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.
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.
- Broby Bro - Discover Viking runestones and listen to their stories. They reveal details about the family who once resided at the site. Learn about Estrid, a Viking woman who may have journeyed to Jerusalem. Explore Viking burial traditions, the Old Norse language, and the archaeological findings at the site.
- Jarlabanke Runestones - Walk on a…
- Broby Bro - Discover Viking runestones and listen to their stories. They reveal details about the family who once resided at the site. Learn about Estrid, a Viking woman who may have journeyed to Jerusalem. Explore Viking burial traditions, the Old Norse language, and the archaeological findings at the site.
- Jarlabanke Runestones - Walk on a reconstructed Viking causeway bridge. Discover the boastful Viking lord who constructed it around a thousand years ago. Gain insight into the distribution of power in Viking society and the lifestyles of various social groups.
- Arkils tingstad - Visit Arkils Tingstad, one of the world’s best-preserved Viking assembly sites (thing site). Here, a preserved structure allows you to easily visualize the events that took place. Learn about Viking law and social customs, explore the lakeside, and discover Viking ships and exploration.
- St. Olof Church ruins - Witness the fall from grace of Viking king Olof and his attempts to reclaim his lost kingdom. Experience one of the best-preserved church ruins in Sigtuna, dating back to 1120 AD, while hearing the tale of the king who lent his name to this ruin.
- Sigtuna Boardwalk - Enjoy a walking tour of this charming wooden town, a popular vacation spot even for Swedes. If time permits, spend some leisure time in Sweden’s oldest town. Lunch will also be enjoyed here.
- Gamla Uppsala - Visit the unique site of Old Uppsala, home to Sweden’s largest burial mounds. These mounds stand about 10 meters high and span more than 50 meters in diameter. Learn about the site’s historical significance as an early royal center predating the Swedish kingdom.
- Uppsala Domkyrka - Take a brief visit to the cathedral, one of two stops in Uppsala city’s historic district. Discover the history of the university founded in 1477. Experience the city’s medieval archaeological history as your guide leads you through the district, stopping at significant historic buildings from the 17th to 19th centuries. Feel free to explore the cathedral on your own.
- Uppsala Castle (Uppsala Slott) - This stop at the castle courtyard offers stunning photos of the city from Uppsala’s highest point. The guide will highlight the fascinating and tumultuous history of Uppsala Castle.

- Professional local Viking expert tour guide
- Hotel pick up and drop off from any Stockholm hotel within 3km of Stockholm Central Station
- Experience 1000 years old rune stones and gravefields
- Cruise port drop-off and pick-up (Not Nynäshamn harbour but in Frihamnen, Värtahamnen + Stadsgården)
- Tea and coffee
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Personal service
- Professional local Viking expert tour guide
- Hotel pick up and drop off from any Stockholm hotel within 3km of Stockholm Central Station
- Experience 1000 years old rune stones and gravefields
- Cruise port drop-off and pick-up (Not Nynäshamn harbour but in Frihamnen, Värtahamnen + Stadsgården)
- Tea and coffee
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Personal service
- Lunch (also possible as an add on)
- Lunch (also possible as an add on)
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…
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.