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The Best of Uppsala: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Uppsala
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Uppsala is a city of drama and mystery, where every landmark hides a secret from the past. On this walking tour, you’ll walk in the footsteps of royals like Queen Catherine Jagiellon and scientists like Carl von Linne. Their remarkable stories demonstrate how this Swedish city is a hub of innovation.
The tour begins in front of the gate to Linnaeus Garden – the country’s oldest botanical garden. You’ll see Uppsala Cathedral, where you’ll hear turbulent stories about royals and discover how the Sture Murders changed the course of Swedish history and paved the way for a new era of kings.
As you continue your walk, you’ll pass a small medieval church, the grand Uppsala University Library, and...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Linnaeus garden
This tour starts at Linnaeus Garden. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Uppsala Castle
This self-guided audio tour ends just outside the castle, with a beautiful viewpoint of the city.
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience 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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Uppsala is a city of drama and mystery, where every landmark hides a secret from the past. On this walking tour, you’ll walk in the footsteps of royals like Queen Catherine Jagiellon and scientists like Carl von Linne. Their remarkable stories demonstrate how this Swedish city is a hub of innovation.
The tour begins in front of the gate to Linnaeus Garden – the country’s oldest botanical garden. You’ll see Uppsala Cathedral, where you’ll hear turbulent stories about royals and discover how the Sture Murders changed the course of Swedish history and paved the way for a new era of kings.
As you continue your walk, you’ll pass a small medieval church, the grand Uppsala University Library, and...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Linnaeus garden
This tour starts at Linnaeus Garden. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Uppsala Castle
This self-guided audio tour ends just outside the castle, with a beautiful viewpoint of the city.
Itinerary
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Linnaeus Garden
This self-guided audio tour begins in front of the gate to Linnaeus Garden – the country’s oldest botanical garden.
2
Jarnbron
You'll cross over the Jarnbron bridge and hear about student traditions that are still practised to this day.
3
Uppsala University Main Building
As you stroll through the Old Town’s charming streets along the Fyris River, you’ll learn about Carl von Linne’s unlikely journey to becoming a famous botanist, and hear the quirky tale of how Uppsala University was founded.
4
Biskopsgatan 4, 489
On this tour, you'll have an opportunity to touch Runic Inscription 489, a real Viking-age stone artifact.
5
Uppsala Cathedral
You’ll see Uppsala Cathedral, where you’ll hear turbulent stories about royals and discover how the Sture Murders changed the course of Swedish history and paved the way for a new era of kings.
6
Helga Trefaldighets kyrka
As you continue your walk, you’ll pass Helga Trefaldighets Kyrka (a small medieval church), the grand Uppsala University Library, and the Royal Gardens on your way to Uppsala Castle.
7
Carolina Rediviva University Library
As you continue your walk, you’ll pass Helga Trefaldighets Kyrka (a small medieval church), the grand Uppsala University Library, and the Royal Gardens on your way to Uppsala Castle.
8
Bastion Styrbiskop
On this tour, you'll have a chance to admire the Castle’s Gunilla Bell, which was used to communicate with citizens on the Bastion Styrbiskop.
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Gunilla Bell
On this tour, you'll have a chance to admire the Castle’s Gunilla Bell, which was used to communicate with citizens on the Bastion Styrbiskop.
10
Uppsala Castle (Uppsala Slott)
The tour finishes at a magnificent city viewpoint outside the castle, where you can learn about modern Uppsala’s strong science and innovation scene.
