Stockholm Old Town Private Walking Tour: Trace Medieval History through Iconic Sites

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Winding backstreets, emblematic landmarks, and stories from a forgotten time - follow the path of ancient Stockholm on our Private Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town! From the Royal Palace to the Riddarholmen Church - the scent of history is potent!

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Stortorget - Stortorget is Stockholm’s heart and the Old Town’s main square. With its iconic, colourful buildings, it is a must-see! Learn about the Stockholm Bloodbath, the Nobel Prize, and more as you stroll the narrow alleyways.
Prästgatan 13 - The northernmost part of Prästgatan (Priest Street) was once known as Helvetsgränd (Hell’s Alley). During the Middle Ages, it was thought that the part northwest of the church was a desecrated resting place for the dead. Storkyrkan (Stockholm Cathedral) is just around the corner; thus, this part of the street was called Hell.
Royal Palace - The Royal Palace is one of Europe’s largest and most vibrant places. It is His Majesty the King’s official residence, and essential parts of the monarchy’s representation occur here. The Royal Palace is also the everyday workplace for the King and Queen. This makes the Royal Palace of Stockholm unique amongst Europe’s royal residences.
Storkyrkan - The Stockholm Cathedral is one of Stockholm’s oldest buildings. Inside the church is a wooden statue of St George and the Dragon from the 1400s. Festive events like royal weddings take place here. In 2010, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel were married, following in the footsteps of her parents.
Jarnpojken - Järnpojken is the smallest (and most adorable!) statue in Sweden. The statue’s official name is the Iron Boy; however, he is also known as the “Boy looking at the Moon”.
St George and the Dragon Statue - St George and the Dragon symbolises the battle between Sweden (St. George) and Denmark (the Dragon) in the late 1400s. The sculpture is a bronze copy; the original is found inside Storkyrkan (Stockholm Cathedral) and is made of wood.
Brända Tomten - The square’s name is Brända Tomten, which means “the brunt property.” Learn about the fires that have ravaged Old Town and the insurance needed to receive help from the fire department back in the day.
Marten Trotzigs grand - Mårten Trotzig is the narrowest alley in Stockholm. At its narrowest point, it is only 90cm wide. Some guidebooks claim it is the narrowest alley in Europe, but unfortunately, that is not true; there is one in Prague that is only 60cm wide. With all certainty, there are alleys in other European countries that are narrower than Mårten Trotzig.
Iglesia Alemana - When Stockholm was founded in 1252, Birger Jarl, the founder, decided to invite the Germans to help him build the city. The German Church was built during the 1600s.
Riddarholmen Church - Riddarholmen, “The Island of Nobility”, complete with Stockholm’s oldest preserved building and a favourite view overlooking Lake Mälaren and the west side of Stockholm.
Stockholm City Hall - Enjoy a view of Stockholm City Hall, crowned by three golden crowns, also known as the symbol of Sweden. This is where one of Sweden’s most famous banquets—the Nobel Banquet — is held on the 10th of December each year.

What's Included

- Professional guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress comfortably and appropriately.
The majority of this tour takes place in areas where you will have to walk on cobblestones.

Location

Stortorget 2

Stortorget

The tour departs from Stortorget, outside the Nobel Museum - located in the Old Town.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Visbyknut

Aug 28, 2019

Great tour in the Old Town - Very interesting tour with our guide Sean J. Perfect places to stop and many fun and intersting facts for our family. Highly recommended for first-timers and returning visitors to Stockholm.