City walk Uppsala 1h - funny anecdotes from Uppsala University's history
Overview
Experience the different history of the Nordic region's oldest university; hear about the founding to be better than the Danes, brutal student housing in the 17th century, the university as a city in the city with its own judges, prisons, police, craftsmen, etc. and the student in the 18th century who signed a contract with the devil. 2 people are required for the tour to run.
We walk around central Uppsala with a focus on the buildings, professors and student housing that are preserved. Hear about Celsius, Rudbeck and Linnaeus and students.
Uppsala University, Anno Domini 1477, is the oldest in the Nordic countries and has many different sad, dreary and exciting stories attached to it. The guide is led by an authorized Uppsala guide.
You will hear everything from the brutal 17th century student inaugurations, the professor who was rumored to sell essays to the students and how the feud between Denmark and Sweden gave Uppsala its university. You will hear how it came about that the university had to buy back a gift from the king by one of the university's builders
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Gratitudes
Meeting Location
Riddartorget
Uppsala, Sweden
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Riddartorget
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Dekanhuset
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Museum Gustavianum
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Uppsala University Main Building
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Carolina Rediviva University Library
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Activity code: C-16888P75
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