Private Tour

Private Uppsala & Sigtuna Half Day Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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Uppsala and Sigtuna lie just north of Stockholm and make for a perfect day trip or longer stay.

Gothic Uppsala Domkyrka, or Uppsala Cathedral. Inaugurated in 1435, Gothic re-styled in the 19th century, it is a must see/do in Uppsala.Gamla (Old) Uppsala, just north of the city, boasts impressive 6th century burial mounds and in its museum you can learn about the legend of the Svea kings and gory human sacrifices.

Another ‘must’ in Uppsala is Carl von Linné, Sweden’s greatest ever scientist and father of modern taxonomy.

For the low down on Sigtuna’s history visit Sigtuna Museum for its brilliant exhibitions and displays. For some ancient Viking detective work, pop into the museum or Tourist Office on Stora gatan and ask or a futhark, or key. This will help you unlock the mysteries of the town’s more than 150 rune stones. Careful how you pronounce futhark though.

Duration: 6 hours

Distance: 70 km out of Stockholm

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

Gamla Uppsala

Uppsala is the historic capital of Sweden. During the tour you will see the castle of Gustav WASA (16th century), the founder of the first modern dynasty of Sweden, the Park of the rune stones - ancient writings of the Vikings, the gardens of Linnaeus - the founder of plant classification. You will visit the 13th century Cathedral. The fourth largest city of Sweden and an important University centre, lies to the North of Stockholm. Visit the Royal mounds of Old Uppsala University Museum Gustavianum and the charming shops and cafes. The house and gardens of the king of botany, Carl von Linnaeus also located in Uppsala.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Sigtuna Boardwalk

A charming town on the shores of lake mällaren, was founded in the X century: the oldest in Sweden. Small, idyllic, ideal for Hiking Sigtuna glorious picturesque wooden houses, renovated the town hall of the XVIII century, nice shops, little cafes, restaurants, hotels and Museum. In the surroundings of Sigtuna lies four palaces, including the Royal castle and Rosersberg Skokloster.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Snacks

Professional art historian guide

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Transport by private vehicle

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Lunch

Pickup points

Miss Clara by Nobis

Sveavagen 48 Stockholm Sweden

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