Jewish Gamla Stan and Jewish Museum Stockholm Private Tour 2-hour: Jewish Walking Tour (No Transfer)
ID: GYG622945-1039731
Category:
Country: Sweden
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore Stockholm's Gamla Stan (Old Town) and discover hidden traces of its Jewish history and learn about Raoul Wallenberg and his heroic efforts to save Jewish people during WWII.
Enjoy a Jewish history tour filled with fascinating and inspiring stories about Sweden’s Jewish community. Explore Jewish heritage sites in Stockholm’s Gamla Stan (Old Town) and trace the history of Jewish people in Sweden from the 17th century, through World War II, to present day. Discover Jewish heritage,history, synagogues, monuments and museums.
Book a 2-hour Jewish walking tour to discover the traces of Jewish history and heritage in Stockholm. In the heart of Gamla Stan (Old Town) you’ll find Stockholm’s oldest surviving synagogue, which now houses the Jewish Museum. You’ll also see the German Church and Storkyrkan (Cathedral), where the first Jewish families were baptized after arriving in Sweden in the 17th century.
Outside the nearby Nobel Prize Museum, your Private Guide will tell you the Jewish laureates who received this prestigious award over the years. You will pass the Royal Palace and head to Berzelii Park, which features the Rememberene Path and the Holocaust monument dedicated to Raoul Wallenberg, who saved tens of thousands of Jewish people from the Holocaust. Don’t miss out on this important but little-known history of Stockholm!
Book a 3-hour Jewish walking tour to visit the Jewish Museum. The museum is hosted in the buildings of the first Synagogue in Stockholm, making it an important historical landmark. Inside, you will have a chance to learn in more detail about the first Jews who came to Sweden and what efforts it took the community to build the first Jewish temple in the capital. You'll also learn about Jewish culture and traditions. Your Expert-Guide will offer you expert commentary on the exhibits and answer any questions you may have.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Stockholm’s Jewish history with 5-Star History Expert-Guide
- See the beautiful Great Synagogue & other Jewish heritage sites in Gamla Stan
- Hear the heroic story of Raoul Wallenberg and learn about the Holocaust
- Visit the Jewish Museum housed in Stockholm's oldest extant synagogue (3 & 4 H)
- Book private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (4H)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
Admission to Jewish Museum and private transfers are not included in a 2-hour option.
It is a walking tour, so you should be in a good condition to walk and wear comfortable shoes..
For the best experience, we will limit your group size to 1-25 guests per guide, so the price will be higher if you require more than 1 guide.
Meet your guide in front of Järntorgsbrunnen, Västerlånggatan 83, 111 29 Stockholm, Sweden
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.