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 absolutely enthusiasm Cody had for his character and the tour.”
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.
“Kiki was a fantastic guide who gave a very informative tour with insights into Swedish history. She made it fun and answered all our questions.”
9-hour Viking history tour from Stockholm: rune stones, thing sites, Sigtuna and Old Uppsala, with transfers and English guide.
“Olaf was awesome, knowledgeable and patient with all our questions. Tour sites were well planned out and informatve.”
Viking sites in Sigtuna and Uppsala from Stockholm, with rune stones, burial grounds, and cathedral stops on a guided day trip.
“Our guide Gustav was great. Very knowledgeable and friendly. The trip was very informative and enjoyable. Visited some great sites.”
Viking and medieval history day trip from Stockholm with runestones, Sigtuna, Uppsala Cathedral, and Gamla Uppsala. Pickup included.
“Loved Olof. He was knowledgeable, thoughtful, funny - everything one could hope for. Viator tours like this are such a great way to see a ton in a short period of time for a reasonable price.”
Half-day Viking history from Stockholm with rune stones, ancient graves, Viking parliament, and Sigtuna, plus pickup and small-group pace.
“Small group, easy walking and comfortable ride. Carl, our guide was great! Very friendly, fun and knowledgeable.”
Small-group Gamla Stan walk with Kiki: medieval lanes, market squares, and practical tips, all in about two hours.
“Kiki was fantastic. The walking tour highlighted parts of Stockholm we would never have found. Really interesting and fun.”
Private Viking history day from Stockholm with Sigtuna and Uppsala, runestones, assembly sites, fika stop, and pickup.
“This is a completely immersive experience for anyone who wants to separate fact from movie fiction about the history, culture and lore of the Viking age. Our guide was an expert historian with deep knowledge of the Vikings and dozens of fascinating anecdotes and stories that helped us put this period of history into perspective.…”
Viking runestones, a ting place, and a 1190 church outside Stockholm on a small-group 3–4h tour with pickup and drop-off.
“A fun and interesting look at Viking life. Seeing and touching a part of 1000 year old history is not something you do every day! Jonathon was very knowlegable and even read the old norse language on the stones. Pretty cool.”
