Private Uppsala & Sigtuna Half Day Tour

Uppsala and Sigtuna lie just north of Stockholm and make for a perfect day trip or longer stay.

Gothic Uppsala Domkyrka, or Uppsala Cathedral. Inaugurated in 1435, Gothic re-styled in the 19th century, it is a must see/do in Uppsala.Gamla (Old) Uppsala, just north of the city, boasts impressive 6th century burial mounds and in its museum you can learn about the legend of the Svea kings and gory human sacrifices.

Another ‘must’ in Uppsala is Carl von Linné, Sweden’s greatest ever scientist and father of modern taxonomy. 

For the low down on Sigtuna’s history visit Sigtuna Museum for its brilliant exhibitions and displays. For some ancient Viking detective work, pop into the museum or Tourist Office on Stora gatan and ask or a futhark, or key. This will help you unlock the mysteries of the town’s more than 150 rune stones. Careful how you pronounce futhark though.

Duration: 6 hours

Distance: 70 km out of Stockholm

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Gamla Uppsala, Uppsala Sweden

Uppsala is the historic capital of Sweden. During
the tour you will see the castle of Gustav WASA
(16th century), the founder of the first modern
dynasty of Sweden, the Park of the rune stones -
ancient writings of the Vikings, the gardens of
Linnaeus - the founder of plant classification. You
will visit the 13th century Cathedral.
The fourth largest city of Sweden and an important
University centre, lies to the North of Stockholm.
Visit the Royal mounds of Old Uppsala University
Museum Gustavianum and the charming shops
and cafes. The house and gardens of the king of
botany, Carl von Linnaeus also located in Uppsala.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sigtuna Boardwalk, Sigtuna, Sigtuna Municipality Sweden

A charming town on the shores of lake mällaren, was founded in the X century: the oldest in Sweden.
Small, idyllic, ideal for Hiking Sigtuna glorious picturesque wooden houses, renovated the town hall of
the XVIII century, nice shops, little cafes, restaurants, hotels and Museum. In the surroundings of Sigtuna
lies four palaces, including the Royal castle and Rosersberg Skokloster.

Duration: 1 hour