Stockholm Old Town Gamla Stan, Historic Walking Tour

The Old Town of Stockholm (Gamla Stan) holds centuries of history, but many of its stories are easy to miss when exploring alone. This small-group walking tour takes you along cobblestone streets and through winding alleyways to the area’s most important landmarks, with commentary on its history and hidden details.

Exploring Stockholm’s Old Town on this small-group English-language tour means you walk with an Official, experienced Stockholm City Guide. The route winds through cobblestone streets, narrow alleyways, and medieval architecture while sharing stories of the city’s origins and its colorful, sometimes bloody, past, mixing storytelling with fun facts and practical tips.

The tour begins at the Gateway to the Old Town by the Houses of Parliament, then moves into the heart of Gamla Stan. Stops include the main square, one of the oldest streets, a rune stone, the historic German Church, a busy tourist street, and the narrowest street. You will also see the marketplace square, a famous restaurant, a unique shopping street, the St. George and the Dragon statue, an historic painting, and the smallest statue in Stockholm, the Iron Boy. The walk continues to the Royal Palace and Cathedral.

Led by a native English speaker, the tour ends in the Old Town, giving you time to explore further on your own or visit local restaurants and shops.