Historical Tours in Sweden: 15 That Earn the Trip North

1.Ghost Walk and Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,206 reviews · from $31Our pick

Walk through Gamla Stan with a Swedish or English-speaking guide as dark tales of executions, disease, murder, and ghosts bring medieval Stockholm to life. Guides such as Callum, Chris, Cody, Reece, and Louis are praised for strong storytelling and humor. Expect cobbled lanes, old walls, hidden courtyards, and a crypt finale.

“This was an awesome 1&1/1 hours spent! I would’ve never known or learnt about Stockholm’s history so intricately had it not been for this tour. It was fun and super informative. I don’t think I would’ve come across all the things and places that I did without this tour in Gamla Stan. The Guide was super funny and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Wasn’t a dull moment during the entire tour and I would HIGHLY recommend it! Trust me you’ll never find these places and know these stories on your own!!! MUST DO!!! And don’t ask “WHYyyyyyy…..” (That’s an inside joke, you’ll understand once you’ve taken the tour yourself) 😂 Super…”

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2.The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour – Gamla Stan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,165 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Walk Stockholm’s medieval Gamla Stan with an English-speaking guide such as Chris, Callum, Cody, Reece, or Christopher. Expect 90 minutes of dark history, murders, executions, disease, myths, humor, and a possible visit beneath the German church. Wear warm clothes and sturdy shoes.

“Reese was an amazing storyteller and played his part well. We really enjoyed the stories and his sense of humor. We are not kidding when we tell you to wear your running shoes. We power walked between locations. All in all it was great fun. And the one course meal was very good. We really enjoyed the Swedish meatballs and mashed potatoes in the dungeon restaurant.”

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3.Old Town Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 344 reviews · from $52

Join Kiki, a Certified Stockholm Guide and native English speaker, for a relaxed two-hour walk through Gamla Stan. You’ll see Mynttorget, the German church, a rune stone, the Royal Palace, St. George and the Dragon, and Stockholm’s Cathedral while hearing the city’s funny, strange, and sometimes grim stories.

“Kiki was informative and answered questions seamlessly. She was warm and easy to talk with and we really enjoyed her company.”

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4.Viking History, Runes & Countryside 9h Tour to Sigtuna & Uppsala

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $298

Travel from Stockholm into the countryside with a local Viking history guide such as Olof, Calle, or Gabriel. Walk beside rune stones, burial mounds, a Viking assembly site, Sigtuna’s wooden streets, and Uppsala Cathedral. Hotel and cruise-port pickup is available, with groups capped at 19 people.

“It was very nice tour with very knowledgeable and friendly guide Karl! A lot of new information, beautiful nature, houses…”

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5.Stockholm Viking History Full Day Tour to Sigtuna + Uppsala

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 218 reviews · from $266

Travel from Stockholm with an English-speaking guide such as Calle, Olof, Åsa, or Gabriel to six important Viking-era sites. Walk Sigtuna’s old lanes, see rune stones and burial mounds, cross a rebuilt Viking bridge, and visit Uppsala Cathedral. Hotel pickup, transport, and drop-off are included, while lunch and entry fees are extra.

“Carl was a great guide and it was a really interesting trip! I would definitely recommend. Many thanks, Connor”

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6.Viking History and Swedish Countryside Tour to Sigtuna & Uppsala

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 162 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $274

Spend nine hours exploring Sweden’s Viking and medieval past from Stockholm. With pickup, a small minibus, and guides such as Urban, Angus, or Carl, you’ll see runestones, burial mounds, an ancient assembly site, Sigtuna, Old Uppsala, and Uppsala Cathedral. Lunch is not included, and much of the day is outdoors.

“Well organized tour that gives a memorable exposure to the Viking and the Christian eras. The coffee break was a very nice touch. But the best element was our guide, Arvin or Erwin (I am spelling it wrong). He is very knowledgeable, considerate and spirited and made this tour extra enjoyable.”

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7.Viking History Small Group Tour from Stockholm: Half Day Including Sigtuna

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $193

Travel from Stockholm by car or minivan to Broby Bro’s Viking graves, Jarlabanke’s rune stones, Arkils tingstad, and Sigtuna, Sweden’s oldest city. Guides such as Calle, Carl, Gabriel, Emma, and Erik lead the tour in English. Expect a small group, easy walking, lunch at your own cost, and about five to six hours on the road.

“It wasn’t quite what I expected but really enjoyed the interesting history the guide provided. I enjoyed Sigtuna & would have liked to spend more time there. After touring the old churches & having a quick lunch we didn’t have time to see anymore of the town.”

