The 15 Best Viking History Tours in Sweden

1.Entrance ticket to The Viking Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 301 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $22Our pick

At Stockholm’s Viking Museum, you’ll explore raids, seafaring, farming, mythology, and daily life through artifacts, projections, films, replicas, and a multilingual audio guide. Ask the guides questions as you go, then ride through Ragnfrid’s Saga, an 11-minute story of Viking travel, plunder, and family life.

“Very poor, not much information about the Viking ancestors or life style, only a short ride in a electric car with a silly story line, the staff was very nice but note worth the money, you can get more info on Google then the Viking museum”

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

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

Travel from Stockholm into the countryside with a local Viking-history guide such as Olof, Calle, or Gabriel. Visit rune stones, a Viking assembly site, Estrid’s gravefield, Sigtuna, Gamla Uppsala, Uppsala Cathedral, and the castle. Expect a long, well-filled day with walking, storytelling, and free time in Sigtuna.

“We had a great experience with Calle. Calle was very informative and extremely knowledgeable. He was great! My wife and I felt we learned sooo much from Calle. The Viking era was very interesting and Calle educated us on soo much. We really appreciate it. We also enjoyed Calle giving us time to visit and explore areas on our own while he waited in the vehicle. He explained the history, then gave us plenty of time to absorb the history. The only criticism I would mention about Calle……..was he was a Packer Fan. Oh No!!!!!! LOL. But he was absolutely great. DA BEARS!”

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

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

Spend 8 to 9 hours tracing Viking Sweden from Stockholm to Broby Bro, Jarlabanke Bridge, Arkils Tingstad, Sigtuna, Uppsala, and Gamla Uppsala. Guides such as Åsa, Calle, Olof, and Gabriel bring the runestones, burial mounds, laws, and legends to life. Hotel pickup, transport, and drop-off are included.

“Had a great time with Calle. Very friendly and quite knowledgeable. The group was a fun one too. Would highly recommend this”

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

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

Travel from Stockholm with guides such as Urban, Angus, or Carl to Viking-era bridges, runestones, assembly sites, Granby farm, Sigtuna, Old Uppsala, and Uppsala Cathedral. This nine-hour minibus tour suits history fans who want Sweden’s countryside and early medieval past in one busy day.

“Guide was right on time to pick us up at the hotel. He was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. It would have been more pleasant if he had turned on some heat in the van. It was 50-55 degrees throughout the cloudy day with some cold wind so a warm van would have made it more comfortable. Overall a good experience otherwise.”

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5.Uppsala and Sigtuna Viking Sites Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 157 reviews · 9 hours · from $235

Spend nine hours exploring Viking-era sites around Stockholm, including Jarlabanke Bridge, Arkils Tingstad, Vallentuna Church, Sigtuna, Gamla Uppsala, and Uppsala Cathedral. Urban, Olof, or another experienced English-speaking guide leads the day, with hotel pickup when possible, small groups, headsets, and a Swedish fika at Granby farm.

“Absolutely fantastic day. Our guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Sweden”

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

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

Leave central Stockholm by car or minivan for Broby Bro’s Viking graves, Jarlabanke’s rune stones, Arkils tingstad, and Sigtuna, Sweden’s oldest city. The 5 to 6-hour tour includes pickup, drop-off, and a live English-speaking guide. Guides such as Calle, Carl, Gabriel, Emma, and Erik are known for clear storytelling and warm service.

“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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7.Viking Culture Guided Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · from $193

Travel by minivan from central Stockholm into the countryside with an English-speaking guide such as Olof, Gabriel, Eric, or Charlotte. Visit Viking grave fields, rune stones, Jarlabanki’s causeway, an ancient council site, and Sigtuna, Sweden’s oldest existing town. Bring walking shoes and plan to buy your own lunch.

“We had a great time. Thank you for all the information and fun.”

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8.Full Day Viking Tour with Fika Swedish Coffee Break

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $241

Spend about 10 hours with guide Urban visiting Viking runestones, an old assembly site, churches, Sigtuna, Old Uppsala, and Uppsala Cathedral. You will travel in a small van, hear detailed explanations of runic writing and Swedish history, and stop at Granby Farm for a traditional fika with pastry. Pickup may be arranged, and groups can reach 17 people.

“Urban was a congenial and knowledgeable guide. The rune stones were amazing, but he showed us so much more.”

