Central Stockholm: A Guide to the Modern City

Modern Stockholm reverberates with a sense of cultural heritage and a touch of luxury. On this walking tour, you’ll explore the contemporary Norrmalm and Östermalm districts through the lens of design, Swedish values, and history.

The tour starts on Drottninggatan, Stockholm’s busiest pedestrian street. You’ll stroll through the buzzing city centre past vibrant squares like Sergels torg and Hötorget. Along the way, you’ll hear about iconic buildings, local customs, and the real stories behind Sweden’s Nobel Prize traditions. As you continue down Kungsgatan, Stockholm’s own Broadway, I’ll fill you in on some drama around the royals, visionaries, and everyday heroes who shaped the nation’s character over the past century.

You’ll explore the elegant Östermalm with its quiet streets lined with historic restaurants, clubs, designer shops, and Sweden’s most expensive addresses. The tour ends in front of the Royal Palace and the entrance to Stockholm’s Old Town, Gamla Stan – a perfect transition from modern Sweden to its medieval heart.

On this 60-minute Stockholm tour, you’ll have the chance to:

• Take in Konserthuset Stockholm, the concert hall where the King of Sweden presents the Nobel Prize, and hear about the traditions behind this prestigious ceremony
• Listen to dramatic love stories from Sweden’s current and past royals, including scandals that shaped the monarchy
• Walk through Stockholm’s version of Times Square and Broadway while I reveal the urban planning stories behind these iconic spaces
• Find out about modern Swedish heroes and learn how their actions shaped the country’s social and cultural development
• Pass the beautiful Royal Drama Theatre and the scenic waterfront at Nybroplan, where boats gently rock in the harbour
• Learn about Swedish values like modesty, equality, and innovation, and how they’re reflected in everyday life and design
• Enjoy some of the city’s most breathtaking views along the waterfront

After this walk, you’ll have heard about everything from Nobel moments to everyday Swedish values – and have a sense of the spirit behind Stockholm’s stylish facade.