Transported tour - the Runic Kingdom Vikings including World Heritage candidate Markim-Orkesta (8h)
Duration
8 hour(s)
Languages
English
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Explore Viking Age sites and ancient cultural landscapes
Visit rune stones, burial grounds, and historical churches
Discover Bronze Age and Vendel Age heritage
See the ruin of Gustav Vasa’s grandmother’s home
Icelandic horse farm and traditional Swedish countryside



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Step back over a thousand years on this immersive journey through Vallentuna, Markim, and Orkesta, exploring Sweden’s rich Viking, Vendel, and Bronze Age heritage. Wander through historic sites where runestones, burial grounds, and ancient bridges tell stories of proud leaders, family traditions, and early Christian settlements. Discover the fascinating lives of Viking-era communities as you visit Arkils Tingstad, Jarlabanke’s bridge, Broby Bro, and Vallentuna Church, learning about laws, morality, and everyday life during the Viking Age. Travel through picturesque countryside landscapes, explore old farms, and see ruins connected to Gustav Vasa’s family while your guide brings centuries of history vividly to life.
The tour continues with visits to Husbyohn Icelandic Horse Farm, Snattsta, Vaxtuna, and Orkesta parishes, uncovering stories of Viking funeral traditions, family lineage, and the evolution of Swedish culture. Along the way, you experience rune stones, ancient churches, burial grounds, and Bronze Age mounds that reveal Sweden’s long and layered past. This full day experience includes a relaxed lunch stop, comfortable transport from Stockholm or Vallentuna, and engaging storytelling from expert guides. It is a perfect combination of archaeology, history, culture, and scenic exploration, offering an unforgettable journey through time and the Uppland cultural landscape.
Knowledgeable local guide
Guided visits to key historical sites
Comfortable transport from Stockholm
Lunch stop included on longer tours
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Tour includes walking on uneven terrain
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