Skip-the-line Drottningholm Palace Tour
Scandic Continental

Explore Drottningholm Palace with skip-the-line tickets and ferry transfers. Enjoy a scenic cruise and private tour of the palace and gardens.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Scandic Continental - Meet your guide at the main entrance of Scandic Continental, Vasagatan 22, 111 20 Stockholm, Sweden. Please refrain from entering the hotel, as it serves only as a meeting point and the staff is not briefed about the tour.

  • Drottningholm Palace - Enjoy a private tour of Drottningholm Palace and Gardens by ferry. This tour includes skip-the-line entrance tickets and round-trip ferry tickets, ensuring a smooth journey from Stockholm’s city center without delays caused by crowds.

  • Museum de Vries - Your Private Guide will join you on the ferry cruise and guide you through the exhibits on the history and heritage of the Swedish royal family at the Drottningholm Palace Museum. Hear captivating stories about the palace and the monarchs who have resided there since the 1600s. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the Versailles-inspired palace gardens, adorned with numerous statues and fountains. After the guided tour, feel free to stay longer in Drottningholm to explore the gardens, shop for souvenirs, or have lunch at the palace’s cafe (flexible return ferry tickets are included).

  • The Chinese Pavilion - Visit the Chinese Pavilion with skip-the-line tickets. This Chinese-inspired royal pavilion is remarkable for its exotic character and intricate details, earning it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Inside, discover exquisite Chinese lacquered panels, porcelain, silk, lacquers, and other valuable artifacts that highlight the history of Chinese-European relations.

What's Included
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Chinese Pavilion (5-hour tour only)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Drottningholm Palace Museum
  • Drottningholm Palace and Garden Tour by Ferry (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
  • Both-ways tickets for a ferry cruise from Stockholm to Drottningholm
What's Not Included
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Chinese Pavilion (in the 4-hour tour)
Additional Information

Our private tour of the Drottningholm Palace by ferry offers skip-the-line access to the magnificent royal residence and a chance to sightsee the Stockholm canals on a scenic boat cruise. Embark on an unforgettable journey with an Expert Guide who will reveal the secrets of this UNESCO World Heritage Site to you.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

Tour is available in following language:
English, Swedish
Germany, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian

4-hour: Drottningholm Palace by Ferry
Discover the secrets of the Drottningholm Palace and Gardens with skip-the-line tickets and ferry transfers from Stockholm.

5-hour: Drottningholm Palace & Chinese Pavilion by Ferry
Discover the secrets of the Drottningholm Palace, Chinese Pavilion and Gardens with skip-the-line tickets and ferry transfers from Stockholm.

Our private tour of the Drottningholm Palace by ferry offers skip-the-line access to the magnificent royal residence.

  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
  • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
  • This tour includes ferry transfers from Stockholm city center (estimated 2 hours both ways). Return tickets are included, so after your guided tour, you can stay longer in Drottningholm to explore on your own. There is a restroom and a cafe on board.
  • Our skip-the-line tickets with reserved time slots allow you to enter on time without waiting in line at the ticket office. There are security checks.
  • 4-hour tour: For the best experience, we limit your group size to 1-25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. We will arrange additional guides for larger groups so the price will be higher.
  • 6-hour tour: in the Chinese Pavilion, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-20 guests.
Location
Scandic Continental
Vasagatan
Meet your guide in front of the main entrance to Scandic Continental, Vasagatan 22, 111 20 Stockholm, Sweden. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Cancellation Policy

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