• Linnaeus Garden - This self-guided audio tour starts at the entrance of Linnaeus Garden, the nation’s oldest botanical garden.
• Jarnbron - Cross the Jarnbron bridge and discover student traditions that are still celebrated today.
• Uppsala University Main Building - As you wander through the Old Town’s picturesque streets along the Fyris River, learn about Carl von Linne’s remarkable journey to becoming a renowned botanist, and hear the fascinating story of Uppsala University’s founding.
• Biskopsgatan 4, 489 - During this tour, you’ll have the chance to touch Runic Inscription 489, an authentic Viking-age stone artifact.
• Uppsala Cathedral - Visit Uppsala Cathedral, where you’ll hear dramatic tales about royalty and learn how the Sture Murders altered Swedish history, ushering in a new era of kings.
• Helga Trefaldighets kyrka - As you continue your walk, you’ll pass Helga Trefaldighets Kyrka (a quaint medieval church), the impressive Uppsala University Library, and the Royal Gardens on your way to Uppsala Castle.
• Carolina Rediviva University Library - As you continue your walk, you’ll pass Helga Trefaldighets Kyrka (a quaint medieval church), the impressive Uppsala University Library, and the Royal Gardens on your way to Uppsala Castle.
• Bastion Styrbiskop - On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to admire the Castle’s Gunilla Bell, which was used to communicate with the citizens at Bastion Styrbiskop.
• Gunilla Bell - On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to admire the Castle’s Gunilla Bell, which was used to communicate with the citizens at Bastion Styrbiskop.
• Uppsala Castle (Uppsala Slott) - The tour concludes at a stunning city viewpoint outside the castle, where you can learn about modern Uppsala’s vibrant science and innovation scene.

• Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
• Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
• App for Android and iOS
• Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
• Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

• Smartphone and headphones
• Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
• Food and drink
• Transportation

Uppsala is a city filled with drama and intrigue, where each landmark holds a secret from the past. On this walking tour, participants will follow in the footsteps of royals like Queen Catherine Jagiellon and scientists such as Carl von Linne. Their extraordinary stories highlight how this Swedish city is a center of innovation.

The tour starts at the entrance to Linnaeus Garden, the oldest botanical garden in the country. Participants will visit Uppsala Cathedral, where they will hear captivating tales about royals and learn how the Sture Murders altered Swedish history, ushering in a new era of monarchy.

As the walk continues, participants will pass by a quaint medieval church, the impressive Uppsala University Library, and the Royal Gardens on the way to Uppsala Castle. The tour concludes at a stunning city viewpoint outside the castle.

By the end of this tour, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for Uppsala – a city of royalty, scholars, and timeless legends that have shaped Sweden into its current form.

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