Explore the Vasa Museum on a guided tour and delve into the history of the famous Vasa warship. Discover the 19th-century maps which were instrumental in locating the ship, and gain insight into the complex engineering feats required to salvage the wreck.

Upon arrival at the Vasa Museum, bypass the ticket line with your guide and dive straight into exploring the museum. As you navigate through the exhibits, learn about the Swedish Empire's history and the war during which the warship was commissioned. Uncover how warnings about the ship's seaworthiness were disregarded, leading to its unfortunate sinking on its maiden voyage, still within sight of its construction site.

The tour continues as your guide unveils how the ship was later discovered and painstakingly salvaged. The detailed maps from the 19th century that helped locate the ship are also on display. By the end of your visit, you will have gained a profound understanding of the Vasa warship's history, its tragic fate, and how the current museum came into existence.