World War II Stockholm Old Town Walking Tour and Army Museum

What was Sweden’s role in World War 2, how did their neutrality help the Germans, and were the Jewish refugees welcome? Learn this and more on a private WWII-themed walking tour of Stockholm’s Old Town. Optional: visit the Army Museum. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: Tour is available in following language: English, Swedish Germany, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian 2-hour: World War II-themed Old Town Tour Explore the history of World War II through the eyes of Swedish humanitarians and profiteers on a 2-hour walking tour through Stockholm's Old Town. 3-hour: World War II-themed Old Town & Army Museum Tour Explore the history of World War II through the eyes of Swedish humanitarians and profiteers on a 3-hour walking tour through Stockholm's Old Town and Army Museum. From the impact of World War II on domestic politics and foreign trade, through the Soviet bombings of Sweden, to the humanitarian effort to save Jewish refugees.

Meet your guide in front of the Lars Johan Hierta Monument, Riddarhustorget 9, 111 28 Stockholm

Stockholm’s Gamla Stan (Old Town) to learn about the events and people that shaped the history of World War II in Sweden and Scandinavia. Your Private Guide will meet you by the Lars Johan Hierta Monument, which is dedicated to a Swedish journalist who contributed to free press in Sweden. The guide will provide you with the historical context behind Swedish neutrality at the beginning of WWII, and how it has changed during the course of the conflict.

You will learn about the responses of the Swedish royal family, government and church as you admire the Royal Palace, Storkyrkan (Cathedral) and Parliament House. You will also find out how the war influenced the prestigious Nobel Prize awards. You will also follow the Remembrance Path in Berzelii Park and hear the heroic story of Raoul Wallenberg to rescue ten of thousands of Jewish people from the Holocaust.

Visit the Army Museum. This war museum explores more than 500 years of wartime and peacetime in Sweden, offering an insight into the living conditions for soldiers, their families and the general population. One of the exhibitions is dedicated to Raoul Wallenberg, and there is also a display of historical documents, military uniforms, weapons and trophies. A must see for history buffs!

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please check your email 24 hours before your tour for important information.
• Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. The Army Museum is not included in a 2-hour tour.
• For the best experience, we will limit your group size to 1-25 guests per guide, 26-50 guests per 2 guides, and so forth, so the price will be higher if your group requires additional guides.

• 3H: Oldtown&ArmyMuseum (EN,SW)
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  Duration: 3 hours: Explore the history of World War II through the eyes of Swedish humanitarians and profiteers on a 3-hour walking tour through
  ,: Stockholm's Old Town and Army Museum.
  Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - SWST008.
• 2H: WarII-themed OldTN (EN,SW)
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  Duration: 2 hours: Explore the history of World War II through the eyes of Swedish humanitarians and profiteers on a 2-hour walking tour through
  ,: Stockholm's Old Town.
  Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - SWST008.
• 2H:WarII-themedOldTN(GR,FR,IT,
  Add
  Duration: 2 hours: Explore the history of World War II through the eyes of Swedish humanitarians and profiteers on a 2-hour walking tour through
  ,: Stockholm's Old Town.
  Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - SWST008.
• 3H:OldTown&ArmyMuseum(GR,FR,IT
  Add
  Duration: 3 hours: Explore the history of World War II through the eyes of Swedish humanitarians and profiteers on a 3-hour walking tour through
  ,: Stockholm's Old Town and Army Museum.
  Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - SWST008.

• 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
• World War II themed Walking Tour through Stockholm's Gamla Stan and Army Museum -
• Visit to the monuments dedicated to World War II and the Holocaust
• Interesting facts about Swedish neutrality, Operation Save Denmark, and more
• Tickets to the Army Museum (3-hour tour only)
• - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)

• Tickets to the Army Museum (in the 2-hour tour)

Information for the customer (Know before you go) • Please check your email 24 hours before your tour for important information. • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. The Army Museum is not included in a 2-hour tour. • For the best experience, we will limit your group size to 1-25 guests per guide, 26-50 guests per 2 guides, and so forth, so the price will be higher if your group requires additional guides.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Rosotravel - Sweden City Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Stockholm.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.