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Overview

A visit to Sigtuna is truly like stepping back in time. On this self-guided audio tour of Sweden’s oldest town, you’ll trace the evolution of Swedish culture from Viking-age traditions to Christian conversion through this charming lakeside settlement’s remarkably preserved history. The tour starts in front of the ruins of a Dominican monastery, Församlingsgården Munken. You’ll stroll down Stora Gatan, Sweden’s oldest street with its original Viking-era layout, where you’ll see modern wooden shops beside medieval structures. I’ll point out ancient rune stones with messages from a thousand years ago, and Sweden’s smallest town hall. Along the way, I’ll share insights about the transition from Norse paganism to Christianity, and how archaeological discoveries continue to reveal new details about this remarkable historical site.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

This tour starts at Församlingsgården Munken. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End Point

End point

This self-guided audio tour ends at the Stone Circle in Sigtuna Strandpromenad.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. Sigtuna
A visit to Sigtuna is truly like stepping back in time. On this walking tour of Sweden’s oldest town, you’ll trace the evolution of Swedish culture from Viking-age traditions to Christian conversion through this charming lakeside settlement’s remarkably preserved history.
2. Mariakyrkan
On this audio tour, you'll have a chance to visit Mariakyrkan (Maria Church), which dates back to 1247 and is the oldest brick building in Mälardalen Valley.
3. St. Olof Church ruins
On this audio tour, you'll have a chance to explore St Olof Church ruins, and discover why its unusual architecture suggests it was originally planned as a cathedral.
4. Rune Stone Nf 56
See Rune Stone nf 56, an authentic memorial marking from the Viking era, and learn how to interpret their inscriptions and symbols.
5. Sigtuna Town Hall
On this self-guided audio tour, I’ll point out ancient rune stones with messages from a thousand years ago, and Sweden’s smallest town hall.
6. Stora Gatan
You’ll stroll down Stora Gatan, Sweden’s oldest street with its original Viking-era layout, where you’ll see modern wooden shops beside medieval structures.
7. Augusta Janssons Karamellfabrik
Browse locally-made candies at Augusta Janssons Karamellfabrik, a traditional sweet shop, and pass historic houses like Lundströmska Gården, still preserved as they were in the early 1900s.
8. Sigtuna Museum
On this audio tour, you'll have a chance to stop at Sigtuna Museum, the site where archaeologists uncovered Sweden’s first mint, established by King Olof Skötkonung to demonstrate his Christian royal authority.
9. Stone Circle
As you make your way to the labyrinthine Stone Circle in the beach-side park where the tour ends, I’ll share insights about the transition from Norse paganism to Christianity, and how archaeological discoveries continue to reveal new details about this remarkable historical site.

Inclusion

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

App for Android and iOS

Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour

Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Exclusion

Smartphone and headphones

Transportation

Food and Drink

Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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