The 15 Best Gamla Stan Walking Tours in Stockholm

1.Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,175 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Our pick

Start near Parliament with an English-speaking guide and walk through Gamla Stan, Riddarholmen, and central Stockholm. Expect stories about royal power, the Stockholm Bloodbath, Nobel prizes, Swedish culture, and tiny Järnpojken. Guides such as Gaia, Sophie, and Aggie are warm, funny, and good at keeping the pace moving.

“Well organised! Our tour guide, Kyra was amazing!!!! Really polite and with a great sense of humour. The tour was interactive and we learnt a lot of things. Excellent walking tour”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,165 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Follow an English-speaking guide through Gamla Stan for about 90 minutes, hearing true accounts of murders, plague, executions, myths, and hauntings. The walk begins and usually ends at Järntorget 84, enters narrow lanes and courtyards, and may include the crypts beneath the German Church. Guides such as Callum, Chris, Reese, and Cody are known for lively storytelling.

“Christopher was a great English speaking guide who made sure everyone could hear him. A fun walk with some scary stories.”

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3.Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 719 reviews · from $15

Meet your English-speaking Nordic Freedom Tours guide at Gamla Stan metro station for a two-hour public walk through Stockholm’s medieval center. Expect narrow lanes, the German Church, Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, Riddarholmen, the Nobel Museum, and the Royal Palace, with plenty of history, local tips, and photo stops.

“Lovely guide very informative and patient Excellent knowledge Great guided tour”

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4.Walking Tour of Stockholm’s Old Town, Gamla Stan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $13

Spend about two hours walking Stockholm’s cobbled Gamla Stan with a guide such as Ben, Märta, Helena, or Caroline. You’ll see Iron Boy, Riddarholm Church, Stortorget, Storkyrkan, the narrow Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, and the Royal Palace area while hearing stories about Swedish history and daily life. English, mobile ticket, up to 25 people.

“This walking your was excellent. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and open to questions. The pace was good. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend to others.”

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5.Old Town Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 344 reviews · from $52

Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with Kiki, an Authorized Stockholm Guide and native English speaker. In a small group of up to 10, you’ll follow cobbled lanes past the main square, German church, Royal Palace, St. George and the Dragon, and Stockholm Cathedral while hearing lively stories of Sweden’s past.

“Kiki is the best tour guide I have ever experienced. She’s not only superbly knowledgeable, she explains the Stockholm history perfectly and brought to very relevant and fun locations. She also provided a wealth of information related to restaurants, shopping, etc. Max kudos to Kiki!”

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6.Old Town Tour of Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 289 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $51

Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with a professional English-speaking guide, beginning at Kindstugatan 1 beneath the old chestnut tree. Over about two hours, you’ll hear medieval tales, learn how to read the Old Town’s colorful buildings, and see key sights in a group of up to 15 people. Guide quality can vary, so arrive early and confirm the meeting spot.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable but soft spoken. The maximum group size was supposed to be 15 but was slightly larger at 22. Most of the other participants were college exchange students & 2 chaperones who often talked amongst themselves while the tour guide was speaking - making it even more difficult to hear her. Sticking to the maximum of 15 people and giving the guide a microphone would have helped.”

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7.Old Town Guided Walking Tour (English / Deutsch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 284 reviews · from $29

Walk through Stockholm’s medieval Gamla Stan with a local English or German-speaking guide. Visit Stortorget, the Royal Palace, Riddarholmen, Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, and the Iron Boy statue while historic images bring past lives into view. The tour ends with a small fika and a WhatsApp list of local recommendations.

“This tour was a great way to spend a couple hours getting to know Stockholm and it's midevil history. our guide, Sophie, was very knowledgeable and used visual aids that helped to visualize what life in Stockholm was like pre modern era! Thank you Sophie.”

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8.Secrets of Gamla Stan Guided Tour w/ Fika Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 282 reviews · 2 hours · from $16

Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with an English-speaking guide in a group of up to 10. Hear the story of the Stockholm Blood Bath, spot a cannonball set in an old facade, see the Royal Palace area, and finish near Mynttorget. Add fika for coffee, pastries, and a taste of Swedish café culture.

“The tour was great. Very informative. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable.”

