Historic City Walks for private groups

Most all cities are best explored on foot - and Stockholm is ideal for walking. Join me for a Historic City Walk for your family and friends (max 10 people) on a day and time of your choosing.

Discover the stories behind the streets, buildings and the people that live here. You will learn more about the daily life of the city, both past and present. Please note that these are not the typical guided tours with a robot-like guide constantly watching the clock.

The style of these walks is meant to be relaxed and conversational allowing you to take in the atmosphere and history of the surroundings and get a better overall feeling for this lovely city on water while getting to know a local native. Your personal guide is Maria Lindberg Howard, a 4th generation native Stockholmer.

OLD TOWN DELIGHTS - Historic walk in Gamla Stan

Take a stroll off the beaten track down the quiet meandering alleys of The Old Town (Gamla Stan) to discover the real medieval side of this captivating part of Stockholm. You will learn about the origin and development of this remarkable capital city and the everyday life of ordinary people through the centuries as well as changes in architecture and city infrastructure.

Duration: 2 hrs
Day and time: By pre-arrangement
Meeting place: Katarinahissen at Slussen (see picture below)
Price: SEK 1,000 for the group (max 10 people, no charge for children under 12 with paying adult)
Booking and payment: See below (currency converter)

SOUTHERN HEIGHTS - Historic walk on Södermalm

Explore the Southern Island (Södermalm), Stockholm's old working class neighborhood with its quaint wooden houses, lush parks and astonishing views of the city from the hill. Climb winding stairs, discover hidden gardens, visit the sites of the old gallows and hear about the everyday people as well as witches, executioners and other odd characters that give this part of the city its unique small town atmosphere.

Duration: 2 hrs
Day and time: By pre-arrangement
Meeting place: Katarinahissen at Slussen (see picture below)
Price: SEK 1,000 for the group (max 10 people, no charge for children under 12 with paying adult)
Booking and payment: See below (currency converter)

CITY COMBO - Historic walk in Gamla Stan & Södermalm

The medieval buildings and narrow cobblestone alleys of Gamla Stan (Old Town) and the quaint cottages and lush gardens on Södermalm (Southern Island) make for a special treat. If you'd like to see a little bit of both these fascinating areas this is the walk for you. We meet at the Obelisk near the Royal Palace in Gamla Stan.

Duration: 3 hrs
Day and time: By pre-arrangement
Meeting place: Obelisk at the Royal Palace (see picture below)
Price: SEK 1,500 for the group (max 10 people, no charge for children under 12 with paying adult)
Booking and payment: See below (currency converter)

Booking Details

All the above walks are arranged year round at a day and time of your choice but must be booked at least 7 days (deposit required) in advance. For details and booking, send e-mail or call 0708 85 05 28 (dial +46 708 85 05 28 for international calls) during office hours 9 am-5 pm (GMT+1).

Deposit & Confirmation

When booking, state your full name, e-mail address and your local address in Stockholm (hotel, hostel, cruise ship etc) and a local phone number or mobile phone number where you can be reached.

To confirm your booking a deposit of 25% of the total fee must be paid through PayPal (see below). When the funds have been recieved a confirmation will be sent to you by e-mail.

Final payment

Your final payment for the tour can be made in two ways:

1. In cash using Swedish Kronor (SEK - currency converter) at the conclusion of the walk. There are ATM's conveniently located throughout Stockholm. Note: For cash payment in other currencies, a bank exchange fee of SEK 100 (or equivalent) is due.

2. In advance with a credit card in GBP, USD or EURO to our PayPal account: "postmaster@stockholmstories.com". Note: All deposits must be made using payPal. For more information about PayPal click here.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be made by e-mail or calling 0708 85 05 28 (dial +46 708 85 05 28 for international calls) at least 48 hours (GMT+1) prior to the start of the walk. Your deposit will be returned via PayPal.

For cancellations made later than 48 hours (GMT+1) prior to the start of the walk the deposit will be forfeited. For NO SHOWS the remaining 75% is due.