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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 the Royal Gardens on your way to Uppsala Castle. The tour finishes at a magnificent city viewpoint outside the castle. By the end of this tour, you’ll have a deeper appreciation for Uppsala – a city of royals, scholars, and enduring legends that shaped Sweden into what it is today.
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The Best of Uppsala: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Book an entry ticket online for the Cube of Art Uppsala Museum of Interactive Art, and get instant confirmation for your trip to this popular digital art museum. Saving you time and hassle at the turnstiles, the prebooked ticket ensures you have more time inside to play with the colorful, interactive art that awaits.
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Cube of Art Uppsala Museum of Interactive Art
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Book a trip to the different Uppsala, go on a trip about the dark part of Swedish history. Hear about the 17th century slave trade, about Uppsala's gallows hill, experience what was going on inside the racial biology institute and hear about the anatomical department's rules for which crimes could end up under the knife. We visit the streets where the brothels and Uppsala's Red light district were located during the 19th century. Experience the dark history that is not often talked about or visited. Visit the forgotten historical, and hear about the poor, spooky and different that is often swept under the rug. Collection outside Uppsala City Library's main entrance - Intro. Dragabrunnsgatan - Uppsala's red light district during the 19th century Svartbäcksgatan - The poor Uppsala St Erik's square - The plague in Uppsala 1709-1712 The Cathedral and the Dean's House - Persecutions against dissent and the Swedish Institute of Racial Biology 1920-1958. Gustavianum - About the slave trade, anatomical institution and 19th century phrenologists. The forced sterilizations of the 1940s
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Uppsala bloody history 1h- racial biology, 18th century plague, 19th century prostitution etc.
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Delve into the history of one of Scandinavia’s oldest universities and listen to stories of its strangest legends and lore with this private tour. Meet your guide and stroll by the Uppsala Domkyrka cathedral to take in the storied university buildings and hear tales of a student who is said to have made a pact with the devil and other lively anecdotes.
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Uppsala University's strangest anecdotes, stories from Scandinavias oldest!
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Visit the city of Uppsala and explore the curious, strange and wierd history that Uppsala university have, as the oldest university in the Nordic countries you got many tales. All from the student writing a contract with th devil to the artic cat who got broke by building the university main building and much more than so. Only run if at least two travelers book.
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Uppsala University's strangest anecdotes, stories from Scandinavias oldest uni
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Discover the city of Uppsala with this guided walking tour. Led by an experienced and licensed guide, explore the history and culture on offer in Sweden's fourth largest city, just a train away from Stockholm. Learn about the influence of vikings in the region and visit the local university library. Tour highlights include the incredible Uppsala Domkyrka cathedral and the Uppsala Castle, home to exciting stories of murder and intrigue.
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Uppsala Must See 2h city walk - 2h tour of all big attractions!
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Embrace history and discover the sites of Viking and Vendel history in Sweden with this tour of Uppsala's old region. Led by a professional guide, learn about the archeological excavations of the area and the subsequent revelations about the lives of those who lived there. Visit the the Church of Old Uppsala's burial mounds and marvel at the Gamla Uppsala.
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Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church
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This private walking tour reveals the cultural heritage and architectural character of Stockholm’s historic Södermalm district. Explore a neighborhood where centuries of transformation have created one of Sweden’s most distinctive urban landscapes. Stroll through charming streets lined with historic buildings that reflect the evolution of Scandinavian design and city life. What stories are preserved within Södermalm’s cultural landmarks and heritage quarters? Your experienced guide will share fascinating insights into the district’s past and its influence on Stockholm’s identity. Admire elegant architecture, scenic viewpoints, and historic environments that connect tradition with modern creativity. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.
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Private Cultural Heritage Walk in Stockholm Södermalm
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Embark on a grandiose, cerebral journey through the centuries in Uppsala, a city where the very definition of power has been fiercely contested and rewritten. From the cryptic, pagan runestones of the Viking Age to the soaring, overwhelming spiritual authority of Scandinavia's largest cathedral, and finally to the empirical triumphs of the scientific revolution, this tour uncovers the hidden forces that shaped modern thought. Join a skeptical cultural scholar and a passionate historian as they decode the architecture, the archives, and the gardens where kings, archbishops, and Nobel laureates battled for the ultimate prize: the right to define reality itself. - A 2.9 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 115 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Spirituality, Myth & Nature and History & Memory - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
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Podcast Tour Uppsala The Architecture of Authority
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Discover Uppsala’s rich heritage on a private walking tour through one of Sweden’s most historic cities. Explore a destination shaped by Medieval traditions, royal history, and centuries of cultural transformation. Admire the magnificent Uppsala Cathedral and the historic castle, two architectural landmarks that reflect the city’s enduring significance. Walk through historic streets where stories older than the United States come to life. Learn how Uppsala became a center of Swedish civilization, scholarship, and cultural heritage. Medieval architecture, historic landmarks, and remarkable traditions reveal the city's deep historical legacy and architectural influence .Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.
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Private Medieval Heritage Tour in Uppsala
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Make the most of your time in Uppsala, Sweden, by booking this guided tour to guarantee that you see all the top attractions in a short amount of time. Check out the cathedral, the main building of the university, the university library, Viking age ruins, the botanical garden, and more. Feel free to ask any questions about the city to your personal guide.
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3h Uppsala city walking tour, Cathedral, university buildings etc
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