Private Sightseeing Tours in Central Sweden
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From SEK 1,387Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church
Take a visit to one of Sweden's most iconic historic Viking and Vendel era sites with a professional guide on the area in question in 1h telling about the site, the excevations who have taken place and life during that time. Private tour. Minimum 2 people to book.
From SEK 7,443Private Heritage Walk in Historic Uppsala
This private heritage walking tour reveals the rich cultural legacy of Uppsala, one of Scandinavia’s most significant historic cities. Renowned for its ancient roots, medieval landmarks, and academic traditions, Uppsala offers a fascinating journey through centuries of Swedish civilization. Its history extends far beyond the foundations of the modern United States, preserving stories of Viking influence, royal heritage, and cultural transformation. As you explore historic streets and remarkable architectural landmarks, your experienced guide will share insights into the city’s evolution from a sacred center of the Viking Age to a leading cultural and educational hub. Discover medieval architecture, historic squares, and enduring cultural treasures that reflect the city's extraordinary past. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.
From SEK 928Uppsala University's strangest anecdotes, stories from Scandinavias oldest uni
Visit the city of Uppsala and explore the curious, strange and wierd history that Uppsala university have, as the oldest university in the Nordic countries you got many tales. All from the student writing a contract with th devil to the artic cat who got broke by building the university main building and much more than so. Only run if at least two travelers book.
From SEK 928City walk Uppsala 1h - funny anecdotes from Uppsala University's history
Experience the different history of the Nordic region's oldest university; hear about the founding to be better than the Danes, brutal student housing in the 17th century, the university as a city in the city with its own judges, prisons, police, craftsmen, etc. and the student in the 18th century who signed a contract with the devil. 2 people are required for the tour to run. We walk around central Uppsala with a focus on the buildings, professors and student housing that are preserved. Hear about Celsius, Rudbeck and Linnaeus and students. Uppsala University, Anno Domini 1477, is the oldest in the Nordic countries and has many different sad, dreary and exciting stories attached to it. The guide is led by an authorized Uppsala guide. You will hear everything from the brutal 17th century student inaugurations, the professor who was rumored to sell essays to the students and how the feud between Denmark and Sweden gave Uppsala its university. You will hear how it came about that the university had to buy back a gift from the king by one of the university's builders