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STO-024 - Private Viking History Day Trip to Sigtuna & Uppsala

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Take a tour to uncover Swedish viking era heritage on a day trip through picturesque countryside to the towns of Uppsala and Sigtuna.

Tour price per adult:

Group size	1	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
Price per 1 person	1575€	805€	438€	337€	255€	208€	173€	150€	135€	130€	120€

Group size	Price per 1 person
1	1575€
2	805€
4	438€
6	337€
8	255€
10	208€
12	173€
14	150€
16	135€
18	130€
20	120€

Tour includes

7h private guide services
7h private tour vehicle
See some ancient Viking graves and rune stones
Guided tour in Uppsala
Guided tour in Sigtuna
Free time in Sigtuna and Uppsala, for shopping, lunch/coffee break
Entrance to St. Mary's Church, Sigtuna

Tour excludes

Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in the tour price.
No meals are included in the tour cost.

Schedule

00:00–02:00
Meet & greet at cruise port/hotel followed by panoramic drive with runic stone photo stops to Uppsala
02:00–03:00
Uppsala sightseeing & walking tour
03:00–03:45
Free time for lunch
03:45–05:15
Drive to Sigtuna followed by Sigtuna walking tour & visit to St. Mary´s Church
05:15–06:00
Free time in Sigtuna for shopping and/or coffee break
06:00–07:00
Return drive to Stockholm

Additional information

Please note, a surcharge applies on all Public Holidays: 04.11.23, 24.-26.12.23, 31.12.23, 01.01.24, 06.01.24, 29.03-01.04.24, 01.05.24, 09.05.24, 19.05.24, 06.06.24, 21.-23.06.24, 02.11.24, 24.-26.12.24, 31.12.24.

Children’s Discounts: 3-year-old and under are free, 15% discount for ages 4-12.

Entrance to St. Mary's Church in Sigtuna is subject to scheduled religious and private services.

This tour can start from all Stockholm cruise ports and city center hotels. For tours starting/ending at airport or hotels outside of city center, please contact our office prior to confirming your booking. Additional costs apply due to expenses on transportation and guide services.

Picturesque Swedish countryside
Visit to ancient Viking graves and rune stones
Historic Viking settlements
Uppsala city tour
Uppsala Cathedral
Uppsala University
Holy Trinity Church, Uppsala

Uppsala City Park
Sigtuna city tour
Stora Gatan, Sigtuna
Town Hall, Sigtuna
Ruins of St. Olaf´s Church, Sigtuna
St. Mary's Church, Sigtuna

This is a comprehensive day trip to the fountain of Swedish heritage including Sigtuna, the oldest existing Swedish town, and historic Uppsala.

Your private local guide will give a fascinating overview of this fearless warrior culture, the legends and tales, that have made this a legendary Viking territory.

Itinerary starts with a picturesque drive through the stunning Swedish countryside. We will stop to admire the well-preserved runic stones in the towns of Uppsala and Sigtuna. Once arrived, we will walk the quaint streets of this medieval university city Uppsala. Along the way, you will see the main attractions of Uppsala Cathedral, University and the Holy Trinity Church. Uppsala was also the home of iconic Swedish King Gustav Vasa, who is regarded as the founder of modern Sweden. An incredible history dating back to Viking times and the spirit of learning remain at Uppsala’s heart.

Free time for lunch break is also part of the itinerary.

Once a major marketplace for the Vikings, the town of Sigtuna is not only the oldest existing Swedish town, but has kept also its original historic atmosphere with traditional wooden houses, church ruins and a street originating in the Viking age. A guided tour to the red-brick St. Mary´s Church built by the Dominican order is also part of the itinerary. During the walking tour, you will be immersed into the ambiance by strolling to admire the Stora Gatan, Sigtuna Boardwalk and ruins of St. Olaf’s Church.

There is free time reserved to discover plenty of unique shops, cafés, and restaurants along the winding old town streets.

Day trip tracing the steps of ancient Vikings comes to an end with a return drive to Stockholm.