Viking History & Uppsala Full-Day Tour

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Duration: 8h
Location: Uppsala, Sweden | Uppsala, Sweden


Category: Day Trips & Excursions

Highlights:
Full-day exploration of the Viking sites of Sweden
Fascinating Scandinavian history brought to life
Historic Viking settlements of Sigtuna & Uppsala
Sweden's largest rock carving in Granby, a Viking village
Old Viking parliament at Arkils Tingplats

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Viking sites of Sigtuna and Uppsala
Roundtrip transportation to and from your central Stockholm hotel
Commentary in English

Description:

Uncover the warrior spirit of Sweden and the Vikings on this exploration of the historic cities of Sigtuna and Uppsala. Stop at many important Viking-era sites along the way and listen as your expert guide recalls tales of battles, sagas, and legends that made this area so important to the Vikings.

Starting with a stress-free pickup from your Stockholm hotel, head out into the stunning Swedish countryside. Your first stop is Jarlabankes bro with a Viking bridge and the old parliament at Arkils Tingplats. Admire the well-preserved runic stones and imagine yourself sitting on one of the stones that formed the ring of council members.

Journey to the town of Sigtuna, which was once a major marketplace for the Vikings. Wander through the center of the town and enjoy some free time for lunch.

Later, make your way to the important site of Old Uppsala, so revered because of its longstanding parliament and the region's ancient mounds. Before returning to Stockholm stop at Younger Uppsala, where you can enjoy some free time to stroll through the shopping streets and admire the architecture of the town cathedral.