Discover Gothenburg with Peter
We’ll explore Gothenburg on foot and experience a city in flux. Whether it’s dynamic or a giant mess depends on your attitude, but Gothenburg is definitely a city with lots of things worth seeing. It started as a fortress and the moat around the city centre is a reminder of that. I’d love to share my knowledge of the city’s fascinating history with you. We will take a long walk around the city, that shows Gothenburg then and now. This tour takes about 2 hours, but we can make it shorter if you prefer. At the end of the walk, we’ll fortify ourselves with fika somewhere. If we go to a café we each pay for our own food and drinks.
About Your Host, Peter
Gothenburger born and bred. Been a bus and taxi driver in the city for many years. I am moreover interested in the history of the city, and follow its development with interest. Live in a little cottage outside the city with a cat for company.
Who this is for
If you’re interested in the city of Gothenburg, and want a closer look with a good dose of local knowledge, you’re welcome to join me.
When?
Whenever, by agreement.
Where?
Contact me to make arrangements where to meet in Gothenburg city
Price
100 SEK/person, minimum fee 200 SEK
Languages Spoken
Swedish (mother tongue)
English (good)
Tips from Locals
Peters tips for when you are in Gothenburg
- Trädgårdsföreningen
A city centre garden that’s just as relaxing to stroll around in winter as it is in summer. Continue the walk from Trädgårdsföreningen along the moat through Kungsparken all the way to Järntorget.
- Saluhallen
Saluhallen is a Gothenburg’s market hall – a temple dedicated to good food with an international touch. Great just to wander around and look, but it tastes even better!
- Kronhuset
Kronhuset was built in the 1600s as a storage facility for military equipment. Today it is part of a historic town square where you can have coffee and visit craft workshops.
- Take the free ferry from Stenpiren (the ferry with the green flag) over to Lindholmen. Gothenburg’s answer to Silicon Valley and home to some distinctive contemporary architecture.You can also purchase a regular ticket on the other ferries that work the river (SEK 35 adult). The ticket is valid for 90 minutes, so you can take a trip around the entire harbour area and see Gothenburg from the water.
Also visit the official Gothenburg website
Reviews
Peter was very friendly, very knowledgeable and clearly loves this city. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and he gave us a really good understanding of the layout of Gothenburg. Thank you Peter! Ana
Stratford upon Avon, UK , United Kingdom
The experience was amazing peter is so funny and welcoming I recommend it to everyone who wants to explore Göteborg and experience it in a funny and unforgettable way Thank you Peter it was a pleasure meeting you🙏🤍 SHLOMI
Göteborg , Israel
A very informative tour of the center with lots of small details only a local knows. Highly recommended! Tijmen
Goteborg , Sweden
I had a lovely walk on a sunny afternoon in Gothenburg. Peter gave a great orientation to the old town and its history. He answered all my questions and I feel better equipped to now explore this city on my own. Well done Peter Jennifer
New South Wales , Australia
Peter is a very friendly local who had a lot to tell about Göteborg and its history. The tour was both interesting and funny - we learned lots of exciting facts we wouldn‘t have found out otherwise. Tine
Wuppertal , Germany
Peter was excellent and I learnt a huge amount about Gothenburg. I’d highly recommend it! William
London , United Kingdom
Peter welcomed us warmly at the meeting point. He has prepared a nice tour through the streets of Gothenburg and has told us a lot about Gothenburgs history. He showed us the not so typical tourist sightseeings which helped a lot towards understanding about how and when the city was created. We would recommend booking your next tour with him as he is a true local, born and raised in Gothenburg and lost his heart to the wonderful city. Fanny
Baden , SwitzerlandRead more
It Was wonderful to meet with Peter, a lifelong local, who learned the city's history by living here. David
Madison, WI , United States
Peter provided an excellent tour of the city, with plenty of historical information. He had a prepared tour, but adapted it to my interests, which is much appreciated. Thank you for a great time. Janene
Herscher , United States
Peter was very accommodating as we changed the time of our meeting so we could be at church in the morning. It was an interesting overview of different elements of Gothenburg's history - moving the city many times throughout its past, details on the king's statue, the (Fake) Well Park, some of the city's industrial and engineering history, its military past, the walk down Kungsgatan and so on. Mark
