Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town

Overview

Available languages

German

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Discover the charm of Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s Old Town, on a guided walking tour. Stroll through its narrow, colorful streets, uncover centuries of history and culture, and admire landmarks such as the Royal Palace.

Meet your guide at Gustav Adolfs Torg in the heart of the city to begin your journey through Gamla Stan. Walk along iconic sites including the Royal Palace, the statue of St. George and the Dragon, the city’s narrowest street, and the famous main square, Stortorget — the setting of one of Sweden’s darkest historical moments.

Along the way, your dynamic guides, each with diverse backgrounds, will share stories that blend the city’s rich past with insights into modern Swedish life. You’ll not only see the highlights but also gain a deeper understanding of Stockholm and its people.

With Rainbow Tours — Stockholm’s top-rated walking tour company — you’ll explore the city on foot, get insider tips for the rest of your stay, and experience Stockholm like a local.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Parliament Building (Riksdagshuset)

Parliament Building, built from 1895 to 1904.

5 minutes • Admission Not Included

Stockholm Old Town

Walking around the Old town of Stockholm, getting to know the story behind its foundation and how it has got to be what it is today.

10 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Local Recommendations

Expert Guide

Options

Guided tour in German

Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town

Reviews

4.93

1,178 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1126

Fun & engaging tour around Old Town.
GrandTour00941635764,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic tour of Stockholm Old Town. Viola was such a fun & engaging guide, learnt so many things about Sweden. Couldn’t recommend more!
Walking Tour
Jacqueline W,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Olivia was a very good tour guide, very informative, friendly and considerate to the needs of those in our group. Excellent, would definitely recommend as you get history as well as a good overview of the main tourist attractions.
Great Tour
I4345LKemiliem,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fascinating tour, our tour guide was Gaia and she was informative and had such a cheerful personality. She gave great tips of other things to see and do (for a range of budgets) throughout the tour. Would highly recommend.
Walking tour of Stockholm Old Town
Julie R,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Gaia the guide was great very informative interesting tour of the sights in the Old Town. Also recommendations of where to eat and where and when to see the changing of the guard .
Informative and entertaining tour of Gamla Stan
wilyi,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide Katherine was very knowledgeable about the history of and major places of interest in Gamla Stan. She kept the group engaged throughout the 2 hour tour with her enthusiastic and interactive approach and the tour exceeded our expectations.
A tour to enjoy
maribelgR2042FB,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour! Although the day was one of the coldest, it was enjoyed in its entirety. Jorge, our guide, has been excellent in explaining the history and details of the old town and history of the city and the country. Without being boring, nor heavy, always involving the whole group and with very interesting and funny stories. I would repeat again!
Recommended
Florentina P,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing time and the guide Gaia is adorable She is very solar person with humour and this made the tour very pleasant
Excellent overview by excellent guide
Jes C,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We can strongly recommend this 2 1/2 hour tour around Gamla Stan. We did it with our guide Viola on a bright and sunny by also really cold day but in spite of the freezing temperatures Viola made the tour an unforgettable event. She managed to combine history with fun anecdotes of modern day Sweden and she did so with such charm, passion and intelligence that you could not help learning a lot and laugh with her all along. In theory these tours are free but with a guide like Viola you always end up remunerating qualty and effort. Thank you to Viola for giving us such a memorable introduction to the elegant and charming capital of the Swedes.
Wonderful tour
swilliams0821,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful walking tour to get acquainted with the city and history of Stockholm! Gaia had such incredible energy and knowledge and I really enjoyed the experience even in a terribly cold day
Viola is the best 💯
Q7366SJ,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was such an amazing experience with our tour guide, Viola! She is incredibly smart, talented and sweet 😊 I recommend everyone who is visiting Stockholm to take the Rainbow Tour in Gamla Stan