Swedish History

Uncover the secrets of Sweden's Viking heritage, while exploring ancient places and Viking runestones, on this full day tour out of Stockholm. Travel trough the beautiful Swedish countryside to historically important places joined by a expert Viking guide. Learn about the complexity of the Viking Age while you experience a Viking parliament, cross a Viking runestone bridge and decipher inscriptions on 1000 years old runestones. Stroll the cozy town Sigtuna, Sweden's oldest town, and immense yourself in Viking culture at the once pagan Old Uppsala. History enthusiasts, and Viking interested, will delight at this educational tour enriching your knowledge about the Vikings, while experiencing Sweden outside Stockholm. • Full day Viking history tour surrounded by beautiful Swedish nature. • Uncover Sweden's fascinating Viking past at several carefully selected places. • See Viking gravefields, ancient runestones and a Viking parliament. • Visit Sigtuna, Uppsala City and Old Uppsala mounds

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!

Did you know that beyond the beautiful Øresund Bridge lies one of Sweden's most important cities? Discover Malmö on this incredible Private Day Trip by train from Copenhagen. Explore with your private host the corners and squares of Gamla Väster, the old town, and heart of Malmö. Visit the gothic Church of St. Peter. You can also choose to relax and enjoy Swedish cuisine at a restaurant while your host shares fascinating stories about one of Scandinavia’s most important cities. Get to know the Malmö Castle, the oldest surviving Renaissance fortress in the Nordic region. Admire two breathtaking buildings that reflect the perfect harmony between modern and ancient architecture: The Turning Torso and the Malmö City Library. Stroll through the beautiful gardens of the Old Cemetery before a short stop to rest and taste Swedish pastries and coffee. Enjoy Malmö in a unique way. Learn about its culture, history, and lifestyle on this fantastic Private Day Trip, with or without lunch!

Join us for an exclusive Viking tour of Stockholm county, Uppsala and Sigtuna, With a passionate and knowledgeable guide you will explore the last traces of our Viking history and uncover the true Viking heritage and get a deeper understanding of Swedish history. You will see the best of "runriket", a famous trail of Viking sites, see some original medieval churches and be taken on a journey through time as we visit some of the most significant Viking sites in the region while learning about the most influential people of their time and who helped shape the Swedish future and the transition from paganism to christianity. As an experienced Viking tour guide with over 10 years of experience and many positive reviews, I am confident in the quality of my tours. Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Swedish history. Book your tour today and experience the magic of Sweden's Viking heritage!

Unveil the mystery of the Swedish Viking Age. Join our expert tour guides to Viking Age rune stones and ancient places to learn about the Swedish Vikings. Excavate Sweden’s amazing Viking history on a 5-hour guided tour from the beautiful capital of Stockholm. Unveil the mystery of the Swedish Viking history with an expert local guide and visit great Viking sites of cultural and archaeological interest. Gaze at beautiful rune stones and hear the stories they have to tell you. Also hear tales about Viking mythology, war and legends as well as what they ate, lived and explore what they left behind. Also, see Sweden's oldest town Sigtuna. Transportation from and back to Stockholm is included.

If you’re looking for an engaging and informative tour that covers the complex history of Riga but also explores what it is like to live here today, then this is the tour for you. We will not miss any of old Riga’s most famous landmarks on our walk including St Peter’s Church, Town Hall Square and Dome Square, but don’t expect a dry history lesson. On this tour, you’ll find out about the surprising origins of the Latvian language, the fate of churches during the Soviet occupation and the little known history of Latvia’s symbol of independence. This is both a personal and a comprehensive tour of the old town. I love telling people about my city and, having travelled a lot myself, I know how enriching an authentic local perspective can be.

Uncover a great amount of Viking history on this 8-hour tour from Stockholm into the lovely Swedish countryside. Venture in the company of a expert local/regional history guide and get to know the Viking Swedes. Go to Sigtuna, the oldest still existing town in Sweden and walk by the 18th-century traditional wooden houses on the main street that still have its original Viking age stretch, travel back in time. Hear tales on Viking mythology and sagas. Another amazing highlight of this tour is the Old Uppsala burial mounds who are more than 50 meters wide / 150 feet wide! Also see the Uppsala Cathedral, the biggest church in the Nordic countries! Transportation from and back to your hotel is included.

