Private Tour

Private Tour: 3h Viking History from Stockholm to Runic Kingdom

Overview

Available languages

Swedish

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Join a Viking expert local guide on this 3-hour history tour from Stockholm and get to know the Vikings and their mark on Swedish history. See a preserved Viking parliament and visit one of Sweden's most famous gravefields at Broby bro, view the incredible Jarlabanke's rune stone bridge. Take photos of some 1000-years old rune carvings and decipher their messages. Hear the story about the rich Viking woman Estrid and her grandson, the mighty lord Jarlabanki. Also listen to legends and sagas about Viking mythology. Transportation from and back to your hotel/cruise port is included for centrally located hotels/cruise ports.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

We will tell you the time of your hotel pick up on reconfirmation. If your hotel is to far off the city center, then we will give you another meeting point that is simple to get to.

Minimum numbers apply. 2 people at least to book this tour.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Driver/vehicle

All taxes and surcharges

Hotel/cruise port pick up and drop-off. (Not nynäshamn harbour)

Local and knowledgeable guide

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Taby

A location within Täby with several viking age rune stones. Here you will se q gravefield and a severql viking monuments ad rune stones. Explore and hear about the mighty viking women Estrid, see the runestones she raised in remembrance of her dead family. Experience her possible living farm from distance, the stones she raised at the Viking bridge. At this site her skeleton was found and a big local early Viking Age christian grave field with over 20 skeletons. Hear about the daily life in the viking age and how they where dressed and what they are.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Jarlabanke Runestones

Walk over and on to the great Jarlabanki's Viking bridge anno 1030, a 150-meter long causeway; constructed by the great lord Jarlabanki. Listen to the message on the rune stones, the monuments of dead Vikings. See the most locally known of the Jarlabanki rune stones, hear the history about the self confident powerful Viking lord Jarlabanki.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Tour: 3h Viking History from Stockholm to Runic Kingdom

Pickup included

Reviews

4.70

23 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Engaging and interesting experience
Paul S,
Aug 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Olof was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. It was a great day out learning about Viking culture and practices.
Great tour in three hours.
Joseph B,
Aug 25, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Charlotte was punctual and gave us a good briefing of the natural history of the area we were about to explore and how people got around once they arrived. This helped us better understand the function of the runic stones. It was a well paced tour and we enjoyed the different aspects of the Swedish countryside. CHarlotte made suggestions for our afternoon activities and even dropped us off at the Stockholm History Museum, which further enhanced what we had seen on the tour.
An excellent tour
Sherry F,
Aug 5, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
We signed up for this small group tour, which turned out to be a private tour for us. Karl was our guide and he was absolutely excellent. He was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the Viking history of Sweden, a topic we knew very little about.. Karl even added a couple of extra things for us to see on our tour and we especially enjoyed Sigatuna (not sure if I spelled it correctly), which was a very cute town. We would recommend this tour.
Highly professional guide, Interesting historical tour
mringenoldus,
Jun 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
After several days of walking tours, I was very glad to have a private tour with Charlotte. The company was very communicative prior to the tour regarding the meeting place given that Stockholm has several piers. Charlotte arrived promptly and we were off to explore the rune stones in the countryside. My husband had a particular interest in the topic as he has studied the native southwest US petroglyphs as a museum docent. Our guide was clearly highly educated and articulate in explaining the difference between the prevailing opinion of Vikings and who the people actually were. On our return to the city, Charlotte was kind enough to offer us a drop off in the museum area so we could finish our day seeing the Vasa as we had hoped might be possible. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sweden History Tours as an organized and reputable company and Charlotte as an excellent guide.
Tremendous Experience
jasonsU5714FN,
Apr 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our Guide, Jonathan, was excellent! He was extremely knowledgeable about the Vikings and their culture. The exchange of information and the depth of his knowledge shined as we asked question after question for the duration of the tour. This is a highly recommended guide and tour when in the Stockholm area.
Smart and friendly
James G,
Mar 31, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Charletas extremely nice and knowledgeable- at the end she drove us to the City Hall, a venue she recommended- and for which we are very appreciative!
Couldn’t recommend more!
benhL876YL,
Jan 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide, Gabriel, was excellent! He had a lot of unique information about both the Viking history and the local area to offer!
Rune stones and Viking history
Anne J,
Oct 2, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Erik was knowledgeable and made the experience very enjoyable as we explored the countryside just outside of Stockholm to learn about the Viking period and why Rune stones were placed
A very I formative view. We enjoyed it very much and learned a lot of things we did not know. Thank you.
Paul E,
Aug 5, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
The guide was very friendly and addressed all of our questions. He was also interested in our general backgrounds.
One of the best tours ever!
Sharon J,
May 24, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide was both knowledgeable and personable. He made the history come alive! I’m looking forward to continuing study of the Rune Stones and the people who placed them.