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9.Old Town Walking Tour, stories and secrets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 275 reviews · from $16

Walk through Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with an English-speaking guide such as Sara or Sarah, hearing stories about monarchs, daily life, and local secrets. In two hours, you’ll see Stortorget, the Royal Palace, Stockholm Cathedral, Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, Riddarholmen, and Mynttorget. Expect plenty of walking, narrow lanes, and practical city tips.

“Sarah was a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable and charismatic. Highly recommend to do this tour first day you’re in Stockholm!”

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10.Haga Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 205 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $55

Explore Gothenburg’s Haga district with an English-speaking local guide. In 1.5 to 2 hours, you’ll see wooden landshövdingehus, hear stories of Haga’s past, visit historic sights, and learn how the area fits into modern Swedish life. Guides including Sarah, Sara, Kalina, Luka, and Helena are praised for strong storytelling and useful local recommendations.

“I was very lucky to have Kalina as my guide. There was just me so it was a personal tour. She was very friendly and knowledgeable about Haga and it's history, showing me lots of places and also talking about her personal interest in the area. We also had a very good discussion about life in Sweden- the education system and the benefits enjoyed by Swedish citizens, eg maternity and paternity leave and free education to university level. I would definitely recommend this tour and thank you very much Kalina.”

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11.Stockholm Old Town and the Vasa Museum, a Small Group Walking Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Walk through Gamla Stan with guides such as Natalie or Bengt, hear the story of Stockholm from medieval beginnings to modern Sweden, take the ferry to Djurgården, and receive included entry plus an orientation at the Vasa Museum. The group is limited to 10 people, with about 2.4 kilometers of walking on cobblestones.

“This is a very detailed overview of the history and architecture of Sweden and Stockholm. It also is the perfect taste of Vasa Museum- plus skip the line! Our guide Natalie also provided great recommendations for Stockholm.”

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12.Stockholm Must See: City Hall, Gamla Stan and Vasa Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 73 reviews · 5 hours · from $110

Start outside Stockholm City Hall, then walk through Gamla Stan with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide before taking the ferry to Djurgarden and the Vasa Museum. You will cover 3 to 4 kilometers, pause for coffee or a snack, and finish beside the museum. Guides have included Sophie, Oscar, Bea, Arthur, and Sebastian.

“We thank Arthur, our guide, for a woderful walking tour. Considering that my son is 9 but he enjoyed every moment until the very end, I consider it a peformance.”

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13.Essential Tour of Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 64 reviews · from $21

Walk through Gamla Stan with an English-speaking guide such as Sophie, Oscar, Gaya, or Maria. Follow Sweden’s story from the Viking era to Gustav Vasa, visiting Riddarholmen, the Royal Palace, Stortorget, Mårten Trotzigs gränd, and more. Expect a chronological tour, lively storytelling, and practical Stockholm tips.

“Oscar is a very good guide. He will tell you the history of Sweden as if you were there in that time. He is funny, so our attention is 100%. We have had a lot of guides in the world, but he is one of top three. Thank you Oscar! The Dutch group.”

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14.Old Town Self-Guided Tour Learn and solve Puzzles

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 64 reviews · 90 days · from $11Best value

Use the Curiosa app to explore Stockholm’s Old Town in English, Swedish, German, or French. Begin at the Royal Palace and follow a 1.5 to 2 hour route to the Grand Square and Saint George and the Dragon, with stories, observation puzzles, and the freedom to pause anytime within 90 days.

“I really liked that you could go at your own pace. The little puzzles were great too! Maybe a couple more of different hints and clues would also be good 😊 the clock tower one in particular at the German Church.”

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15.City Hall, Old Town & Vasa Museum – all-in-1 guided experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend about three hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Stockholm City Hall’s exterior, walking Gamla Stan, and touring the Vasa Museum. Guides such as Ana, Loredana, Soren, Sotter, and Yuri have led this experience. Your group can include up to 10 people, and Vasa entry plus a 30-minute museum tour are included.

“Our tour with Ana of Vasa Museum and Old City 28/08/25 Ana proved to be an exceptional guide. She effortlessly conveyed her enthusiasm for her topic, and shared the depth of her knowledge. She had a light touch and a sense of humour. We particularly liked that she was a keen researcher. For example, when we asked her about a topic she didn’t have an immediate answer to (the positioning of a tall factory chimney in a square of palatial buildings) she looked it up during her break. We not only learned about why the chimney was there, it was the remains of building originally purposed for newspaper publishing, we…”

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