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Gamla stan and Riddarholmen: medieval Stockholm
Your local guide
Elin Lindqvist
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Highlights
- Stortorget and the Stockholm Bloodbath of 1520
- Mårten Trotzigs gränd, the old town's narrowest alley
- A runestone built into a wall on Prästgatan
- The Royal Palace and its changing of the guard
- Riddarholmen Church, burial place of Swedish kings
About this tour
This session covers medieval Gamla Stan and the small island of Riddarholmen next to it, moving from Stortorget to the Royal Palace and finishing at Riddarholmen Church. Along the way the camera passes Mårten Trotzigs gränd, the narrowest alley in the old town, and a runestone set into a house wall. It is a close look at the streets where Stockholm began.
The session opens with a sound check, then works through the four stops in the order a walk through the old town would take, taking questions as they come. Afterwards a short list of what was covered is sent over.
This suits anyone drawn to medieval history or old European streets, whether planning a trip to Stockholm or remembering one already taken. It also suits anyone who wants to see the old town at a slower pace than a normal visit allows.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 10 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Stockholm before heading out.
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Stortorget 21 min
The camera stands in Stortorget, Gamla Stan's main square, while the guide points out the building facades and tells the story of the Stockholm Bloodbath of 1520, when scores of nobles were executed here.
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Mårten Trotzigs gränd 21 min
Down Mårten Trotzigs gränd, at under a metre wide the narrowest alley in the old town, the camera squeezes through the stone walls, and on Prästgatan above it the guide points out a runestone built into a house wall.
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Royal Palace 21 min
Outside the Royal Palace, the camera catches the changing of the guard if the timing allows, and the guide explains how one of Europe's largest palaces still works as the King's official residence.
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Riddarholmen Church 21 min
From outside Riddarholmen Church on its small island, the guide explains that this is where Swedish kings and queens have been buried for centuries, and the camera takes in the distinctive cast-iron spire.
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Your questions 18 min
Time to ask anything about Stockholm: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 8 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Meatballs (köttbullar) and Gamla Stan, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Stockholm time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 12 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Stockholm, showing you Royal Palace and Vasa Museum live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Stockholm live with my phone and you ask anything as we go.
Times shown in Stockholm time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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