Top Stockholm Historical Tours

Instead of wandering aimlessly around Stockholm’s Old Town (Gamla Stan) and not fully understanding what you see, on this guided walking tour you’ll learn more about Swedish culture and history. The tour is carefully designed chronologically, starting with the Viking times and moving into the medieval era, so you can better understand Swedish history as a whole. This tour is ideal for curious travelers.

An intimate and immersive experience, this trip takes you on a small-group walking tour through Stockholm. With a maximum of just 10 people, discover some the city's top attractions, soak in the views, and delve into fascinating stories about Swedish history, culture, and traditions. From the oldest square to the medieval city center, this tour covers a bunch of landmarks.

Join our small group walking tour of Stockholm with no more than 10 people. Our native English-speaking guides will connect you to the city's past and present, visiting iconic landmarks like the Royal Palace and Stortorget. Enjoy fascinating anecdotes and lesser-known facts that bring history to life. Discover Local Customs and Traditions Looking for things to do in Stockholm? Our guides offer insider tips and personal stories about local customs, traditions, and current affairs, making you feel like you're exploring with a knowledgeable friend. Family-Friendly Tours for All Ages Traveling with family? Our tours are family-friendly, ensuring a great time for both adults and children. Book Your Classic Stockholm Walking Tour Today Ready to explore Stockholm like never before? Book our Classic Stockholm Small Group Walking Tour and experience the city's history, culture, and charm with a local guide. Join us for an unforgettable journey through Stockholm!

Book ahead to secure a visit to the Viking Museum in Stockholm. With prebooked admission, you’ll cut out any hassle at the ticket desk, and enter the museum with ease to browse its Viking artifacts at your own pace. Archaeologist guides dressed as Vikings are on-hand to give you the lowdown as you explore, and you also have access to an audio guide and the Ragnfrid’s Saga ride — an interactive Viking voyage.

This tour helps you save time and tick off two key attractions in just a few hours—Stockholm’s Old Town and the Vasa Museum. Explore the city in a small group—a more intimate alternative to crowded sightseeing buses—and learn about the history of Stockholm as you walk around its famous sights. The tour includes a boat trip to Djurgården and a guided visit inside the Vasa Museum.

Step back in time to the Viking age—and discover Viking–themed sights and stories you wouldn't otherwise discover—on this immersive, half-day history tour. Following pickup from your Stockholm accommodation or port, head beyond city limits to the picturesque countryside. Discover everything from Viking graveyards and bridges to runestones and other marvels, all while your guide brings the history to life.

Learn about Stockholm's haunted history on this ghost tour in the city center. Hear tales of executions, myths, legends, murders, and unsolved mysteries. Follow a guide with a lighted lantern down the narrow alleyways of Stockholm's oldest neighborhood, where history and mystery will come alive through storytelling.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: Tour is available in following language: English, Swedish Germany, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian 2-hour: Old Town Explore the historic Gamla Stan and see the Nobel Prize Museum, Stortorget, Storkyrkan, Riddarholmen Church, the Royal Palace (outside), and more. 3-hour: Old Town & Kungsträdgården Explore the historic Gamla Stan, Kungsträdgården and Berzelii Park, and see the Nobel Prize Museum, Storkyrkan, Riddarholmen Church, the Royal Palace (outside), and more. 4-hour: Old Town, Kungsträdgården & Royal Palace Explore the historic Old Town, Kungsträdgården and Berzelii Park, visit the Royal Palace, and see the Nobel Prize Museum, Storkyrkan, Riddarholmen Church (outside), and more. 6-hour: Old Town, Kungsträdgården, Royal Palace & Vasa Explore the historic Old Town, Kungsträdgården and Berzelii Park, visit the Royal Palace and Vasa Museum, and see the Nobel Prize Museum, Storkyrkan (outside)& more.

Discover several of Stockholm’s most in-demand highlights in just half a day on this time-saving walking tour. Wander along the cobblestone streets of the centuries-old Gamla Stan (Old Town), admire the distinct City Hall and Royal Palace, visit the Vasa Museum, and take a short ferry ride to Djurgården island and see the city from the water.

The Tour Gran Stockholm is indeed unique for many reasons but can be summed up with the main highlights: - All the main attractions of Stockholm in just one day! - Professional authorized Blue Badge Guide for the whole duration - Our all-inclusive policy (admission fees, lunch, guide, driver, vehicle, etc.). - The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 7* people per single Tour and therefore you will receive exceptional care and attention - Preferential inputs, skipping the queues and lines (where available). - Quality lunch in Restaurant with reserved best places (vegetarian and kids menu available) - Pickup and dropoff from your doorstep available in selected Hotels. - The Tour is a shared Tour (not private) but it can be arranged as private** If the booking exceeds 7 partecipants, they will be split in indipendent Vehicle, Guide etc.. with the same quality and attention * 9 partecipants occasionally ** Contact us for larger Groups and/or Private Tours

A visit to an unfamiliar city can be greatly enriched by spending time with someone who lives there. Have the special chance to explore Stockholm with a local who shares your interests—and together build a customized itinerary that works best for you—on this ultra-flexible, private tour. Together with your guide, explore the parts of Stockholm that interest you most, and discover spots you'd be unlikely to find alone.

