Step into Sweden’s history in Uppsala – only an hour from Stockholm!
Walk the cobbled streets of the Oxford of Sweden, admire the soaring Cathedral where kings and archbishops rest, and explore the lush Linnaeus Garden of the world-famous botanist. Then travel back over a thousand years at Old Uppsala, where Viking kings lie beneath monumental burial mounds. A day filled with legends, culture, and unforgettable scenery awaits you!
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)
University grounds
We will walk through the University park and you will get an insight not only in the history of the university but also an insight to the ancient Runic stones in the area
Uppsala Cathedral
No visit to Uppsala is complete without a visit the the majestci cathedral. Here you will hear about famount Swedes such as Saint Birgitta, Carl Linneus, Dag hammarskiold and a number of the Swedish kings
Gustavianum
This is the university collection of artifacts, major science history, art by some of the most famous Swedish artists and the Augsburg cabinet.
Carolina Rediviva
Carolina Rediviva is the University Library that holds a collection of rare books and manuscripts. We will see the Silver Bible, hand colored in the 5th century, music sheet by the hand of Mozart and various items connected to Carl Linneus.
Linneus Museum and Garden
Carl Linnéus, the father of botanics that gave the world the modern classification of species is one of the most known scientists in the world. We will visit the garden and take a peak into his how, today a museum.
Old Uppsala
Here we admire the ancient burial mounds, the museum and the medieval church
Start to drive back to Stockholm
Ending Point
At your hotel or in the city center, what ever you prefer
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guiding
Transportation in private car Volvo XC60 (2025) from Stockholm
Petrol and road fee
Guiding fee at Uppsala Cathedral and Carolina Rediviva
Entrance fee to Gustavianum, Old Uppsala museum, Linnéus garden & Museum (SEK 340-470). Any other museum visits outside the planned program. I can pay for all as we go and you reimburse me at the end of the tour.
Coffee break
Lunch
This tour is both by private car and by foot.
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!
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!
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
$990/ per group