Private Sigtuna Tour from Stockholm - Oldest Town of Sweden

Overview

Available languages

German

Swedish

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Explore Sweden's oldest town founded in the Viking age and more in this 5 hour tour with hotel pick up in Stockholm. We also visit a Mediveal castle. Walk along the picturesque town, experience the old main street, same as in the Viking Age, with well-preserved traditional houses from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Hear the city's tales from its founding around 980 in the Viking age. Feel the buzzing middle ages with its shops and factories. Also hear more recent history. Get to know the people who has shaped Sigtuna and Sweden.

We will visit three church ruins that are 900 years old.

Visit the pretty 17th-century chateau of Wenngarn, it hosts one of the best preserved Baroque interiors in Northern Europe. It was home to Magnus Gabriel De La Gardie as his summer castle, one of 16th C welthiest men. Have lunch in the old vaults. Visit the village of Viby, uniquely preserved. One of few showing how Sweden's villages looked in the 18th-century. Its cultural value is now protected.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Sigtuna

City walk in the fascinating viking age city of Sigtuna. Hear about the Viking Age, and the Mediveal age, and the cities story from this early royal power center to a buzzing traiding town. Extensive excavations does that we know a lot of this city's history.

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Mariakyrkan

The oldest brick building in the Stockholm region. Enjoy the beautiful medieval wall paintings and sculptures. Former Blackfriars monastery church.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Local or regional guide (natives and/or resident)

Driver/guide

Transport by air-conditioned minivan or coach with A/C.

Port pickup and drop-off

Local taxes

Fuel surcharge

Lunch (own expense, you can by anything from just a coffee to a good meal)

Gratuities

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Private Sigtuna Tour

Take the same tour but with your party only.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.80

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Sigtuna: Oldest Town in Sweden...980AD
Adventure40115953224,,Sep 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Sigtuna, is the oldest town in Sweden. It was founded by King Erik the Victorious in 980 AD. This quaint town, with it's cobblestone streets, traditional wooden houses, and beautiful scenery takes you back to medieval times, especially with the ruins of 3 Churches - St. Olofs, St Lars, and St Per's. Runestones can be found throughout the town. Sigtuna is full of restaurants, book stores, a unique candy shop, the Sigtuna Museum, a small movie theater and much more. Cinnamon Rolls is their specialty.
Great experience.
judycE3036CP,,Apr 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My sister and I had a great time visiting Sigtuna and learning the history of the town. Our tour guide, Karin, was very knowledgeable and helpful with all of our information inquiries. She was able to answer all our questions and made this for us an extraordinary experience. We also would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Bianca, our driver, for an outstanding service. We highly recommend this tour.
Private sigtuna tour.
Donkey T,,Nov 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Calle was our guide. Showed up on time was very friendly and informative. Had a terrific private tour even with some detours from the weather. Highly recommend. Greetings from Florida.
Step back in Time
Lynn Z,,Jul 22, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a beautiful little town founded 1000 years ago outside of Stockholm with cute shops on the old time narrow streets. Be sure to stop by Tant Brun's kaffestuga (or Aunt Brown's coffee shop) for some fika! This may be the oldest coffee shop in Sweden and reflects the character from Elsa Beskow's children's books published between 1918 and 1947. There's a lovely park and paths to stroll on too!
Idyllic Historic Town
182travellerw,,Jul 12, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Picturesque little town with medieval church ruins that is worth exploring and relaxing in a day-trip from Stockholm. It is easily accessible via commuter train and bus.