Vasa Museum Guided Tour in Stockholm

Begin your visit by meeting your guide at the entrance of the Vasa Museum and skipping the ticket line to head inside together. As you explore the museum, learn how the Vasa was commissioned during the era of the Swedish Empire and built despite serious warnings about its stability. Hear the story of its maiden voyage, which ended in disaster when the warship sank within minutes, still visible from the shipyard where it was constructed.

Continue with the remarkable tale of how the wreck was rediscovered centuries later. Your guide will explain the 19th century maps that helped locate the ship and the impressive engineering efforts used to lift it from the seabed. As you finish your tour, you will understand the Vasa’s dramatic history, its recovery, and how it became the world class museum you see today.