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Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Book a guided tour at Old Uppsala mounds and Old Uppsala church. Experience Old Uppsala during its heyday; Vendel Period. Hear about the excavations of recent years, the post monuments, the longhouse plateaus and the rich finds of the burial mounds.

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. 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 precious stones in the form of grenades from Sri Lanka were found. Two people need to book for the tour to run.

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Disavägen 13
754 40 Uppsala, Sweden

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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
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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.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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

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  • Gratitudes

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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