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Discover Stockholm’s Old Town, from its medieval beginnings to modern times. Explore narrow alleys, historic landmarks, and stories of kings, rebels, and city builders.

Highlights

• Step back to 1252 and meet Stockholm’s legendary founder, Birger Jarl
• Walk medieval streets and imagine life in a bustling, muddy city
• Stand in Stortorget and hear the dramatic Stockholm Bloodbath story
• Explore narrow alleys like Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, full of character
• Discover how Gamla Stan was saved from demolition and preserved

Description

Begin your journey in Rosenbadsparken for a calm, focused introduction to Stockholm’s Gamla Stan — the city between the bridges. I run intimate tours of max 6 guests, so you’ll always be close enough to hear every story without shouting, drift, or losing the group. We’ll cross into Gamla Stan and pause to admire Strömsborg — the tiny island with surprising tales of its nightlife past — then move on to Riddarholmen to see Riddarholmen Church and hear the vivid 13th-century story of Birger Jarl and Stockholm’s founding. I use lively storytelling, clear historical anchors and modern-day parallels so the past feels relevant, not vague. On our slow, deliberate walk through medieval streets we’ll visit the Stockholm Cathedral, the Royal Palace and Köpmangatan (the city’s oldest street). At each stop I point out the visible details — architecture, plaques, urban traces — and explain what they tell us about commerce, power and everyday life across centuries. At Stortorget you’ll get a concise, gripping account of the Stockholm Bloodbath of 1520 and why it changed the course of Swedish history. We’ll explore narrow alleys such as Mårten Trotzigs Gränd and step into the 1600s while I connect imperial ambitions to concrete places you can see today. In Brända Tomten we’ll discuss the 19th-century decline and the preservation movement led by the St Erik Society, and I’ll show you Stockholm’s oldest tree as a living symbol of the city’s resilience. Practical comforts and clarity are built in: tours are deliberately paced (typically around 1.5– 2 hours) with short, shaded rest stops and time for questions. We end at Slussen, where old and new Stockholm meet — a perfect spot to continue exploring on your own or to ask more questions before you go. Expect an engaging, interpretive walk that’s personal, well-paced, and designed so you’ll leave informed, inspired and never bored.

Includes

2-hour guided tour Experienced tour guide Visit to Gamla Stan Overview of Swedish Government, Nobility and Royalty Information about Swedish Medieval Society Discussion at Stortorget: Stockholm Bloodbath, Nordic Union, Nobel Prize Exterior view of the Royal Palace

Important Information

• Tour is available in English, Spanish, Swedish, and Danish Wear comfortable shoes for walking Tour involves walking through medieval alleyways

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund