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Guided 8h tour with visits to Anundshög, Biskops-Arnö and Sigtuna from Stockholm

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Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Duration: 8 hours
Product code: 16888P53


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Sigtuna, Sigtuna, Sigtuna MunicipalityThe first stop is Sweden's oldest and perhaps most exciting city, Sigtuna. Walk along the Viking and early medieval street network and hear the Viking city grow up around you. Hear about trade trips, kings, coin making. See the majesty of the church ruins rise above you and much more.Duration: 50 minutesStop At: 746 93 Varpsund, SwedenIngvar rune stone and Vendel-era large moundThe Ingvar stones are famous in the Swedish Viking Age and runology as they mention a large campaign to the east to open up the Russian trade rivers. It failed but is preserved as a fairy tale recorded at the Svea King's court in the 13th century by an Icelandic visitor.The Vendel-era great mound we pass is really powerful, which speaks of a rich central square that was here a few hundred years before the Viking Age.We also pass Håtuna royal estate, the site of the bloody Håtuna game during the Middle Ages.Duration: 40 minutesStop At: Arno Biskops Arno vagen 30, Balsta SwedenBishop-Arnö.Biskops-Arnö is beautifully situated on a small island surrounded by beautiful nature. During the Middle Ages, this was a center for a star political ecclesiastical power as this was the archbishop's summer house. Several exciting and hilarious stories have taken place here. Today, the main attraction is its Gothic arches.Duration: 40 minutesStop At: Harkeberga kyrka, Harkeberga 14, Enkoping 745 31 SwedenVe visits the open Härkeberga or other medieval church with frescoes.We visit one of the medieval churches in the area around The hope is that we will be able to visit one of Albertus Pictor's churches that he painted in the area, the German is one of Sweden's foremost medieval artists.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Boglösa, 745 97 Enköping, SwedenBoglösa Rock carving areaOn the way back to Stockholm, we take a look at the Boglösa Rock Carving area, which is one of the largest areas with rock carvings near Stockholm.Duration: 30 minutes
Supplier Name
Sweden History Tours
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Service animals allowed,Infant seats available,Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level,This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms,If you want a mask and or gloves, you are welcome to bring this.
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242.50