Viking History Full Day Tour from Stockholm: Discovering Viking Secrets at Sigtuna and Uppsala
4.5
100 Ratings
Täby Kyrkby
Uncover the secrets of Sweden's Viking heritage on this full day tour from Stockholm. Explore ancient places, Viking runestones, and immerse yourself in Viking culture at Sigtuna and Old Uppsala.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Broby Bro - See Viking runestones and hear their messages. They tell us about the family who lived by the site. Learn about Estrid, a Viking woman that might have travelled to Jerusalem. Learn about Viking burial customs, Old Norse language and the excavations at the site.
What's Included
- Professional local Viking expert tour guide
- Small group tour through Sweden’s pretty countryside
- Hotel drop-off within 3 km of Stockholm Central Station
- Hotel pick up within 3 km of Stockholm Central Station
- Driver and vehicle included
- Cruise drop-off and pick-up in Frihamnen, Värtahamnen, and Stadsgården port areas
- Explore Rune stones and gravefields with Viking and Swedish history storytelling
- Personal service for a better experience
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Discover the mysteries of Sweden’s Viking history as you visit ancient sites and rune-inscribed Viking stones on this day-long tour from Stockholm. Venture through Sweden’s picturesque countryside to locations of historical significance, accompanied by a knowledgeable Viking guide. Gain insights into the intricacies of the Viking Era as you explore a Viking legislative assembly, traverse a Viking runestone bridge and decode the messages etched on millennia-old runestones. Wander around Sigtuna, the oldest town in Sweden, and immerse yourself in Viking culture at the former pagan site of Old Uppsala. This enlightening tour will captivate history buffs and those with a penchant for Viking history, offering a deeper understanding of Vikings and a view of Sweden beyond Stockholm. • Spend a day immersed in Viking history amidst Sweden’s stunning landscapes. • Delve into Sweden’s gripping Viking history at a range of handpicked sites. • Witness Viking burial grounds, age-old runestones and a Viking assembly. • Explore Sigtuna, Uppsala City, and the mounds of Old Uppsala.
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- The drop-offs commence after the tour duration (you pay for a 8-hour tour and pick-up and drop-off).
- Hotel guests will get a pick up time 1-2 days before the tour date.
- 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
Broby Bro
Frestavägen
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Clairenichelle_c
May 20, 2024
Love the tour. Very... - Love the tour. Very educational. The guides are very knowledgeable. Will definitely recommend to my friends.
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Tmwdlg
May 9, 2024
Neither rain or snow dampens a Viking! - Carl was engaging, funny, and a full of historical tidbits about all things Viking. We had a great group of folks full of curiosity which made the trip all that more enjoyable despite rain and snow. And oh the fika was delicious. Thankyou Carl!
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Onair62828254509
Apr 28, 2024
Learn Viking History - Lots of great historical information and vists to many different Viking sites. The guide, Gabriel, was terrific. Would recommend.
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Richard_o
Apr 26, 2024
Great tour with knowledgeable guide and nice car - Gabriel was excellent. His knowledge about Viking history was extremely vast. His extensive experience on countries around the world made the tour more fun.
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Brian_p
Apr 9, 2024
Fun and educational - Our guide, Gabriel, was great at explaining the stories behind the relics and historical sites. And I liked the variety of experiences: from ancient runestones in the countryside, to the small village of Sigtuna, to the huge cathedral in modern-day Uppsala.
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Rohit_j
Apr 7, 2024
Gabriel = Amazing - If you’re even mildly interested in Vikings, this is the tour for you!
We had Gabriel as our guide and companion for the day and we thoroughly enjoyed every part of the tour. The weather was a little difficult but he still found a way to keep us exploring the ruines and moving to warmer sections!
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Dimity_s
Mar 25, 2024
Great day (and it snowed)! - The tour guide was very informative and did a great job looking after everyone on the tour. Would recommend this tour.
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Angela_b
May 20, 2024
Interesting and enjoyable - Knowledgeable tour guides, good spot for lunch, great fika. Threw me off that there was such a large amount of driving time with no tour guide on board, but very enjoyable.
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Bigbizkit07
May 18, 2024
Sigtuna & Uppsala countryside and Fika tour - The history provided by Karl was very interesting and he was well educated in Viking history. The ruins are interesting although it seems every important building during the time period burnt down and was rebuilt. We had lunch in Uppsala and there were a number of options. The food was good and we had plenty of time. The only reason we did not rate this tour a 5 star was the air conditioning in the car was horrible and I was unfortunately in the back sweating all day as it was unseasonably warm. Olof was our driver and he would try to reduce the heat by leaving all the windows and doors open. Both Olof and Karl were great!
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Z6325vqamyb
May 15, 2024
Disappointed - We booked this tour for a chance to explore the Swedish countryside and learn some Viking history. From the description, we expected a small bus with a tour guide. Instead the group was split into two vans. The tour guide drove one van and had to repeat himself when the group arrived at each stop. The biggest problem was that our guide decided to do our itinerary in reverse and skipped two stops - the Uppsala Castle and Uppsala Cathedral saying he was worried about traffic. It was a 9 hour tour on a Wednesday and I did not see any especially egregious traffic that should have slowed us down. I would think they’d have the timing for the tour worked out so that we could visit all the sites advertised. We also lingered at one spot over 30 minutes to get a rambling lecture on Viking lineage and geography. We did learn interesting facts about Vikings at our other stops but felt like at this particular one the guide was just trying to fill up time. We got back to our hotel more than 1/2 an hour early - so again, I think there was enough time to see all the attractions we paid for.
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