Christmas Market & Pub Crawl: Gamla Stan to Södermalm

Gamla Stan, Stockholm



Visit the Gamla Stan Christmas market, then pub crawl from cozy Old Town cellars to laid-back Södermalm bars with a local host and happy hour deals.

Highlights

  • Explore the Gamla Stan Christmas market, then visit pubs in two districts
  • Join a pub crawl in Gamla Stan and Södermalm with a friendly local host
  • Discover hidden Old Town bars behind unmarked doors and stone stairways
  • Enjoy happy hour deals at bars in Gamla Stan and Södermalm
  • Meet fellow travelers and walk the whole route together

Description

Two festive evenings in one. With a local host, you’ll start among the twinkling lights of Stockholm’s Christmas market in the Old Town, then warm up in hidden bars tucked down medieval lanes, before crossing to Södermalm for a laid-back pub crawl where locals go out. Happy hour deals in both areas keep the evening easy on your wallet.

How your evening unfolds

1. Meet up and Christmas market stroll
Meet your host and fellow travelers, then wander through the Christmas market in Gamla Stan. Browse the stalls, soak up the atmosphere, and try traditional Swedish seasonal treats and a mug of mulled wine (glögg).

2. Hidden bars of the Old Town
Leave the crowds behind and slip through unmarked doors and down old stone stairways to cozy traditional bars. Your host shares local stories and tips. Happy hour prices apply here.

3. Walk across to Södermalm
Stroll over to Södermalm, the city’s creative, relaxed district, with the winter lights along the way.

4. Södermalm pub crawl
Finish at stylish, easygoing bars where Stockholmers spend their evenings. Happy hour deals continue, and your host keeps the group together for a fun end to the night.

Good to know

The route is done entirely on foot, so wear warm clothes and comfortable shoes. Christmas market stalls and opening times depend on the season.

Includes

  • Guided walk through the Gamla Stan Christmas market
  • Pub crawl through hidden bars in Gamla Stan
  • Pub crawl through bars in Södermalm
  • Access to happy hour deals at bars in both areas
  • Walking route between Gamla Stan and Södermalm
  • Local host guiding the whole route

Excludes

  • Drinks
  • Cloakroom fees

Important Information

  • Original passport/ID card only. No photos or copies

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The experience includes exploring the Gamla Stan Christmas market and visiting pubs in both Gamla Stan and Södermalm with a local host.
The pub crawl covers bars located in Gamla Stan and Södermalm districts of Stockholm.
A friendly local host leads the tour, guiding you through the Old Town market and the pubs.
Participants walk the entire route between pubs in Gamla Stan and Södermalm as a group.
Yes, the tour includes happy hour deals at selected bars in both Gamla Stan and Södermalm.
Yes, it's a great way to meet fellow travelers while exploring the Gamla Stan Christmas market and pubs together.
The crawl operates during the Christmas market season; check the website for current dates and hours.
Some bars are located behind unmarked doors and down stone stairways in Gamla Stan, guided by the host.
Advance booking is recommended to secure your spot on the popular seasonal tour.
Dress warmly for winter weather and bring an ID if you plan to purchase alcoholic drinks during the crawl.

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