Activities

The viking city Birka boat tour

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Language: English, Swedish

Availability: See Calendar

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 7 hours 45 minutes

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Guided tour

Group tour

Why you’ll love this…

During this tour, you'll explore Birka, Sweden’s first city and a UNESCO World Heritage Viking site
A round‑trip boat tour from Stockholm with museum entry and guided Viking tours are included
You'll discover ancient archaeological fields and learn about Viking culture, trade, and daily life
Daily guided tours of the island are included in your ticket and offer expert insights

What to expect

Experience a journey back to the Viking Age with a boat tour to Birka — Sweden’s first city and one of the country’s most iconic Viking sites. Your ticket includes a round‑trip boat ride from Stockholm, entrance to the Birka Museum, and a guided tour of the ancient archaeological fields.

Founded in the 750s on the island of Björkö in the middle of Lake Mälaren, Birka is recognized as Sweden’s earliest urban settlement. Today, this remarkable Viking trading hub is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where traces of everyday life — from those who were born, lived, and died here — are still visible in the landscape.

Daily guided tours are included in your ticket, offering expert insights into Viking culture, craftsmanship, and history. Beyond its archaeological significance, Birka is also a beautiful island with scenic walking paths, peaceful nature, and opportunities for a refreshing swim.

Boats depart from Klara Mälarstrand in central Stockholm, and onboard M/S Mälar Victoria you can enjoy coffee, snacks, and light meals during the journey. Once you arrive at Birka, Restaurant Särimner offers a selection of meals and drinks on the island.

What's included

Sightseeing cruise from Stockholm to Birka
Viking museum ticket
Ancient Viking fields tour

What's not included

Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Where

Sweden Klara Mälarstrand 4, Kajplats 9, 111 52 Stockholm, Sweden

Meeting point:

This tour departs from the Klara Mälarstrand boat dock adjacent to Stockholm City Hall. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure for check-in and have your voucher (digital or printed copy) available.

What to remember

Accessibility:

The boat is fully accessible for wheelchair users
Birka itself offers partial accessibility: You can visit the museum, shop, Viking Quarter, and restaurant, and an accessible restroom is available. Please note that the guided tour includes steep slopes and natural terrain, which may make full participation challenging for some visitors

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Onboard M/S Mälar Victoria, you’ll find a café serving salads, sandwiches, snacks, hot and cold drinks, and classic Swedish fika. Once on the island, you can enjoy meals and drinks at Restaurant Särimner

Know in advance:

The guided tours are available in English and Swedish

Provider

Stromma Group

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

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