Viking History, Runes & Countryside 9h Tour to Sigtuna & Uppsala

4.6(364)9 hFree cancellationBy Sweden History Tours

About this activity

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

✓Traditional Swedish Fika possible as a add on
✓Professional local Viking expert tour guide
✓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
✓Cruise port drop-off and pick-up (Not Nynäshamn harbour but in Frihamnen, Värtahamnen + Stadsgården)

Not included

✕Lunch (also possible as an add on)

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.

Cancellation policy

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

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