The 5 Best Viking History Tours in Scandinavia

1.Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,047 reviews · 10h 30m · from $418Our pick

Spend about 10.5 hours moving from Bergen through Norway’s fjord country by coach, electric ferry, and train. Visit Njardarheimr Viking village, cruise the Nærøyfjord aboard Future of the Fjords, and ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal. Guides such as Michael, Maria, Tracy, and Ivan add history and humor in English or Spanish.

“Excellent day out, Ivan was a brilliant guide, very informative. Highly recommend.”

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2.Reykjavik Walking Tour – Walk with a Viking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,018 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Spend about two hours walking central Reykjavík with a local guide in a group of no more than 12. See Alþingi, Lake Tjörnin, the Old Harbour, Harpa, Laugavegur, and Hallgrímskirkja while hearing about Vikings, folklore, modern Icelandic life, food, and places to return to.

“We had a great guide named Magnuss. Magnuss was very informative and brought us to a number of interesting sites and explained the history, folklore, and legends along the way. We thoroughly enjoyed and had a fun time on this tour.”

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3.The Viking Museum Exhibition and Viking Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 667 reviews · 1 day · from $22Best value

At Stockholm’s Viking Museum, you’ll explore Viking Age life through artifacts, films, scenic displays, an English guided tour, and the 11-minute Ragnfrid’s Saga ride. Use the included audio guide in your language, then stop at Eld for seasonal Nordic food and fika. Guide Isak has earned special praise for his clear, lively explanations.

“We had a lovely experience, we also want to thank a lady who worked there who approached and gave us some fun facts. Really enjoy when museums are interactive. Also enjoyed the ride at the end.”

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4.Viking Planet Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 603 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

At The Viking Planet Oslo, you’ll spend about two hours exploring Viking history through VR, holograms, films, digital ship scans, timelines, and hands-on screens. The $30 entry ticket includes every exhibit except the FERÐ battle game. Choose the combination ticket if you want the full VR gaming experience.

“An interesting experience - holograms, VR gaming and digital screens explaining Viking history.”

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5.Aarhus Walking Tour: From Viking Village to Metropolis

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 122 reviews · 3 hours · from $31

Walk central Aarhus with local guides such as Roberto, Chiarra, or Augustus, tracing the city from Viking roots to modern growth. Expect ancient streets, architecture, photo stops, local stories, and a free walk through the Latin Quarter. The tour lasts about three hours and is conducted in English.

“A wonderful tour of Aarhus with Roberto. He’s knowledgeable, engaging, and truly passionate about his city.”

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