Explore Sweden's Viking Legacy: Private Half-Day History Tour from Stockholm
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels with moderate walking involved on flat to mildly uneven terrain.
Overview
Travel back to the Viking Age on this private 5-hour tour from Stockholm, exploring burial grounds, rune stones, and the historic town of Sigtuna with an expert guide. Discover Sweden’s rich Viking heritage in an engaging, personalized experience.
Private Viking History Tour | Half Day
5 Hours • All Ages
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About This Adventure
Embark on a captivating 5-hour private tour from Stockholm, exploring Sweden's rich Viking heritage. Guided by an expert, visit significant sites like burial grounds, ancient bridges, and the historic town of Sigtuna. Discover intriguing stories behind rune stones and Viking society while enjoying stunning landscapes and cultural treasures.
Excavate Sweden’s amazing Viking history on a private day tour from Stockholm!
Duration
5 Hours
About
Unveil the mystery of the Swedish Viking History with an expert guide and visit great Viking sites of cultural and archaeological interest. Watch beautiful rune stones and hear the stories they wish to tell you. Visit a burial field, an assembly, a causeway bridge and the historic town Sigtuna.
Hotel pick up and drop off is included in the tour price.
- Smaller walking distances only (40m maximum from the car on the "longer ones").
Itinerary
Broby bro, on of Sweden’s most famous viking burial grounds
- Learn about and visit Viking burials, both pagan and Christan. Hear what the rune stones of this sight can tell us. Hear about Estrid, a mighty Viking woman that seems to have been influential in the local area and perhaps beyond that.
Jarlabanki's bridge, an old partly reconstructed Viking bridge
- About Vikings lord, their power, bridges and road buildings, learn more about the mighty Jarlabanke kin group and their influence. Learn about different social groups in Viking society.
Arkil Assembly site, a Viking Parliament
- Hear about Viking laws, the society of the Vikings and how decisions where made in the society and how disputes were settled. Go down to the local lake, enjoy the scenery and learn some about Viking seafaring.
Sigtuna, the oldest town of Sweden
- Visit the beautiful wooden town of Sigtuna, the oldest city of Sweden. Walk among the medieval church ruins, visit the museum to see Viking objects. Walk along the main street who still have the same stretching as it had in the Viking age, more than a thousand years ago.
Pick Up & Drop Off Information
- Pick Up: We will pick you up at your central Stockholm hotel/accommodation (if within 5km of Stockholm).
- We also do port pick up if you are arriving by cruise on the day of your tour.
- Drop off: We will drop you off at your central Stockholm hotel/accommodation (if within 5km of Stockholm).
- We also do port drop off if you are leaving by cruise on the day of your tour.
Adventure Tips
Wear comfortable walking shoes
This tour includes walking through archaeological sites with uneven terrain; sturdy footwear enhances comfort.
Bring a light rain jacket
Stockholm weather can be changeable; a light waterproof layer keeps you dry during outdoor portions.
Charge your camera or smartphone
You'll want to capture rune stones, ancient bridges, and scenic landscapes, so have your device ready.
Book in advance
Private tours have limited availability, especially in peak seasons; reserve your spot early to secure your preferred date.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Eurasian red squirrel
- White-tailed eagle
History
Sigtuna, founded around 980 AD, is Sweden’s oldest town and a key site in Viking and early medieval history.
Conservation
Efforts are made to protect the delicate archaeological sites by limiting visitor numbers and promoting responsible tourism practices.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
To navigate historic sites and uneven paths comfortably.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during the walking portions of the tour.
Light rain jacket
For unpredictable spring showers during outdoor exploration.
spring specific
Camera or smartphone
Capture photos of rune stones and landscapes.