10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Sweden That You Shouldn't Miss

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.

Inclusions: A historic time travel experience, All taxes and surcharges, Driver/vehicle, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off if within 5km of Stockholm central station (No pickup in Nynäshamn), Private, small-group tour

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Embark on a quest around Helsingborg by solving clues that will take you to the best places in the city, all with the help of your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own the Helsingborg Castle, Radhuset, Oresundparken, and more. + Marvel at the breathtaking Helsingborg Castle + Walk around the Old Town and discover its hidden attractions + Hear fascinating stories of the city's past Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you precise directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS or a guide. After you buy the quest, you will receive instructions on how to play in the Questo app. It will take you 1-1.5 hours to complete, but there’s no time limit, you can finish it at your own pace. Start and stop whenever you want.

Inclusions: Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later, This tour is always available. We are open 24/7, every day of the week., This is the safest tour you can book: private, no human contact, you will avoid crowds., Play offline: you DON'T NEED an internet connection to play this city game

Exclusions: A physical tour guide

Beautiful Stockholm is Sweden’s largest city and one of Europe’s most charming capitals. With historic architecture, a vibrant arts scene, delicious culinary offerings of all kinds, and famously friendly people, Stockholm really is a must-visit for urban travelers from around the world. This tour will allow you to see all the most famous sights of Stockholm, as well as visit the two most popular museums of Scandinavia, accompanied by a personal guide on a comfortable car

Inclusions: Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Snacks

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This outdoor tour, which starts at Gamla Stan Metro station, connects the history of Stockholm with modern Sweden. How is it possible that a small country in northern Europe is the home of the mobile phone, that our Royal Academies designate the winners of the world’s most prestigious prices in sciences and literature and that Swedish companies furnish (IKEA) and dresses (HM) the world? We will tell you the story of Sweden from the ice age to the Nobel Price, IKEA and Spotify. We will introduce you to the founding of Stockholm, the warrior kings of the 17th and 18th century, the inventors and industrialists of the 19th and 20th century and to the modern IT entrepreneurs of today. We will start our walk at Riddarholmen with a beautiful view of the lake Mälaren and the City Hall, a famous landmark of Stockholm and the place for the Noble Prices banquette. We will pass the House of Nobility, the Parliament building and the Royal Palace and end at Stortorget in Gamla Stan (Old town).

Inclusions: Admission tickets are included

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English, Spanish or French! Safe. Intimate. Personalized. I bring special attention in three languages and entertaining narrative to each guest on every bike tour. All are welcome! I especially cater to senior +50 travelers who appreciate a relaxed pace by a senior, experienced guide. Stockholm’s friendliest tour! I will be your guide and do my best to make your trip special. Discover the magic and secrets of beautiful Stockholm. Are you ready to fall in love with the beauty and magic of Stockholm? We are the friendliest boutique tour company in Stockholm? I think tours should be fun, informative, full of passion, and entertaining! My tours combine my love for Stockholm, it's light and beauty, with a professional, personalized, and experienced approach to each small-group bike tour. I am a mature guide with years of professional experience in higher education and guiding.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle

Exclusions: Gratuities

The south-island of Stockholm has evolved from being the industrial area of the city to a cultural mix of art, environmental development, religious acceptance and social awareness. On this tour we will enjoy the views of Stockholm from several landscape points, walk around beautiful gardens full of sculptures, mingle with the locals at the markets… Södermalm is a prime example for every European city to follow: the perfect combination of social acceptance, cultural flow, economic power and green development. We will start at Thor´s fountain and talk about Viking mythology, as it's the cradle of Swedish culture. This way the cultural evolution of the city will be understood from its roots. Update on Covid-19. Following the measurements of the government, and considering health, the guide will keep the distance as much as possible. The guide will have gloves, face mask, and hand sanitizer.

Inclusions: Tour guide

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Wander yourself around the modern Stockholm and be amazed with the contemporary architecture which makes a perfect mix of the old and the new, the tradition and the Avant-garde, the past, the present, and the future. Approach Swedish culture through its anecdotes and legends, how each monarch contributed towards a better country, and what makes their personality so special. On our New City Tour, you will walk around some of the most beautiful streets in the country and learn about how the Swedish had reached this particular state of welfare, with such an advance social acceptance and inclusion.

Inclusions: Guide

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Voted as one of the most beautiful city parks in the world, the island of Djurgården has been in possession of the royal family since the 15th century. Like no other place in Stockholm it collects many of the city’s most famous museums and cultural attractions (the Vasa Museum, Gröna Lund, the Abba museum and Skansen to name a few) with green nature, parks, and family-friendly activities. The island forms part of the Royal National City Park, and on this tour we explore what that exactly means and dive into how it has a tradition of over 400 years as a paradise for recreation and entertainment. With over10 million visitors per year we will show you all the gems and hot spots that make this magnificent island such a popular destination.

Inclusions: Professional Guide

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The Stockholm City Hall is one of Sweden’s most famous buildings, and one of the country’s leading examples of national romanticism in architecture. Nestled at the water's edge and topped by three golden crowns, the City Hall is one of Stockholm's most iconic buildings and stars in countless images and postcards of the city. It is famous for its grand ceremonial halls and unique pieces of art and is the venue of the Nobel Prize banquet held on 10th of December each year. This tour explores all of these avenues of this grand building and guides you through the offices and session halls for politicians and officials, as well as splendid assembly rooms and unique works of art. You can top of the tour with the chance to view the city from the famous tower.

Inclusions: Entrance fee to the City Hall

Exclusions: Gratuity

During this Science Tour of Stockholm you are going to learn the best stories about Swedish scientists and contributions to the world. Most people know about Alfred Nobel and his dynamite, and maybe about Arrhenius and his water equilibrium equations, but few are aware of the other many characters. There is one place on earth in which 9 chemical elements were discovered together, and that is in... Stockholm. All of us at our company are students, and more specifically, engineers! We are aeronautic, civil, biomedical, chemical, software and data science engineers, so we already have a passion for science!

Inclusions: Professional guide with Engineering background. , We have also collected old postcards of Stockholm, and we will bring them for you.

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