guided city tours
Discover four centuries of remarkable, exciting stories and life destinies in Gothenburg.
join us!
During the anniversary summer, the Museum of Gothenburg offers free guided city tours. Put on your walking shoes and join us on a journey through Gothenburg’s old fortifications, walls, streets, and redoubts – and discover four centuries of remarkable and exciting stories and life destinies. At the museum, you can also explore the city’s dramatic history and present in our four core exhibitions spanning 400 years.
See the complete list of the guided city tours below.
ANNIVERSARY WALK
Tuesday to Friday 29 aug–1 september and 5 september–8 september 13.00–14.00
Four centuries of remarkeble and exciting stories
Gothenburg has turned 400 years old, and that’s four centuries of remarkable and exciting stories. Join us on a walk from Stora Hamnkanalen to Hagakyrkan. Hear about the huge city fires and how the canals were the city’s lifeblood. After the city’s walls were demolished, a green area was planted around the old city, a breathing hole for the population. During the 19th century, many of the city’s stone houses were built. Who built them and for what? During the walk, we talk about people’s lives and about buildings that have been important to the city and its inhabitants throughout the centuries.
The guided city tours takes place in collaboration with Goteborg & Co.
Practical info
Limited number of participants. Pre-booking is required. Reserve your place in advance at the museum’s reception or by calling 031-368 36 00. An entrance ticket is not needed to participate. The walk starts at the museum foyer and ends at Hagakyrkan. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the walk as we distribute technical equipment to all participants.
Availability
We use sound-amplifying equipment and move in an urban environment. Traffic, loud noises, curbs, and paving stones may occur.
THE FORTIFIED CITY
Tuesday to Friday 29 aug–1 september and 5 september–8 september 15.00–16.00
The old Gothenburg was built as fortress, with wide ramparts, deep moats and high walls, all to prevent the enemy from taking the city. The walls and ramparts were demolished in the 19th century, but a surprising amount remains, if you know where to look. Join us on a walk in search of Gothenburg’s old fortifications.
The guided city tour takes place in collaboration with the City of Gothenburg, SFV, Higab and Goteborg & Co.
Practical info
Limited number of participants. Pre-booking is required! Book your place in advance at the museum’s reception or by calling 031-368 36 00. Free of charge. The walk starts at Millenieparken/Stora teatern and ends at Esperantoplatsen. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the walk as we distribute technical equipment to all participants.
Availability
We use sound-amplifying equipment and move in an urban environment. Traffic, loud noises, curbs and paving stones may occur.