From Stockholm: 5-Hour Medieval Churches Tour
ID: GYG141345-238322
Category:
Country: Sweden
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
On this 5-hour tour from Stockholm, explore the church history of Sweden through visits to medieval churches from the 12th century. Look at well preserved wall paintings, sculptures, rune stones and more.
Experience Swedens uniquely preserved medieval churches with an experienced guide on this tour which includes hotel pick-up and drop off. You'll see several fascinating churches, including: Vallentuna Church, Orkesta Church, Markims Church and possibly also Täby Church. These churches date back to the late 12th century.
Expect to see wooden sculptures dating from the 14th to 16th centuries, winged alterpieces, 15th century murals, Romanesque architecture, medieval crosses, historical baptism fonts, stone-mason signatures from as early as 1000s and Christian rune stones.
Come and experience the stunning objects held within these churches, which have been preserved in their original condition and not retouched or repainted. Dive into the great ecclesiastical history of Sweden.
Highlights
- Explore various well preserved churches from the 12th century onward
- Discover Christian viking runestones
- Marvel at preserved wall paintings and wooden sculptures from 15th century
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
please wait in the lobby at the apointed time, only hotel pickup if within 5km from the 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.
