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Visby Half Day Shore Excursion from Cruise Port

4.6 (16 reviews) 4 hours Free cancellation
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Visby Half Day Shore Excursion from Cruise Port

About this activity

Discover Visby, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Northern Europe’s best preserved medieval towns. Walk alongside the impressive city wall, wander through charming cobblestone streets lined with cafés and historic merchant houses, and explore the fascinating church ruins that reflect Visby’s rich Hanseatic past. Visit Visby Cathedral and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the DBW's Botanical Garden. A perfect blend of history, culture, and Scandinavian charm.

This tour is primarily a walking tour. From the port, transportation will take you to the Visby City Wall, where the walking tour begins. Please note that vehicles are not permitted within Visby Town, so all sightseeing inside the medieval center is done on foot. At the end of the walking tour, transportation will take you back to the cruise port.

Pick up at Cruise Terminal

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Full refund if your ship can´t dock

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At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 25 people
People per booking
1–25
Guide
English
Operated by
Baltic Top Private Tours

Ages: Adults (3–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Meeting point at cruise port
  • Included: Semi-Private Tour
  • Included: Local Professional Guide

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Visby City Wall

    15 min

    Transfer from port to City Wall (15 min)

    Begin your journey with a scenic drive to the eastern section of Visby's impressive Medieval Wall. Along the way, your guide will introduce the fascinating history of this UNESCO World Heritage city and its remarkably well-preserved fortifications.

  2. Visby

    20 min

    Enter Visby through one of its historic medieval gates and stroll along charming cobblestone streets. Reach a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the rooftops of the Old Town, where you'll enjoy one of the city's most picturesque views.

  3. Visby Cathedral

    45 min

    Follow winding medieval streets toward St. Mary's Cathedral while passing centuries-old buildings and hidden corners of the Old Town.

    Discover Visby's only medieval church still used for worship today. Admire its beautiful Gothic architecture, elegant interior, and learn about its importance in the city's religious and cultural heritage.

  4. St. Goran Church Ruin

    20 min

    Continue through the Old Town, passing several of Visby's famous medieval church ruins. These unique landmarks offer a glimpse into the city's prosperous past.

  5. Visby

    40 min

    Free time to explore the surrounding streets at your own pace. This is the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy Visby's welcoming atmosphere, sit in a café, or do some shopping.

  6. DBW's Botanical Garden

    50 min

    Take a pleasant walk through the historic center toward the Botanical Garden. Along the way, admire colorful houses, narrow lanes, and the peaceful character that makes Visby so special.

    Explore one of Visby's most tranquil attractions, featuring beautiful flowers, exotic plants, and centuries-old trees. The garden also offers lovely views of the medieval city wall and the Baltic Sea.

  7. Almedalen Park

    50 min

    Stroll through Almedalen Park and continue along the charming Fisherman's Alley, one of Visby's most photographed streets. Finish at the iconic Powder Tower, the oldest preserved tower of the medieval city wall.

    Transfer back to the Port (15 min)

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Hotel Villa Borgen
  • Hotell Breda Blick
  • Hotel St. Clemens
  • Vardshuset Lindgarden
  • Smagarde Hotell & Pensionat
  • Quality Hotel Visby
  • Best Western Strand Hotel
  • Johan Malares Hus
  • Annex Artilleri
  • Clarion Hotel Wisby
  • Ogonspecialisten I Visby AB
  • Quality Hotel Visby

and 9 more pickup points

Cruise passengers: we will be waiting for you at the pier with a sign with ´´Top Private Tours´´ on it

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • The tour starts 1 hour after your cruise ship docks

Traveller ratings

4.6 out of 5 · 16 reviews
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