Short Viking History Tour from Stockholm: Dive into Ancient Times
4.7
29 Ratings
Taby
Embark on a short Viking history tour from Stockholm and journey back in time to ancient times. Explore Viking graveyards, cross a historic bridge, visit a Viking parliament, and discover the rich culture and society of the Vikings.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Jarlabanke Runestones - Walk along the viking causeway, hear the runestones and about viking lords and living.
What's Included
  • Max 16 guests for a more personalized experience
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Central Stockholm
  • Includes pickup from cruise ports (excluding Nynäshamn port)
  • Professional local driver/guide to enhance your tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Join your tour leader at your lodging establishment. From this point, embark on a touring vehicle and head towards the north through the rural landscape, taking a journey back through time. Make your first stop at the Broby Viking graveyard, where you’ll find out about a Viking lady named Estrid whose resting place is here. Traverse the 495-foot-long (150-meters) Jarlabanke’s bridge, established by a potent Viking commander many ages ago. Listen to the inscription on a rune stone adjacent to the bridge and listen to tales from authentic Viking individuals who resided here 10 centuries ago. At the site of the Viking assembly, picture the potent leaders deliberating essential resolutions at this very location and understand about Viking societal structure and customs. Proceed to Vallentuna church to view a renowned assortment of Järla stones. Conclude your trip with a return to Stockholm and a drop-off at your living quarters.

  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic condition.
  • If your hotel is too far from the Stockholm central station (over 3 km away), you will be given a meeting point that is simple to get to
  • Minimum numbers apply, minimum 2 persons to run this tour. 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.
  • Please contact us in advance if any child in your reservation is less than 5 years old in order to ensure a booster/child seat is available.
Location
Jarlabanke Runestones
Taby Kyrkby
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(29 Ratings)
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Lori_r
Nov 2, 2023
Two thumbs up! - Calle was absolutely delightful and a wealth of knowledge. He was personable and highly considerate of our wishes. We were so fortunate to have him all to ourselves, due to visiting in the off-season. Would definitely recommend this tour and also Calle!
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Patricia_f
Oct 6, 2023
Memorable Viking Day Trip! - Karl was a fabulous guide with a plethora of Viking history knowledge! We saw many Rune Stones and learned about their historical significance. Worth seeing so that you are out of the city and into the country side. Treat yourself to this tour!.
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V4185zfmatthewm
Oct 5, 2023
Wonderfull tour. Would recomend for anyone. - Excellent laid-back tour. The guide was very knowledgable. I would recommend this to anyone. Well done.
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Allison_e
Oct 4, 2023
Fun and interesting - Both tour guides were very knowledgeable and made the trip very interesting They even had umbrellas ready so when it rained we were covered
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Chantalgeneva
Jul 30, 2023
very very interesting tour - super tour with emma, she was very knowledgeable and keen to share her knowledge and answer our questions thoroughly. highly recommended
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Alex_p
Jul 14, 2023
A lot of history in a short time - We only had a little bit of time left on our trip for a tour and Gabriel made every second count during the Short tour. I learned more about Sweden in those few hours from him than I did the past couple of days.
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Amanda_b
Dec 25, 2022
Incredible Tour! - This was so enjoyable and worth every krone! Erik, our guide, was passionate and extremely knowledgeable. Because no one else signed up, we had a private tour so it was extra special and enabled us to visit a church that wasn’t on the official itinerary. Erik totally changed my understanding of Viking history and as a history teacher, I appreciated him bringing world history into the history of the runes and what happened with the Vikings. He was very patient and I recommend him wholeheartedly. It was nice to get out of the city and see the more rural areas of Stockholm.
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Jake_s
Nov 24, 2022
A fantastic morning adventure! - Eric was very knowledgable and accomindating! Could answer everything we asked, even with a small group of only 2 of us in the snow he was very thorough.
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Janet_c
Nov 18, 2022
Enjoyed learning some... - Enjoyed learning some interesting history along with general information about Sweden from a local guide
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Heather_n
Nov 22, 2022
Interesting - Erick was very informative. Unfortunately we had really bad weather which took away from the tour. Would definitely do it again but in better weather!
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