Viking History Tour from Stockholm: Explore Sigtuna and Swedish Viking Age Landmarks
4.5
90 Ratings
Stockholm
Unveil the mystery of the Swedish Viking Age on a 5-hour guided tour from Stockholm. Explore rune stones, ancient sites, and learn about Viking history and mythology.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Stockholm - Stockholm to stop one. Depart from the your centrally located Stockholm hotel in a comfortable car or minivan depending on the size of the group. Travel north into the picturesque Swedish countryside. Feel how you start to move back in time as you sweep through the lovely landscape. Ca 30min to stop one.

  • Såstaholms allé - Visit Broby Bro, a well excavated Viking grave field. Learn about how the Vikings buried their dead and what happened to them in the afterlife. Hear the story about Estrid, a aristocratic Viking woman in the Stockholm region.

  • Jarlabanke Runestones - Next up is Jarlabankes rune stone bridge in Täby. Hear the intriguing tale about Jarlabanke, the great Viking lord who was a super-magnate. Learn about the Viking bridges and roads that tied Sweden and laid the foundation to our nation.

  • Arkils tingstad - Next, visit a Viking parliament and feel the presence of ancient power, imagine the Viking men sitting in the parliament making mighty decisions.

  • Sigtuna - Last but not least, head to Sigtuna. This is Sweden’s oldest city, founded in 970 AD by King Erik Segersäll of the Svea Kingdom. Learn about its role in our history as we walk the Viking age-originated main street with its prettty 18th century houses.
    Transport back to Stockholm is included.

  • Sigtuna - lunch stop, lunch at your own expense.

What's Included
  • Driver and vehicle included
  • All taxes and surcharges covered
  • Expert live guide
  • Intimate small group tour
  • Dedicated personal service
  • Convenient cruise harbour pick up (available at Frihamnen, Värtahamnen & Stadsgården)
  • Hotel pick up & drop off included (for hotels within 4 km of Stockholm central station)
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover the secrets of the Viking era in Sweden. Accompanied by our knowledgeable guides, visit Viking Age rune stones and ancient landmarks to acquaint yourself with the history of the Swedish Vikings. Showcasing Sweden’s fascinating Viking history, this 5-hour guided tour departs from the picturesque city Stockholm to guide you through the riveting Viking sites of cultural and archaeological significance. Admire stunning rune stones and learn about the stories they harbour. Familiarize yourself with the tales of Viking mythology, battles and sagas, along with gaining insights into their lifestyle and the legacy they have left behind. The tour also takes you to Sigtuna, Sweden’s leading town. The tour includes transportation, to and from Stockholm.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult, advise with us before the tour if a child needs a booster seat or child seat.
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Hotel pick up time will be advised 1-2 days before the tour.
  • Cruise pick up times will be advised within 24 hours from booking.
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. The minimum number is 3 persons. We hold the right to cancel a tour if the number is below 3 persons for all tour reservations combined.
Location
Stockholm
Cancellation Policy

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

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Hefsaa
May 27, 2024
Great - A very wonderful trip. We learnt alot about the history and Olof and Calle were very friendly and answered all our questions. A highly recommended trip if you come to Stokholm.
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Sally
May 19, 2024
Viking Tours - Great guide and a well-planned itinerary. So interesting and beautifully told. Plenty of time at each of the sites for questions, photos etc. Transport was great with aircon - great for a hot day.
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Natasa_m
May 8, 2024
Great experience - Our guide Calle was great and we felt very welcome. Learned a lot about wiking culture. Its was a great morning.
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Catherine_c
May 4, 2024
Fun & fabulous - Great time with Calle & the group of people on the tour. Interesting to see the runes & learn a bit about the history.
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Diane_h
Oct 27, 2023
Great tour! - We really enjoyed the tour and our tour guide (Carl). It was a very nice day and the information was very helpful in understanding the history of Stockholm! I would highly recommend this tour if you are visiting!
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Joanne_a
Oct 21, 2023
Great day out - Loved this small group tour, Calle was very accommodating and helpful and made the day thoroughly enjoyable.
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Rona_m
Oct 17, 2023
Very informational - My husband and I enjoyed this trip immensely! Our guide was very informative on Viking history and answered all of our questions about Stockholm and Sweden. It was our favorite tour of our trip!
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Rdubinas
Oct 12, 2023
The Perfect Viking/Stockholm Excursion - Perfect half-day tour if you are in Stockholm. Our tour guide, Karl Gustaf, was extremely knowledgeable and informative about Viking and Swedish history and about Sweden in general. The length of the tour was perfect too, especially in the winter months and we returned to our hostel right as the sun was setting. The tour never felt rushed, the restaurant selection was excellent, and the driving accommodations were very comfortable. The key element of this trip was undoubtedly Karl Gustaf and his knowledges of Sweden and its history! I’m excited for all those who have the pleasure of experiencing this tour in the future!
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Judith_c
Sep 12, 2023
Excellent history tour - Lots of good information about the Viking history. Our guide, Kalle, addressed s as lot of the misconceptions about the Vikings.
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380lucilac
Sep 12, 2023
Spectacular ride - We took the full day tour with the Viator agency. We went in two Vans. 11 people with an excellent guide Karl and our driver was Bianca. Very nice people. The one-day tour is highly recommended because the visit covers many places where the footprints of the Vikings remain, from wrongs, burial stones, bridges, etc. and it is a good summary of Viking history and presence in Sweden. We have lunch in a very typical small town Sigtuna and finish in Upsala, a beautiful University City.
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