Private Walking Tour of Visby with Cathedral and Gardens

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Sweden

2 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

On the Swedish island of Gotland, Visby has evolved from a viking settlement to a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing its medieval architecture and ruins. Explore the island’s history, particularly its 12th to 14th-century status as the center of the Hanseatic League, on this walking tour. You’ll join a local for a stroll through Visby, passing by its popular sites and hearing stories about the vikings that once ruled here.

A fun, low-impact tour for history buffs
Great for first-time visitors of Visby
Pass by DBW's Botanical Garden, featuring century-old trees
Learn about the 12th-century St. Karin Cathedral ruins

What's Included

Local Professional Guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Visby Cathedral
Västra Kyrkogatan 2, 621 56 Visby, Sweden
Meet your guide at the main entrance of Visby Cathedral, Västra Kyrkogatan 5, 621 56 Visby. Look for your guide holding a sign.

End point

Visby Town Wall
621 56 Visby, Sweden

Itinerary

Visby Cathedral

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Norderport (Northern Gate)

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

DBW's Botanical Garden

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Almedalen Park

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Visby City Wall

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0

based on 12 reviews

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Wonderful tour

John_S, Aug 2025

Robert was a wonderful guide. His love of Visby, his local knowledge and his flexibility on the itinerary made the tour fantastic!

Robert was a Great guide

Bill_M, Jun 2025

Robert was an excellent guide and gave us a very interesting experience and was very generous with his time.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

We're thrilled you enjoyed your tour and appreciate you sharing your experience!

Very nice tour!

dls0725, Jun 2024

Oliver was a wonderful guide. He was patient with us stopping to take so many photos. We got to see parts of the city we might not have seen like the botanical gardens. He took us to places for great views which were tucked out of the way. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed your time with us.

Fabulous Day in Visby

Cheryl_B, Jun 2024

Consuela was fabulous! Very informative and interesting. Much history in this city that was explained well

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed your time with us.

Walking tour of Visby

John_H, Apr 2024

Simply Everything The link between our past, the present and the future. Informative host. Knowledgable

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed your time with us.

Great tour of Visby

gerard_l, Jun 2023

The tour was wonderful the guide fabulous. She was knowledgeable and fun. She told a little tale about all the sights we saw

Response from Host, Jul 2023

We are very happy to hear about your experience. Guide says hi! Thank you for sharing and we will be waiting for you on the next tours.

Fascinating medieval tour

jonathan_f, Jun 2022

Consu was a perfect guide with endless knowledge and enthusiasm for Visby. The city was quaint and beautiful and the history provided by Consu was pertinent and just the right amount of interesting. Highly recommended!