Stockholm- A Beauty On The Water: Old Town Walking Tour and Boat Trip Combined
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Experience Stockholm! Built on 14 islands at the entrance to lake Malaren from the Baltic sea, this city is world famous for its beauty. Seeing it from the water is an unforgettable event. But when visiting Stockholm, you should also see Old Town, the best-preserved medieval city centre in the world. This tour combines both; first, we will go on a walking tour of the cobblestone alleyways in Old Town, and then you continue with the legendary Royal Canal Tour, operated by Stromma Group. This boat tour is included in the fee.
During the walking tour, you will learn about and connect with the history of Stockholm and Sweden. You will take in several historic and beautiful buildings. You start at the Opera house. You will see the Parliament building, the Royal Palace and Stortorget in Old Town, and walk through the medieval streets of Old Town.
The boat then takes you on a fascinating tour through the "DjurgĂĄrdsbrunn" Canal and gives you fabulous views of the Stockholm skyline.
Fee for the Royal Canal Tour by Stromma Group
- INFANT: : 0 - 5
- CHILD: : 6 - 15
- YOUTH: : 16 - 18
- ADULT: : 19 - 65
- SENIOR: : 66 - 99
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Public transportation options are available nearby
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
What To Expect
The Royal Swedish Opera
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Parliament Building (Riksdagshuset)
The predecessor of the parliament (riksdagen) was the “Riksdag of the Estates” (Ståndsriksdagen) where Nobility, Clergy, Burghers, and Peasants met separately for discussions before meeting the King in the palace. Until its dissolution in 1866, this institution was the highest authority in Sweden next to the King. In 1866 a parliament with two chambers was introduced, but without equal voting rights for all citizens. The first elections with general suffrage were held in 1921. This was after a long political struggle led by liberals and socialists. In 1975 the constitution was changed, and the two chambers of the parliament were merged into one. It was also confirmed that the king has only a representative role and no real power.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Riksbron
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
During the 17th and 18th centuries, Sweden was a great power in Northern Europe. You will see the Royal Garden with a statue of Karl XII, the last of the Swedish warrior kings. To the right of the park, you will see the Financial District, built at the turn of the 20th century - the period of the flowering of architectural styles.
You also see the Grand Hotel, the most prestigious hotel in Stockholm where the Nobel laureates stay when they come for the Nobel prize awarding ceremonies.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Stortorget
At Stortorget "The Bloodbath of Stockholm" took place in November 1530. Around 100 noblemen and priests were beheaded by the Danish king Christian II. He is since known as Christian the tyrant in Sweden.
The Nobel Prize Museum is situated at Stortorget. The Swedish Royal Academies and other committees designate the winners of the most prestigious prizes in many important fields of science and art.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Stockholm Old Town
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Reviews
I would definitely recommend this tour and Bengt.
