Gamla Stan Walking Tour in Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden
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Trip Type: Walking Tours
Duration: 60 minutes
Hear historical tidbits and tales of medieval Stockholm aplenty on this 1-hour walking tour around the city’s Old Town: Gamla Stan. With a knowledgeable local guide at your side, wander around the atmospheric streets and admire the elegant architecture while learning about Stockholm’s history, people and local legends. Sights of top Stockholm attractions such as the Järnpojken statue, the square of Stortorget and the magnificent Royal Palace of Stockholm are also taken in on the leisurely paced walk.
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Hear historical tidbits and tales of medieval Stockholm aplenty on this 1-hour walking tour around the city’s Old Town: Gamla Stan. With a knowledgeable local guide at your side, wander around the atmospheric streets and admire the elegant architecture while learning about Stockholm’s history, people and local legends. Sights of top Stockholm attractions such as the Järnpojken statue, the square of Stortorget and the magnificent Royal Palace of Stockholm are also taken in on the leisurely paced walk.
Meet your guide at Stortorget, Stockholm’s oldest square, and then set off to explore the beautiful area of Gamla Stan that comprises the city’s Old Town. Brimming with history, the medieval neighborhood is believed to date back to the mid-13th century when Stockholm was founded.
Hear about the man credited with founding Stockholm, Birger Jarls, and learn all about the town in its early days. With countless years of history, the city has some fine architecture and your guide will point out the most striking examples of its distinctive North German-style buildings. Wander down the narrowest alleyway in Sweden, and then stop to make a wish at Järnpojken: the country’s smallest statue.
Learn about the Swedes who once lived in the buildings when first built, and hear of the story of St George and the Dragon; according to local legend, the fabled dragon was heroically slain by St George in Stockholm.
Besides talking about the area’s history, people and popular legends, your guide will also show you one of Stockholm’s top attractions: the Royal Palace of Stockholm. Admire the palace from the outside, marveling at its Italian-Baroque façade, and hear stories about the Swedish Royal Family who have lived inside its walls.
After an hour exploring the neighborhood, return to the start point to bid your guide goodbye and finish your tour.
Hear about the man credited with founding Stockholm, Birger Jarls, and learn all about the town in its early days. With countless years of history, the city has some fine architecture and your guide will point out the most striking examples of its distinctive North German-style buildings. Wander down the narrowest alleyway in Sweden, and then stop to make a wish at Järnpojken: the country’s smallest statue.
Learn about the Swedes who once lived in the buildings when first built, and hear of the story of St George and the Dragon; according to local legend, the fabled dragon was heroically slain by St George in Stockholm.
Besides talking about the area’s history, people and popular legends, your guide will also show you one of Stockholm’s top attractions: the Royal Palace of Stockholm. Admire the palace from the outside, marveling at its Italian-Baroque façade, and hear stories about the Swedish Royal Family who have lived inside its walls.
After an hour exploring the neighborhood, return to the start point to bid your guide goodbye and finish your tour.
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