About Activity
Indulge in the ultimate Swedish royal experience with a bespoke private journey to Drottningholm Palace, tailored exclusively for discerning travelers who demand flawless sophistication. Traveling in the refined comfort of a premium luxury vehicle, you will escape the ordinary to immerse yourself in a UNESCO World Heritage site of unparalleled international prestige. Your dedicated, elite guide will unveil the storied history of this living palace—the permanent residence of the Swedish Royal Family—granting you an intimate look at its magnificent architecture and perfectly manicured baroque gardens. The journey elevates with an exclusive exploration of the exotic Chinese Pavilion, a spectacular 18th-century pleasure palace hidden within the royal grounds, offering a rare glimpse into historical European fascination with the Orient. Every detail is seamlessly orchestrated, ensuring absolute privacy, comfort, and an unforgettable immersion into royal grandeur.
Includes
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Booster seat
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private Guide
Stop At: Drottningholm Palace Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included Drottningholm Palace is on UNESCO's World Heritage list. It is the most well-preserved royal castle built in the 1600s in Sweden and at the same time is representative of all European architecture for the period.
Stop At: Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included Inside the pavilion, Chinese-inspired Swedish Rococo furniture stands alongside imported Chinese objects. Several of the rooms still have their original Chinese silk and paper wall coverings. There are also lacquered screens, stained glass, porcelain and other decorative objects, many of which were probably imported by the Swedish East India Company. However, some of the Chinese objects here are even older, including pieces from the times of Queen Hedvig Eleonora and Queen Kristina, when porcelain was incredibly expensive.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Public transportation options are available nearby Specialized infant seats are available Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Suitable for all physical fitness levels Operated by The Guide Father For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
How DisappointingMarystephanie_C
Our private driver canceled this trip. Unfortunately, he did not due so until 10 minutes after we were to be picked up. It left us having to take a taxi from the center of old city out to the Palace and then taking an Uber back. We had to wait 30 minutes in the rain for our Uber pickup as there are no taxis waiting at the Palace. We organized the day around having a private driver as it was a Sunday off season to ensure an enjoyable experience. This was extremely disappointing. I would recommend using a reliable car service instead.
Having a private tour made the experience more personal and relaxedbenjamindO1654YJ
Our private guided tour of Drottningholm Palace was absolutely fantastic. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing captivating stories about Swedish royalty and the palace's rich history. The architecture and gardens were breathtaking
We had a wonderful driver...James_P
We had a wonderful driver who was knowledgable and quite informative and quite flexible. She also provided us with a tour of Stockholm on the way to the Drottningholm Palace.
Drottningholm Palace interestingMonica_B
The beautiful grounds and park are lovely and the history of the site is very interesting! Our guide Kate was 100%- would highly recommend her!!!
Amazing Tour GuideBrian_H
We had an amazing experience on this tour. Our guide was an encyclopedia of Swedish history. We could not asked for a better experience.
Tour Guide was well informedWynne G
I would have rated it higher however working with the tour operator was challenging. This is a 3 hour tour. That should be clearly stated in the description on the site. Further I got little information from the operator about the tour or itinerary. I did get a question about when I wanted to be picked up - I chose 10:00 am. Then radio silence. On the day of the tour, I was informed I would be picked up at 13:00. Then I was told 11:40. Only after I asked I got the name of my tour guide. My tour guide was lovely and well informed. The itinerary is as follows drive to palace, tour palace and then drive to Chinese pavilion and tour pavilion. We chose to walk from pavilion back to palace. That was lovely. The weather was perfect.
Do not book this tour through Viator!PLVM
Our guide Kate was lovely as is Drottningholm, but the man she works for at Viator – unbelievingly rude! After booking my tour and providing all necessary info, I was informed by email that the tour would cost 120 euros more payable the day of the tour. When I tried to pay the additional amount by credit card, Kate could not process it and called the Viator office to do so. Viator said they could not take a credit card (what super large travel business does not take credit cards?) and that I must pay in euros which I did not have. After explaining, I asked again about using a card. After all, I had booked with a credit card! The man on the phone told me he would take a card, but that he would charge a 24 percent processing fee! I politely shared that I thought that was exorbitant and have never been charged that much. He then accused me of trying to cheat him!! I was shocked. He then hung up on me!
My guide Kate was embarrassed and apologetic. I volunteered that I could pay her in American dollars and we settled up then.
Kate was great!!! ...Cheryl_R
Kate was great!!! Besides a great tour, she answered so many questions about the history of Sweden and life there today. Learned so much! Fun and educational...can’t beat that!
Great tourMohammedHakim74
The castle is nice but Catarina made the whole visit that much special. She knew that my wife wanted to see the old town, so she adjusted the schedule accordingly. She did an amazing job on both fronts. She really is an amazing story teller. The palace is worth a visit, especially because the royal family currently lives there.
Great excursion with a private guidetnemzo
We booked this tour through TripAdvisor and Kate was our driver and private guide. She was wonderful and full of great information about the palace and any other questions that we had. We highly recommend Kate. Very well done.
very worth seeing, impressive. successful documentaion to the interior as well as the exhibits, the history, etc..
friendly staff.
Relaxed guided tour of the beautiful castlebachmannmarkus2018
Very relaxed drive to the castle. Interesting background information but also not too long-winded.
Only a pity I did not know in advance that the opera tour is only scheduled with a guide from the castle and only at predetermined times.
Visita agradável a um palácio bem integrado num bonito parque.
Guia bem informado, muito correcto e com agradável conversa.
Excelente experiencia!Raul_A
Dec 29, 2022, 12:24:48 PM Muy bonitas e interesantes las dos visitas a los palacios reales!
Guia muy profesional
Excelente driver
Tiempo muy bien aprovechado!
Une excursion très recommandableJacques_L
Merci à notre très sympathique guide Kate qui nous a fait découvrir ce très beau château, les jardins, le pavillon chinois sans oublier l'ancien théâtre très intéressant !
