Gothenburg: Guided City Walking Tour with a Local
ID: GYG1407124-2148473
Category:
Country: Sweden
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore Gothenburg's history on a guided walking tour with a local. Discover the city's foundation, fortifications, and major changes as you visit streets, houses, and works of art.
Follow a native Gothenburger through the city's colorful history. Hear about the city's foundation, fortifications, and major changes over the centuries.
Learn how Gothenburg is very different from other cities in Sweden, both in terms of the reason for its founding but also in terms of population and development from a well-fortified city with advanced defenses to a trading city and one of Scandinavia's most important industrial and innovation engines as well as the most important ports.
Move with the help of the knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide through various events in both Gothenburg's and Sweden's history.
Visit 12 different stops where streets, houses, and works of art to unfurl the story of a city that has been involved in both national and international events to varying degrees during its existence.
Highlights
- Discover the history of Gothenburg on a guided walking tour
- Learn about the city's foundation, fortifications, and major changes
- Explore the streets, houses, and works of art with a local guide
- Hear about the city's transformation from a fortified city to a trading hub
- Uncover the story of a city involved in national and international events
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Dress appropriately for the weather, remember that rain is not uncommon in Gothenburg.
We meet at Gustav Adolfs Torg by the statue and under the king's index finger.
INCLUDED
- Guided walking tour
- Historical insights
- Visit to significant streets, houses, and works of art
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to the starting point
- Meals and drinks
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.
