{"id":8290,"date":"2021-02-22T16:53:54","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T15:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travelproduction.se\/birka\/?page_id=8290"},"modified":"2026-04-30T12:23:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T10:23:25","slug":"guided-tours","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.birkavikingastaden.se\/en\/attraction\/guided-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Guided tours"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The best way to bring the Viking age to life is to join a guided tour around the island.<\/p>

Live guided tours at Birka<\/h3>

Our knowledgeable guides will show you around the archaeological area and give you a clear picture of the place where the city of Birka once stood. The guided tour is included if you come with one of Str\u00f6mmas boats.<\/p>

During the season we offer several guided tours at Birka. There are of course tours in Swedish, but also one that is tailored to our foreign visitors. The tour is about an hour long and involves a walk of about 1.5 km in varied terrain.<\/p>

Birka tour in English<\/h3>

For foreign guests we have a guided tour of the archaeological area in English. The English tour includes some more basic information than for the Swedish-speaking guests.<\/p>

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Book a private guide<\/h3>

If you come as a group to Birka, or if you have special wishes, interests or needs, you can hire your very own guide. The guidance takes about one hour. We usually recommend larger parties and groups to hire a private guide. With your own guide you can plan your day at Bj\u00f6rk\u00f6 just as you want! Another advantage with a private guide is that you keep the group together and have a greater chance to ask questions and have a dialogue with the guide.<\/p>

Price for private guide 2026<\/strong>
SEK 3240 exclusive VAT (SEK 4050 including VAT) per guide and hour.<\/p>

For groups of 70 persons or more, 2-3 guides are recommended.<\/em><\/p>

Contact us to book a private guide: +468-1200 40<\/p>

FAQ concerning guided tours:<\/h3>

How long is the tour?
<\/strong>Ca 1-1,5 km walkabout in rual terrian over some hills. The tour takes about 45 min up to 1 hour.<\/p>

Where does the tour start?
<\/strong>In front of the museum.<\/p>

Does it cost?
<\/strong>If you have paid round trip to the island with for example Stromma you can join the guided tour for free.<\/p>

If you arrive with your own boat or S\u00e4rimner taxi, you can pay for the tour in the museum.<\/p>

Where does the tour go?
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Guided tours at Birka Information, where to meet\u00a0and start\u00a0time The best way to bring the Viking age to life is to join a guided tour around the island. Live guided tours at Birka Our knowledgeable guides will show you around the archaeological area and give you a clear picture of the place where the city […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":8168,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8290","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nGuided tours \u2013 Birka the Viking City Stockholm Sweden<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Best way to discover the history of the Vikings and see the area is on a guided tour. 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