Stockholm Private City Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
We customize your tours and experiences based on the travelers interests / wishes. During your private walk, we move at your own pace and linger longer when the interest does arise. At each stop ,we provide a full description of the site , a deep historical insight and always remain available for any questions or inquiries.
Inclusions
What's included
- Food sampling: a variety of cold meat & cheese
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's not
- Subway tickets
Itinerary
Founded in 1884, Hotorgshallen is the oldest food market in Sweden. It used to have a strong peasant character at the end of 19th century. It was divided into two sections: -Meat, fish ,veggies and flowers, -Milk and hay The hay did remain until 1856 , then moved to Norrmalmstorg . The historic market square dating back to the 13th century ,originally established as a hay market! The square received its name in 1672 ( 17th century).
The highlight of the tour is a visit to the city Hall ( Stadshuset) venue of the annual Nobel Prize Banquet ) where we enjoy a guided tour of the red brick structure. The fortress-like building is known for its tower topped with 3 golden crowns ( the emblem of Sweden).
Then continue to Gamla Stan ( Old Town) founded in 1252 ,enjoy a walk through the narrow cobbled streets, alleys and medieval atmosphere of the 16th to 18th century. We stop by Stortorget ( great square) home to the Nobel museum, the Swedish Academy. Also ,housing the Royal Palace the residence of the Swedish Monarchy. The huge compound, dating from the 18th century was designed by French architect Nicodemus Tessin in Baroque style.
Södermalm evolved from rural area between 13th and 17th centuries. Later, in 19th century a working- class district. Söder has a history as a supplier of pastures ,a centre for manufacturing and shipping. In the 20th century ,transformed into a fashionable, Bohemian district known for its trendy cafés, shops and artistic community.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- the guide will be standing ( wearing a black baseball cap) at the main entrance of the Station holding a sign with the traveler's leader name.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- LOGBI Noureddine
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Stockholm
- Its from-price is 22% below the median of the 114 city tours we list in Stockholm.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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).
Special offers in Stockholm
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
15% offFree cancellation
