Experience 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

Services Included

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Additional Information

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
• If you want a mask or gloves, you are warmly welcome to do so.

Logistics Instructions

Start location : On the south side of the cathedral is Riddartorget where the tour starts.

End location : On the south side of the cathedral is Riddartorget where the tour starts.

Tickets

*Mobile or paper ticket accepted
*One per booking

Prices

* Per Person

Child : from 6 to 10 : from 0 to 15 Persons

Adult : from 11 to 15 : from 0 to 15 Persons

Adult : from 16 to 99 : from 0 to 15 Persons

Cancellation Policy

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

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