Play a city game where you follow clues to discover amazing places in Stockholm’s historic Old Town (Gamla Stan), one of Europe's largest medieval city centers, where the charming cobblestone streets and Scandinavian architecture are sure to captivate you. Are you ready for an adventure? In this game, you will track an escaped troll through Old Town. Along the way, you'll discover some of Stockholm's most famous buildings, such as the Royal Palace, the Opera House, and more. Are you up for an adventure in Stockholm? Highlights: Discover the scandals that took place at historic public squares Explore alleys and hidden back streets from the 13th century Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt. The city game will take you about 1 hour to complete, but there’s no time limit, so you can go at your own pace. You won't need a guide, just download the app, go to the starting point, and begin the adventure.

A funny, self-guided, audio walking tour about Stockholm's history. Glenn the ghost is stuck haunting a city he despises: Stockholm. Could it have anything to do with a mysterious box left there by his mother? Go for a walk with Glenn, and save him from roaming the streets. Glenn shares anecdotes about historic Stockholm failures as you walk. The murder of King Gustav III? Very poorly planned, if you ask Glenn. Don't even get him started on Stockholm's bloodbath… This tour is self-guided via a GPS-based app downloaded to your phone. When you buy the tour, you receive an email with instructions on how to download the app which serves as your guide and narrator. Listen to the story while you walk. Sounds, illustrations, and game elements are triggered to show up on your mobile screen when you get close to them. The further you walk, the closer you get to finding the truth of why Glenn is haunting a city he dislikes so much. You can start, pause and end the tour whenever you want.

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.

Dive into the exciting Swedish Viking era on a private 5 hour guided tour from Stockholm. Visit important Viking sites of big historical value, an assembly, a bridge and a gravefield.  Look at pretty rune stones and hear the messages that they want you to know. See Sweden's oldest still existing town, Sigtuna. You will walk the main street who traces itself back to 980 AD. You will see medieval church ruins and pretty traditional wooden houses from the 1700's. Hotel pick up and drop off are included.

If you’re looking for an engaging and informative tour that covers the complex history of Riga but also explores what it is like to live here today, then this is the self guided audio tour for you. I’ve made sure that we don’t miss any of old Riga’s most famous landmarks on our walk including St Peter’s Church, Town Hall Square and Dome Square, but don’t expect a dry history lesson. On this tour, you’ll find out about the surprising origins of the Latvian language, the fate of churches during the Soviet occupation and the little known history of Latvia’s symbol of independence. Some of the highlights you can look forward to include: • Discovering the origins of the Christmas tree • The street used in the filming of the popular Russian production of Sherlock Holmes • The unique history of Dome square • The home of what was once the largest pipe organ in the world • An in-depth look at the local Russian community • The meaning behind Latvia's symbol of independence

Experience and touch real 1000 years old iconic viking runestones, learn viking runes and enjoy the Swedish nature at one of the viking age coolest places, the viking parlament Arkils Tingstad and a nearby site of Jarlabanke bridge. Here, in a patch surrounded by the beautiful Swedish nature by the lakeside, you'll together with your guide explore Viking age customs and social life in Scandinavia with an expert authorized viking tour guide. On the way from our meeting point we'll walk thru the beautiful Swedish forest by foot on forest path's going over a smaller mountain (pavement walking thru suburbs also possible) where the guide talks about Swedish life, allemansrätten and nature. Than at the site itself, next to a beautiful lakeside, you'll learn about the viking age life and living, how to write runes and enjoy a beautiful day surrounded by history and nature situated only a hour away by reliable public transport from Stockholm.

Come and see the countryside for a while, get out of the crowded city for 5h and take a look at the historical and cultural lanscape unice for Sweden. This tour includes a pick up and drop of at your hotel. It gives a tour out in the contryside with cossy red cabins including Swedish history. Se the bronze age remenants, viking age runstones, mediveal chuches and a unice visit to the conutrysides cultural lanscape and cosy red cabins. We visit Markim-Orkesta, a former UNESCO World Heritage candidate area. Markim-Orkesta are two church parishes filled with history from all eras of Sweden's past. This time traveling experience includes the Bronze age, Viking age and other eras in Swedish history. This tour will make you understand how Sweden has developed through history and how its past has helped shape this modern nation.