Cambridge , United KingdomRead more
It was a pleasure to walk around the city with Peter. I gained some interesting insights into the city. You can tell Peter loves the city and I enjoyed his company. neilbrook
Eastbourne , United Kingdom
We had the pleasure of meeting Peter. His communication through the “Meet the Locals” website was always timely. We are a group of four experienced travelers from the United States and Ireland, who are interested in learning the history of Gothenburg. Peter organized the walking tour efficiently and relaxing. We felt that he was very knowledgeable about the history of Gothenburg. We highly recommend meeting with Peter if someone is interested in the history, life, and geography of Gothenburg. Kiyomi
Texas , United StatesRead more
The tour with Peter was really nice. I'm traveling alone and I had already walked in the city before the meeting, but I learnt much more information with him. He is a pleasant person who knows the history of his city very well and I could see that he was happy to share it. He brought some old pictures of the city to illustrate what he was saying. I really enjoyed the tour! Gladys
Avignon , FranceRead more
What a great walking tour. Peter was very informative and we saw some interesting things along our walk. I'd highly recommend doing this tour if you're new to Gothenburg. Thanks again Peter! Paul
Reading , United Kingdom
We spent two very nice and informative hours with Peter as he guided us through the central parts of Gothenburg, providing us with an broad overview of the history of the city as well as interesting information about the buildings and squares that we walked by. Thanks. tomas
Täby , Sweden
Great path covering all interesting places in city center. Historic informations and also funny stories about Göteborgs past. Thank you for nice time! Ondřej
Plzeň , Czech Republic
Peter was just lovely. It was wonderful being able to learn so much about this city with such little time here, as he took us to all the spots - big and small - and explained the history and significance of them with clarity and expertise. Chris
Seattle , United States
I had a great experience learning about Gothenburg's history with Peter. He is very knowledgeable, friendly, and even shared some photographs of what the city looked like years ago. There was plenty of picture opportunities along the tour as well. I would highly recommend his tour. Alex
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania , United States
We had a pleasant experience with Peter knowing about all the history of Götenberg and would highly recommend Peter to people who are interested in history of the city. He has a good story telling skill and was quite pleasant. Sujith
Lillestrøm , Norway
My boyfriend and I met Peter on one of our first days in Gothenburg. We couldn't be more grateful for the experience to meet him and hear his perspective on his home city. He carried a set of pictures in a binder with him, and you could compare 1:1 the current day layout and buildings with what the city looked like in the past. That way of sharing the history made me feel very connected to the city, and what makes it the way it is. He has a balanced way of speaking that is very calming, focused on the facts of history - a perfect pacing to not be overwhelming, in the slightest. Even though it is a big city, after Peter's excellent tour and coincidentally meeting him again, it had a warm small-town feeling. I can't thank him enough for sharing his time and stories with us - and will definitely reach out on a return visit. Sam
Worcester, MA , United StatesRead more
It was a very pleasant experience with troves of information about Gothenburg city and it’s history. I recommend to anyone interested in knowing Gothenburg’s history and the evidences that exist even today. Kameshwaran
Trollhättan , India
I met Peter with my father and 6 year old son. The walk was very interactive, interesting and informative. Peter is very patient, kind and fun. He had lots of anecdotes to share with us. We end our trip with a traditional Swedish fika. I recommend the walk for all ages groups :). Tripti
Gothenburg , IndiaRead more
Det var jätte rolig att göra detta på en fin dag. Vi hade en bra upplevelse med promenad och förstå Göteborg historia som Peter berättade i en bra sätt. Vi lärde oss mycket idag, Peter är jätte snäll och han har mycket kunskap om Göteborg. Vi hade en trevlig resa runt fina Göteborg. Vi rekommenderar den här mötet!! BHAVYA
Göteborg , SwedenRead more
