Vasatid at Uppsala Castle 1h - a guided tour in Uppsala

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1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: Swedish

Book 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.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
gratitudes

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet at the statue of Gustav Vasa in the courtyard of Uppsala Castle.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
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    Book a trip to the different Uppsala, book a trip about the Vasas family and its time! We walk around different parts outside Uppsala Castle at one of the bastions, examine the walls and the different stages of the castle from the outside, the cannon angles and hear about the hidden rooms in the bastions. See the large entrance to Uppsala Castle from Stockholm, one of the few parts left in the 16th century and much more than that. 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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Sweden History Tours

Tags

Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
Culture
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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