Stockholm Old Town and the Viking Museum, a Small Group Walking Tour
Overview
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3 hours
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If you visit Stockholm, want to learn some history and have a special interest in Vikings, this is the tour for you! This tour, which starts at “Gamla stan” Metro station tells you the story of Stockholm and Sweden from the Viking age to modern times. We will start our tour at Riddarholmen with a beautiful view of the lake Mälaren and the City Hall. We will pass the House of Nobility, the Parliament building, the Royal Palace and Stortorget in Old town.
Then we will take the ferry "Djurgårdsfärjan", a 10-minute trip, to Djurgården, where The Viking Museum is situated. This small-scale museum is not a common museum but offers a unique combination of thrilling experiences and historical facts. The museum is a result of a cooperation between professionals in performing arts and Sweden’s most respected historical scientists.
After the trip you can continue with some of the other museums or activities on Djurgården like the Abba museum, the Vasa museum or the open-air museum Skansen.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We start the tour at Gamla Stan Metro station, inside/under ground, in front of the Pressbyrån kiosk. We talk about the early history of Stockholm and Sweden, from the ice age until the first settlements on the islands. From Riddarholmen (The Knights Island) we have a beautiful view of the lake Mälaren and the City Hall, the famous landmark of Stockholm,
Riddarholmen
The story continues... Outside the Riddarholmen Church we will meet the presumed founder of Stockholm, Birger Jarl, or at least a statue of him. 1252 is the year when "Stockholm" was first mentioned in a written text that is preserved until today. Birger Jarl signed the paper...
What‘s Included
Fee for the boat trip to Djurgården
Entrance to The Viking museum
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Stockholm Old Town and the Viking Museum, a Small Group Walking Tour
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
"Stockholm Old Town and...
HeinzGeorg V,,Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00"Stockholm Old Town and the Viking Museum, a Small Group Walking Tour." That's right, in my case, the small group consisted entirely of me. My guide was Bengt, a friendly guide who took me to many sights and provided a lot of background information about both the sights in the city and in the Viking Museum. I can highly recommend this tour with him.
A must do tour.
Nick S,,Oct 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a Fantastic tour with a very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend this tour. Brilliant doesn’t describe our day but it’s my best way to describe our experience.
Impressive expertise coupled by congeniality.
Harriet H,,May 19, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00The amazing knowledge shared about the city and country by our guide, Bengt Nykvist, was told in interesting expression and accomplished English language. He was also a very congenial host. We were privileged to have him as our guides.
Fantastic tour
Tabbi85,,Dec 10, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very interesting and informative tour with Bengt. I've learned a lot about the Swedish and Stockholm history and traditions. The time just flew by..Thank you!
Outstanding
746zacharyd,,Nov 3, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Smart and kind tour guide, vary informative. I have learned so much in so little time, highly recommended👍🏼
The very nice Old Town of Stockholm and this new Viking Museum.
Guide4582,,Dec 28, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very interesting and enjoyable guided walk in the Old Town and the new Viking Museum. Could have spent more time on this. The guide, Bengt, was very knowledgeable most of the time. I have to return to this in the summertime.
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