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Uppsala and Sigtuna. Sweden’s First Town & Academic Heart - a Thousand Years in a Day
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Joined 2023
Discover two historic treasures in one day! Begin in Sigtuna, Sweden’s first town, with charming streets, medieval church ruins, and Viking runestones by Lake Mälaren.
Continue to Uppsala – the Oxford of Sweden – where the grand Cathedral, historic University, and Linnaeus’ Garden await. At Old Uppsala, the mighty royal mounds tell tales from the Viking Age. A perfect mix of history, culture, and beauty – all within easy reach of Stockholm!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel (in Stockholm)
Sigtuna
A guided walk through the charming city of Sigtuna where Sweden's history unfolds with every step. We will see the ruins of the first churches and monasteries, the quaint small houses along the Main Street and the smallest Town Hall in the country. A stroll along Lake Mälaren will fulfill the special atmosphere of Sigtuna.
A Swedish fika before we continue.
Uppsala university and cathedral area
Guided visit to the majestic cathedral and hear about many famous Swede's such as Saint Birgitta, Dag Hammaskiold and Carl Linneus. The university library gets a visit where we can admire ancient books and manuscripts.
Old Uppsala
We finish off by visiting the museum of Old Uppsala as well as viewing the ancient and fascinating burial mounds of Old Uppsala.
Ending Point
At your hotel
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
-Guiding
-Guiding fee of Uppsala Cathedral and Carolina Rediviva
-Transport by private car, Volvo XC60 (2025)
-Petrol and tolls
-Entrance fee to Old Uppsala Museum (SEK 120-150)
-Entrance fee of the spots you may desire to visit (optional)
-Coffee Break
-Lunch
(I can pay for these fees and you reimburse me after the tour.)
Tour Important Information
This tour is both by car and by foot.
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 2023
About Tour Guide Anna-lena S.
Welcome to SWEDEN and STOCKHOLM - my hometown!
Join me for a guided walk through narrow alleys and on quaint cobble stones in Old Town or a visit to one of our many museums, the Royal Palace, the City Hall, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Drottningholm Palace or the Vasa Museum.
We talk about the history, the architecture, the art but also todays culture and life.
Welcome to the province of DALARNA and the city of FALUN - my hometown as well!
Let me open up the doors to my country, the culture and the history on our walks. My roots are in the country side, the province of Dalarna, where I am a qualified tourist guide. This is where one of the symbols of Sweden is made, the Dalahorse. Falun is a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE, let me take you around in the area, to the painter Carl Larsson's home and museum, to the village of Sundborn and to the city of Falun. This is where the red paint used on som many houses in Sweden comes from and where art, fairy tales, industry and nature blends into one.
Or if in Stockholm, why not join me to Skansen Park in Stockholm and hear about old and new traditions from Dalarna and other parts. I am a qualified tourist guide in Stockholm as well.
Welcome to the university town of UPPSALA - where vikings, scholars and Kings meet.
The old ancient history at Old Uppsala will come to live at the museum, we will admire the runestones, visit the cathedral as well as the university library. A day full of history!
Reviews
Sarisna B.
“Stockholm City Tour”
We had an absolutely fantastic time on our Stockholm city tour, all thanks to Anna-Lena! She was incredibly charming and knowledgeable, making the entire experience delightful and memorable. Her enthusiasm and passion for the city were contagious, and we all learned so much. Anna-Lena’s attention to detail and her warm personality made our tour special. We would love to have her as our guide again on our next visit. Highly recommended!
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Anna-lena S.
Thank you so much! It was so fun to work with you and to meet the group! All the best to all of you! /Anna-Lena
$1,090/ per group
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