Explore the stunning Stockholm Archipelago on this 1-hour and 45-minute cruise aboard a classic wooden boat. Glide through the scenic Djurgården Canal, marvel at iconic landmarks like the Royal Palace, the Opera and the National Museum. With a professional live guide sharing captivating stories about Stockholm’s rich history, this tour combines comfort and beauty. The partially open design of the boat offers great views, perfect for capturing photos while enjoying the refreshing sea breeze. - 1 hour and 45-minute sightseeing cruise through the Stockholm Archipelago, starting from Gamla Stan (Old Town) - Professional guides provide engaging storytelling with unique facts and current information - Comfortable seating ensures a pleasant experience without overcrowding - Departure located near to Gustav III Statue, with flexible booking options available

Exploring Stockholm's magical Old Town via an easy-going, small group English language tour with an Official experienced Stockholm City Guide. Winding our way through the cobble stone streets, narrow alleyways & medieval architecture while sharing stories of the city's origins & colorful, sometimes bloody, history mixing story-telling with fun facts & practical tips. Tour begins at the Gateway to the Old Town by the houses of Parliament, then into the heart of the Old Town. Stops include the main square, one of the oldest streets, a Rune stone, the historic German church, onto a busy tourist street & a stop by the narrowest street. Then the marketplace square, a famous restaurant, a unique shopping street, St. George & the Dragon statue, an historic painting, then the smallest statue, the Iron Boy. Then the Royal Palace and Cathedral. Tour is lead by a native English speaker. Tour will end in the Old Town so you can further explore the area or head to local restaurants & shopping.

Meet your guide at the entrance to the Vasa Museum and head straight past the ticket line to enter the museum together. Learn about the history of the Vasa warship while you explore the museum with your guide. Start with details about the Swedish Empire and the war during which the ship was commissioned and discover how warnings about the ship's seaworthiness were ignored. Find out why the Vasa eventually sank on its maiden voyage, still within sight of the shipyard where it was constructed. Then, listen as your guide explains how the ship was later found and ultimately salvaged. See the 19th-century maps used to locate the ship and hear about the engineering involved in salvaging the wreck. Leave your tour with a deeper understanding of the Vasa warship's history, everything that happened, and how the museum as it is today came to be.

Explore beyond Stockholm’s picture-perfect central city and get to know Scandinavia’s fierce Viking past on this fun full-day tour. Get a comprehensive overview of Viking history in Sweden and its effects on modern Scandinavian culture. Visit the most important Viking sites, including Sigtuna and Uppsala, and see gravesites, runestones, and more. Transportation is provided from central Stockholm.

See Stockholm's most important sights from land and sea with this hop-on hop-off combo bus and boat tour. Disembark the bus or boat at all of the stops, or stay onboard and listen to the audio commentary offered in 15 different languages. Explore attractions like Skansen, Royal Palace, Gröna Lund, Vasa Museum, Fjällgatan, City Hall, The ABBA Museum, or Gamla Stan. With a 24- or 72-hour ticket, get a comprehensive overview of the city's history and culture at your own pace.

Your time in Stockholm is precious, so don't waste it waiting for others or visiting places that don't interest you. This private tour is fully customizable, so you will visit only the places you want to see. In the company of your group and a guide, you can explore at your own pace.

Dig up some Viking history during this half-day history tour from Stockholm. In the company of a historian guide, learn about the Vendel Swedes, the predecessors to the Vikings, and their impact on Scandinavian history. Visit the Broby Bro burial mounds, Jarlabanke's bridge, and Sweden's oldest city of Sigtuna. View some ancient rune stones and hear the folklore of the Vikings, including the great Viking woman Estrid and the all-powerful lord Jarlabanke.

Uncover the secrets of Sweden’s fascinating Viking heritage during a full-day trip from Stockholm. Accompanied by an expert historical guide, travel through the scenic splendor of Sweden’s countryside to sites of profound historical interest; see ancient Viking parliaments; decipher inscriptions upon runic stones; and see relics that attest to the complexity and richness of the culture. Stroll the charming streets of Sigtuna, Sweden’s longest established town, and absorb the sacred atmosphere at sites like Gamla Uppsala. History enthusiasts will delight in this enriching and educational excursion.

They will be accompanied by a skilled tour guide dressed and adorned with a 18th century costume. You will experience Stockholm's history, eerie tales and legends of a long forgotten era in a unique way. We visit different places in the Old Town and unravel the mystery among the various buildings and meet famous ghosts from Stockholm's past. The tour is a guided ghost tour with actors and the traveler gets to enjoy a spectacular interactive show. Book if you dare!

This electric bicycle tour with local guides gives you a comprehensive overview of Stockholm in a safe and fun way! - Electric assistance if needed. - Helmets included in the price. - Comfortable bikes. - In depth knowledge of Stockholm. - Insurance covered in case of unforeseen events. - Leave the tour with a must-do-list of things you can not miss while in Stockholm!

Uncover the secrets of Stockholm's Old Town (or, "Gamla Stan") on this walking tour. Follow your guide through the cobblestone streets and past colorfully painted buildings as they reveal to you the hidden stories of this historic area. Be transported back to the middle ages with tales of noblemen, princesses, and dukes while getting an excellent overview and orientation of the city to prepare you for further independent exploration.

This is a unique opportunity to combine two important ancient cities of Sweden, to hear the interesting story of your private guide on a comfortable car. Kick off with a visit to part medieval, part Gothic Uppsala Domkyrka, or Uppsala Cathedral. Inaugurated in 1435, Gothic re-styled in the 19th century, it is a must see/do in Uppsala. Gamla (Old) Uppsala, just north of the city, boasts impressive 6th century burial mounds and in its museum you can learn about the legend of the Svea kings and gory human sacrifices (kids love this bit). Go here for Gamla Uppsala Museum, Odinsborg restaurant and Disagården open-air museum. Sigtuna hugs the northern shores of Lake Mälaren and its cobblestone streets are arteries of the almost 1,000 year-old Stora gatan, or main street, with clusters of shops selling Swedish fashion, design and handicrafts.