SWEDEN
Sweden's classics.
The 10 best historical tours in Sweden, from the big-name classics to the quieter picks worth knowing about. What each one involves, who runs it, and what it costs.
A lantern-lit walking tour through Gamla Stan’s dark corners, mixing real medieval events with ghost stories for a fun 1.5-hour experience.
“The tour was fun and engaging! The guide was loud enough, funny enough and a very good storyteller. Only thing is perhaps the last visit in the crypt could be a bit shorter, that story became a bit too long. But that’s just a detail.”
Lantern-lit ghost walk through Gamla Stan’s medieval lanes, mixing true murders and legends with sensory storytelling and an English guide.
“Very interesting stories! the guide, Christofer, was very expressive and the tour was kind of a performance in itself! Very positive experience, definitely worth adding to Stockholms must-dos”
A 2-hour small-group Old Town walk with Kiki. Cobblestones, rune stone, German church, royal sights, and Stockholm Cathedral.
“nice relaxed pace, small group and Kiki was AWESOME”
9-hour Viking history tour from Stockholm: rune stones, thing sites, Sigtuna and Old Uppsala, with transfers and English guide.
“This was a really great experience. The places we visited were so full of history. Our guide, Gabriel, was very knowledgeable and made the sites we visited come to life.”
Viking sites in Sigtuna and Uppsala from Stockholm, with rune stones, burial grounds, and cathedral stops on a guided day trip.
“Ulof is an amazing guide! He is very knowledgeable and kind. He shared a lot of information and experience that enrich the overall tour.”
Viking and medieval history day trip from Stockholm with runestones, Sigtuna, Uppsala Cathedral, and Gamla Uppsala. Pickup included.
“Great tour. Very knowledgeable and personable guide. Highly recommend to anyone interested in this history.”
Half-day Viking history from Stockholm with rune stones, ancient graves, Viking parliament, and Sigtuna, plus pickup and small-group pace.
“I was interested in finding out some Viking history while visiting Sweden. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and took our small group to several different areas to see and tell about the ancient runes. Well worth anyone's time!”
Small-group Gamla Stan walk with Kiki: medieval lanes, market squares, and practical tips, all in about two hours.
“Excellent tour, very impressed with the guides knowledge of the local history no she also pointed out things you wouldn’t pick up on by just walking around doing your own thing. We were only a small group of 2 so plenty of opportunities to ask questions and it was possibly a bit more relaxed than…”
Private Viking history day from Stockholm with Sigtuna and Uppsala, runestones, assembly sites, fika stop, and pickup.
“Great day trip! We would never have found so many important and interesting places on our own. Calle (Carl) was a great companion and full of historical knowledge. We had a great day and would do it again.”
Viking history tour from Stockholm to Sigtuna and Uppsala with runestones, assembly site, royal mounds, and fika in 8.5 hours.
“saw a number of runes, old churches and where vikings held council and where a long house once stood.”
