Embark on a grandiose, cerebral journey through the centuries in Uppsala, a city where the very definition of power has been fiercely contested and rewritten. From the cryptic, pagan runestones of the Viking Age to the soaring, overwhelming spiritual authority of Scandinavia's largest cathedral, and finally to the empirical triumphs of the scientific revolution, this tour uncovers the hidden forces that shaped modern thought. Join a skeptical cultural scholar and a passionate historian as they decode the architecture, the archives, and the gardens where kings, archbishops, and Nobel laureates battled for the ultimate prize: the right to define reality itself.
- A 2.9 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 115 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Spirituality, Myth & Nature and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
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From £14.69 per person
A guaranteed breathtaking and unforgettable experience! Our guides will meet you on time at the entrance to the northern castle tower on Drottning Christinas väg 1A in Uppsala. We walk up to the dome via the beautiful staircase. In the tower room you can admire the meter thick castle walls and the impressive 18th century heavy beam trusses. Here you will find the personal equipment that ensure yo…
From £54.03 per person
Uppsala is a city of drama and mystery, where every landmark hides a secret from the past. On this walking tour, you’ll walk in the footsteps of royals like Queen Catherine Jagiellon and scientists like Carl von Linne. Their remarkable stories demonstrate how this Swedish city is a hub of innovation. The tour begins in front of the gate to Linnaeus Garden – the country’s oldest botanical garden.…
From £9.10 per person
