Discover Stockholm through Its Metro: Art Free Tour
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Explore Stockholm’s famous Blue Line on this 2-hour art tour. Discover six metro stations packed with stunning protest murals and Olympic rainbows while uncovering the deep stories behind the world’s longest art gallery.
Stockholm's metro is often called the world's longest art gallery, and this two-hour tour shows you why. We'll start in Kungsträdgården metro station, exploring stations where art tells stories of politics, nature, and everyday life — from cave-like ceilings to bold, colorful murals. Then we'll switch to the Red Line, where the artistic style shifts again, taking us through stations inspired by history, science, and even the Olympics.
Each stop has its own personality, and your guide will share the stories, symbolism, and local secrets behind the art — the kind of details most Stockholmers walk past every day without noticing.
By the end of this journey, you'll see the metro not just as a way to get around, but as a hidden museum running beneath the city.
Meeting point
Arsenalsgatan 12
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h
- Languages
- English, Spanish, German, French, Italian
- Usual start times
- 14:00 (Stockholm time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 12 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Arsenalsgatan 12 . The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in English, Spanish, German, French and Italian. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
120 departures are listed in the next three months, 12 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 14:00. Times are local to Stockholm.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
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