The 15 Best Walking Tours in Sweden

1.Ghost Walk and Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,206 reviews · from $31Our pick

Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with a live English or Swedish guide, following narrow lanes, old walls, courtyards, execution sites, and shadowy corners. Guides such as Callum, Cody, Chris, Reece, and Louis bring the stories to life with humor, audience interaction, and a mix of documented events and eerie legends. Wear sturdy shoes for cobbles and stairs.

“This was so much fun. Chris (our friendly guide) was an entertaining storyteller who showed us around Gamla Stan by lantern. We stopped at different locations to hear intriguing stories of old. A great way to enjoy this beautiful old town by night - 100% recommend.”

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2.Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town

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

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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3.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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4.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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5.Best of Stockholm Walking Tour-3 Hours, Small Group max 10 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 645 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49

Walk through Stockholm with an English-speaking local guide such as Berna, August, Lise, Michael, or Zenid. You’ll see Stortorget, the Royal Palace, Riddarholmen, City Hall, the Nobel Prize Museum, and narrow Mårten Trotzigs gränd. The tour focuses on stories, city views, and orientation rather than entering attractions.

“August was a very informative guide. Nice way to see the city for first time visitors. Highly recommend”

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6.The Nordic Food Walk Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 642 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $122

Spend four hours tasting Swedish classics and modern bites with guides such as Cotton, Teresa, Sarah, or Caoimhe. Visit Östermalms Saluhall and Hötorget, sample seafood, game meats, cheese, licorice, cloudberry jam, and finish with fika in Gamla Stan. Expect a generous amount of walking and a group of up to 20 people.

“I would highly recommend! Guide Colton was very knowledgeable and provided information about Stockholm on our food tour. Food was very great”

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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.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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11.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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12.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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13.Classic Stockholm Small Group Walking Tour | 3 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Walk from Södermalm through Slussen, Gamla Stan, Riddarholmen, and central Stockholm with guides such as Kenneth or Rachel. Expect clear English commentary on Swedish history, politics, architecture, and local life, plus practical advice on food and sightseeing. The tour ends at Stockholm City Hall, and attractions are viewed from outside.

“Rachel Aspogar was amazing. I highly recommend this tour because it summarized history, landmarks and information about good places to eat and buy souvenirs”

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14.Unique walking tour Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Join local guide Tomas for a 2 to 3 hour Stockholm walk from Kungstradgarden to the Royal Palace. You will see major sights, lesser-known corners, Södermalm, Skeppsholmen, and Riddarholmen, with some metro travel and plenty of stories about Swedish life, politics, art, and city history.

“Great overview of Stockholm. Thomas was an excellent guide and host. He was proud of his city and it showed!”

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15.Private Custom Walking Tour With A Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 56 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $65

Build your Stockholm walk around the places you care about. Your private guide can cover famous sights, historic streets, islands, museums from the outside, and local food stops. Guides speak English, French, Italian, or Spanish. Hotel pickup is available in the city, and Nathalie has helped guests find top views and a princess tarta bakery.

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