Free Tour Old Town at 10.00 in English

• WHAT’S IN OUR TOUR?

Gamla Stan /Old Town/ is a medieval shrine witnessing historic events. Gamla Stan has been largely preserved through the ages. Why is the narrowest alley only 90 cm ? What is the meaning of mysterious metallic house signs ? 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 a neighbourhood that was dominated by Germans in the Middle Ages.
• Alley of Mårten Trotzig The narrowest street in Stockholm at 90cm across (35 inches).
• The Iron Square The second oldest square in Stockholm dating back to the 1300’s.
• Merchant’s Square It 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 who looks at the moon”.
• Fifteen centimetres high it is the smallest public statue in Stockholm.
• The Royal Palace Official residence and major royal palace of the Swedish monarch.
• The Great Church It is the oldest church in Gamla Stan and was founded in the 13th century.
• The Big Square The oldest square in Stockholm and forms the heart of Gamla Stan.
• The Nobel Museum Is a museum devoted to circulating information on the Nobel Prize and the founder of the prize Alfred Nobel.
• The Priest’s Street Home to the “Rune Stone” believed to date back to the 1000’s being about 200 years older than the city.
• The House of Nobility Originally used by the aristocracy for meetings of parliament.
• 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 traditionally attributed founder of Stockholm

Please note: The above route is subject to changes without prior notice

• WHERE AND WHEN?

Our Free Tour Stockholm Old Town start on time at 10.00 rain or shine and last a leisurely 1 hour and 30 minutes. We meet outside the subway station at Gamla Stan. We finish our tour in the Old Town.

• Please note that organised groups consisting of more than 10 people must book a private tour . Any organised group of tourists /schools, students, any commercial and non-profit companies and organisations/will NOT be allowed on our free of charge walking tours. You are welcome book a private tour in advance at an affordable price.
• FAQ
• What if I am late? 
• Each tour starts exactly on time so please try to be punctual. The tour leaves the meeting point in about 5 minutes after the start time out of respect for those who did arrive on time.
• Sorry I’m late, could you wait for me 5 -10 min.? 
• No it’s not possible.

OUR MEETING POINT

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