Viking History, Runes & Countryside 9-Hour Tour to Sigtuna & Uppsala
by Sweden History Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
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This nine-hour tour begins with a visit to Viking runestones where the guide explains the inscriptions and the families they commemorate, including Estrid, a Viking woman possibly linked to Jerusalem. Information about Viking burial customs, the Old Norse language, and archaeological findings is provided. The group then walks across the reconstructed Jarlabanke Runestones causeway bridge, learning about the Viking lord who built it around one thousand years ago and gaining insight into Viking social hierarchy. Next, the tour visits Arkils Tingstad, one of the best preserved Viking assembly sites, where visitors see a standing structure that illustrates Viking law meetings and social customs. At the nearby lakeside, the guide discusses Viking ships and their explorations. The tour continues to a church ruin in Sigtuna dating from 1120 AD, connected to the story of Viking king Olof. In Sigtuna, Sweden’s oldest town, there is a walking tour of the wooden boardwalk area lasting about one hour, followed by time for lunch (not included but available as an option). The journey then proceeds through the Swedish countryside to Gamla Uppsala, where visitors see the largest burial mounds in Sweden, approximately ten meters high and fifty meters wide, marking an early royal center predating the Swedish kingdom. In Uppsala city, the group visits the cathedral and historic district, learning about the university founded in 1477 and the city’s medieval archaeological sites. Visitors may enter the cathedral independently. The final stop is the courtyard of Uppsala Castle, offering views over the city and an overview of the castle’s violent history. The tour is conducted by air-conditioned bus with hotel pickup and drop-off within three kilometers of Stockholm Central Station or from designated cruise port locations. Tea and coffee are provided. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Viking Runestones
Guests see Viking runestones and learn about the family commemorated at the site. The guide explains Viking burial customs, the Old Norse language, and archaeological excavations. The story of Estrid, a Viking woman who may have traveled to Jerusalem, is also shared. This stop lasts about 40 minutes.
40 min
Jarlabanke Runestones
Visitors walk along a reconstructed Viking causeway bridge built roughly 1000 years ago by a Viking lord known for his boasts. The guide discusses the division of power in Viking society and explains the lifestyles of different social groups. This stop is about 20 minutes long.
20 min
Arkils Tingstad Viking Assembly Site
This 40-minute visit includes one of the best preserved Viking thing sites. A preserved structure helps visitors imagine Viking legal and social gatherings. The guide also takes the group down to the lakeside to explain Viking ships and their voyages.
40 min
Sigtuna Church Ruin
Visitors spend about 10 minutes at a church ruin in Sigtuna dating to 1120 AD. The guide recounts the story of Viking king Olof, whose fall from power is connected to this site.
10 min
Sigtuna Boardwalk
A walking tour of Sigtuna’s wooden town area lasts about 60 minutes. It includes time for lunch and free time to explore Sweden’s oldest town, which is popular even among local visitors.
60 min
Gamla Uppsala
Guests visit Old Uppsala for about 40 minutes to see Sweden’s largest burial mounds, which are approximately 10 meters high and over 50 meters in diameter. The guide explains the site’s historical role as an early royal center before the formation of the Swedish kingdom.
40 min
Uppsala Domkyrka
This 30-minute visit covers Uppsala Cathedral and the city’s historic district. The guide tells about the university founded in 1477 and discusses medieval archaeology. Visitors may enter the cathedral on their own if they wish. The district features historic buildings from the 17th to 19th centuries.
30 min
Uppsala Castle (Uppsala Slott)
The final 10-minute stop is in the castle courtyard, offering views over Uppsala from its highest point. The guide summarizes the castle’s notable and violent history.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Viking History, Runes & Countryside 9-Hour Tour to Sigtuna & Uppsala
by Sweden History Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.kr 6,241.94Overview
This nine-hour tour begins with a visit to Viking runestones where the guide explains the inscriptions and the families they commemorate, including Estrid, a Viking woman possibly linked to Jerusalem. Information about Viking burial customs, the Old Norse language, and archaeological findings is provided. The group then walks across the reconstructed Jarlabanke Runestones causeway bridge, learning about the Viking lord who built it around one thousand years ago and gaining insight into Viking social hierarchy. Next, the tour visits Arkils Tingstad, one of the best preserved Viking assembly sites, where visitors see a standing structure that illustrates Viking law meetings and social customs. At the nearby lakeside, the guide discusses Viking ships and their explorations. The tour continues to a church ruin in Sigtuna dating from 1120 AD, connected to the story of Viking king Olof. In Sigtuna, Sweden’s oldest town, there is a walking tour of the wooden boardwalk area lasting about one hour, followed by time for lunch (not included but available as an option). The journey then proceeds through the Swedish countryside to Gamla Uppsala, where visitors see the largest burial mounds in Sweden, approximately ten meters high and fifty meters wide, marking an early royal center predating the Swedish kingdom. In Uppsala city, the group visits the cathedral and historic district, learning about the university founded in 1477 and the city’s medieval archaeological sites. Visitors may enter the cathedral independently. The final stop is the courtyard of Uppsala Castle, offering views over the city and an overview of the castle’s violent history. The tour is conducted by air-conditioned bus with hotel pickup and drop-off within three kilometers of Stockholm Central Station or from designated cruise port locations. Tea and coffee are provided. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Viking Runestones
Guests see Viking runestones and learn about the family commemorated at the site. The guide explains Viking burial customs, the Old Norse language, and archaeological excavations. The story of Estrid, a Viking woman who may have traveled to Jerusalem, is also shared. This stop lasts about 40 minutes.
40 min
Jarlabanke Runestones
Visitors walk along a reconstructed Viking causeway bridge built roughly 1000 years ago by a Viking lord known for his boasts. The guide discusses the division of power in Viking society and explains the lifestyles of different social groups. This stop is about 20 minutes long.
20 min
Arkils Tingstad Viking Assembly Site
This 40-minute visit includes one of the best preserved Viking thing sites. A preserved structure helps visitors imagine Viking legal and social gatherings. The guide also takes the group down to the lakeside to explain Viking ships and their voyages.
40 min
Sigtuna Church Ruin
Visitors spend about 10 minutes at a church ruin in Sigtuna dating to 1120 AD. The guide recounts the story of Viking king Olof, whose fall from power is connected to this site.
10 min
Sigtuna Boardwalk
A walking tour of Sigtuna’s wooden town area lasts about 60 minutes. It includes time for lunch and free time to explore Sweden’s oldest town, which is popular even among local visitors.
60 min
Gamla Uppsala
Guests visit Old Uppsala for about 40 minutes to see Sweden’s largest burial mounds, which are approximately 10 meters high and over 50 meters in diameter. The guide explains the site’s historical role as an early royal center before the formation of the Swedish kingdom.
40 min
Uppsala Domkyrka
This 30-minute visit covers Uppsala Cathedral and the city’s historic district. The guide tells about the university founded in 1477 and discusses medieval archaeology. Visitors may enter the cathedral on their own if they wish. The district features historic buildings from the 17th to 19th centuries.
30 min
Uppsala Castle (Uppsala Slott)
The final 10-minute stop is in the castle courtyard, offering views over Uppsala from its highest point. The guide summarizes the castle’s notable and violent history.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.