Viking History, Fika & Countryside 9h Tour to Sigtuna & Uppsala
Overview
Uncover the secrets of Sweden's Viking heritage, while exploring ancient places and Viking runestones, on this full day tour out of Stockholm. Travel trough the beautiful Swedish countryside to historically important places joined by a expert Viking guide.
Learn about the complexity of the Viking Age while you experience a Viking parliament, cross a Viking runestone bridge and decipher inscriptions on 1000 years old runestones.
Stroll the cozy town Sigtuna, Sweden's oldest town, and immense yourself in Viking culture at the once pagan Old Uppsala.
History enthusiasts, and Viking interested, will delight at this educational tour enriching your knowledge about the Vikings, while experiencing Sweden outside Stockholm.
• Full day Viking history tour surrounded by beautiful Swedish nature.
• Uncover Sweden's fascinating Viking past at several carefully selected places.
• See Viking gravefields, ancient runestones and a Viking parliament.
• Visit Sigtuna, Uppsala City and Old Uppsala mounds
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Traditional Swedish Fika possible as a add on
- Cruise drop-off and pick-up (Not Nynäshamn harbour but in Frihamnen, Värtahamnen and Stadsgården)
- Hotel pick up and drop off from any Stockholm hotel within 3km of Stockholm Central Station
- Experience 1000 years old rune stones and gravefields
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personal service
- Professional local Viking expert tour guide
- Lunch (also possible as an add on)
Meeting and Pickup
We offer hotel pick up at all central hotels, ports and other accommodations within 3 km from Stockholm central station (please write in your hotel when you book or email it afterwards if it dosn't work or comment it afterwards, and you can use Google Maps to check your distance from Stockholm central station). If you're staying in the Old town (where it is not possible to get in by car) or another location we may ask you to walk a few 100 meters/few minutes to another location where we pick you up. If you are outside the pick up zone we will give you directions to a meeting place that is easy to get to with public transit depending on the other hotel. If you are unsure if you're in or out please email us after booking.Pick up normally starts at 30-60 minutes before depature. Please note that this is flexible depending on different factors like the number of reservations, time of year and traffic conditions.We will be in touch one day in advance of a public tour with your final starting time, if you want to know beforehand or want that we arrange a fixed time for you please contact us by email.If your tour departs from a cruise pier:If your ship arrives at S165 and S167 STADSGÅRDEN: Please walk a few hundred meters away from your ship while following the BLUE/GREEN lines. Go past the fences and guards, and your guide will wait there, with a sign saying "Viking Tours" on an A4-paper. NOTE: If you enter any other harbor number in STADSGÅRDEN than S165 or S167 please go outside the fences and guards and the guide will meet you there on the time of the tour. We recommend that you are available on cell phones to avoid issues during pick-up.If your ship arrives at F638 FRIHAMNEN: Upon debarking the ship, please go through the terminal building. Once you go past the sliding doors (everyone else that departs the ship will walk out this way), the guide will meet you just outside the sliding doors. The guide will be holding an A4-paper saying "Viking Tours". NOTE: If you enter any other harbor number in FRIHAMNEN than F638 please go outside the fences and guards and the guide will meet you there on the time of the tour.If your ship arrives at V523 VÄRTAHAMNEN: Walk from your ship towards the tourist buses, which is less than 10 meters from the ship hull. The guide will wait for you at the tourist bus area, near the buses, with an A4-paper, which says "Viking Tours." The guide will then direct you to the tour vehicle. NOTE: If you enter any other harbor number in VÄRTAHAMNEN than V523 please go outside the fences and guards and the guide will meet you there on the time of the tour.If your ship arrives at NYNÄSHAMN: NO PICK UP INCLUDED HERE. That is due to it being 50 km away from Stockholm central station. We recommend you to contact us and decide on a meeting place in Central Stockholm. We will give directions on how to go there either by train or by taking one of the cruise buses going from the harbor into Stockholm.
What To Expect
Broby Bro
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Jarlabanke Runestones
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Arkils tingstad
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Olof Church ruins
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sigtuna Boardwalk
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Gamla Uppsala
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Uppsala Domkyrka
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Uppsala Castle (Uppsala Slott)
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Traditional Swedish Fika possible as a add on.
- Cruise drop-off and pick-up (Not Nynäshamn harbour but in Frihamnen, Värtahamnen and Stadsgården).
- Hotel pick up and drop off from any Stockholm hotel within 3km of Stockholm Central Station.
- Experience 1000 years old rune stones and gravefields.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Personal service.
- Professional local Viking expert tour guide.
- Lunch (also possible as an add on).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Viking History, Fika & Countryside 9h Tour to Sigtuna & Uppsala is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024What's Included
- Tea and coffeeTraditional Swedish Fika possible as a add on
- Cruise drop-off and pick-up (Not Nynäshamn harbour but in Frihamnen, Värtahamnen and Stadsgården)
- Hotel pick up and drop off from any Stockholm hotel within 3km of Stockholm Central Station
- Experience 1000 years old rune stones and gravefields
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personal service
- Professional local Viking expert tour guide
- Lunch (also possible as an add on)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
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