Join me on a guided tour through Gamla Stan – the old town of Stockholm. Let’s dive into this labyrinth of alleys right in the heart of Stockholm. We’ll talk about past and present, rulers and subjects, architecture and adventure.
After the last ice age, an island emerged from the water, and on this island a city was built, located strategically between the Baltic Sea and Lake Malar. From here, the Swedes went to war, established an empire, and carried out trade.
Learn more about the king who advanced culture in the city before eventually falling victim to assassination in the opera house he himself had built. And who really was this Gustav Vasa whose name keeps popping up all over the city? Not forgetting the most important question for any tour of Gamla Stan: Will Queen Silvia invite us for coffee in the Royal Palace?
Tour type: walking tour
Duration: 2 hours
Starting point: at the statue of King Gustav III, located on the waterfront, opposite the Royal Palace.
Finishing point: Järntorget
Prices: 1-5 persons*: €150, each additional person*: €30
* excluding children under the age of 5, who go free of charge
After the tour, I recommend staying in Gamla Stan a little longer to stroll through the narrow alleys, have a drink, or perhaps a bite to eat.