Swedish Royal Opera

This lively and informative walking tour is perfect for those wanting to explore the highlights of Stockholm's city centre.

Gamla Stan and Beyond

Your tour will begin at the impressive City Hall, where you will venture inside to take in one of the best examples of national romanticism in Sweden. Astonishingly, nearly eight million bricks were used in its construction, and it remains home to Stockholm’s Municipal Council. You will then make your way to the beautiful 13th century centre of Stockholm known as Gamla Stan. Here you will find beautiful colourful buildings in the Northern German style, lining the many winding cobbled streets and alleyways.   

After exploring Stockholm’s historic centre, you will head over to the stunning Riddarholmen church; built by Franciscan monks in the late 13th century. You will be astounded by its long and illustrious history, including serving as the royal necropolis since the burial of Magnus Ladulås in 1290, and still remains home to the armorial glory of the Seraphim knightly order. Inside, make sure you look out for the many colourful wall plates displaying the coats of arms of the knights and the imposing marble sarcophagus of Gustav II Adolf, Sweden’s mightiest monarch, who died in 1632.

A short walk on is Stockholm Cathedral, which was built in 1279, and it has been a Lutheran church since 1527. Storkyrkan houses the absolutely stunning 15th century gilded St. George and the Dragon sculpture and one of the earliest landscape depictions of Stockholm - the 16th century Vädersoltavlan painting by Urban Målare. You will then proceed on to the impressive Royal Palace, which is the official residence of the Swedish monarchy. Right next door is the impressive Parliament House. Here your expert city guide will shed some more light on the beautiful architecture of this building as well as the Swedish system of consensus-building government. To end this highlight tour, enjoy a refreshing drink at a local establishment of your guide's choosing. Be sure to use this time to get their insider recommendations on restaurants, coffee shops, nightlife, and must-do excursions. 

Discover Stockholm's mixture of historical and modern architecture on this walking tour, which includes tickets to the majestic Drottningholm Palace.

Cultural Stockholm

With Stockholm offering a veritable smorgasbord of world-class historical and modern architecture, this great Northern European city is sure to appeal to architectural aficionados and novices alike. Your tour begins with a visit to the bustling Sergerls Torg - a central, public square in Stockholm and is named after 18th century sculptor Johan Tobias Sergel, whose workshop was once located north of the square.

You will then proceed to the Royal Swedish Opera, much loved by Swedes everywhere; it is the country’s premier stage for all things opera and ballet. The Opera House as you see it today was built in the nineteenth century boasting a beautiful neoclassical front facade, adorned with statues, arches, and Corinthian and Tuscan columns. You will then venture on to the Stockholm Concert Hall, design by Ivar Tengbom and completed in 1926. The hall is home to the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and frequently hosts the very best of Swedish and international orchestral music. 

Swedish Love for the Orient

After your foray into the musical world of Stockholm you will have the pleasure of visiting Drottningholm Palace where you will discover the stunning 18th century architectural gem that is the Chinese Pavilion, located in the beautiful palace grounds. The fairytale Drottningholm Palace is a beautiful treasure of Stockholm, featuring some of Europe's best examples of Rococo design, complete with a plethora of Chinoiserie and Swedish fine art. The pavilion is currently one of Sweden's Royal Palaces, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and well worth a visit.