6 Stockholm Palace Tours Worth Booking

1.Stockholm Royal Palace Museums Gamla Stan Skip-the-line Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $241Our pick

Meet your private guide near Stockholm Cathedral for a focused tour of the Royal Palace’s apartments, Treasury, and Three Crowns Museum. Choose four hours to add Storkyrkan and Gamla Stan sights. Guides include Cedric, Fredrik, Marja Länn, and language specialists in seven languages.

“Our guide, Cedric, was a 11 out of 10, an absolutely outstanding knowledgeable guide and extremely polite and friendly. Would recommend taking a tour with Cedric to anyone visiting Stockholm.”

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2.Stockholm Old Town Highlights, Royal Palace, Vasa Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $188

Walk Stockholm with a private English-speaking guide, starting in Gamla stan and continuing past the Royal Palace, Parliament, parks, and royal sights. Choose up to six hours for palace access and the Vasa Museum. Guides such as Cedric, Kevin, Tal, and Emma are praised for clear stories and an easy pace.

“Such a wonderful and informative tour today. Cedric is incredibly knowledgeable, his graciousness and professional manner were wonderful… And also thank you so much for incredible patience with all my questions, I truly appreciate it!”

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3.Grand Castle Tour Drottningholm and Gripsholm (private service)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $478Top rated

Travel by private, air-conditioned car from your Stockholm hotel to Drottningholm Palace and Gripsholm Castle. Guides such as Herman, Katarina, Katy, and Kate and Mark bring Swedish royal history to life, while the flexible pickup and child seats suit families and small groups.

“Really enjoyed our day with Katarina! She was entertaining and engaged everyone in our group. Her knowledge of Swedish history was astonishing and we learned so much! We loved that it was by car so we could enjoy the countryside, and we even got to go on a car ferry on the return trip, which the kids enjoyed. Highly recommended!”

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4.Inside The Crown: Stockholm Royal Palace Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $180

Tour Stockholm’s Royal Palace privately with guide Fer or Maria, exploring Baroque architecture, Rococo interiors, royal museums, and the stories behind Sweden’s monarchy. The 90-minute English tour includes admission and uses the palace’s central entrance area at Slottsbacken.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the extensive history lesson my guide provided. She was very knowledgeable. I would recommend her to others interested in this tour.”

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5.Guided Kayak Tour to Drottningholm Royal Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $171Best value

Join Simas of Lake Life Stockholm for a 5.5-hour small-group kayak trip from central Stockholm to Drottningholm Palace. Paddle calm Lake Mälaren, stop for an outdoor lunch on an island, see the UNESCO-listed palace from the water, visit its gardens, and possibly swim.

“Amazing active morning in the nature, followed by Drottningholm palace visit with a great view for taking photos. Simas was very nice and helpful, making sure everything was going well and stress free. We had a nice break for a picnic, we had sandwich and sausages with a homemade cake for a dessert. Very nice experience, I recommend it to everyone who wants to try something different from boat cruise. Perfect for a short escape from the busy city centre. Thanks Simas :)”

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6.1-day 7h Royal Palace and Castle Tour from Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 hours · from $420

Travel with an English-speaking guide from Stockholm to Drottningholm, Sigtuna, Wenngarn, and Skokloster. You’ll see royal rooms, baroque gardens, 17th-century collections, and hear the dramatic story of Gabriel De La Gardie.

“The palaces would be great if you have a chance to take a look inside.”

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