Sweden · GHOST WALKS
The old town after dark, plague pits, executions and the stories the day guides skip. These 8 are compared on length, how much genuine history is in them and whether they run all year.
Explore Gamla Stan after dark on a 1.5-hour Stockholm ghost walk filled with medieval history, murders, myths, and lively storytelling.
“This was so much fun. Chris (our friendly guide) was an entertaining storyteller who showed us around Gamla Stan by lantern. We stopped at different locations to hear intriguing stories of old. A great way to enjoy this beautiful old town by night - 100% recommend.”
Explore Gamla Stan after dark with Stockholm’s lantern-lit ghost walk, mixing true crime, medieval history, legends, humor, and eerie old courtyards.
“This was such a fun walking tour! Our guide Callum was hilarious, engaging, and very knowledgeable. While the theatrics were a bit over the top, it’s what made the tour a great time.”
Explore Stockholm’s dark folklore on a 90-minute walking tour covering executions, ghosts, trolls, water spirits, and Old Town legends.
“Good tour. Enjoyed the walk despite the less-than-ideal weather. The guide was full of insight and knowledge about the area”
Explore Stockholm’s dark folklore, executions, murders, and medieval legends on a lively two-hour walking tour of Gamla Stan.
“Emma was an excellent guide, very funny and informative we all thoroughly enjoyed the tour and she added extra bits in as we were lucky to be in a small group, would definitely recommend!”
Explore Stockholm’s Old Town after dark with costumed actors, grim legends, royal ghosts, and an interactive one-hour walking tour.
“Loved it! We saw and learned a lot and got excellent and entertaining commentary from Rhys (sp?). Covered a lot of ground.”
Explore Stockholm’s darkest legends on a private two-hour walking tour from Stortorget to St. Jacob’s Church, with ghosts, executions, and folklore.
“The tour guide made this a thrilling adventure and we are happy to have seen, touched, smelled and tasted the history. It was nice to have experienced the mystical allure of Stockholm.”
Explore Stockholm’s darker side on a private Old Town tour covering executions, ghosts, folklore creatures, churches, and practical booking details.
“It seems that not much happened in Old Town Stockholm. Based on the name of this tour, we were expecting many interesting, gruesome, intriguing stories. Instead we were told that a body was found between the walls of the palace and they say her ghost still haunts the palace. Campfire stories are better than this. Our guide was nice, but there isn't much to say.”
Explore Stockholm’s darker side with a self-guided ghost hunt through Gamla stan, royal landmarks, crypts, and 13 phone-based puzzles.
“Great way to see a lot in a short time and have a story behind it all, the game and quiz side of it is a fun way to view the city”
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