Viking History Tour Stockholm: Rune Stones & Sigtuna

Walk through Viking Age sites and hear the stories the rune stones tell

A 5-hour small group tour from Stockholm led by an expert guide through Viking archaeological sites in the Swedish countryside, ending in Sigtuna, Sweden's oldest town founded in 970 AD. Hotel pickup within 4km of central Stockholm or cruise harbour pickup at Frihamnen, Värtahamnen or Stadsgården is included. The group stays under the minimum of 3 passengers, and lunch is at your own expense.

Step-by-step itinerary

Viking history tour from Stockholm

• Depart Stockholm hotel
• Travel through Swedish countryside
• Visit Broby Bro Viking grave field
• Learn about Viking burial customs
• See Jarlabankes rune stone bridge
• Hear about Viking bridges and roads
• Visit Viking parliament site
• Imagine Viking men making decisions
• Explore Sigtuna, Sweden's oldest city
• Walk Viking age main street
• Lunch stop (own expense)
• Return to Stockholm

The experience

The tour departs from your Stockholm hotel or cruise ship in a comfortable car or minivan and heads north into the Swedish countryside, roughly 30 minutes to the first stop. You'll visit Broby Bro, a well-excavated Viking grave field where the guide explains how Vikings buried their dead and what they believed happened in the afterlife, including the story of Estrid, an aristocratic Viking woman from the Stockholm region. The landscape itself signals the shift backward in time as you move away from the city.

Next is Jarlabanke's rune stone bridge in Täby, where you'll learn about Jarlabanke, a powerful Viking lord and magnate, and the bridges and roads he built that connected Sweden and shaped the nation. You'll also visit a Viking parliament site where you can stand in the place where Viking men gathered to make decisions. The guide walks you through what these spaces meant and how they functioned in Viking society.

The tour ends in Sigtuna, founded in 970 AD by King Erik Segersäll. You'll walk the main street, which originated in the Viking Age, lined with 18th-century houses, and learn how this town fits into Swedish history. Transport back to Stockholm is included. Lunch is on your own during the tour.

What’s included

• Hotel or cruise harbour pickup and drop-off in Stockholm.
• comfortable car or minivan transport.
• expert live guide in English or Swedish.
• all taxes and surcharges.
• personal service throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and SaturdayDeparts at 09:30

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AgesAdult (16 and older) · Youth (11 to 15 years) · Child (under 11)

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish and Swedish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sweden History Tours

Is this one for you?Stand before actual Viking grave fields and rune stones outside Stockholm while a guide connects these sites to the decisions that shaped Sweden: no navigating the countryside yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Swedish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 15 years); Child (under 11).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is Broby Bro and what will I see there?

Broby Bro is a well-excavated Viking grave field where the guide explains Viking burial practices and beliefs about the afterlife, including the story of Estrid, a Viking aristocrat from the Stockholm region.

How long is the drive from Stockholm to the first Viking site?

The drive from your hotel or cruise pickup to Broby Bro takes approximately 30 minutes through the Swedish countryside.

Is Sigtuna really Sweden's oldest town?

Yes, Sigtuna was founded in 970 AD by King Erik Segersäll and is Sweden's oldest town. You'll walk its main street, which dates to the Viking Age and is now lined with 18th-century houses.

Does the tour price include lunch?

Lunch is not included and is at your own expense during the tour.

How will I get picked up if I'm staying on a cruise ship?

Cruise pickup is available at Frihamnen, Värtahamnen or Stadsgården. Pickup times are confirmed within 24 hours of booking.