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.
A 90-minute lantern-lit ghost walk through Gamla Stan, mixing real Stockholm events with spooky myths, guided by funny locals.
“Chris was a great tour guide. He kept everything interesting and had tons of interesting facts. The walk was pretty easy and it wasn’t too spooky!”
Lantern-lit ghost and history walk through Gamla Stan: murders, mysteries, and German church crypts, told by an English guide.
“We absolutely loved this ghost tour in Stockholm! From start to finish, it blended history, mystery, and storytelling in the best possible way. Our guide (Reese) was not only knowledgeable but incredibly engaging—every alleyway suddenly felt charged with centuries-old secrets. We wandered through the Old Town’s dimly lit streets while hearing chilling tales of long-forgotten…”
A 2-hour small-group walk of Stockholm Old Town with Kiki: cobblestones, rune stone, churches, royal sights, and Stockholm Cathedral for $52.
“Loved our 2 hour walking tour with Kiki. It ended up being just my daughter and myself. We were only in Stockholm for 48 hours, but after spending a couple of hours with Kiki, wished we were staying longer. She gave us wonderful ideas and tips. Will have to return!”
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…”
A 9-hour Viking-and-medieval history day trip from Stockholm to Sigtuna and Uppsala, with runestones, mounds, and cathedral views.
“Tons of standing, lots of outside activity (meaning, dress appropriately with rain gear and comfortable shoes), and probably 2x as much detail as needed. Tour felt far too long. It's virtually ALL about Vikings with too little time in Upsala.”
Half-day Viking history from Stockholm with rune stones, a Viking parliament stop, and Sigtuna’s medieval streets, plus pickup and a live guide.
“We learned Viking history from our guide in addition to seeing rune stones. Our guide was interesting and informative.”
Small-group Gamla Stan tour with Kiki through Old Town’s squares, churches, and narrow lanes, with practical tips for your Stockholm days.
“Kiki was our tour guide and she was amazing! very knowledgeable and engaging! loved her enthusiasm!!”
Private 9-hour Viking history tour from Stockholm with runestones, Sigtuna and Uppsala, plus optional fika breaks and hotel pickup.
“This tour provides a wonderful opportunity to get out of Stockholm, see the rural beauty of Sweden and get exposure to the history of Sweden during the heydey of the Vikings. It's a great counterpoint to the city/old-town tours that focus only on historical Stockhom. Our tour guide Calle, was well-versed in Scandanavian midieval history…”
Viking history on a short Stockholm day trip with pickup, rune stones, a Viking assembly site, and a 12th-century church.
“Got an interesting overview of the Viking History through visiting multiple sites where Runestones were at display. We had two guides who were quite informative. Picked us and dropped us off from the Hotel which was convenient and gave us tips for other experiences in Stockholm.”
Viking runestones, Sigtuna’s oldest streets, and Uppsala’s royal mounds on a guided 8.5-hour day trip from Stockholm.
“Fantastica, è un esperienza meravigliosa per chi ama il popolo vichingo ed eccellente culturalmente parlando! La guida molto disponibile e paziente nonostante il mio ritardo al punto di ritrovo, gentile e simpatica. consiglio vivamente!”
