City Walk in Uppsala: Unveiling Viking Rune Stones and History

Uncover the fascinating history of Uppsala on a guided city walk focused on Viking rune stones and runes. Explore the University Park and cathedral to hear captivating stories from the Viking Age.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Uppsala University Main Building - The guide tour goes among the rune stones in the university park between Universitetshuset and Gustavianum and goes through the rune stones found in around Uppsala Cathedral.
  • Uppsala Domkyrka - The cathedral in Uppsala, the largest in the Nordic countries, was built between the 1270s and 1430s. Hear about the cathedral’s rune stones found in the cathedral in Uppsala.
What's Included
  • All applicable fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • gratitudes
Additional Information

Embark on an urban exploration of Uppsala led by a certified city guide, with a special emphasis on the Vikings, rune stones, and runes endemic to the area. Journey through select regions of Uppsala City’s runic stones within the University Park and beyond the cathedral. These relics unravel fascinating tales of the inhabitants from the Viking era,…

Location
Riddartorget
Outside the south side of the cathedral on Riddartorget we gather and there the tour begins.
Cancellation Policy

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

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G81ahmatteot
Jun 19, 2024
Nice tour about runes in Uppsala - I booked the tour for my conference guests and they were all very satisfied with the guide's comunication skills and tour content. The guide even went "beyond duty" and toured us some extra 20-30 minutes.
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Vicki_w
Apr 25, 2023
A very interesting view of Uppsala - Had a great insight into Uppsala and its past... our guide was very passionate and knowledgeable... Loved the information on the runes and how they came about
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