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Digital Self-Guided Ghost Walk and Historical Tour Gamla Stan

5.02 reviewsStockholm Royal Palace (Kungliga Slottet)

  • 1–4 hours
  • 3 languages
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour

Highlights

When the museums have locked their ancient doors, the shops have closed, and the crowds have disappeared, the streets of Gamla Stan are handed over to the spirits, the legends, and to you. This self guided ghost walk brings Stockholm’s Old Town to life through vivid audio storytelling, leading you through its narrow medieval alleys, hidden corners, and haunting past. With your 24 hour access you will be able to uncover chilling tales, forgotten history, and the eerie atmosphere that only appears after dark. It is a flexible way to experience one of Stockholm’s most historic districts without groups, schedules, or the usual tourist rush. - No app download, works directly from your browser - Start anytime, anywhere - Explore haunted streets, historic landmarks, and hidden corners - Immersive storytelling with soundscapes and voice narration After booking, simply enter the last 5 digits of your phone number in the “access code” field at Cityghostwalk.trales.io to activate your access.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Web app with map and real-time location (no download needed)
  • 14 thrilling historical ghost stories with thematic sound effects
  • 1 step access: Link to easily activate and access your digital ghost walk

What's not

  • Smartphone & headphones (bring your own)
  • Offline access
  • Physical in-person guide (not needed)

Itinerary

  1. Already at the end of the 10th century, Vikings built a pile barrier at this site, and in the 12th century, a defensive fort stood here. In the mid-13th century, it developed into a medieval castle with a curtain wall, courtyard, and several buildings—Stockholm Palace. From 1588, it was called "Tre Kronor" (Three Crowns). On May 7, 1697, the Great Palace Fire occurred, and the old Tre Kronor castle was completely destroyed...

    15 min

  2. This is the most central place in the Old Town, and it has been Stockholm's focal point since ancient times. This was where people met and where trade was conducted. In 1563, it was decreed that all trade should be conducted at Stortorget rather than in the smaller squares around the city. But this square was known for more than just commerce; executions were also carried out here.

    15 min

  3. Inside here resides Stockholm's oldest ghost, a black monk of the Benedictine Order named Gideon. This house is built on the walls of the old Greyfriars Monastery. Walls and vaults from the 1200s are still preserved in the basement and on the first floor...

    15 min

  4. Gustaf III was king from 1771 to 1792. He abolished torture, established freedom of the press, and improved public health care. The only thing the people disliked was the legislation on liquor and the establishment of state distilleries. He became less popular over time, and made powerful enemies...

    15 min

  5. Riddarholmen Church was originally built as a Catholic monastery church for the Greyfriars Monastery, consecrated around the year 1300. In 1382, a murder took place right in front of the high altar...

    15 min

  6. Living in Stockholm during the early 1700s, with ongoing wars, shortages, and diseases, was very taxing. Inside the city, churches did not have their own burial grounds. The German Parish had no burial ground of its own, and even the wealthiest members had trouble buying a spot...

    15 min

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Know before you go

Meeting point
This is the suggested starting point for your self-guided tour, but you can start wherever you like and use the map to navigate and explore the Stockholm's Old Town - Gamla stan.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Stockholm Ghost Walk
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Stockholm

  • Its from-price is 89% below the median of the 114 city tours we list in Stockholm.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 47 of 114.

About Stockholm

Stockholm is Sweden's capital, spread across islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic, with a medieval old town, royal palaces and a vast archipelago.

Stockholm stands on fourteen islands joined by bridges, with water in nearly every view. Gamla Stan, the medieval Old Town, has cobbled lanes, the Royal Palace, the cathedral Storkyrkan and Stortorget square. The Vasa Museum houses a seventeenth-century warship that sank on her maiden voyage in 1628 and was raised in 1961, one of the best-preserved ships of its age.

Top-ranked sights in Stockholm: Stockholm Royal Palace (Kungliga Slottet), Stockholm Old Town (Gamla Stan), Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet).

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