Stockholm- A Beauty On The Water: Old Town Walking Tour and Boat Trip Combined

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3 hours

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Experience Stockholm! Built on 14 islands at the entrance to lake Malaren from the Baltic sea, this city is world famous for its beauty. Seeing it from the water is an unforgettable event. But when visiting Stockholm, you should also see Old Town, the best-preserved medieval city centre in the world. This tour combines both; first, we will go on a walking tour of the cobblestone alleyways in Old Town, and then you continue with the legendary Royal Canal Tour, operated by Stromma Group. This boat tour is included in the fee.

During the walking tour, you will learn about and connect with the history of Stockholm and Sweden. You will take in several historic and beautiful buildings. You start at the Opera house. You will see the Parliament building, the Royal Palace and Stortorget in Old Town, and walk through the medieval streets of Old Town.

The boat then takes you on a fascinating tour through the "Djurgårdsbrunn" Canal and gives you fabulous views of the Stockholm skyline.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

The Royal Swedish Opera

You will begin this picturesque journey with a short introduction to Sweden and Stockholm. The formal name of Sweden is “Kingdom of Sweden”. Many of the buildings you will see at this point have a Royal connection. The majestic Royal Palace in front of you was built at the beginning of the 18th century in the magnificent Baroque style. The Opera house figured in the opera "The Masked Ball" composed by Guiseppe Verdi about the Swedish king Gustav III. The beautiful house in the classic style on the other side of the square, which now houses the Ministry of Foreign affairs, was once the Heir Presumptive palace.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Parliament Building (Riksdagshuset)

Next, explore the history of the Swedish government. The Parliament Building was designed in the Neo-Renaissance style, with a Neo-Baroque style facade section. The parliament building was constructed between 1897 and 1905. The predecessor of the parliament (riksdagen) was the “Riksdag of the Estates” (Ståndsriksdagen) where Nobility, Clergy, Burghers, and Peasants met separately for discussions before meeting the King in the palace. Until its dissolution in 1866, this institution was the highest authority in Sweden next to the King. In 1866 a parliament with two chambers was introduced, but without equal voting rights for all citizens. The first elections with general suffrage were held in 1921. This was after a long political struggle led by liberals and socialists. In 1975 the constitution was changed, and the two chambers of the parliament were merged into one. It was also confirmed that the king has only a representative role and no real power.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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