From Stockholm: Viking Culture and Heritage Small Group Tour
ID: GYG158289-237576
Category:
Country: Sweden
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Escape the hustle and bustle of Stockholm and learn the Viking history of Sweden on a 3-hour small group tour to the countryside of Uppland. Discover traces of Viking settlements and graves, visit a reconstructed bridge and more.
Benefit from pick-up at your hotel in central Stockholm, and then escape the hustle and bustle of city life as you head into the peaceful countryside.
Stop at the famous burial ground of Broby bro (Jarlabanke Runestones) in the historic Uppland. Learn about Viking burial rites and hear stories of pagan and Christian traditions. Learn about the mighty Viking woman known as Estrid and see some of the famous runestones.
Continue to the Jarlabanke Bridge at the entrance to the causeway. Marvel at more of the raised runestones typical of the Vikings and learn how they built their roads and bridges. Hear the story of the Viking chief, Jarlabanke and his clan.
Next, visit the remains of a Viking parliament at Arkils tingstad and learn how Viking society was organized. Get the chance to try some authentic Viking mead before you return to Stockholm.
Highlights
- Visit a reconstructed Viking bridge and hear its runestones speak
- See several 1,000-year old runestones and learn about Viking life
- Discover the remains of a Viking Age parliament
- Marvel at the countryside surrounding Stockholm
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Food is not included
Gratuities are not included
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Pick-up possible from hotels and accommodation located within 5 kilometers of Stockholm Central Station.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
