Viking History and Swedish Countryside Tour to Sigtuna & Uppsala

Overview

Available languages

Swedish

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

Lift the lid on Sweden’s rich Viking and medieval past on this enthralling full-day trip from Stockholm! Travel northward from the capital through Sweden’s picture-book countryside. See intricately carved runic stones and other relics that attest to the richness and complexity of Viking culture. Visit Sweden’s oldest town of Sigtuna, see the haunting religious sites of Gamla Uppsala (Old Uppsala), and enjoy time free to explore the historic town of Uppsala itself. Along the way, history is brought to life with informative insights from your guide. It's a great day out for history buffs!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not recommended for children under 8 years old.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off (within our general pick up area in Central Stockholm).

Transport by air-conditioned minibus

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Taby

TÄBY CHURCH (drive-by) Täby kyrka, also known as Täby Church, is a historic landmark in the municipality of Täby, Stockholm County, Sweden. Dating back to the 13th century, this church exhibits a blend of Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles. Located centrally in Täby, it serves as a place of worship, hosts significant events like weddings and baptisms, and contributes to the cultural heritage of the community.

Admission Not Applicable

Jarlabanke Runestones

JARLABANKES BRO - VIKING CAUSEWAY BRIDGE Jarlabanke's Bridge is an ancient Viking Age bridge named after the Viking chieftain Jarlabanke, who ordered its construction. The bridge is situated in the present-day Täby just north of Stockholm and is a remarkable historical site that dates back to the 11th century, making it one of the oldest known bridges in Sweden. Runestones by the site have inscriptions that mention Jarlabanke and his family, providing valuable information about the history of the area. The inscriptions reveal that Jarlabanke built the bridge in memory of himself and as a statement of his power. Learn about this powerful lord and his family from your tour guide's engaging presentation.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Gruppbokning privat

Pickup included

Shared Tour (max 16 people)

Pickup included

Reviews

4.39

161 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

106

Great bus trip!
LAURIE C,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This bus tour is the best way yo see the towns of Sigtuna and Uppsala along with their history. The drive thru the countryside is beautiful!
Good tour with a lot of history
Dawn O,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Guide was right on time to pick us up at the hotel. He was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. It would have been more pleasant if he had turned on some heat in the van. It was 50-55 degrees throughout the cloudy day with some cold wind so a warm van would have made it more comfortable. Overall a good experience otherwise.
Great tour
ortleybeach,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour. Very knowledgeable and personable guide. Highly recommend to anyone interested in this history.
Lots of knowledge and stories
Christine L,
Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We really enjoyed the tour, transportation and guide. Enjoyed seeing different parts of Sweden and hearing the viking stories. Guide was interesting and cared for all guests well. Get of the City and see the sites!
Want to see rune stones, take this tour
Page J,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Wonderful history and knowledgeable guide. There was a lot of driving and after seeing so many run stones, the shine lost its luster. We saw some wonderful buildings, churches and learned a lot of history. It was a good tour although the driving combined with difficulty understanding the guide took a bit out of the experience.
Great Vikings Explorations!
Vinícius F,
Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Impressive tour, the guide demonstrates extensive technical knowledge, makes good exploration and scores. Simply excellent, a little hard to withstand in the winter, in Uppsala even there were temperatures near -18o, but anyway with a good protection, regardless of the season, it is worth it!
Great time
G18CYnancyh,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Urban was great! He had so much knowledge to share and was very happy to answer all questions. The trip was great. Exactly as described
Good but LONG
Kelly C,
Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
Tons of standing, lots of outside activity (meaning, dress appropriately with rain gear and comfortable shoes), and probably 2x as much detail as needed. Tour felt far too long. It's virtually ALL about Vikings with too little time in Upsala.
Well done
Connector550776,
May 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour. Our guide Urban was fantastic. I don’t think there is anything he doesn’t know. Was a very cold day so could maybe have cut the storytelling outside a little short. Wish I had visited the Viking museum either before or after but it is such a full day there isn’t time
Great guide
staceyslc,
May 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Urban was a great guide. We had a cold and windy day, but he did his best to keep us warm without missing any of the sites. He gave us insightful history that helped us connect to the people that built the rune stones. I appreciated the diligent manner in which he conducted the tour. We did have a fika break and lunch is Sigtuna. The Uppsala old church and newer Cathedral were both amazing.

From SEK 2,400.00