Jewish Stockholm Private Tour: Gamla Stan and Museum

Walk Stockholm's Jewish past with a guide who knows the stories behind each site

A private walking tour of Stockholm's Jewish heritage in Gamla Stan (Old Town) with a licensed local guide, available in six languages. Choose between a 2-hour tour of key sites (the Great Synagogue, Raoul Wallenberg Memorial, and Cathedral), or extend to 3 hours to include entry to the Jewish Museum, housed in Stockholm's first synagogue. The guide offers expert commentary on Jewish life in Sweden and the community's arrival in the 17th century.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jewish history walking tour in Stockholm

• Meet guide at Järntorgsbrunnen
• Walk to Stockholm’s oldest synagogue
• Visit German Church and Storkyrkan Cathedral
• See Nobel Prize Museum and Royal Palace
• Explore Berzelii Park and Holocaust monument
• Tour Jewish Museum exhibits

The experience

You meet your guide at Järntorgsbrunnen in the heart of Gamla Stan and walk through the oldest part of Stockholm to trace the arrival and settlement of the city's Jewish community. The route passes the Great Synagogue, the German Church and Cathedral (where the first Jewish families were baptized), and the Nobel Prize Museum, where your guide points out the Jewish laureates honored over the years. The walk then heads to Berzelii Park to see the Rememberene Path and the Holocaust monument dedicated to Raoul Wallenberg, who saved tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews during WWII: a chapter of Stockholm history most visitors miss entirely.

If you choose the 3-hour option, you enter the Jewish Museum, which occupies the buildings of Stockholm's first synagogue. Your guide walks you through the exhibits, explaining how the early Jewish community built their temple and what Jewish life in Sweden looked like across centuries. You'll learn about traditions, culture and the efforts it took to establish a permanent place of worship in the capital. The guide also shares tips on kosher establishments around the city if you want to eat during your stay.

The tour is limited to a small group, no more than 25 per guide, so the pace stays unhurried and you can ask questions. Your guide is a licensed local who speaks English, Swedish, German, French, Italian, Spanish or Russian. The walk covers ground in Gamla Stan, so wear comfortable shoes. All areas are wheelchair accessible if you need that accommodation.

What’s included

• Private walking tour led by a licensed local guide fluent in your chosen language.
• expert commentary on Jewish history, culture and life in Stockholm.
• entrance tickets to the Jewish Museum (3-hour option only).
• tips on kosher restaurants and establishments around the city.

Options for this experience

4 options

2-hour Jewish walking tour in Swedish and English15 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 21:00Lasts 2 hours: Explore Stockholm's places linked to Jewish history and culture, such as the Great Synagogue, the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial and Stockholm Cathedral. Led by an Expert Guide, an Official 5-Stars Guide who specializes in this type of tour. The guide speaks the chosen language fluently - SWST014.

2H: Jewish Walking GR, FR, IT, SP, RGuide in 5 languages · 15 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 21:00Lasts 2 hours: Explore Stockholm's places linked to Jewish history and culture, such as the Great Synagogue, the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial and Stockholm Cathedral. Led by an Expert Guide, an Official 5-Stars Guide who specializes in this type of tour. The guide speaks the chosen language fluently - SWST014.

3H: Jewish Tour & Museum GR, FR, ITGuide in 5 languages · 7 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 17:00Lasts 3 hours: Visit the Jewish Museum and explore Stockholm's sites tied to Jewish history and culture, including the Great Synagogue and the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial. Led by an Expert Guide, an Official 5-Stars Guide who specializes in this type of tour. The guide speaks the chosen language fluently - SWST014.

3-hour Jewish tour and museum visit in English and Swedish7 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 17:00Lasts 3 hours: Visit the Jewish Museum and explore Stockholm's sites tied to Jewish history and culture, including the Great Synagogue and the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial. Led by an Expert Guide, an Official 5-Stars Guide who specializes in this type of tour. The guide speaks the chosen language fluently - SWST014.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 21:00

Book up to10h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian and Swedish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Rosotravel - Sweden Tours & Experiences

Is this one for you?Book the 2-hour tour if you have a free afternoon and want the key sites without museum time. Choose the 3-hour option if you want to step inside the Jewish Museum and learn the full story of how the community built their first synagogue in the capital.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Swedish and Russian.

What exactly is the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial and why does the tour include it?

The Rememberene Path and Holocaust monument in Berzelii Park honor Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat who rescued tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews from the Holocaust during World War II. The tour visits this site to tell that story and its connection to Stockholm's Jewish community.

Can I do the 2-hour tour if I only have an afternoon free?

Yes. The 2-hour Jewish Walking Tour covers the Great Synagogue, Raoul Wallenberg Memorial, Cathedral and Nobel Prize Museum sites without museum entry, so it fits a shorter window. The 3-hour option adds admission to the Jewish Museum if you want more depth.

Is the Jewish Museum included in both tour lengths?

No. The 2-hour walking tour does not include museum entry. The 3-hour option includes entrance tickets to the Jewish Museum as part of the tour price.

Do I need to be very fit to do this tour?

The tour is a walking route through Gamla Stan and the city center, so you should be comfortable walking and wear shoes suited to pavement. It is suitable for all fitness levels, and the route is wheelchair accessible if you need that option.