Full Day Viking Tour Sigtuna, Uppsala and Swedish Fika at a farm.

Friendly nice group by the mounds in Old Uppsala

The ruins of St Olof church at left and Sigtuna church in the background

The parish church of Old Uppsala, the former cathedral of Sweden

A view over Arkils-Tingstad, an old assembly for vikings

On top of the mounds with a remarkable view

"Yggdrasil" The tree of Odin's knowledge

Two runestone on the country side, is it Hugin and Munin (Odin's ravens) we see in the shadow?

Granby rune inscript: the largest in size of them all.

A cozy little cafe in Sigtuna from the 17th century. The town was the first capital of Sweden and still maintain its old atmosphere

Autumn view over the cathedral of Uppsala

Your guide Urban
Authorized Stockholm-guide and a professional historian

Your bus, and comfortable van type bus with air conditioner with a capacity of maximum 17 passengers

Duration9h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 17 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Join us for an exclusive Viking tour of Stockholm county, Uppsala and Sigtuna, With a passionate and knowledgeable guide you will explore the last traces of Viking history and uncover the true Viking heritage and get a deeper understanding of Swedish history. You will see the best of "runriket", a famous trail of Viking sites, see some original medieval churches and be taken on a journey through time as we visit some of the most significant Viking sites in the region while learning about the most influential people of their time and who helped shape the Swedish future and the transition from paganism to christianity.

As an experienced Viking tour guide with over 10 years of experience and many positive reviews, I am confident in the quality of my tours. Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Swedish history. Book your tour today and experience the magic of Sweden's Viking heritage!

What's included

"Fika" a swedish coffee break, normally att Granby farm. Our places of visit do not require any fees

Lunch

What to expect

Jarlabanke Runestones
30m

We will have a look on two famous runestones & Display over the Viking settlement in the area. You will be guided in the messages told and about runic script in general. The display I will put in to general context of the Vikings. Travel time from Stockholm about 30 minutes
30m

Arkils Tingstad: It's an old "Ting" (assembly place), were the vikings gather together, had meetings and a court. It is located beautifully by the scenic Vallentuna lake. I will explain about the viking legal system. Travel time from Jarla Banke Bridge 5 minutes.
Vallentuna
30m

Vallentuna church: An old parish church from the late 12th century. I will explain of the transformation from pagan time into Christianity, then give the visitors a brief history of church of Sweden's history. Travel time from Arkil Tingstad 7 minutes.
Hokeriet
45m

We will a "fika" at Granby, fika is a traditional Swedish coffee break served with pastry. There we also will have a look at the ruins of an old viking settlement including the largest runic script in the world. Travel time from Vallentuna church 15 minutes.
Sigtuna
1h 15m

Sigtuna was the first capital of Sweden and it is well conserved. You will have time for a quick lunch and some free time for shopping/looking around by your self. We meet up after an hour and I will a background of Sigtuna and guide you throw the ruins of Saint Olof church, named after the famous viking Olof Haraldsson, who later became a saint.
Gamla Uppsala Kungshogarna
40m

Here we will have a look on the burial mounds of Old Uppsala and the old church. This was spiritual centre for the pagan Vikings and later for the Christians. The old kings were buried here in their individual mounds.
Uppsala Domkyrka
45m

Uppsala cathedral is the main cathedral of Sweden and the seat for our archbishop. I will give you a guided tour in the church as well as a brief city tour (from the bus) as we are leaving Uppsala back to Stockholm. Normally it takes about 1 hour back to the first drop off in Stockholm (6:00-6:30 pm)
Uppsala
Pass by

Scenic tour between the stops in a comfortable van/minibus, which takes max 17 passenger. Audio system is provided for each passenger. The driving guide is authorized by stockholm tourist board.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Close Arlanda Express

Meeting point

At the upper street, Klarabergsgatan by the entrance of the hotel

End point

Close Arlanda Express

End point

At the upper street, Klarabergsgatan by the entrance of the hotel

Pickup details

I will try to do pick up at your stay, it is not always convenient for the schedule and therefore we have to find an alternative pick-up address as an option.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour is for traveler with an historical interest.
The travelers should be able to stand up and do short walks.

Cancellation policy

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

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