Top 25 things to do in Uppsala
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011. Private Christmas Walking Tour: Uppsala with Cathedral and Lights
2 hoursFrom₹1,58,549/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationStep into Uppsala dressed in winter light. You begin in the cathedral where candle flames flicker against stone arches. At the castle courtyard the cold wind carries whispers of kings and queens. Paths in Carolina Park crunch with frost as you walk under bare branches. In the Botanical Garden snow softens every sound and frozen blooms sparkle with ice. Finally, you stroll along the pedestrian street where Christmas shop windows glow and saffron buns scent the air. This private walk weaves festive lights, history, and winter stillness into a memory that warms the season. -Hear carols drift inside Uppsala Cathedral -Feel frosty air sweep across the castle walls -Stroll frozen paths through Carolina Park -Admire glowing shop windows on the festive street
022. The Best of Uppsala Private Walking Tour
2 hoursFrom₹73,563/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationStep into Uppsala with a private guide at your side. You walk cobbled streets where echoes of Viking chants linger. Inside the great cathedral, stone pillars rise toward vaulted ceilings that whisper of saints and kings. The air cools as you pass medieval façades and hear of scholars who changed the world. At the castle courtyard, the breeze carries stories of ambition and intrigue. Your path leads through gardens where scents of summer blooms drift in the air. Each turn reveals a detail of Uppsala’s past, from manuscripts to river trade. Time moves gently on this two hour walk. You leave with sights and sounds still stirring in memory. -Listen to legends inside Uppsala Cathedral -Feel the breeze atop Uppsala Castle walls -Stroll gardens scented with Swedish summer blooms -See river reflections shimmer beneath stone bridges
033. Private Walking Tour of Uppsala with Cathedral and Castle
2 hoursFrom₹73,220/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationSkip the crowds on a private two hour walk. You begin where medieval towers rise above Uppsala Cathedral, a place where silence and stone carry love stories across centuries. At Uppsala Castle the wind moves along walls once filled with ambition and intrigue. Paths lead into Engelska Parken where shaded lawns invite quiet steps and lingering moments. Uppsala University opens its doors to halls where wisdom shaped the world. In the Botanical Garden the air drifts with floral scents as you pause beneath ancient trees. This journey weaves history and romance together. You leave with sights, sounds, and emotions held close. -Hear echoes of vows beneath cathedral arches -Feel soft grass in shaded Engelska Parken -Sense royal whispers along castle walls -Smell blossoms drifting through the garden air
044. Private Family Walking Tour of Uppsala Castle and Cathedral
2 hoursFrom₹73,563/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationDiscover Uppsala on a family-friendly private walking tour that blends history and wonder. Explore the Linnaeus Garden, where children can marvel at colorful plants, and enter the Uppsala Cathedral, where stories of kings and saints echo through towering halls. Visit Uppsala University to admire its historic architecture, then stroll through the castle courtyard filled with royal secrets. Finally, relax in Stadsträdgården, where laughter and adventure await. This two-hour tour offers a unique opportunity for families to create lasting memories together in a captivating setting. - Private two-hour walking tour tailored for families - Visit Linnaeus Garden, Uppsala Cathedral, and Uppsala Castle - Engage with a professional local tour guide for insider stories - Enjoy free admission to all attractions along the route
055. Vasatid at Uppsala Castle 1h - a guided tour in Uppsala
1 hoursFrom₹9,426/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationBook a trip to the different Uppsala, book a trip about the Vasas family and its time! We walk around different parts outside Uppsala Castle and go through the castle's fascinating history. Hear about Gustav Vasa, the revolt against the Danish king, experience his takeover of Uppsala and the Good Friday team. Hear about the construction of Uppsala Castle and the closure of the University and the cathedral under Gustav's Government. Experience the history of the castle, the kitchen garden and the different phases of the castle. Erik XIV and Sturemorden and the coup against him. The hateful Johan III and the Red Book, Uppsala meeting etc.
066. Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church
1 hoursFrom₹14,738/ personFree cancellationTake a visit to one of Sweden's most iconic historic Viking and Vendel era sites with a professional guide on the area in question in 1h telling about the site, the excevations who have taken place and life during that time. Private tour. Minimum 2 people to book.
077. Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour
1 hoursFrom₹9,862/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationJoin an open walk about medieval horror, undead and dark folk beliefs in Uppsala. Hear about folk beliefs such as mylings, the church mask and the curses of the rivers as well as the forest council, evil sudden death and when the plague came to Uppsala. You will also discover the medieval undead, learn more about Uppsala's plague year 1709-11 and hear about executions and evil sudden death on Galgbacken in a walk around the cathedral and the small square, from the 14th century, in Uppsala. Leading the tour is an authorized Uppsala guide. Collection at Riddartorget in Uppsala.
088. Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer
40 minFrom₹7,196/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationBook your Private Departure Transfer from Uppsala City any hotel or address to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers
099. City walk Uppsala 1h - funny anecdotes from Uppsala University's history
1 hoursFrom₹9,862/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationExperience the different history of the Nordic region's oldest university; hear about the founding to be better than the Danes, brutal student housing in the 17th century, the university as a city in the city with its own judges, prisons, police, craftsmen, etc. and the student in the 18th century who signed a contract with the devil. 2 people are required for the tour to run. We walk around central Uppsala with a focus on the buildings, professors and student housing that are preserved. Hear about Celsius, Rudbeck and Linnaeus and students. Uppsala University, Anno Domini 1477, is the oldest in the Nordic countries and has many different sad, dreary and exciting stories attached to it. The guide is led by an authorized Uppsala guide. You will hear everything from the brutal 17th century student inaugurations, the professor who was rumored to sell essays to the students and how the feud between Denmark and Sweden gave Uppsala its university. You will hear how it came about that the university had to buy back a gift from the king by one of the university's builders
1010. Kayak and canoe hire
3 hoursFrom₹4,250/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationKayaking and canoeing are forms of cardio exercises, which means they get your blood flowing and pumping quite a bit! Cardiac exercises are optimal for heart health, such that it improves its ability to regulate circulation. Therefore, the more you kayak or canoe, the stronger your heart will become. Kayaking or canoeing just three times a week will also improve your stamina and endurance.
1111. Private Photo Session with a Local Photographer in Uppsala
30 minFrom₹28,557/ personWant to capture your amazing honeymoon? Family vacation while the kids are still little? Your perfect couples retreat from everyday busy life? A solo trip without asking strangers to take pictures of you? Stop searching, we got you here! We are the largest network of local vacation photographers in the world! Besides Uppsala, we operate in over 700 destinations worldwide! We always make sure that every special moment of each client is captured well. We believe in our service and quality of our photos so much that we even offer a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee for your photo shoot. Which means, if you don’t like the result of your photo shoot, you can contact us within 7 days and claim your money back! So what are you waiting for? Become one of our hundreds of happy customers by treating yourself to this special experience! Your family and friends will love the result too!
1212. Vacation Photographer in Uppsala
30 minFrom₹28,557/ personLocalgrapher is the largest network of professional photographers and videographers with more than 600 destinations around the globe! Book your private photographer and guide in Uppsala to capture your picture-perfect moments while visiting amazing sites! SOLO TRAVELERS Fancy an insta-perfect photoshoot from your Uppsala vacation? Localgrapher has years of experience with fashion and solo travel photography! Make your memories last a lifetime and share them on social media or display them in your home to receive an avalanche of compliments. COUPLES If you are about to propose to your loved one, honeymooning or just exploring what Uppsala has to offer, put the selfie stick aside and let Localgrapher’s superb photographers take care of the photos for you both. FAMILIES & GROUPS A family trip, wedding, bachelorette party or grand get-together? Forget missing someone from pictures, we’ll capture them all!
