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Södermalm Sightseeing walking tours

Our most recommended Södermalm Sightseeing walking tours

Södermalm: 2-Hour Sightseeing Tour

1. Södermalm: 2-Hour Sightseeing Tour

Voted by Vogue Magazine as “One of the 15 coolest areas in the world”, the neighborhood of Södermalm is a hip island south of the city center. It will be there that you can find vintage stores, trendy cafes, and some of the most breathtaking views of Stockholm. Throughout this tour you will get to explore "SoFo", which is considered Stockholm’s equivalent to New York's Soho. Whilst there you can indulge in world-class Swedish design, and will also be introduced to some of the most popular and secret city beaches. Along with your local guide you will uncover the best-kept secrets this district has to offer, taking in the bountiful views as you travel.

Bohemian Stockholm: Södermalm Island Walking Tour

2. Bohemian Stockholm: Södermalm Island Walking Tour

Explore the historic district of Södermalm Island on a 1.5-hour guided walking tour of one of Stockholm’s most bohemian areas. Dubbed SoFo (South of Folkungatan) as a play on Manhattan’s SoHo (South of Houston), today it is known as the trendiest area in Stockholm; home to the city’s hipsters, fashion brands, vintage shops, and excellent restaurants and cafés. Learn the history of the area, starting from when people moved to Södermalm after the Old Town ran out of space. Hear dark stories behind the beautiful views, including tales of executions and witch trials. Walk in the footsteps of Lisbeth Salander and Mikael Blomqvist from the “Millennium” trilogy by Swedish novelist Stieg Larsson, now adapted for both Swedish TV and American film. See colorful houses, and learn how the area was regenerated from the working class cottages of the 18th century to the expensive apartments and boutiques of today.

Stockholm Syndrome: 3-Hour Walking Tour

3. Stockholm Syndrome: 3-Hour Walking Tour

Are you ready to fall in love? Experience Stockholm by foot. You will see all the main sights plus some secret gems! Stockholm Our Way invites you to take a walk on Stockholm’s wilder side – there is a lot more to Stockholm than just water and bridges! With 750 years of history, the city is never short of a story to tell. The 14 islands upon which Stockholm is founded each have something different to offer and each of the four seasons provider visitors with opportunities to experience the city from different perspectives. Taking in such sights as the Royal Dramatic Theatre, the Opera House, the Royal Palace, the Parliament building, Riddarholmen, the City Hall, the Old Town, St George and the Dragon, Slussen and Södermalm, this tour gives you a great and environmentally friendly overview to the city sights – both old and new!

Stockholm: Highlights Guided Walking Tour

4. Stockholm: Highlights Guided Walking Tour

Stockholm is a city built on 14 islands connected by a total of 42 bridges. The charm of its setting therefore lies in the intermingling of land and water but if you have never explored it before how do you know which of the islands to start on and how to best navigate between the many bridges to get the best out of the city? This is where this tour comes in! As Stockholm is a terrific city to absorb on foot we explore the highlights of this Scandinavian capital while introducing you to World-class museums such as ABBA, Vasa and Nordic museums, theaters, galleries, and gorgeous parklands as well as trend setting fashion, design and music scenes that has influenced the rest of the world for decades. Stockholm is a metropolitan city with a tangled old town where you can find the picturesque and narrowest street in Sweden. Walking along Skeppsbron that connects Gamla stan to Södermalm, you will enjoy the unmistakable scent of freshly baked cinnamon buns from Skeppsbro bakery. You will explore new city icons such as the golden bridge of Slussen and the revamped Sergels torg. We will also visit the dynamic down town of Kungsträdgården where you might be treated to street food festivals or the namaste Indian culture day. Experience Djurgården, the first ever national park in the middle of a city where you will stroll through the blue gate and visit junibacken, the fascinating world of famous author Astrid Lindgren.

Stockholm Private Welcome Experience with a Local Host

5. Stockholm Private Welcome Experience with a Local Host

Meet the local host at your Stockholm accommodation and head out on a 3 to 8-hour walking tour to explore the city. You’ll be in good hands with a knowledgeable local who is eager to share all the tips and tricks that will help you make the most of your visit. The local supplier will be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality, tastes and interests so we can assign a like-minded Local who can create a bespoke experience for you. You'll be paired with guides that are passionate about the place they call home and who choose to spend their free time sharing it with like-minded travelers matched to them. Start by taking in some of the top attractions of the old town. Continue by getting familiar with the neighborhood where you’re staying. Hear about the best places to eat and shop and learn the easiest ways to get around. See some of the top attractions and hear about more that you can visit on your own after the tour. You will have the option of taking public transportation or a taxi to get around the city. Please contact the supplier if you’d like a private car included in the tour.

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What people are saying about Södermalm

first off, Susie was a great guide, personable and really knew, and lived in, the area. the tour covered great views, history and what the area is like now. Old Town gets much of the attention, but this one should too. we did both areas. Susie also pointed out the restaurant areas for post tour meals. while she originally came from a different country, she's really knew her stuff

Very dedicated tour guide. Was really fun. Have seen spots that we would not have found ourselves.

- learned a lot - great route through Södermalm - very interesting

Great tour! The guide took a lot of time to answer my questions.

Very committed leadership including in-depth knowledge