On June 20, 1810, Marshal Axel von Fersen is brutally killed by a mob during a funeral procession in Stockholm. Archive: Uppsala University Library.

Dramatic Events in the History of Stockholm

Join us on a walking tour and hear about horrific deaths, a very demanding Queen and a masquerade ball that changed history.

Learn how 100 Stockholmers were executed in the town square. Discover why the French philosopher René Descartes died after his early-morning lessons with Queen Christina. Find out how King Gustav III was assassinated at a masquerade ball. And learn why a mob killed the Swedish nobleman Axel von Fersen, who was rumoured to be Marie Antoinette’s lover.

Facts about the tour

Language: English
Location: Old Town, central Stockholm
Duration: About 90 minutes
Distance: 2 kilometers
Accessibility: This tour is wheelchair and stroller friendly.
Guide: Lena Lövdahl, singer and actress

Price for group booking

Weekdays daytime 9 am–4 pm: SEK 3,190
Evenings 5–10 pm and weekends: SEK 4,125

School price, Tuesday–Friday 9 am–4.30 pm: SEK 1,350 per class. Universities, colleges, folk highschools and private schools at the post-secondary level pay regular prices.

Maximum 30 participants. Prices include 25% VAT. Tour companies do not receive a discount.

Booking conditions

We confirm your booking by email. Once we have confirmed your order, the booking is binding.

You can cancel no later than 10 working days before the booked date. If you cancel later, you still have to pay.

Booking information

Closed
Phone hours
Tuesday–Friday 09.30–11.30
Irregular phone hours
9 July–4 August – closed
Book your own tour, walk, conference or event. For schools, companies, organizations and private groups.
Telephone
Telephone 08-508 31 620
Email
Email boka.stadsmuseet@stockholm.se

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