Swedish History Museum, Vasa Museum, Stockholm Tour, Tickets 2-hour: Swedish History Museum (No Transfer)
ID: GYG606326-O-1017337
Category:
Country: Sweden
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
See one of the largest Viking exhibitions, rare treasures in the Gold Room, and a unique collection of medieval art on a private tour of the Swedish History Museum. Discover Swedish identity.
Discover the highlights of the Swedish History Museum in Stockholm with an Expert Guide. Enjoy a private tour of the museum’s collection of antiquities, weapons, art objects and other amazing treasures. Immerse yourself in stories about the Vikings, Swedish kings, medieval artists, and more. Explore thousands of years of Swedish and Scandinavian history!
Book a 2-hour private tour of the Swedish History Museum. Entrance tickets are included. The tour will be led by a Licensed Guide who will tailor the experience to your needs and interests, allowing you to ask questions and learn more about the topics of interest. The Swedish History Museum houses one of the world’s largest collections of Viking objects, including weapons, the Söderala vane, the Mästermyr chest, archaeological finds, religious items and foreign objects brought home from travels and raids. The museum is also a great place to admire Swedish ecclesiastical art from the 12th century to the post-Reformation period, including wooden sculptures, altarpieces, crucifixes and famous pieces such as the Reliquary of St. Elizabeth and the Viklau Madonna. Another point of interest will be the Gold Room which contains about 3000 objects made from a total of 52 kg (115 lb) gold and more than 200 kg (440 lb) silver, making it one of the world’s most expensive exhibitions on display!
Book a 4-hour private tour to visit 2 museums in 1 day: the Swedish History Museum and the Vasa Museum. We offer skip-the-line tickets to Vasa Museum to save you time and effort, as it is one of the most visited museums in Scandinavia. The guide will lead your way to Djurgården island and give you a private tour of the world's only preserved 17th century warship: Vasa. You’ll hear fascinating stories about Sweden’s maritime history and admire a unique vessel from 1628, embellished with hundreds of wooden sculptures. It is a must-see!
Highlights
- Visit the Swedish History Museum with a 5-Star History Expert-Guide
- Explore the history of Sweden from the Mesolithic period to present day.
- See the vast Viking collection, the Gold Room, unique medieval art, and more
- Save time with skip-the-line tickets to Vasa Museum (4-Hour only)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
Please note that the number of attractions depends on the option selected. Transfers and Vasa Museum are not included in a 2-hour tour.
Admission to the Swedish History Museum is for the permanent collection. The guide will buy your tickets on the spot.
Our tickets to the Vasa Museum allow you to skip the line at the ticket office, but not at the entrance and security checks.
For the best experience, we limit your group size to 1-25 guests per guide, 26-50 guests per 2 guides, and so forth. The price of the tour will be higher if you need more guides.
Meet your guide In front of the Swedish History Museum, Narvavägen 13-17, 114 84 Stockholm, Sweden. Please wait on the right side of the entrance.
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
