Overview
Dive into the exciting Swedish Viking era on a private 5 hour guided tour from Stockholm. Visit important Viking sites of big historical value, an assembly, a bridge and a gravefield. Look at pretty rune stones and hear the messages that they want you to know.
See Sweden's oldest still existing town, Sigtuna. You will walk the main street who traces itself back to 980 AD. You will see medieval church ruins and pretty traditional wooden houses from the 1700's. Hotel pick up and drop off are included.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private, small-group tour
Driver/vehicle
All taxes and surcharges
A historic time travel experience
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off if within 5km of Stockholm central station (No pickup in Nynäshamn)
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• Exact hotel pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. 1-2 days before the travel date
• Bring good shoes. Have trainers, boots or something similar. Street walking shoes are also fine. No sandals or other shoes that does not cover your foot.
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• Please note that departure times may vary slightly
• If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
• Travelers are not allowed carry-on luggage in the tour vehicle. A backpack or hand bag works fine though.
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
What to expect
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55 min
Visit 3 mightly viking runestones, one mentioning Jesuralem and risen by the women Estrid and visit a viking grave field. Hear about the daily life of the vikings here in Scandinavia. Get a intro to the Viking age, why their name and reputation are as it is today and much more.
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Jarlabanke Runestones
20 min
Walk over, and admire the runstenes, at a recostructed viking causeway. Hear about the viking lord Jarlabanke and the viking lords, their life and how they ruled the population. About viking roads and trading networks.
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55 min
Visit one of the best preserved assembly places / Thing-sites in Europe and its runestones. Here about the Skålhamra family and the power who came with creating a assembly place. Dive into some of the Viking age laws and culture customs with kingrop society and more.
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Sigtuna
40 min
lunch stop, own expence.
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Sigtuna
40 min
Do a visit to the cute wodden town of Sigtuna, walk along the main street with it's viking street curving still left today. Visit some of it's church ruins and visit Mariakyrkan.(if open), the only remembrance of a powerful monastery situated right outside the city itself.
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S:t Olofs Church Ruins
10 min
Visit to the curch ruin of St Olof, the biggest and most well-preserved church ruin of the 3 around Sigtuna city. It is also the oledst being build around a holy well around 1080-1120.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Stockholm).
Additional Information
- Private tour will have a maximum of 16 persons
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private Half Day Tour: Viking History Trip from Stockholm Including Sigtuna
Can I cancel Private Half Day Tour: Viking History Trip from Stockholm Including Sigtuna for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private, small-group tour
- Driver/vehicle
- All taxes and surcharges
- A historic time travel experience
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off if within 5km of Stockholm central station (No pickup in Nynäshamn)
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Jarlabanke Runestones, Sigtuna, S:t Olofs Church Ruins.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Swedish, English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Sweden History Tours
