Day trip to Uppsala

What you'll do

Oh, the places you’ll go. Today, that place so happens to be historic Uppsala city. You’ll take a jaunt on the train with one of our local Stockholm hosts then spend the day exploring! You’ll visit the oldest Gothic cathedral in Scandinavia (what a title) and uncover Uppsala’s Viking and medieval roots.

You could go one step further (alright a few steps, and also a short bus ride) to Gamla Uppsala, which is the ancient pagan part of the city, where you can still see the Viking royal burial mounds.

You’ll visit hidden gems as well as some not-so-hidden gems, like the university which was founded in 1477, and maybe pop into a museum or gallery that takes your fancy, where you can learn more about Swedish culture.

When it’s time for lunch, which it inevitably will be, let your host know if you’re in the mood for something Swedish or you want to go more international, and they’ll take you to a cafe, market, or restaurant to suit.

And of course, we’d never let you leave without experiencing fika - you’ll cozy up in a coffee shop and enjoy this Swedish past-time of making time for coffee, cakes, and conversation.

If only all of our past-times involved cake.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 7 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, French, German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Take a 40 minute trip by train with your host from Stockholm to the city of Uppsala
  • Experience a day in the city, your way - stay in Uppsala or take a short bus into Gamla Uppsala, the old pagan part of the city
  • Visit the centuries-old university, stroll along the riverbanks and through the town and explore hidden gems and Uppsala landmarks like the ancient Viking burial mounds
  • Enjoy a traditional fika with your host who will tell you how else to enjoy Uppsala like a local
  • Pick their brains on the journey back for more things to do in Stockholm that you’ll love

Things to know

What’s included

  • 7 hours with your host
  • A private and personalised experience
  • Walking experience once at destination
  • Train and bus ticket

What’s not included

  • Food and drink
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs other than the return to/from Uppsala
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Had 2 different tours with Fayez - one in Stockholm city and a second to Uppsala. He was timely and professional throughout and was informative on a variety of topics. Our only regret is that we couldn't have spent more time with him.

    March 2023

    Jonathan J

    Micheal was great. He was friendly & informative

    June 2018

    Vanessa C

    I run a small bakery back in the US so I came to Stockholm with bread on the mind. I spent days exploring the best of bakeries in Stockholm with a Local, and I was recommended to go to Uppsala for even more authentic bakeries. I got in touch with CityUnscripted again and they organised this day for me with James my guide. After walking through he main highlights and a few independent galleries, James took me to one of his favourite bakeries, Güntherska Hovkonditoriet. Obviously, I was in my element. I'll never forget their kanelbullar. Tack James!

    May 2018

    Mary O

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