian, and Spanish are available.

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15.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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