The 15 Historical Tours in Sweden That Earn Their Price

1.Ghost Walk and Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,206 reviews · from $31Our pick

Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with a live English or Swedish guide, following narrow lanes, old walls, courtyards, execution sites, and shadowy corners. Guides such as Callum, Cody, Chris, Reece, and Louis bring the stories to life with humor, audience interaction, and a mix of documented events and eerie legends. Wear sturdy shoes for cobbles and stairs.

“This was so much fun. Chris (our friendly guide) was an entertaining storyteller who showed us around Gamla Stan by lantern. We stopped at different locations to hear intriguing stories of old. A great way to enjoy this beautiful old town by night - 100% recommend.”

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2.The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour – Gamla Stan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,165 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Follow an English-speaking guide through Gamla Stan for about 90 minutes, hearing true accounts of murders, plague, executions, myths, and hauntings. The walk begins and usually ends at Järntorget 84, enters narrow lanes and courtyards, and may include the crypts beneath the German Church. Guides such as Callum, Chris, Reese, and Cody are known for lively storytelling.

“Christopher was a great English speaking guide who made sure everyone could hear him. A fun walk with some scary stories.”

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3.Old Town Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 344 reviews · from $52

Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with Kiki, an Authorized Stockholm Guide and native English speaker. In a small group of up to 10, you’ll follow cobbled lanes past the main square, German church, Royal Palace, St. George and the Dragon, and Stockholm Cathedral while hearing lively stories of Sweden’s past.

“Kiki is the best tour guide I have ever experienced. She’s not only superbly knowledgeable, she explains the Stockholm history perfectly and brought to very relevant and fun locations. She also provided a wealth of information related to restaurants, shopping, etc. Max kudos to Kiki!”

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

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

Spend about nine hours tracing Sweden’s Viking past with a local guide such as Olof, Calle, Gabriel, or Philip. Visit Estrid’s graveyard, Jarlabanke’s bridge, Arkils assembly site, Sigtuna, Gamla Uppsala, Uppsala Cathedral, and the castle. Pickup is available from central Stockholm hotels and selected cruise ports.

“Great tour! I’m sorry I forgot her name but our guide was very knowledgeable and a sweetheart. She confessed to being new at touring but she really did a great job. Christian was our driver and he was wonderful, too. I highly recommend it.”

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5.Stockholm Viking History Full Day Tour to Sigtuna + Uppsala

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 218 reviews · from $266

Spend 8 to 9 hours tracing Sweden’s Viking past with an English-speaking guide such as Åsa, Calle, Olof, or Gabriel. Visit Broby Bridge, Jarlabanke’s Bridge, Arkil Assembly site, Sigtuna, Uppsala Cathedral, and Old Uppsala. Hotel pickup, transport, and a lunch stop are included, but food and entry fees are extra.

“It was very nice. Our guide Gabriel was very knowledgeable. I learned a lot about Viking culture and rune stones. It was fascinating.”

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6.Viking History and Swedish Countryside Tour to Sigtuna & Uppsala

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 162 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $274

Travel from Stockholm in a small, air-conditioned minibus with a professional guide such as Urban, Angus, or Carl. See Jarlabanke’s Viking bridge, Arkils assembly site, Granby’s runes and house foundations, Sigtuna, Uppsala Cathedral, and the Royal Mounds of Old Uppsala. Plan for a long day with plenty of walking, outdoor stops, and history.

“Our tourist guide and driver at the same time was so knowledgeable. He answered everything we asked him. He was on time to pick me up and my husband from our hotel.”

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7.Viking History Small Group Tour from Stockholm: Half Day Including Sigtuna

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $193

Travel from central Stockholm into Sweden’s Viking past with stops at Broby Bro, Jarlabanke’s rune stones, Arkils tingstad, and Sigtuna, founded in AD 970. Expect a comfortable car or minivan, hotel or cruise-port pickup, and a live English-speaking guide such as Calle, Carl, Gabriel, or Emma. Lunch in Sigtuna is at your own expense.

“This was one of the best tours that I’ve experienced. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. Loved it!”

