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Best Historical Tours In Stockholm

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The 10 most popular historical tours in Stockholm. What each one actually shows you, who runs it, and what it costs.

10 Best Historical Tours In Stockholm

Stockholm: Ghost Walk and Historical Tour

Stockholm: Ghost Walk and Historical Tour - Murders, Plagues, and Myths: What Stories You’ll Actually Hear

1.Stockholm: Ghost Walk and Historical Tour

Most Popular★ 4.7

A 90-minute lantern-lit ghost walk through Gamla Stan, mixing real Stockholm events with spooky myths, guided by funny locals.

“This was an awesome 1&1/1 hours spent! I would’ve never known or learnt about Stockholm’s history so intricately had it not been for this tour. It was fun and super informative. I don’t think I would’ve come across all the things and places that I did without this tour in Gamla Stan. The Guide was…”

2,206 reviewsFrom $31by Stockholm Ghost Walk

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The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour – Gamla Stan

The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour - Gamla Stan - What you learn as you walk: murders, mysteries, and the city’s darker routines

2.The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour – Gamla Stan

★ 4.5

Lantern-lit ghost and history walk through Gamla Stan: murders, mysteries, and German church crypts, told by an English guide.

“Fun way to learn about Old Town Stockholm. It was a really cold and snowy evening, but Callum couldn’t have been more committed! Amazing story telling and interesting history to learning on my first trip to the city.”

1,165 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $38.70by Stockholm Ghost Walk

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Stockholm: Old Town Historical Walking Tour

Stockholm: Old Town Historical Walking Tour - Mynttorget 1: starting at the gate, not at the far end

3.Stockholm: Old Town Historical Walking Tour

★ 4.9

A 2-hour small-group walk of Stockholm Old Town with Kiki: cobblestones, rune stone, churches, royal sights, and Stockholm Cathedral for $52.

“Kiki the guide was extremely knowledgeable, weaving in interesting historical events, architecture with museum and food recommendations. Very fun. Highly recommend.”

344 reviewsFrom $52by Stockholm Tours by Kiki

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Viking History, Runes & Countryside 9h Tour to Sigtuna & Uppsala

Viking History, Runes & Countryside 9h Tour to Sigtuna & Uppsala - Broby Bro: Estrid, runestones, and a Viking graveyard you can picture

4.Viking History, Runes & Countryside 9h Tour to Sigtuna & Uppsala

★ 4.5

9-hour Viking history day trip from Stockholm to Sigtuna and Uppsala, with runestones, thing sites, and a fika option.

“Loved this tour! Gabriel our guide, gave a true picture of the Vikings. He explains what they did in Sweden & how they expanded & became a power in the world. Examining runes, visiting Viking sites & sharing Viking developing history made for a great tour. I recommend this to add to your understanding of…”

283 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $298.53by Sweden History Tours

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Viking History and Swedish Countryside Tour to Sigtuna & Uppsala

Viking History and Swedish Countryside Tour to Sigtuna & Uppsala - Granby, Granbyhällen, and Orkesta’s Longhouse Foundations

5.Viking History and Swedish Countryside Tour to Sigtuna & Uppsala

★ 4.5

A 9-hour Viking-and-medieval history day trip from Stockholm to Sigtuna and Uppsala, with runestones, mounds, and cathedral views.

“This was our first tour with Viator it was an amazing I uploaded just on of hundreds of pictures every site we traveled to was better that the last. Our tour guide Urban was great very informative he went beyond the call of duty to inform us and make us understand the sites we saw.…”

162 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $274.19by STOEX

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Viking History Small Group Tour from Stockholm: Half Day Including Sigtuna

Viking History Small Group Tour from Stockholm: Half Day Including Sigtuna - Getting There: Pickup Zones, Vehicle Comfort, and How to Avoid Stress

6.Viking History Small Group Tour from Stockholm: Half Day Including Sigtuna

★ 4.5

Half-day Viking history from Stockholm with rune stones, a Viking parliament stop, and Sigtuna’s medieval streets, plus pickup and a live guide.

“Everything was great 👍 outstanding instruction and guidance it was well received and Gabriel was well prepared and knowledgeable much respect”

111 reviews5 to 6 hours (approx.)From $193.22by Sweden History Tours

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Stockholm Old Town Gamla Stan, Historic Walking Tour, Small group

Stockholm Old Town Gamla Stan, Historic Walking Tour, Small group - Price and value: why $48.55 can be a smart first-day buy

7.Stockholm Old Town Gamla Stan, Historic Walking Tour, Small group

★ 5.0

Small-group Gamla Stan tour with Kiki through Old Town’s squares, churches, and narrow lanes, with practical tips for your Stockholm days.

“Excellent tour of Gamla Stan area. Kiki our guide was outstanding. Great knowledge of Swedish history that made tour very interesting. At end of tour, provided helpful tips for what else to see and dining suggestions. Also made sure we could find our way around Old Town for further exploration.”

54 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $48.55by Walking tour of Stockholm´s Old Town/Gamla Stan

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Private Full Day Viking History Tour from Stockholm Including Sigtuna and Uppsala

Private Full Day Viking History Tour from Stockholm Including Sigtuna and Uppsala - Jarlabanke Bridge and Viking Footsteps

8.Private Full Day Viking History Tour from Stockholm Including Sigtuna and Uppsala

★ 5.0

Private 9-hour Viking history tour from Stockholm with runestones, Sigtuna and Uppsala, plus optional fika breaks and hotel pickup.

“This is a completely immersive experience for anyone who wants to separate fact from movie fiction about the history, culture and lore of the Viking age. Our guide was an expert historian with deep knowledge of the Vikings and dozens of fascinating anecdotes and stories that helped us put this period of history into perspective.…”

51 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $672.45by Sweden History Tours

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3-4h Viking History Short Day Tour from Stockholm

3-4h Viking History Short Day Tour from Stockholm - The Big Idea Behind the Stops: Seeing Viking Public Life Up Close

Stockholm: Sigtuna and Uppsala Viking History Day Tour

Stockholm: Sigtuna and Uppsala Viking History Day Tour - Getting From Stockholm: Pickup + Van Hops That Keep the Day Moving

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