Things to do in Sigtuna, Stockholm County: The Best Tours

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

Explore Sweden's oldest town founded in the Viking age and more in this 5 hour tour with hotel pick up in Stockholm. We also visit a Mediveal castle. Walk along the picturesque town, experience the old main street, same as in the Viking Age, with well-preserved traditional houses from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear the city's tales from its founding around 980 in the Viking age. Feel the buzzing middle ages with its shops and factories. Also hear more recent history. Get to know the people who has shaped Sigtuna and Sweden. We will visit three church ruins that are 900 years old. Visit the pretty 17th-century chateau of Wenngarn, it hosts one of the best preserved Baroque interiors in Northern Europe. It was home to Magnus Gabriel De La Gardie as his summer castle, one of 16th C welthiest men. Have lunch in the old vaults. Visit the village of Viby, uniquely preserved. One of few showing how Sweden's villages looked in the 18th-century. Its cultural value is now protected.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, Local or regional guide (natives and/or resident), Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan or coach with A/C.

Exclusions: Lunch (own expense, you can by anything from just a coffee to a good meal), Gratuities

Skokloster Castle is Swedens´ most important monument from the Swedish Age of Greatness when Sweden was one of the most powerful countries in Europe. It was built between 1654-1676 for the noble Swedish statesman and military commander Carl Gustaf Wrangel. It is a world class attraction from the Baroque era with some 50 000 objects in the collections. Sigtuna is often mentioned as the oldest city in Sweden with a city plan that goes back at least 1 000 years. You will feel the historic atmosphere when we walk along the main street (Stora Gatan). We will among other things see the old Town Hall on the Town Square, medieval church ruins, Saint Mary´s Church from 1247 and some genuine rune stones. We will walk on the waterfront promenade along lake Mälaren and there will be some time to eat lunch and to do some individual shopping and strolling in the old city center.

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

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner

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.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Stockholm. Pick-up and drop-off at cruise port is also possible., Private tour, All taxes and surcharges, Driver/vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Dig up some Viking history during this 8-hour tour in the picturesque Swedish countryside. Travel in the company of a expert history guide to learn about the Viking Swedes and their impact on Scandinavian history. Experience the beautiful countryside areas as you travel to Sigtuna. This is the oldest existing Swedish town. Walk among the 18th and 19th century traditional wooden houses on the main street that has kept its original Viking age stretching. Visit the historical university city of Uppsala, both the area around the cathedral and the Old Uppsala mounds. It is said by legend that kings are buried in these huge burials. Some about 60 meters in diameters (more than 150 feet) wide. Feel like you are traveling back in time. Also hear tales about Viking mythology, war, legends and see replicas of excavation findings. Transportation from and back to your hotel is included.

Inclusions: Small group tour (max of 16 people), Personal service, All taxes and surcharges, Driver/vehicle, Hotel pickup from your centrally located Stockholm hotel. If it is more than 5km away from the Centralplan 15, you will be met at Centralplan 15; to get there, use the subway to T-centralen, Hotel drop-off (if your hotel i located within 5km from Centralplan 15, Stockholm Central Station), Cruise drop-off and pick-up (Not Nynäshamn harbour but in Frihamnen, Värtahamnen and Stadsgården)

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

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. Also, see Sweden's oldest town Sigtuna. Transportation from and back to Stockholm is included.

Inclusions: Small group tour (max of 16 people), hotel pick up and drop off (if your hotel is within 3km of Stockholm central station), A great time away from the city, Personal service, All taxes and surcharges, Driver/vehicle, Live Guide, Cruise harbour pick up (not nynäshamn harbour but in Frihamnen, Värtahamnen and Stadsgården)

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Uppsala and Sigtuna lie just north of Stockholm and make for a perfect day trip or longer stay. Gothic Uppsala Domkyrka, or Uppsala Cathedral. Inaugurated in 1435, Gothic re-styled in the 19th century, it is a must see/do in Uppsala.Gamla (Old) Uppsala, just north of the city, boasts impressive 6th century burial mounds and in its museum you can learn about the legend of the Svea kings and gory human sacrifices. Another ‘must’ in Uppsala is Carl von Linné, Sweden’s greatest ever scientist and father of modern taxonomy.  For the low down on Sigtuna’s history visit Sigtuna Museum for its brilliant exhibitions and displays. For some ancient Viking detective work, pop into the museum or Tourist Office on Stora gatan and ask or a futhark, or key. This will help you unlock the mysteries of the town’s more than 150 rune stones. Careful how you pronounce futhark though. Duration: 6 hours Distance: 70 km out of Stockholm

Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional art historian guide, Snacks

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Lunch

This is a unique opportunity to combine two important ancient cities of Sweden, to hear the interesting story of your private guide on a comfortable car.

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

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This tour is a great opportunity to combine two interesting excursions, a visit to one of the most beautiful castles in Sweden, as well as a city where you can see the remains of the Viking settlement ruins.

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

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This tour is a great opportunity to combine two interesting excursions, a visit to one of the most beautiful castles in Sweden, as well as a city where you can see the remains of the Viking settlement ruins.

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

Exclusions: