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Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church

4.7(6)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Sweden History Tours
Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church

About this activity

Book a guided tour at Old Uppsala mounds and Old Uppsala church. Experience Old Uppsala during its heyday; Vendel Period. Hear about the excavations of recent years, the post monuments, the longhouse plateaus and the rich finds of the burial mounds.

Hear about Gamla Uppsala kungshögar, among the most powerful in the country, and the place Gamla Uppsala.

Much new has emerged in recent years' excavations.

Hear about the farms around and its function, about the excavations and finds, dates of the finds and how the people lived at this time.

We walk around old Uppsala mounds, and visit old Uppsala church if it is open. Hear about the finds under the old cathedral and its history.

Near the church there are various exciting plateaus where Uppsala's large long halls stood during the 500s and 800s and where various exclusive workhouses with gold, silver and precious stones in the form of grenades from Sri Lanka were found. Two people need to book for the tour to run.

What's included

  • ✓All Fees and Taxes

Not included

  • ✕gratitudes

Meeting and pickup

  • WE meet at the benches outside Gamla Uppsala museum.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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