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.
“Callum was absolutely incredible! He really brought the stories to life!”
Lantern-lit ghost and history walk through Gamla Stan: murders, mysteries, and German church crypts, told by an English guide.
“We took the English tour, which was really nice! Our guide, Cody, was very entertaining. We enjoyed it a lot!”
A 2-hour small-group walk of Stockholm Old Town with Kiki: cobblestones, rune stone, churches, royal sights, and Stockholm Cathedral for $52.
“Kiki was very informative and entertaining. She had a lot of historical knowledge and interesting vignette. We had a very short time in Stockholm and we're glad to have spent it on this tour.”
9-hour Viking history day trip from Stockholm to Sigtuna and Uppsala, with runestones, thing sites, and a fika option.
“Great trip for history buffs. The day is well paced with a good balance between travel and exploring. Our guide Olof was very knowledgeable. Lots of opportunities for bathroom and snack breaks.”
A 9-hour Viking-and-medieval history day trip from Stockholm to Sigtuna and Uppsala, with runestones, mounds, and cathedral views.
“We loved this trip. Our guide Urban was amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable, entertaining, great sense of humor, fun story teller and just all around the perfect guide for us. We loved seeing the runes and churches and we enjoyed the coffee stops and lunch break. The day was over before we knew it.”
Half-day Viking history from Stockholm with rune stones, a Viking parliament stop, and Sigtuna’s medieval streets, plus pickup and a live guide.
“Olof and his daughter were very good and expansive with their knowledge about Viking history! Very professional and friendly. Would highly suggest to anyone!”
Small-group Gamla Stan tour with Kiki through Old Town’s squares, churches, and narrow lanes, with practical tips for your Stockholm days.
“Kiki offers a very detailed history of the area with a quiet sense of humour. We enjoyed our tour and feel we learned a lot.”
Private 9-hour Viking history tour from Stockholm with runestones, Sigtuna and Uppsala, plus optional fika breaks and hotel pickup.
“The reason we decided on a driving tour was because my husband has issues with walking, and this was a good option. There was a bit of an issue on scheduling, but was resolved well. Oddly, our guide was a 20-year-old Frenchman with a love for Vikings, who had just started working for the company…”
Viking history on a short Stockholm day trip with pickup, rune stones, a Viking assembly site, and a 12th-century church.
“Nice tour with well informed and friendly guide made my trip special.”
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!”
