Gamla Stan Walking Tour
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.
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Gamla Stan Walking Tour
What's included in Gamla Stan Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kungstradgarden
The King's Garden is an urban park in the city centre. It hosts open-air concerts, events in summer and offering an ice rink in winter. The park is divided in two spaces: -the Square of King Charles XII , - Molin's Fountain, In 17th and 18th century the garden was a symmetrical composition centred on a fountain . The area became a popular hot spot for the bourgeois social life. The elm trees date back to the 17th century.
Stockholm City Hall
Open In June 1923 ,Stockholm City Hall houses offices,conference rooms and ceremonial halls.It's the venue of the Nobel Prize annual Banquet and a major attraction. The architect Ragnar Ostberg designed the building according to the Swedish National Romantic style and water ia central feature. It's a blending austere ,North European brick construction with a touch of Venetian Gothic architecture. Elements such as: -Turrets adorned with golden starlets, -decorated balconies, - bronze statues....
Stockholm Old Town
Founded in 1300, Gamla Stan ( Old Town) is the historical centre of Stockholm is located on the island of Stadsholmen. Gamla Stan is made up of cobbled streets, North-Germanic architecture and picturesque open piazza. The most famous and beautiful is Stortorget ( the large square), And area surrounded by merchants' houses . Later, the site of Stockholm Bloodbath ordered by Danish King Christian II and 82 noblemen, was executed in 1520. It's home to the Royal Palace, the 18th century building in Baroque style.
Inclusions
- A bottle of water
- Subway
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The guide will meet travellers wearing a baseball cap and holding a sign with the leader name.
Meeting Points
- At Central Station ( Stockholm) main entrance ( by the statue Ericsson), the guide/driver will meet the travellers wearing a baseball cap ( black) and a sign with the leader name.
- Stand outside Espresso House ( Vasagatan1), the guide will meet the travellers wearing a baseball cap (black) and a sign with the leader name.
End Points
- By the historic waterpump in the square( located the Old Town).
