First time to Stockholm? Then an overview of the city centre, Old Town and Södermalm on our Stockholm Syndrome Private Walking Tour is in order. With a stop for a sweet treat and photo ops, what’s not to be captivated by?
Meeting points
The tour departs from Norrmalmstorg, next to the entrance of Vau de Ville restaurant - located on Norrmalm.
Depending on the weather, how far you feel like walking, and your interests, you may not like to walk the entire distance; ask your guide and agree on where to end the tour.
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Norrmalmstorg is famous for being where the term Stockholm syndrome was coined. The term is named after a bank robbery that took place here in the 1970s. Let yourself be kidnapped and learn all about it and the city on this three-hour walking tour of Stockholm!
10 minutes
Royal Dramatic Theater (Kungliga Dramatiska Teatern)
Located at Nybroplan, the Royal Dramatic Theatre is Sweden’s national stage for “spoken drama.” From Bergman to Skarsgård, many famous Swedish actors and actresses have worked or performed here.
5 minutes
Kungstradgarden
Kungsträdgården (The King's Garden) is colloquially known as Kungsan. This is one of the city’s main meeting points, with a history that dates back to the 1400s. It was originally the king’s kitchen garden. Eventually, in the 1700s, the park was handed over to the people. It is the oldest park in the city. During the summer, many concerts and festivals are held here, and ice skating is possible in winter. Visitors can enjoy the cherry blossoms in the spring and the leaves changing colour in the autumn.
10 minutes
Parliament Building (Riksdagshuset)
The Swedish Parliament sits on an island of its own, Helgeandsholmen. It is from here that the country is governed, and all public power proceeds from the people. The Swedish Parliament has one chamber (since 1971) and 349 members elected every four years.
5 minutes
Royal Palace
The Royal Palace is one of Europe's largest and most vibrant places. It is His Majesty the King's official residence, and essential parts of the monarchy's representation take place here, making the Royal Palace of Stockholm unique amongst Europe’s royal residences.
10 minutes
Storkyrkan
The Stockholm Cathedral is where King Carl XVI Gustav and Queen Silvia said “I do.” The church is open to visitors all year round; there is a small entrance fee. Church services are free, and so is going in for a moment of silence or prayer. Inside the church, there is a wooden statue of St George and the Dragon. The statue dates back to the 1470s and was made just after the first battle between Denmark and Sweden during the Kalmar Union.
5 minutes
Stortorget
Stortorget is the main square of Stockholm's Old Town, the heart of the city. It is the best place to begin your explorations of the Old Town. This is where the first Town Hall was built, The Nobel Museum lies today (it will move shortly), and the Stockholm Bloodbath took place. It is not to be missed!
10 minutes
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The official name of the statue is the Iron Boy (Jarnpojken in Swedish); however, he is also known as the “Boy looking at the Moon.” The statue is partly based on the sculptor Liss Eriksson, who, when he was a child and could not sleep, would sit on his bed, looking through the window at the moon.
10 minutes
Statue of St. George
St George and the Dragon symbolises the battle between Sweden (St. George) and Denmark (the Dragon). It also symbolizes King Kristian I, the King of the Kalmar Union—a union between Norway, Denmark, and Sweden—and Sten Sture, the elder, the Swedish Head of State (the horse).
5 minutes
Marten Trotzigs grand
Mårten Trotzig is the narrowest alley in Stockholm. At its narrowest point, it is only 90cm wide. Some guidebooks claim it is the narrowest alley in Europe, but unfortunately, that is not true; there is one in Prague that is only 60cm wide. With all certainty, there are alleys in other European countries that are narrower than Mårten Trotzig.
5 minutes
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Slussen translates to “the lock,” and the reason for the lock is the difference in water level. Two bodies of water surround Stockholm: Lake Mälaren on the one side (west) and the Baltic Sea on the other (east). Lake Mälaren is approximately 70cm higher than the Baltic Sea.
5 minutes
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Götgatsbacken is a pedestrian street, and part of the street is called Götgatan. The pedestrian street Götgatsbacken is home to, amongst others, shopping with modern-day brands like H&M, Filippa K and Cheap Monday. For those looking for vintage, op shops can be found here, there and everywhere. There are also bars and pubs which offer a more laid-back and unpretentious nightlife.
5 minutes
Katarinahissen
The Katarina Elevator was once a substitute for taking the stairs up the cliff side of Södermalm. Today, it is a “picture-perfect” viewpoint/photo stop offering fantastic views of Stockholm. Don't forget your camera!
10 minutes
Mosebacke Torg
Mosebackestorg is a quiet square where the theatre, Södra Teatern, is located. During the summer, the most popular Biergarten in Stockholm is found here. The square is also home to the sculpture The Sisters.
5 minutes
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This is where Stieg Larsson, the author of the Millennium Trilogy, pictured Lisbeth Salander living when she purchased a very luxurious apartment in the second book, The Girl Who Played with Fire, after stealing quite a significant sum of money...
5 minutes
Katarina Kyrka
Several famous Swedes are buried in the cemetery surrounding Katarina church, most notably the assassinated Foreign Minister Mrs. Anna Lindh. But also Per Anders Fogelström, the author of City of My Dreams and the troubadour Cornelis Vreeswijk.
5 minutes
Master Mikaels Gata
This lovely little street with old, colourful wooden houses was named in 1939 after Mikael Reissuer, who was the executor of the city of Stockholm for 15 years in the 1600s. Today, most of the wooden houses are owned by AB Stadsholmen, a real estate company owned by the government whose mission is to look after buildings of great cultural heritage.
5 minutes
Cornelisparken
The park, inaugurated in 2000, is dedicated to troubadour Cornelis Vreeswijk, the Swedish equivalent of Bob Dylan. It offers breathtaking views of Stockholm.
5 minutes
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Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress comfortably and appropriately.
Part of this tour takes place in areas where you will have to walk on cobblestones.
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Bring your credit card. NO CASH for the Swedish!
Published on May, 2024
Beautiful city. As beautiful as Vienna but more spread out. The architecture is gorgeous. However being your credit card. It’s expensive and most businesses DO NOT take cash. Everything is paid by tapping your card. The Vasa museum is a must visit. Food is great too. Have some aquavit and enjoy!
Wonderful history!
Published on Aug, 2023
Katrin was an incredible guide. She told us fascinating stories about the history of Stockholm. We covered a perfect amount of the city so we had areas we could explore further or we could check the box that we saw it. She gave great recommendations about what to do and what to see. We had an incredible time in Stockholm and believe starting our trip with this tour really helped.
Excellent
Published on Jul, 2022
Katia could not have been better! Pleasant, great command of English, very well informed and prepared. We were very pleased.
Great tour guide for an informative walking tour
Published on Jun, 2022
We had a great tour guide who over the course of three hours gave us a ton of interesting information on virtually all the sites in Stockholm. Although we didn’t go into any of the sites that day it is a good way to spend an early day of a trip to get an overview and figure out what is worth exploring more closely.
Thank you George, brilliant tour
Published on Aug, 2018
Thank you for showing me around Stockholms old town this afternoon George. Loved the tour.
Thank you, Gareth.
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