Day-Trip-To-Uppsala
Joined 2021
It is Sweden's fourth largest city, the town has a laid-back feel, particularly if you're meandering through the winding streets of the old town. Highlights include the magnificent 13th-century cathedral (Domkyrka), the place of burial for Sweden's kings and queens, and the University Museum (Gustavianum).
It's also fun to wander around the university grounds and the Botanical Gardens (Botaniska trädgården), then relax in one of the many waterside parks and caf
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
At your hotel (In a 3-km radius of the city centre)
Stockholm Central Station
We start from Stockholm Centralen for a ( 40' ) train ride across a beautiful lcentral Sweden landscape.Once we arrive to the destination, we stop by Gamla Uppsala( Old Uppsala) ,4 km north of the town.
Gamla Uppsala( Old Uppsala)
Gamla Uppsala is an old Viking settlement where we visit a medieval church dating from the 13th cntury, a small museum, the Viking Mounds ,the tombs used to bury Viking kings and a timber OPen Air museum dating from the 18 and 19th century.
Carl Linne Museet
Then we proceed to Uppsala to visit Carl Linne museum , a place where the 1800 world famous Botanist used to live and work ( 35' ).
Uppsala Museum ( Uppland museet)
Then ,we move to Uppsala museum to get a picture about the local folklore and traditions,( about 25'):
Uppsala Domkyrka( Uppsala Cathedral )
The Cathedral in Gothic architectural style was built in 1270 (13th ) and is the biggest in Scandinavia .Inside are buried famous personalities such as : the Swidish king ,Gustav Vasa, Carl Linne ( the Botanist).The Cathedral is also the Seat of the Swedish Protest Church.
Uppsala University
Uppsala university was founded in 15th century and started with 12 students!The Building , we visit is dating from the 19th century.And half of the Swedish Nobel Prize winners used to study in the town!
The University Library ( Karolina Redeviva ) is the biggest in Sweden with 5 million books!
Uppsala Botanical Gardens
A wide range of plants continue the floral display throughout the summer. As late summer approaches the kitchen gardens are at their most beautiful and the autumn offers a colourful display from both native and exotic trees and bushes.
The Gardens were created by Carl Linne and used to teach his students.Nowadays , they are part of the University.
Uppsala University Coffee Shop
After the visit to the Botanical Gardens , we take a coffee break under exotic trees from all over the world inside the Department of Agriculture.( around 20').
Uppsala Castle ( Uppsalaslott)
We end our tour in Uppsala Castle,dating back to the 16th century ( in 1549) during the reign of Swedish King Gustav Vasa who intended it as a fortress.
The castle is the location of several major events in the history of Uppsala and Sweden; for example ‘the Sture Murders’ in 1567 when several noblemen were butchered at the behest of deranged King Erik XIV who had accused them of treason.
Uppsala Centralen ( Upp.Station)
We board the direct train to Stockholm.
Ending Point
Stockholm Central Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
-guide fees,
-hotel pick up,
-transportation,
-entrance to attractions,
-Coffee break( a hot/ cold drink & a pie)
Extra food & drink
Tour Important Information
We recommend the following:
-Bring comfortable waking shoes,
-An umbbrella ( the weather is very capricious!)
-No cash is needed ( credit cards are accepted everywhere)
Available from July, 15th 2021
Important message from the supplier
In the winter season, we do not organise trips to Drottningholm by boat.
( from October to April).
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Eddine L.
We are a tour operator offering guided walking tours in Stockholm around the main attractions such as:
- The Old Town, Gamla Stan,
-Stockholm Cathedral, the Nobel Museum,
- The City Hall, Stadhuset,
- The Vas a museum,
-Skansen Open air museum,
And beyond the city to:
-Uppsala, the Old university town,
-Sigtuna, the oldest town in Sweden
$599/ per group
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Boat-Trip-To-Drottningholm
We make the following stops: -we start from the medieval centre in Stockholm walking the coobbled streets and stoping by the Cathedral, the Nobel museum...,( 40 '), -then we move to the City Hall,home to the annual Nobel Banquet ( 30' ), -We board the ferry for a scenic voyage across Lake Malaren ( 50'), -we visit Drottningholm Castle , the official residence of H.M. the King of Sweden since 1981 and Unesco Wolrd Hetitage site (1 h 30').
