Sweden · WALKING TOURS
Swedish old towns are compact and built for feet. These 15 walks cover Gamla Stan, Haga in Gothenburg and the lanes of Malmö, priced by length, with a note on which run in the dark half of the 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 Stockholm’s Old Town in 2.5 hours with a lively English guide, royal sights, Nobel stories, hidden corners, and practical local tips.
“The guide was wonderful; fun, energetic and engaging. She recounted the history in stories, not ‘teaching’.”
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 Gamla Stan, Riddarholmen, and Royal Palace on a lively two-hour walking tour priced at $15.
“Julia did a fab job showing the Stockholm old town to our small group. Would highly recommend booking this tour!”
Review of Stockholm’s 3-hour small-group walking tour, covering Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, City Hall, Nobel Prize Museum, and more.
“I got in a lot of great exercise and saw a lot of the beautiful old town. You will have to figure out how to make it back to your final destination on your own, which was part of the adventure.”
Taste Swedish meatballs, seafood, game, licorice, cheese, and fika while walking from Östermalm to Stockholm’s Old Town.
“Lovely time with a native Stockholmer who showed us lots of food and shred some history. Started 4:00 and went to about 7:15. Groups are much smaller in winter, fyi.”
Explore Gamla Stan on a two-hour Stockholm walking tour with local guides, medieval lanes, royal sights, churches, and useful city tips.
“This was such a lovely walking tour of Gamla Stan! We got a fun history lesson and grounding of the area. Our guide Marta (sp?) was so engaging and made us laugh so many times! And she had excellent recommendations following the tour. Can’t recommend enough!”
Explore Stockholm’s medieval Old Town with Kiki, an official guide, on a relaxed small-group walk filled with stories, secrets, and local tips.
“Kiki was a great guide. We learnt so much from her and she offered suggestions for restaurants and other things to do in Stockholm. It was a lovely way to spend two hours. I highly recommend this tour.”
Explore Stockholm’s medieval Gamla Stan on a two-hour guided walk with historic images, royal sights, local stories, and Swedish fika.
“This tour was a great way to spend a couple hours getting to know Stockholm and it's midevil history. our guide, Sophie, was very knowledgeable and used visual aids that helped to visualize what life in Stockholm was like pre modern era! Thank you Sophie.”
Explore Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with an engaging guide, medieval streets, royal stories, Riddarholmen views, and excellent value at $16.
“Very nice tour, huge thanks to our guide Sara 💛 She was very nice, neat, and knowledgeable about Stockholm. Highly recommend to take this tour to know in details about old town Gamla Stan. Than you Sara 🌷”
Explore Gothenburg’s historic Haga with a local guide, wooden houses, folklore, Swedish culture, café tips, and Skansen Kronan views.
“Very interesting part of the city! Our guide Sarah took us all throughout Haga and shared the history, told stories of the neighborhood. I recommend this tour to visitors who are visiting Gotenburg for the first time!”
Explore Stockholm’s Old Town, ride the Djurgården ferry, and visit the Vasa Museum with a small English-speaking group.
“Very informative tour covering several interesting locations. Good history lessons about Denmark and Copenhagen.”
Explore Stockholm’s Old Town, royal sights, Viking roots, and City Hall on a three-hour English walking tour for $66.52.
“I was fortunate to have my very own private tour as I happened to be the only person booked for this time. What a treat it was to walk around Stockholm with Rachel! She was knowledgeable and gave lots of interesting facts and recommendations for the city. I felt like I was chatting with a friend on a walk. :) She was also very attentive and was happy to take my photo at every opportunity. I had a wonderful tour and would highly recommend!”
Review of Stockholm’s small-group walking tour, with local stories, famous sights, metro art, offbeat stops, price, route, and practical booking advice.
“My dad and I had an amazing time on Tomas’ tour! This was the perfect way to get to know more about Stockholm and Sweden from a local’s experience. Get ready to walk and take the metro for some incredible stories and expert insights. Absolutely recommended, 10/10!”
See Stockholm with a private local guide, custom stops, island views, historic streets, food tips, and flexible walking tours from 2 to 8 hours.
Pick a deck, a pavement or a frozen lake.
