Explore Visby at your own pace on this self-guided walking tour you follow right from your smartphone — no app to download. A clear map guides you to 10 essential landmarks, from the medieval harbour and towering town wall to atmospheric church ruins and the lively Great Square. At each stop, short audio stories bring Visby's Hanseatic past to life, and interactive quizzes let you test what you have learned as you go. Walk when you want, pause when you like, and play solo or team up with friends and family. No group, no fixed schedule, and no physical guide — just you, the city, and its stories in a UNESCO World Heritage town.
What's included
Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
Access offline. Internet needed on your phone
What to expect
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Begin at Visby Harbour, where ferries and boats gather beneath the old town wall and Almedalen Park, once the city's medieval harbour.
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Explore the ruins of Sankt Hans church, whose long-neglected churchyard helped preserve Visby's remarkable collection of medieval tombstones.
St. Karin Cathedral Ruins
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Marvel at the dramatic arches of S:ta Karin, the skeletal remains of a grand Franciscan church on the edge of the Great Square.
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Stand in the Great Square (Stora Torget), the bustling heart of medieval Visby and the stage for centuries of trade and public life.
Drottens ruin
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Gaze up at the towering stone walls of Drottens ruin, one of Visby's most striking medieval church remnants.
Visby Cathedral
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Visit Visby Cathedral (St Mary's), the only one of the town's medieval churches still in use, once funded by the city's German merchants.
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Admire the unique octagonal, two-storey design of the Helge Ands church ruin, an architectural rarity among Visby's medieval churches.
Visby City Wall
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Walk alongside the legendary Visby town wall, a UNESCO-listed ring wall whose towers have guarded the city since the 13th century.
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Stand at Norderport, the imposing northern gateway through Visby's medieval wall, and picture the travelers who passed beneath its arch.
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Finish at Snackgardsporten, a smaller gate in the northern stretch of the wall near the water, where the walk comes to a close.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of Visby Harbour. Open your Ciceru experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.
End point
The tour ends near Snackgardsporten. Take a moment to enjoy the area before finishing your walk.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