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8.Stockholm Old Town Gamla Stan, Historic Walking Tour, Small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48Top rated

Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan for about two hours with guide Kiki and a maximum of 10 people. You’ll see medieval lanes, Stortorget, German and Finnish churches, the Royal Palace, Storkyrkan, and Stockholm’s narrowest street. The tour runs in English, costs $48.55, and suits first-time visitors who want history plus practical food and sightseeing tips.

“We loved this walking tour. We had a small group and the pace was just right. Kiki is very knowledgeable and helpful, and we learned lots about wonderful Stockholm that we wouldn’t have otherwise.”

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9.Private Full Day Viking History Tour from Stockholm Including Sigtuna and Uppsala

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

Spend about nine hours tracing Swedish Viking history with a private guide such as Calle, Gabriel, Olaf, or Nadia. Visit runestones, a Viking assembly site, Sigtuna’s church ruins, Uppsala Cathedral, and Old Uppsala. Hotel and central cruise-port pickup are included, while lunch and fika are paid separately.

“Great tour guide with great stories, very knowledgeable and very kind. It was a beautiful day and we got to learn a lot about Sweden history.”

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10.Sigtuna and Uppsala Viking History Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $255

Spend 8.5 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Urban, tracing Viking-era runestones, assembly sites, churches, Sigtuna, Uppsala, and the Royal Mounds. Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Stockholm make this a practical choice, while the small-group van format lets you reach scattered sites that are awkward to visit alone.

“saw a number of runes, old churches and where vikings held council and where a long house once stood.”

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11.3-4h Viking History Short Day Tour from Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $143

Leave central Stockholm with a local guide such as Jonathan, Olof, Angus, or Erik for a small-group tour of Viking sites near Täby and Vallentuna. See runestones, Estrid’s burial ground, Jarlabanke’s bridge, a Viking assembly place, and a 12th-century church. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“Detailed explanations, super friendly tour guide! Answered all our questions and engaged us in participating the historical conversations”

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12.Viking Culture and Heritage Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $138

Leave central Stockholm with an English-speaking guide such as Erik for a 3-hour small-group tour of Uppland. Visit Broby bro, Jarlabanke Bridge, and Arkils tingstad, seeing 1,000-year-old runestones, Viking graves, roadworks, and the remains of an early parliament. Hotel pickup is included within 5 kilometers of Stockholm Central Station.

“I loved learning about the history of the area and how it is connected to the Vikings”

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13.Private Half Day Tour: Viking History Trip from Stockholm Including Sigtuna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $532

Travel from Stockholm with a private guide to Broby Bro, Täby, Arkils tingstad, and Sigtuna. See Viking grave fields, runestones, an old assembly site, church ruins, and Mariakyrkan. The tour runs about five hours, starts at 9:30 a.m., and includes central hotel or port pickup, but lunch is extra.

“We were so lucky to have Gustav as a tour guide! His extensive knowledge of Swedish history brought our tour to life. I highly recommend this tour! If you have time, consider the 9 hour tour. There is so much to see and learn!”

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14.Private Tour: 3h Viking History from Stockholm to Runic Kingdom

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $431

Leave Stockholm at 9:30 a.m. with a private guide and vehicle for Täby and Vallentuna. Visit Estrid’s grave field, Jarlabanke’s bridge, Arkils tingstad, and Vallentuna church. Guides such as Olof, Charlotte, Erik, and Quentin have brought the runes and Viking customs to life for past groups.

“Our guide Erik was knowledgeable and made the experience very enjoyable as we explored the countryside just outside of Stockholm to learn about the Viking period and why Rune stones were placed”

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15.Lund’s Medieval and Modern History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $9Best value

Start at Lund Central and follow an English audio walk through Stortorget, Lund Cathedral, Kulturen, the Botanical Garden, Professorsstaden, Skissernas Museum, and AF Borgen. The VoiceMap app supplies narration, maps, and offline access, so you can set your own pace. Allow about 60 to 75 minutes, excluding indoor visits.

“The tour was interesting and covered a lot. The narrator was excellent and the app worked great. I liked the app enough I’ll be looking for more tours there.”

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