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Sigtuna Tour from Stockholm - Roots of Sweden
Explore Sweden's oldest town founded in the Viking age and more in this 5 hour tour with
hotel pick up in Stockholm. Walk along the picturesque town, experience the old main street
with well-preserved traditional houses from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Hear the city's tales from its founding around 980 in the Viking age and feel the buzzing middle ages
with its shops and factories and hear more recent history. Get to know the people who has shaped Sigtuna and Sweden.

We tell you about and show treasures found in the earth. We visit the local museum and
three church ruins that are 900 years old.

Visit the pretty 17th-century chateau of Wenngarn, it hosts one of the best preserved Baroque interiors in Northern Europe. Have lunch in the old vaults. Visit the village of Viby, uniquely preserved. One of few showing how Sweden's villages looked in the 18th-century. Its cultural value is now protected by the Swedish government.
What You Can Expect
The tour starts with a pick up in your centrally located hotel. Then travel north with a comfortable car
or minibus depending in the group size.

In Sigtuna,a city walk on 40-60 min awaits. Stroll through the pretty the town of who have preserved street
layout just like it was when it founded. Over 200 excavations have been made in Sigtuna, therefore we can puzzle
together the city fascinating history through the ages.

We will take a visit to the town museum to see what archeologists have
uncovered in the cities soil for around 30 min before taking a tour to the great baroque palace of
Wenngarn.

There you can see a English Baroque garden, eat some local food and relax. We will show you one of
the best preserved baroque churches in Northern Europe. Apart from the palace tour, you will hear about the
lives of the Swedish nobles during the 17th century; Wenngarn was the home of Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie, the mightiest person in the nation after Queen Kristina.

As a ending we will make a visit to the small village of Viby, a unique visit and a real time travel back to
the life of the farmers in 18th century. Viby is one of few villages showing how Sweden's villages looked in
the 18th C before the great land reforms. Its cultural value is now protected by the Swedish government building
protection. That will end the 5h tour before heading back to Stockholm, with drop-off at your hotel.

Inclusions
Fuel surcharge
Local taxes
Bottled water
Local or regional guide (natives and/or resident)
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Port pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan or coach with A/C.
Entrance fees

Exclusions
Lunch (own expense, you can by anything from just a coffee to a good meal).
Gratuities (optional)
SalesPoints
Comprehensive tour of the city
Free snacks included
Great overview and orientation of the city

Stockholm in One Day Sightseeing Tour

See Stockholm in a nutshell on this two-part sightseeing tour by bus and boat, ideal for those with limited time in Sweden's capital. Starting with a comfortable 1.5-hour coach ride, get a comprehensive overview of the city's top attractions including the Royal Palace, City Hall, the Vasa Museum and the Royal Djurgrden. Then hop in a canal boat for a cruise around Stockholm's picturesque island archipelago, ending with an unbeatable view of the city skyline.
What You Can Expect
Board a coach outside the Royal Opera House to begin the first portion of your Stockholm sightseeing tour. On your 1.5-hour coach ride, see the Swedish capital's best-known attractions, including the Royal Palace, City Hall, the Vasa Museum and the Royal Djurgrden. Learn about Stockholm's sights and history along the way from your onboard guide. You may also make a stop at Fjllgatan for a nice view of Stockholms islands.

Transfer to a boat and cruise around Djurgrden and other islands scattered through Stockholm's picturesque archipelago. Along this peaceful canal, you'll pass several historical buildings, museums and green areas, which you can learn about from your personal audio guide. Your boat is equipped with Wi-Fi and crayons and paper for kids, plus you can purchase snacks and drinks to enjoy while taking in the sights.

On the way back, a fabulous view of Stockholm's skyline opens up a beautiful panorama that can only be seen from the water. Your cruise concludes at Strmkajen, just outside the Grand Htel Stockholm.

Inclusions
Transport by climate-controlled coach
Audio commentary on board
Canal cruise with audio commentary
Exclusions
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
SalesPoints
Comprehensive tour by bus/coach

Offer Includes

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