Viking Heritage Tour: Explore Ancient Runestones

Uncover the secrets of Sweden’s Viking heritage on this full day tour from Stockholm. Explore ancient places, Viking runestones, and immerse yourself in Viking culture at Sigtuna and Old Uppsala.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Broby Bro - See Viking runestones and hear their messages. They tell us about the family who lived by the site. Learn about Estrid, a Viking woman that might have travelled to Jerusalem. Learn about Viking burial customs, Old Norse language and the excavations at the site.
What's Included
  • Professional local Viking expert tour guide
  • 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
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee
  • Personal service
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Discover the mysteries of Sweden’s Viking history as you visit ancient sites and rune-inscribed Viking stones on this day-long tour from Stockholm. Venture through Sweden’s picturesque countryside to locations of historical significance, accompanied by a knowledgeable Viking guide. Gain insights into the intricacies of the Viking Era as you explore a Viking legislative assembly, traverse a Viking runestone bridge and decode the messages etched on millennia-old runestones. Wander around Sigtuna, the oldest town in Sweden, and immerse yourself in Viking culture at the former pagan site of Old Uppsala. This enlightening tour will captivate history buffs and those with a penchant for Viking history, offering a deeper understanding of Vikings and a view of Sweden beyond Stockholm. • Spend a day immersed in Viking history amidst Sweden’s stunning landscapes. • Delve into Sweden’s gripping Viking history at a range of handpicked sites. • Witness Viking burial grounds, age-old runestones and a Viking assembly. • Explore Sigtuna, Uppsala City, and the mounds of Old Uppsala.

  • 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.
Location
Broby Bro
Frestavägen
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Johanna_m
Sep 24, 2024
The tour guide, Gabriel,... - The tour guide, Gabriel, was very informative and knowledgeable about the Viking era and the Scandinavian area.
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Daniel
Sep 23, 2024
Very enjoyable and informative day out - Great, friendly and informative. Picked up from our hotel, lovely friendly guide, made us feel comfortable for the get go, the tour was great. Saw locations, runes and towns we would have never gone to on our own . A great day of site seeing, history and finished with a fika.
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Timothy_r
Sep 9, 2024
Follow the Vikings through hist - Gabriel was a fantastic guide that took us through the Biking history. Lots of interesting facts and great itinerary
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Heather_w
Sep 3, 2024
Great - It was a great experience to see the countryside of Sweden and hear the history. Our guide was very knowledgeable.
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Andrewb
Sep 2, 2024
A fun and educational trip - This is an excellent way to see these towns and the countryside. Gabriel was an outstanding guide and his knowledge and storytelling skills made the trip fun and very informative. Definately recommended.
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Jacob_z
Aug 27, 2024
Recommend history excursion Stockholm - Very friendly people who organized the tour in Madeleine and Olaf! Very informative trip about Viking ruin stones and history of Sigtuna & Uppsala
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Scott_j
Sep 23, 2024
Nice history lesson. - The guide Gabriel was very knowledgable about Viking history. He was also very good about encouraging questions from the group.
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Alberto_b
Aug 27, 2024
Nice and entertainig... - Nice and entertainig tour. Many stops in different areas. Carl is a professional guide and Bianca a great driver !!
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Longislandtravelerjr
Sep 1, 2024
Fair tour. Nothing very interesting for the hours it takes. - We’ve been on other Viking tours and found this one average at best. It’s a very long day for nothing spectacular. I don’t recommend it
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Lena_h
Aug 24, 2024
Disappointed - I have been booking with Viator for many different trips, this one was disappointing since we spent most is the time driving. We very not satisfied with the guides or the information. We felt like we waisted money and time.
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