Gothenburg's underworld - Bastions
Göteborg, stadskärnan
Join a city walking tour in Gothenburg and discover its underworld. Meet Carolus Rex and Carolus Dux on a journey back through the city's fortified history.
Walking tours in Gothenburg with local guides – for real.
Book a walking tour in Gothenburg and discover the city’s history, architecture and hidden places – with knowledgeable local guides.
GuideEvent crafts memorable tours and city walks for companies, groups and curious explorers.
Walking tours and guided tours in Gothenburg
Looking for guided tours in Gothenburg? Explore walking tours, cultural experiences, and private tours with a local guide.
GuideEvent crafts memorable tours and city walks for companies, groups and curious explorers.
In search of the garden city – architecture, street space and the good life
A city walk through three of Gothenburg's garden suburbs where ideas of beauty, community and healthy living are central. We follow Albert Lilienberg's visions in Änggården, Kungsladugård and Bagaregården.
Carlberg architecture in today's light
Trace the footsteps of the Carlberg family – Gothenburg's most influential city-building dynasty – and see the houses that remain. A city walk that blends history, architecture and personal stories.
Magasinsgatan – from warehouse row to trend hub
We take a city walk through Magasinsgatan and the Artilleriet block, where former barracks have become stylish venues. Historic traces meet a lively food, culture and shopping scene.
Victoria block – where history meets today
A city walk through a block shaped by trade, craftsmanship and human stories. Historic characters meet modern expressions.
Makaregatorna – Gothenburg's Dutch quarter
A historical city walk along Drottninggatan and Kyrkogatan, once the heart of the 17th-century Dutch community. We explore façades, trades and city life.
Västra Nordstan – Kvarnberget, a historic hilltop landmark
A city walk from the 17th-century history of Kronhuset up to the heritage sites on Kvarnberget. Mills, crafts, trade and viewpoints meet today's city life.
Tracing neoclassicism – from Pompeii to pillars
A city walk about architecture showing how neoclassical ideals influenced Gothenburg's buildings – from ancient forms to 20th-century interpretations.
Architecture – façades and design language
A comparative city walk about architecture spotlighting three eras: National Romanticism, 1920s Classicism and Functionalism.
Gothenburg Light Walk – when the city lights up
Göteborgs innerstad
When darkness falls, Gothenburg changes. Join an atmospheric walk through the illuminated city centre with stories about its history, architecture and people.
When wood met brick and stone – the landshövdingehus story
A city walk among Gothenburg's unique landshövdingehus – a meeting of building tradition, working-class life and modern neighbourhoods.
Allmänna vägen and Djurgårdsgatan
We follow the 18th-century main road through Majorna, from Stigbergstorget via the Gatenhjelm cultural reserve to Klippan.
Curiosities in Haga
Stories about Haga's unusual people, events and tales – the things that have fascinated, surprised and sometimes stirred debate.
From Haga to Avenyn – along boulevards and university paths
A historical urban development tour from Sprängkullen to Avenyn, where estates, planning competitions and new buildings shaped modern Gothenburg.
Klippan – Sweden's most expensive land
A city walk through one of Sweden's most historically charged areas – from medieval fortifications to shipyards, industry and trade.
Art along Eriksberg
A stroll along the Eriksberg quay where contemporary art meets shipyard history and preserved details from Gothenburg's industrial era.
From Slottsberget to Lindholmen – from hillside history to future tech
We move from Slottsberget's 19th-century story to Lindholmen's innovation landscape. A walk that ties together past, present and future.
Statues of the city – Avenyn and the inner city
A city walk about statues where Gothenburg's public artworks tell their stories – from the city's first female statue to modern expressions.
About the guides
Our team consists of certified, multilingual guides with a deep love for Gothenburg.
Contact
Tell us about your wishes, and we will create an arrangement that suits your group. Contact us by email or phone and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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