Stockholm Old Town Tour: Medieval Streets & Blood Bath History

A cannonball is still wedged in a house façade on these medieval streets.

A two-hour guided tour of Stockholm Old Town (Gamla stan) traces the city's medieval past through narrow streets where noblemen, princesses and dukes once walked. Your guide shares the story of the Stockholm Blood Bath, the legend of St George and the Dragon, and other tales rooted in the neighborhood's history. The tour operates in English with a live guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Stockholm's Old Town history

• Begin Old Town tour
• Learn medieval Stockholm stories
• Discover Stockholm Blood Bath tale
• See cannonball in house façade
• Hear legend of St George and Dragon

The experience

Stockholm Old Town is the historical heart of the city, and this tour moves through its narrow lanes on foot, stopping at sites tied to real events and local legends. You'll hear about the Stockholm Blood Bath (a massacre that shaped the city's politics), and see the cannonball still embedded in a house wall, a physical remnant of the city's turbulent past. The guide weaves in the tale of St George and the Dragon, a story that has lived in these streets for centuries.

The tour lasts two hours and covers the neighborhood at a walking pace suited to all fitness levels. Your guide speaks English and brings the medieval atmosphere to life without requiring you to arrange transport separately. The Old Town sits in central Stockholm with public transit nearby, so you can reach the meeting point easily whether you're staying in the city center or elsewhere.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English.
• two hours of walking through Stockholm Old Town.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Tours of Stockholm

Is this one for you?The tour departs from central Stockholm Old Town, reachable by public transit from anywhere in the city, so you don't need a car or a hotel in a particular neighborhood to join it.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Stockholm Blood Bath, and why does it matter to this neighborhood?

The Stockholm Blood Bath was a massacre that took place in the Old Town in the early 16th century and became a turning point in Swedish history. Your guide explains the event and its impact on the city's development during the tour.

Can I walk the Old Town tour if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. All areas and surfaces in Stockholm Old Town are wheelchair accessible, and the tour is designed to accommodate visitors of all mobility levels.

How do I get to the Old Town if I don't have a car?

Public transportation options are available near the Old Town, making it easy to reach the tour starting point by bus, subway or other transit from anywhere in Stockholm.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

Yes, the minimum age is 13. Children younger than that are not able to join the tour.