Stockholm: Vasa Museum Guided Tour
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Explore the Vasa Museum with a guide and learn about the history of the Vasa warship. See the 19th-century maps used to locate the ship and hear about the engineering involved in salvaging the wreck. Don't miss it!
Meet your guide at the entrance and purchase tickets to the Vasa Museum, then head straight past the ticket line to enter the museum together. Discover the history of the Vasa warship as you explore the museum with your guide.
Begin with details about the Swedish Empire and the war during which the ship was commissioned, and explore how warnings about the ship's seaworthiness were disregarded. Find out why the Vasa eventually sank on its maiden voyage, still within sight of the shipyard where it was constructed.
Then, listen as your guide explains how the ship was later found and ultimately salvaged. See the 19th-century maps used to locate the ship and hear about the engineering involved in salvaging the wreck. Leave your tour with a deeper understanding of the Vasa warship's history, including everything that happened, and how the museum is as it is today.
Meeting point
Vasa museum
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h
- Languages
- English, French, Spanish, Italian, German
- Usual start times
- 10:00 (Stockholm time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 31 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Vasa museum. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in English, French, Spanish, Italian and German. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
120 departures are listed in the next three months, 31 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 10:00. Times are local to Stockholm.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
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