• Gamla Uppsala - Visit old Uppsala mounds with a knowledgeable guide in the area of Vendel and Viking times and hear about excavations, finds and stories related to the large burial grounds in the area. Hear about Gamla Uppsala kungshögar, among the most powerful in the country, and the place Gamla Uppsala.
  Much new has emerged in recent years’ excavations.
  Hear about the farms around and its function, about the excavations and finds, dates of the finds and how the people lived at this time.
  We walk around old Uppsala mounds, and visit old Uppsala church if it is open
• Gamla Uppsala Kyrka - Hear about the finds under the old cathedral and its history.
  Near the church there are various exciting plateaus where Uppsala’s large long halls stood during the 500s and 800s and where various exclusive workhouses with gold, silver and all-precious stones in the form of grenades from Sri Lanka were found.

If the church is open, we visit the one where we see medieval statues, frescoes from the 15th century, sacrificial log 12th century etc. This was the earliest cathedral in Sweden excluding Danish Lund, and one of the earliest beehive seats in Sweden after Sigtuna, already in the 1130s.

• Inclusive of all fees and taxes

• gratitudes

Embark on a guided adventure through the ancient mounds and church of Old Uppsala, venturing into the era of the Vendel Period. Learn about the most recent archaeological excavations, post monuments, longhouse plateaus, and rich discoveries within the burial mounds.

Get insights on Gamla Uppsala kungshögar, one of the most prestigious sites in the country, and the location of Gamla Uppsala. In recent years’ diggings, numerous new findings have come to light.
Delve into the history of the surrounding farms and their purpose, the archaeological digs, the dating of the artifacts, and the lifestyle of the people during that period.

We’ll tread the paths around the ancient mounds of Uppsala, and, if accessible, explore the old Uppsala church. Learn about the discoveries beneath the age-old cathedral and its past.
Close to the church, enthralling plateaus await, where Uppsala’s magnificent long halls stood during the 500s and 800s, and where opulent workhouses containing gold, silver, and precious stones including grenades from Sri Lanka were unearthed. A minimum of two participants is required to proceed with the tour.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.