Stockholm · STOCKHOLM GHOST & FOLKLORE WALKS
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The Old Town’s narrow lanes kept their plagues, executions and superstitions, and after dark they come back out. These are the best ghost and folklore walks, with prices, how frightening each really gets, and which suit families versus those who want the grislier history straight.
Lantern-lit ghost stories in Gamla Stan, mixing murders, myths, and disease with real Stockholm history. 90 minutes from $31.
“This was so much fun. Chris (our friendly guide) was an entertaining storyteller who showed us around Gamla Stan by lantern. We stopped at different locations to hear intriguing stories of old. A great way to enjoy this beautiful old town by night - 100% recommend.”
Lantern-lit ghost walk through medieval Gamla Stan with 80% true history, plus spooky tales of murder, plague, and legends.
“The tour was high energy, well done. It was a bit of ghost mixed with interesting history of the times. Reece was fantastic, I would highly recommend this tour.”
Play a 2.5-hour Stockholm detective city quest on your phone, solving questions with a criminal journal from Central Station to the Royal Opera.
“We had a terrific time on our CityQuest Stockholm Syndrome part 1 adventure. Ardi was super responsive and everyone was really nice. The app was user friendly and had fun clues in it and the adventure as a whole was well planned. The story was engaging and led you around in a perfect amount of time and a manageable part of town. I would highly recommend these and can’t wait to come back for more!!!”
A self-guided Troll Hunt quest through Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with 12 puzzles, virtual pacing, and Old Town legends from $7.21.
“Wir haben die Trolljagt in Stockholm gebucht. Bis dass das Erlebnis startet ist es sehr kompliziert und es verging über 1 Stunde. Dann hatten wir keine Zeit mehr es zu spielen.”
A dark folklore walk through Stockholm’s Old Town, mixing executions, blood magic, and water and forest spirits with a lively English guide.
“Tour guide was amazing and really knew his stuff. Was very open to questions and humor. Actual tour was great as well, with entertaining stories.”
A 2-hour dark folklore walk in Stockholm’s Old Town with an expert guide: myths, ghosts, and gruesome murders.
“We really appreciated that this tour leaned more into the dark, haunting aspects of Gamla Stan in addition to Swedish and Nordic folklore for the tour. It was a fresh way to learn about the history of Stockholm’s old town. Out tour guide was very informative about both the history and the folklore and was very willing to address and all questions!”
1-hour guided ghost tour in Stockholm’s Old Town with actor-led scenes, 18th-century costuming, and eerie stops from bloodbath to the White Lady.
“Loved it! We saw and learned a lot and got excellent and entertaining commentary from Rhys (sp?). Covered a lot of ground.”
