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Exploring Gamla Stan and the Old Town is an enchanting experience to explore history and culture.
Tour Duration
75.00 Hour
Tour Location
Gamla Stan & Old city - Stockholm
Cancellation Policy
- A full refund can only be given if tickets are cancelled at least 7 days prior to your entry time and date
Tour Highlights
- Listen to the fascinating old town that has attracted travelers for centuries
- Hear from producer Walter Gustav Molander, a local tour guide
- Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way
- Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
- Use the virtual tour option at home
Tour Details
The cobbled streets of Stockholm’s old town, Gamla Stan, are layered with history. They tell the story of how the city became a medieval settlement forced through climate changes, a transit point for merchants heading to the eastern Baltic Sea, following the earlier Viking's routes. On this walking tour, I’ll introduce you to the fascinating old town that has attracted travelers for centuries.
As you walk through the narrow streets of Gamla Stan, I’ll point out the four islands that form this area: Stadholmen, Riddarholmen, Strömsborg and Helgeandholmen. You’ll hear about the people that shaped the city like Birger Jarl, regarded as Stockholm’s founding father, and Gustav Vasa, the father of Swedish monarchy. On this circular tour, I’ll tell you about the current monarchy and its origins. You’ll hear about how the city transformed from a liberated nation to a European powerhouse and, finally, a democratic monarchy.
Along the way, you’ll see:
- Evert Taubes Terrass, a tranquil square named after the Swedish author, artist, composer and singer
- Riddarholmen Church, the final resting place for Swedish monarchs
- Storkyrkan, the pink St Nikolai Cathedral that’s been used for coronations as well as royal weddings, including Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling’s 2010 ceremony
- Stortorget (the Great Square) where you’ll see the Nobel Museum and Library and hear about the gruesome decapitation of 91 nobles and a bishop in 1520
- Järnpojke, the Iron Child statue, with its head rubbed smooth by superstitious people hoping their wishes will come true
- Stockholm Royal Palace and its 608 rooms
- The intricate St George and the Dragon statue
- Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, Stockholm’s narrowest street
- Västerlånggatan, Gamla Stan’s longest commercial street.
Join me on this 75-minute stroll down cobblestones alleys and streets to learn about Stockholm and Swedish architecture, artwork, and local cuisine. There are plenty of places along the way to treat yourself to some refreshments or to go window-shopping.
Tour Include
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tour Exclude
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Entry into museums and attractions mentioned along the way
Important Notes
What to bring
- Charged Smartphone
- Downloaded app
- Headphones
Know before you go
- You need to install the VoiceMap smartphone app.
- You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
- This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
- When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
- This tour is only available in English.
Meeting point
- Make sure to check your email for instructions and credentials to access the tour
The tour is not suitable for
- Children under 3s are not allowed.
- The tour is not recommended for individuals aged 60 and above.
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