Excursion Visby's hidden highlights & beer tasting tour at Visby

Discover the hidden highlights and spirits of Visby during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Visby, City Wall, Dalmansporten Gate, Old Town, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Rose-Covered Houses

Depart the pier for the short drive to the eastern part of Visby, a Northern European, walled Hanseatic town. A two-mile-long (about 3.2-kilometre-long) city wall encircles its old stone houses, churches, and complex street system. Upon arrival at the Dalmansporten Gate, take a guided stroll downhill through the old, winding, narrow streets. Visit the impressive, early-13th-century St. Mary’s Cathedral, and pass by the town's many evocative medieval church and monastery ruins. In addition, see charming alleyways flanked by picturesque old houses. Many of these houses are covered with the most beautiful roses, hence Visby’s nickname, the ‘City of Ruins and Roses’.

Botanical Gardens, Diverse Trees & Flowers, Local Brewery, Beer Tasting, Gallows Hill, Photo Stop

Next, discover why Visby is renowned for its pretty parks, gardens, and flowers during a stroll through the city’s lovely Botanical Gardens. Along the way, marvel at its many diverse tree and flower species. Afterward, re-board your coach and head for a visit to the local brewery, Barlingbo Bryggeri. Upon arrival, sample a selection of three beers brewed in their own, onsite production facility. Afterward, re-board your coach and head for a photo stop at Galgberget (Gallows Hill) for breath-taking panoramic vistas of your surrounds. Following your visit, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Visby, Old Town, City Wall, Dalmansporten Gate, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Church & Monastery Ruins, Botanical Gardens, Local Brewery, Beer-Tasting, Gallows Hill

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 0.74 miles (about 1.2 kilometres), at times over uneven, cobblestone and natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and 74 steps at St. Mary’s Cathedral. This tour is not suitable for guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, a weatherproof jacket, bottled water, and Swedish Kronas or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Guests must be at least 18 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. If a service is being conducted during your visit to St. Mary’s Cathedral, an inside visit is not possible. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.