Stockholm Old Town Guided Tour

Getting to know Stockholm's Old Town on a guided tour is one of the best options for getting to know the history of the city, starting from its historical and cultural epicentre with a professional guide.

You'll explore the narrow streets of the most cultural and traditional enclave of Sweden's capital, known as Gamla Stan in its original language.

Although the origins of this part of Stockholm date back to the 13th century, its buildings are very well preserved and retain the essence of the era.

This tour through the heart of Gamla Stan will take you to some of the must-see sights, among them:

• Stortorget Square: the oldest square in the city and the main square, where locals gather around its colourful and characteristic buildings.
• Börshuset: on the outskirts of Stortorget is the Stock Exchange building, which houses the Nobel Prize Museum. This is also where Swedish academics meet.
• Royal Palace: built in the 13th century, it was once the residence of the monarchy. If you pass by at midday, you can witness the changing of the royal guard.
• Livrustkammaren Museum: a visit to Livrustkammaren will take you 500 years into the past to see amazing objects such as royal sleighs, armoury and carriages.
• Stockholm Cathedral: in St. Nicholas Church you will see impressive pieces, such as the sculpture of St. George and the Dragon or the painting Vädersolstavlan.
• Mårten Trotzigs gränd: stroll through the narrowest alley in the city, a corridor in Gamla Stan about 90 cm wide that you will walk through as you climb its 37 steps.
• Riddarholmen: the Knights' Islet is a small island that offers a spectacular view of western Stockholm. You will also see its basilica, the Riddarholmen church.

After contemplating these architectural and cultural gems, you will appreciate the contrast between the most modern areas of the capital and Gamla Stan, the authentic 'old town' of Stockholm, where styles converge since the 1250s, the time of its foundation.