Uppsala University: Private Tour of Scandinavia's Oldest and its Curious Anecdotes

Embark on a private tour of Uppsala University, Scandinavia’s oldest, and uncover its intriguing anecdotes. Discover tales of students making deals with the devil and a broken Arctic cat. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Uppsala Domkyrka - We walk by the biggest cathedral in the Nordic countries.
  • Uppsala University Main Building - We se Uppsala university main building and hear about the famous university.
What's Included
  • Entry to the iconic Uppsala Cathedral
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Exclusive trip. Traverse through the city of Uppsala and delve into the unique, peculiar and bizarre history of Uppsala University. As the most ancient educational establishment in the Nordic region, it holds a multitude of fascinating stories - from a pupil inking a pact with the devil to the polar cat who went bankrupt while constructing the main…

Location
Riddartorget (Knights' Square)
Biskopsgatan
Less than 15min from Uppsala central train station lies Riddartorget, a small square.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Rosyangie
Aug 2, 2025
DA visit - It is the oldest university in Scandinavia, today it groups several museums; the most interesting, for me, is the Gustavianum which is divided into 3 floors. On the ground floor, there is the room dedicated to the Vikings with several well-preserved memorabilia; on the first floor, many rooms related to Egyptian civilization and those born around the Mediterranean. It's a real leap into the past; the shop windows display well-made vases and furnishings, jewelry, rudimentary weapons, sarcophagi, even of children and miniature reproductions of boats and scenes of family life. On the opposite side, are the history rooms of the university and sciences. Here, fans of the subject, will find the first medical instruments used for the dissection of bodies, the briefcase of opticians, telescopes, microscopes, the original table of plant classification made DA Linnaeus. Also DA see the collection and art gallery from the Middle Ages to the Habsburg dynasty and that of coins. On the top floor, just below the dome, is the theater of Anatomy, with a rudimentary table in the center and all around, on different levels, the DA places where students, standing, witnessed the dissection of bodies.
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From $89
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).