Step into Uppsala with a private guide at your side. You walk cobbled streets where echoes of Viking chants linger. Inside the great cathedral, stone pillars rise toward vaulted ceilings that whisper of saints and kings. The air cools as you pass medieval façades and hear of scholars who changed the world. At the castle courtyard, the breeze carries stories of ambition and intrigue. Your path leads through gardens where scents of summer blooms drift in the air. Each turn reveals a detail of Uppsala’s past, from manuscripts to river trade. Time moves gently on this two hour walk. You leave with sights and sounds still stirring in memory.

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Highlights

  • Listen to legends inside Uppsala Cathedral
  • Feel the breeze atop Uppsala Castle walls
  • Stroll gardens scented with Swedish summer blooms
  • See river reflections shimmer beneath stone bridges

Included

  • Professional local tour guide

Excluded

  • Entrance fees for optional interiors
  • Food and drinks

Route & Duration

Duration
Duration
2 hours
  • 1

    University Main Building

    Feel the weight of knowledge within its grand façade.

  • 2

    Gustavianum Museum Exterior

    Hear stories of students who studied life and death.

  • 3

    Dekanhuset

    Stand before stone walls marked by scientific controversy.

  • 4

    Riddartorget

    Picture Viking roots and medieval gatherings in this open square.

  • 5

    Dombron Bridge

    Watch the river carry reflections of trade and ritual.

  • 6

    Uppsala Castle Courtyard

    Sense power and intrigue in views across the city.

  • 7

    Botanical Garden

    Smell fresh blooms while paths wind through shaded trees.

  • 8

    Carolina Rediviva Library

    Enter hushed halls where manuscripts rest in silent light.

Additional Information

Skip the crowds—this is a private tour for your group only.

Meeting Point

We meet at the main entrance of Uppsala University Main Building, Biskopsgatan 3. Your guide will be waiting at the steps with a warm welcome. Please arrive a few minutes early for a smooth start. See Map

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.