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8.Stockholm Old Town Gamla Stan, Historic Walking Tour, Small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48Top rated

Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with Kiki in a small group of no more than 10 people. Over about two hours, you’ll see medieval lanes, Stortorget, the German Church, Storkyrkan, the Royal Palace, and the city’s narrowest street, with Swedish history, practical restaurant tips, and time for questions along the way.

“Kiki was fantastic. The walking tour highlighted parts of Stockholm we would never have found. Really interesting and fun.”

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9.Private Full Day Viking History Tour from Stockholm Including Sigtuna and Uppsala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $672

Spend about nine hours tracing Sweden’s Viking-era past with a private guide from Stockholm. Visit runestones, a Viking assembly site, Sigtuna’s church ruins, Uppsala Cathedral, and Gamla Uppsala. Guides such as Calle, Olaf, Gabriel, and Nadia have led this route, which includes hotel or selected cruise-port pickup and time for lunch and fika at your own cost.

“Calle was an outstanding guide! Truly knowledgeable about his craft and did an outstanding job of bringing the Viking culture to life. We saw many areas around Stockholm that had many old runes. Truly amazing. Calle was exceptional and we were so lucky to have him for our private guide. Thank you for the experience of a lifetime.”

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10.Sigtuna and Uppsala Viking History Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $255

Spend 8.5 hours with an English-speaking guide, visiting Viking runestones, assembly sites, Granby Farm, Sigtuna, Uppsala, and Gamla Uppsala. Guide Urban has been praised for his warmth and depth of knowledge, though the exact guide may vary. Hotel pickup, transport, and drop-off are included.

“Fantastica, è un esperienza meravigliosa per chi ama il popolo vichingo ed eccellente culturalmente parlando! La guida molto disponibile e paziente nonostante il mio ritardo al punto di ritrovo, gentile e simpatica. consiglio vivamente!”

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11.3-4h Viking History Short Day Tour from Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $143

Leave central Stockholm with an English-speaking local guide and visit Viking sites in the countryside, including Jarlabanke’s bridge, Estrid’s burial ground, Arkils tingstad, and Vallentuna Church. Small-group transport, cruise-port pickup, and hotel drop-off make this a practical history tour for visitors short on time.

“Lovely tour! Charlotte was so knowledgeable about not only Viking history but the history of Stockholm as well. Highly interesting! It was a great way to spend a morning/afternoon. Thank you, Charlotte!”

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12.Viking Culture and Heritage Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $138

Leave central Stockholm with an English-speaking guide, often including Erik, for a three-hour trip into Uppland’s Viking country. Visit Broby bro, the Jarlabanke Bridge, ancient runestones, Viking graves, and Arkils tingstad, a former meeting place. Hotel pickup is included within 5 kilometers of Stockholm Central Station.

“I loved learning about the history of the area and how it is connected to the Vikings”

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13.Private Half Day Tour: Viking History Trip from Stockholm Including Sigtuna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $532

Leave Stockholm with a private guide and visit Broby Bro, Täby, Arkils tingstad, and Sigtuna in about five hours. You’ll see Viking grave fields, rune stones, an old assembly site, church ruins, and Sweden’s first capital. Guides such as Olof, Gustav, Gabriel, and Jakob are noted for lively history and flexible answers.

“We enjoyed a wonderful time with our guide, Yonatan, who is well versed in Viking history. He took us to see several historic rune stones which were fascinating. We also visited the charming city of Sigtuna where we had a tasty lunch in an old, quaint place and saw a couple of impressive old churches. Another fun stop in Sigtuna was a candy/chocolate shop with yummy sweets at very reasonable prices. Good spot to purchase gifts. Our driver, Olaf, was very courteous and shared many interesting tidbits about Stockholm and Sweden. You won't regret booking this tour.”

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14.Private Tour: 3h Viking History from Stockholm to Runic Kingdom

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $431

Leave central Stockholm with a private English-speaking guide and visit four Viking-era sites around Täby and Vallentuna. You’ll see Estrid’s grave field, Jarlabanke’s 150-meter causeway, Arkils tingstad, and a medieval church. Pickup, private transport, and hotel or cruise-port drop-off are included.

“The guide was very friendly and addressed all of our questions. He was also interested in our general backgrounds.”

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15.Lund’s Medieval and Modern History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $9Best value

Walk from Lund Central to AF Borgen with the VoiceMap app as your guide. In about 60 to 75 minutes, you’ll visit Stortorget, Lund Cathedral, Kulturen, the Botanical Garden, Professorsstaden, Skissernas Museum, and Lund University Library. Audio, maps, and route data work offline in English.

“Work fine. Many nice stops, but too much around the university and far too little about the cathedral.”

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