Meet your guide at your accommodation. From there, board a tour vehicle and head north through the countryside, move back in time as you travel. Stop first at Broby Viking graveyard, to learn about a real Viking woman named Estrid who was buried here. Cross the 495-foot (150-meter) Jarlabanke's bridge, built by a powerful Viking leader centuries ago. Listen to a message written on a rune stone that flanks the bridge and hear stories from real Viking persons that lived here 1000 years ago. At the Viking parliament, imagine the powerful leaders making important decisions on that very spot and learn about Viking society and culture. Continue to Vallentuna church to see a famous collection of Jarlabanke’s runestones. At the end of your tour, return to Stockholm and be dropped off at your accommodation.

Stockholm History Tour – A tour containing everything that a Stockholmer needs to know! This is the one and only tour in town that combines a physical and tour through town with a chronological tour of Stockholm’s history (and Sweden's). The guide will take you from pre-Stockholm times, to modern times and everything in between. No prior knowledge of Stockholm or Swedish history needed! The tours objective is to familiarize all guests with all main historical events that built Stockholm, an objective which will be achieved by observing the city on a 5 km long tour, but also by showcasing a rich, carefully chosen and exclusive collection of pictures, some of which I have created by myself.

Make a day trip to Drottningholm and experience a historic milieu of the highest international standards. The combination of the exotic Chinese Pavilion pleasure palace, the palace theatre and the magnificent palace gardens make a visit to Drottningholm a unique experience. Influenced by French prototype, the palace was built by architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder by commission of Queen Hedvig Eleonora. A number of royal personages have since then left their mark on the palace. The Palace is Their Majesties the King and Queen's permanent home residence. The rooms in the southern wing of the palace are reserved for this purpose. The rest of the palace and grounds are open to the public year round.

Get an immersive day tour of Sweden’s Viking history on this semi-private experience (maximum of 10 guests). You will be picked up from your hotel and travel through the scenic countryside as your qualified tour guide unravel Viking history. You will visit a Viking Causeway bridge and enjoy the story of the Viking lord Jarlabanke. Next, you will visit one of the best-preserved Viking assemblies and learn about the Viking social culture. By the Viking parliament, you have a great view of Lake Vallentuna (photo opportunity). After this, we head to Granby Viking farm, an archeological site with house foundation remnants from the Viking age. We will have a coffee break at the farm before our last stop in Sigtuna, the oldest Swedish town. Here we will make a guided walking tour for about an hour and you will have about 30-45 minutes to walk around on your own in the town before heading back to Stockholm. We will drop you off at your hotel or other preferred location in the city center.

Mamma mia, here we go again! Follow the steps of Anni-Frid, Bjorn, Benny, and Agnetha in Stockholm’s Old Town and learn about Swedish pop culture from a Local Guide! Get skip-the-line tickets to ABBA The Museum and test your skills as the “Dancing Queen”! Tour is available in following language: English, Swedish Germany, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian HIGHLIGHTS: – Discover the living legacy of ABBA in Stockholm with a 5-Star Private Guide – Visit ABBA The Museum with skip-the-line tickets and audio guide – See iconic landmarks and places related to ABBA in the Old Town – Learn about Swedish pop culture, Eurovision, and more – Take the ferry to Djurgården island and see the ABBA hotel owned by Bjorn How did the success of ABBA change the world of music in Sweden and beyond? Join our Pop Culture Expert-Guide on this fun walking tour of Stockholm’s Old Town (Gamla stan) to learn all about the ABBA, Swedish music, Eurovision, and more. Discover local history and culture.

A guided walk in Uppsala – a city of learning. In a pleasant mix of old and new this tour will take you to some of the main sights in central Uppsala – the cathedral, the castle and the university. The guide will also tell you about modern life in Uppsala with a unique focus on ecofriendliness, gender equality and city development. This tour will make you feel at home in a charming city a short train ride from Stockholm. (3 hour private tour)