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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 $672Top rated

Spend about nine hours tracing Sweden’s Viking-era past with a private guide such as Calle, Olaf, Gabriel, or Nadia. Visit runestones, burial grounds, a reconstructed Viking farm, Sigtuna, Uppsala Cathedral, and Gamla Uppsala. Hotel and most Stockholm cruise-port pickup is included, while lunch and fika are your own expense.

“This tour provides a wonderful opportunity to get out of Stockholm, see the rural beauty of Sweden and get exposure to the history of Sweden during the heydey of the Vikings. It's a great counterpoint to the city/old-town tours that focus only on historical Stockhom. Our tour guide Calle, was well-versed in Scandanavian midieval history but was just as happy to explain any aspect of Swedish life from ancient to modern-day. For information, this is a private tour, only two of us participated, and full day so the prices are accordingly higher than the small or large group tours. I would strongly recommend this if you are looking for a…”

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10.Sigtuna and Uppsala Viking History Day Tour

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

Travel from central Stockholm to Viking-era runestones, assembly grounds, Vallentuna Church, Granby Farm, Sigtuna, Uppsala, and the Royal Mounds of Gamla Uppsala. Guide Urban is noted for detailed storytelling, hotel pickup, and patient answers. Expect a full day in a small vehicle, with walking, fika, and free time in Sigtuna.

“Fantastica, è un esperienza meravigliosa per chi ama il popolo vichingo ed eccellente culturalmente parlando! La guida molto disponibile e paziente nonostante il mio ritardo al punto di ritrovo, gentile e simpatica. consiglio vivamente!”

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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

Travel from central Stockholm with guides such as Jonathan, Olof, Angus, and Erik to see Viking runestones, Estrid’s burial site, Arkils tingstad, and Vallentuna Church. The small-group tour lasts about three to four hours, includes pickup and drop-off, and suits cruise passengers or anyone wanting a short trip into the Swedish countryside.

“Both tour guides were very knowledgeable and made the trip very interesting They even had umbrellas ready so when it rained we were covered”

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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 and visit Broby bro, the Jarlabanke Bridge, and Arkils tingstad. You’ll see 1,000-year-old runestones, burial sites, ancient roads, and a Viking assembly place. The tour lasts three hours, includes transport and entrance costs, and runs with no more than 16 people.

“È stata una bellissima esperienza. La guida ci è venuta a prendere in hotel e ci ha portato sulle tracce dei vichinghi in paesini fuori Stoccolma e in una foresta piena di rovine vichinghe che conduceva ad un lago ghiacciato. Il tutto innevato e a -10 gradi. Munitevi di dopo sci e abbigliamento adeguato altrimenti rischiate di non riuscire a terminare il tour per il freddo pungente. Bellissime le storie sui vichinghi del posto che ci ha raccontato in loco la guida e in macchina durante il viaggio di andata e ritorno. Veramente consigliato.”

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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

Leave Stockholm with a private guide and visit Broby Bro, Täby, Arkils tingstad, and Sigtuna in about five hours. Hear the stories behind Estrid, Jarlabanke, Viking law, runic writing, and Sweden’s early Christian past. Guides including Olof, Gustav, Gabriel, Jakob, and Calle have led this route. Lunch in Sigtuna is at your own expense.

“Historical part of the tour and the visit to Sigtuna were well worth it. Not much time to eat or relax for a minute. Our guide was super nice and knowledgeable.”

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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 with a private guide and vehicle for Täby, Broby, Jarlabanke’s bridge, Arkils tingstad, and Vallentuna church. You’ll read Viking messages carved in stone, hear about Estrid and Jarlabanke, and return to central Stockholm after three hours. Pickup is offered at central hotels and selected cruise ports.

“The guide was very friendly and addressed all of our questions. He was also interested in our general backgrounds.”

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15.Private Day Tour to Uppsala – Uppsala Cathedral, Viking Burials and countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $496

Travel privately from Stockholm to Uppsala with a professional guide such as Christian, Jakob, Olaf, or Calle. Visit the cathedral, university, castle grounds, botanical garden, Valsgärde boat burials, and Gamla Uppsala’s museum and burial mounds. The day can be adjusted to your interests, with lunch and shopping at your own expense.

“Our guide Gabriel was the best possible guide. He met all our needs and was very accommodating and helpful since I had mobility issues. He arrived promptly to pick us up and was vey attentive. He was very informative and a very personable friendly fellow. He made the tour time with him very enjoyable and relaxed. Very Highly recommend him .”

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