12 Uppsala Tours, With the Price and the Catch

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.Private Full Day Viking History Tour from Stockholm Including Sigtuna and Uppsala

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

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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6.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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7.Day-Trip- to-Uppsala

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 19 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $249

Travel by train from Stockholm’s Gamla Stan to Uppsala with a private guide. Visit Viking burial mounds, the medieval cathedral, Linnaeus’s botanical gardens, university buildings, Carolina Rediviva Library, and Uppsala Castle. Eddine and Carl have led especially well-regarded outings, though seasonal closures can affect the plan.

“Great tour. Eddine was an excellent guide. Very informative and our guide was most knowledgeable. We had a wonderful time.”

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8.Private Day Tour to Uppsala – Uppsala Cathedral, Viking Burials and countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $496

Travel privately from Stockholm to Uppsala with a professional guide such as Christian, Jakob, Olaf, Calle, or Gabriel. See the cathedral, university, castle, botanical garden, Valsgärde boat burials, and Old Uppsala’s great mounds. The day can be adjusted to your interests, with transport, guiding, and the Old Uppsala museum included.

“it was a very good tour with a charming guide - definitely recommend it. Guide s knowledgable and loves the places he show :)”

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9.Best of Uppsala: Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 7 reviews · 1 - 6 hours · from $49Best value

Meet at Uppsala Cathedral for a private walk shaped around your interests. Your English-speaking local guide may take you through the cathedral, university quarter, Fyris River, and castle, while sharing fika advice and everyday city tips. Guides have included Christina, Kristina, and Filmo. Choose from one to six hours.

“GYG997WAW7FX Envoyé depuis mon appareil Galaxy Dear Sir Our visit to Uppsala with a guide was a disaster! This was a no-guide visit! -The person didn't even know the city layout and had to use her phone to go from A to B -Any question asked about a statue or a site encountered, the guide had to look up on her phone - didn't know any historical facts about history or the city -offered to see places where she had never been before and had not checked or not - Had no basic knowledge of the place Being very young, Should she not have at least followed more experienced guides…”

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10.Private Sigtuna Tour from Stockholm – Oldest Town of Sweden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $628

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from central Stockholm to Sigtuna, Sweden’s oldest surviving town. A local guide leads you through Viking and medieval sites, including Mariakyrkan, Sigtuna’s tiny town hall, St. Olof’s ruins, and Wenngarn Castle gardens. The five-hour tour is capped at 16 people and includes pickup and return transport.

“Calle was our guide. Showed up on time was very friendly and informative. Had a terrific private tour even with some detours from the weather. Highly recommend. Greetings from Florida.”

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11.ROYAL Uppsala and VIKING Sigtuna PRIVATE Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $509

Spend five hours exploring Uppsala Castle, medieval Sigtuna, and panoramic Stockholm with pickup anywhere in the Stockholm area. Your English-speaking guide leads the day, with guides such as Agnes and Bruno praised for clear storytelling, careful attention, and safe driving. The tour is private, though two groups may occasionally be combined.

“Great day! Agnes our guide was wonderful! Gave us just the right amount of history and wonderful story telling. Thank you Eddie for getting us there safely! Perfect way to spend the afternoon!”

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12.ROYAL Castle Skokloster and Viking Sigtuna (private tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $412

Spend five to six hours with a private guide visiting grand Skokloster Castle, medieval Sigtuna, and Stockholm viewpoints. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi, bottled water, and snacks. Castle admission costs extra, and the private format lets your group set the pace within the planned stops.

“It was a great tour. The guide took us to a high point in Stockholm to have a view of the city. Then the drive to Sigtuna was nice, sharing a lot of information about Sweden. Once in Sigtuna we walked through town, visited the 2 stone churchRead more”

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