- WHAT’S IN OUR TOUR?
Gamla Stan, also known as the Old Town, is a medieval haven that stands as a testament to historical events. Over the centuries, Gamla Stan has been remarkably well-preserved. But why is its narrowest street just 90 cm wide?
What are the meanings behind the enigmatic metal house signs? And why doesn’t the King of Sweden wear a crown?
- DURATION
approx. 1 Hour and 30 minutes
- WHO?
Look for the guide with our sign “Free Walking Tour Stockholm” NORDIC FREEDOM TOURS
- HIGHLIGHTS
- The German Church Founded in 1571, the church is located in an area that was dominated by Germans in the Middle Ages.
- Mårten Trotzig Street The narrowest street in Stockholm with a width of 90 cm.
- The Iron Square The second oldest square in Stockholm, dating back to the 1300s.
- Merchant’s Square This was a thoroughfare between two main squares and contains a copy of the sculpture “Sankt Göran och draken”.
- Iron Boy Known in English as the “little boy looking at the moon”.
- At fifteen centimetres high, it is the smallest public statue in Stockholm.
- The Royal Palace The official residence and main royal palace of the Swedish monarch.
- The Great Church This is the oldest church in Gamla Stan and was founded in the 13th century.
- The Great Square The oldest square in Stockholm and the heart of Gamla Stan.
- The Nobel Museum A museum dedicated to the dissemination of information about the Nobel Prize and its founder, Alfred Nobel.
- The Priest’s Street Home to the “Rune Stone” believed to date back to the 1000’s, making it about 200 years older than the city.
- The House of Nobility Originally used by the aristocracy for parliamentary meetings.
- Riddarholm Church This is the burial church of the Swedish monarchs and is one of the oldest churches in Stockholm.
- Birger Jarls Square The square was renamed after the traditional founder of Stockholm.
Please note:
The above itinerary may change without prior notice.
Not suitable for wheelchair users.
- WHERE AND WHEN?
Our Free Tour of Stockholm’s Old Town starts promptly at 13:00, come rain or shine, and lasts a leisurely 1 hour and 30 minutes.
We’ll meet outside the Gamla Stan subway station and conclude our tour in the Old Town.
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- Please be advised that we do not accommodate organized groups on our free walking tours.
For organized groups exceeding 6 participants, it is required to book a private paid walking tour in advance.
This policy applies universally to all organized entities, including schools, educational courses, student groups, and any for-profit or non-profit companies and organizations. - Such groups are not permitted to join our free walking tours.
- Please be advised that we do not accommodate organized groups on our free walking tours.
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- miniFAQs:
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What if I am late? Each tour starts precisely on time as a courtesy to those who arrive on time. We encourage you to be punctual.
I’m sorry I’m late, can you wait for me for 5-10 minutes? Unfortunately, no, we cannot delay the tour’s start. Please ensure to arrive on time.
OUR MEETING POINT
click on the map