Stockholm: Old Town by Locals + Exclusive Souvenir Poster

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1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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German, Italian, Swedish

Overview

Probably the only local tour where you leave with more than just stories – including an art poster based on an original photograph, exclusively made for our guests.

Gamla Stan Sightseeing is an independent guide company based right here in Old Town. We live and work in this magical neighborhood, which means we see things others miss and we love sharing them. Our passion for history, storytelling and personal encounters is what makes our tours different.

On this 1h45min walk through Stockholm’s Old Town, you’ll explore hidden alleys, royal secrets, and dramatic chapters of Swedish history. You’ll hear the stories you won’t find on signs or in brochures.

- 1 hour and 45 min guided walking tour through Stockholm's Old Town
- Discover royal secrets and hidden alleys with local guides
- Receive a high-quality exclusive art poster as a souvenir
- Suitable for most ages, but cobblestone streets, uneven surfaces, and some slopes can make the walk challenging.

What's Included

  • Exclusive Souvenir Poster (Adult ticket)

    Meeting Location

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    Slottsbacken 2
    111 30 Stockholm, Sweden

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    End point

    Stortorget
    111 29 Stockholm, Sweden

    What To Expect

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    Monument to King Gustav III

    Meet your local guide at Gustav III’s Obelisk, beside the Royal Palace. This historic square is the perfect place to begin our walk. Hear how Stockholm was founded by Birger Jarl in the 1200s, what the island once looked like with higher waters and wooden piers, and the stories only locals who truly study the Old Town know – from royal ceremonies to citizen guards who once defended the city.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Storkyrkan

    See the city’s oldest church and the dramatic statue of Saint George and the Dragon. We share the legend as Stockholmers know it – with its hidden political symbolism and the small details most visitors miss.
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    4 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Finnish Church (Finska kyrkan)

    Admire Tessin Palace, the baroque masterpiece designed by the same architect as the Royal Palace. We step into the story of Stockholm’s 300‑year‑old Finnish Church and the little‑known past as a royal tennis court and theater. Our local insights give these elegant façades a personal history.
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    3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Jarnpojken

    Find Sweden’s tiniest public sculpture, the 15‑cm Iron Boy. We’ll tell the charming local traditions around him – from winter hats to whispered wishes – and how this tiny square once powered the whole Old Town with its first private electricity plant.
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    4 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Trädgårdsgatan

    Step into one of the Old Town’s most atmospheric alleys, where every stone tells a story. Here we show the old anchor plates that hold the houses together and talk about the royal kitchen gardens that once grew nearby. Learn why merchants built upper floors out over the street to avoid land taxes, how wooden “patina” soles kept shoes clean in the filthy medieval city, and hear the tale of shipmaster Olof – the man who dared to stop the king from demolishing the church.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Rosenporten

    Walk along Köpmangatan, Stockholm’s oldest documented street, once filled with medieval merchants and the sounds of market life. Your local guide will point out the copy of the historic “Vädersoltavlan” – a 16th‑century city view full of drama and symbolism – and reveal the romantic legend of Rosenporten, where a young commoner’s path to becoming a queen began. These are the stories that make the Old Town come alive beyond the guidebooks.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Statue of St. George

    See the dramatic bronze statue of Saint George and the Dragon, a frozen moment of battle that has protected Stockholm for centuries. We continue through narrow alleys to discover Ahlström’s infamous “Jungfrubur,” linked to Bellman’s songs, and the Old Town’s most photographed balcony – proof that people still live behind these historic façades. At Tyska Brunnsplan, we stop by the elegant 18th‑century fountain and the building that once housed Stockholm’s first synagogue, now the Jewish Museum.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Marten Trotzigs grand

    See Stockholm’s narrowest alley, only 90 cm wide, while your guide brings the surrounding streets to life with stories of merchants, ship captains, and everyday life in the Old Town. We also point out blind windows and explain their purpose, talk about the local schools, and share the moving story of artist Carl Larsson – born here in poverty before becoming a national icon.
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    7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Evert Taube Statue

    Stand where Stockholm’s largest medieval monastery once rose, home to the legendary silver altarpiece Helga Lösen and stories of miracles and fire. Nearby we show the world’s oldest preserved bank building, a reminder of the city’s trading power. The walk continues to Järntorget, once the bustling heart of business life, where merchants and iron trade shaped Stockholm. Here you’ll also meet the bronze statue of beloved troubadour Evert Taube – a gift to the city from IKEA – linking modern Sweden to its living cultural heritage.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Kornhamnstorg

    At Kornhamnstorg, once a bustling harbor, we stop by Stockholm’s only surviving 17th‑century bay window, decorated with carved figures that have “sisters” on the warship Vasa. Hear how the Great Fire of 1625 reshaped this part of the city and why the streets look as they do today. Your guide will also point out the charming polkagris candy shop and the medieval‑style cellar restaurant, where the past still lingers in the vaulted stone walls.
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    7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Prastgatan

    Admire the 96‑meter spire of the German Church, built by the city’s influential merchant community. Walking along Prästgatan, we talk about the city’s executioner – who, surprisingly, lived just a short walk from the priests – and the harsh punishments of medieval Stockholm. We also stop by a rare Viking‑age runestone built into a house wall, a small trace of the city’s earliest history hidden in plain sight.
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    8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Stortorget

    End the tour at Stortorget, Stockholm’s oldest square, surrounded by colorful houses full of history. Here we show the cannonball in the wall, tell the story of the 16th‑century Stockholm Bloodbath, and point out the Börshuset, home of the Nobel Prize in Literature. At the historic Stortorgsbrunnen, we finish with the stories that shaped Sweden – and every guest receives an exclusive art poster to take home as a memory of the tour.
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    8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome on this tour, but please note that the Old Town’s uneven cobblestones, narrow alleys, and occasional steep inclines can make the walk very challenging. Guests should be prepared for a bumpy and sometimes strenuous route.
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome on this tour, but please note that the Old Town’s uneven cobblestones, narrow alleys, and occasional steep inclines can make the walk very challenging. Guests should be prepared for a bumpy and sometimes strenuous route.
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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