Top 10 Archaeology Tours in Stockholm, Stockholm County

Enjoy a private excursion tour away from Stockholm to an assembly site. Se this Thingstad from the Viking age. At these historic places, the aristocracy made decisions and settled disputes. Arkils assembly site is very well-preserved and close to Stockholm. At the sight the guide will talk about the Viking age in general or dive into the subject in the viking age you're most interested of.

Inclusions: Local guide, Private tour, Professional guide

Exclusions: no transportation. Meetup: the bus station Lovisedal in Vallentuna (bus 610, start Dandryds sjukhus)

The Stockholm City Hall is one of Sweden’s most famous buildings, and one of the country’s leading examples of national romanticism in architecture. Nestled at the water's edge and topped by three golden crowns, the City Hall is one of Stockholm's most iconic buildings and stars in countless images and postcards of the city. It is famous for its grand ceremonial halls and unique pieces of art and is the venue of the Nobel Prize banquet held on 10th of December each year. This tour explores all of these avenues of this grand building and guides you through the offices and session halls for politicians and officials, as well as splendid assembly rooms and unique works of art. You can top of the tour with the chance to view the city from the famous tower.

Inclusions: Entrance fee to the City Hall

Exclusions: Gratuity

Uncover a great amount of Viking history on this 8-hour tour from Stockholm into the lovely Swedish countryside. Venture in the company of a expert local/regional history guide and get to know the Viking Swedes. Go to Sigtuna, the oldest still existing town in Sweden and walk by the 18th-century traditional wooden houses on the main street that still have its original Viking age stretch, travel back in time. Hear tales on Viking mythology and sagas. Another amazing highlight of this tour is the Old Uppsala burial mounds who are more than 50 meters wide / 150 feet wide! Also see the Uppsala Cathedral, the biggest church in the Nordic countries! Transportation from and back to your hotel is included.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Stockholm. Pick-up and drop-off at cruise port is also possible., Private tour, All taxes and surcharges, Driver/vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Excavate Sweden’s amazing Viking history on a 5-hour guided tour from the beautiful capital of Stockholm. Unveil the mystery of the Swedish Viking history with an expert local guide and visit great Viking sites of cultural and archaeological interest. Gaze at beautiful rune stones and hear the stories they have to tell you. Also hear tales about Viking mythology, war and legends. Also, see Sweden's oldest town Sigtuna. Transportation from and back to Stockholm is included.

Inclusions: Small group tour (max of 16 people), hotel pick up and drop off (if your hotel is within 3km of Stockholm central station), A great time away from the city, Personal service, All taxes and surcharges, Driver/vehicle, Live Guide, Cruise harbour pick up (not nynäshamn harbour but in Frihamnen, Värtahamnen and Stadsgården)

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

The only private day trip to Uppsala from Stockholm. Uppsala is the fourth largest city in Sweden. It is famous for having the oldest and most traditional university in the country, founded in 1477. The young feel and student vibe is easy to feel in Uppsala. The city is also known for the Cathedral, it took roughly 150 years to complete and is the largest in Scandinavia. Swedish kings have been coronated here and some even buried. Many important Swedes lived and died in Uppsala, you can visit the tombs of Carl Linneaus (founder of the naming system for plants), Dag Hammarskjold (UN General Secretary) and Anders Celsius (the temperature scale). Take your time and walk around for a nice lunch of your own choosing. You can also shop at the traditional central market and modern Downtown area. You will also visit the Old Uppsala. This archaeological site has been inhabited for more than 1500 years and is seen as the most important settlement of early Sweden.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuties (optional)

Visit some of the most iconic Bronze age sights close to Stockholm with an experienced guide. Get an insight how life was in prehistoric Sweden was around 1500-500 BC. Visit the famous Örsta rock carving, experience impressive Bronze age graves; the mighty stone cains. Walk in the ruins of hill forts, hear about their uses, see replicas of findings, grave fields and pit groves (skålgropar); preserved examples of their religion; the sacrificial stone holes in folklore named “Fairy mills“ (Älvkvarnar). Also see few Viking remenants and remains from the Swedish Iron age.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Professional guide

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Stockholm Highlights 4 hours During this tour we will visit two Stockholm highlights: City Hall and Vasa museum. We will also stop for a short walk in Gamla Stan, the medieval parts of the city. In between the different sites we will pass important buildings such as Royal Palace, Parliament and Royal Dramatic theatre. This tour is a great introduction to Stockholm.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (Inside Stockholm City Centre), Bottled water, Professional guide, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, On-Board wifi

Exclusions: Gratuities

Skansen is one of the most popular destinations in Stockholm as it’s a perfect family outing, offering a variety of attractions. Not only is it a museum and showcase of Sweden’s past and present, it is also the Stockholm Zoo, with animals native to Scandinavia. On this tour we will introduce you to Sweden’s history and find out how Swedes once lived according to the changing seasons, through the customs and traditions, work, celebrations and everyday life of times gone by. This is also a place where festive occasions are celebrated throughout the year. The lively program of activities includes singing, dancing and concerts in the summer, and Christmas markets in the winter. So come join the tour that takes you on an adventures journey through long land of Sweden and find out how we used to live while enjoying the recreational spaces that make Skansen a popular attraction all year round.

Inclusions: Professional Guide

Exclusions: Gratuity

Welcome to the WOW experience that is the Vasa Museum! Our world class guides will take you on a fascinating journey of more than 500 years of Swedish tradition, fashion, art, history and architecture. Together we will discover how a ship that spent 333 years on the bottom of the sea can be so well preserved, how many people died as the ship sank, who was punished for this failure and how it was salvaged. Our package includes entree into the Vasa museum, a professional guide and a tailor made tour designed to give you the most value from your visit.

Inclusions: Guided tour, Admission ticket

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This special Swedish history tour takes you to some of the coolest places near Stockholm. You will get a large dose of medieval, viking and ancient times. The tour includes areas from the Bronze Age to today and goes from Stockholm towards the Enköping area. The focus will be on the Viking Age and the turbulent Middle Ages. Runs if two people or more book.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: gratitudes