Stockholm’s Musical Legacy: An Audio Tour of its ABBA Story

4.0 (1 reviews) Stockholm, Sweden
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Duration45m - 1h 15m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Stockholm’s musical landscape was forever changed when four talented performers created some of the world’s most recognizable pop songs.

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover the remarkable story of ABBA, from their humble beginnings to global superstardom. You’ll see the places that shaped their career, learn about their creative process, and hear fascinating anecdotes about the group that conquered the world with their tunes.

This tour starts at Kungsträdgården, where Stockholmers gathered in 2024 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s Eurovision victory. As you stroll through Stockholm’s harbor area, you’ll learn how Benny, Björn, Agnetha, and Frida met and formed the group that would sell millions of records worldwide.

You’ll hear stories about their creative process in a summer house in the Stockholm archipelago, and discover the surprising connection between ABBA and a Swedish fish factory. The tour ends near the National Museum.

What's included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation

What to expect

  1. Kungstradgarden
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    On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover the remarkable story of ABBA, from their humble beginnings to global superstardom. This tour starts at Kungsträdgården, where Stockholmers gathered in 2024 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s Eurovision victory.
  2. The Royal Swedish Opera
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    You’ll walk past the Royal Swedish Opera where the group first performed “Dancing Queen” at a gala the night before the Swedish royal wedding in 1976.
  3. Skeppsholmen
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    Visit Skeppsholmen island, where Benny Andersson established his modern mixing studio.
  4. Pass by
    You'll stroll around the island and hear its stories on this audio tour.
  5. Kastellet
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    You'll see the castle-like structure and learn about it as you walk.
  6. ABBA The Museum
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    On this self-guided tour, you'll learn about the ABBA The Museum.
  7. Pass by
    The tour ends near the National Museum, with a view of the Royal Palace where the four ABBA members were honored with royal medals in 2024.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This self-guided audio tour starts in front of the concert stage in Kungsträdgården. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This self-guided walking tour ends in front of the National Museum.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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