Secrets of the Vasa ship - a self-guided walking tour game
A self-guided audio walking tour through Stockholm, based on the story of the disastrous Vasa shipwreck.
Join Agnes, who was on board the Vasa ship when it sank on its maiden voyage in 1628. Ten years later, she still can’t shake the feeling that something else was lost in the water as well that day. There seem to be answers hidden away in a locked box her mother keeps in the attic, so Agnes decides to steal the box and head out on the streets of Stockholm in an attempt to trace down the secrets of the Vasa ship. Join her in 17:th century Stockholm through sound, game elements and classic storytelling.
This audio walking tour is self-guided via a GPS-based app downloaded to your phone. When you buy the tour you'll receive an email with instructions on how to download the app which serves as your guide, game and narrator. Listen to the story while you walk, and help Agnes solve tasks in each location.
You can start, pause and end the tour when you want.
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Secrets of the Vasa ship - a self-guided walking tour game
What's included in Secrets of the Vasa ship - a self-guided walking tour game
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Stockholm Old Town
You will walk through Stockholm's Old Town during the first half of the tour. Old Town is the original city of Stockholm, established in the 1200's. Many of the buildings here are preserved from medieval times. Agnes shares the story about the commerce that used to take place at Järntorget (Iron square) and tells the story about how her family were involved with building the Vasa ship.
Agnes takes you down to the waterfront and starts asking around among the harbour workers for anyone who was there and witnessed the Vasa ship sinking. A rowing lady comes to your aid, and offers a boat ride, while she tells you about the terrible events of that day.
Royal Palace
You'll make a stop below the Royal Palace, roughly in the same location as where the Vasa ship was docked before its disastrous maiden journey. The ship was docked here to be stocked with cannons and other supplies.
Inclusions
- Audio guide in English or Swedish
- The StoryTourist App
- This tour belongs to you after purchase, you can use it any time you want.
- A smartphone and headphones (use your own)
- A live guide
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Since this is a self-guided walking tour, there will be no guide to meet you. Instead, you go to the starting point, open the StoryTourist app on your phone and start the tour. The starting point of this tour is located at Funcken's gränd in Stockholm, Sweden.
End Points
- The tour ends close to the Skeppsholmen ferry dock - a quick ferry ride away from the Vasa museum.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
IMPORTANT - Check your email, including your spam folder. StoryTourist has sent you an email with instructions on how to redeem your ticket(s), and how to download and login to the StoryTourist app. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at [email protected] or call us at +46720427346 For the tour: Bring a fully charged phone, with the StoryTourist app and the tour already downloaded, to the tour starting point at Funckens gränd. Make sure to download the app and tour while connected to Wi-Fi . For the best possible listening experience, bring headphones, and if your smartphone has reduced battery capacity, consider bringing a power bank.
