5 Sweden Palace Tours That Earn Their Entry Fee

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’s Royal Palace for a focused tour of the Royal Apartments, Treasury, and Three Crowns Museum. Choose the four-hour option to add Stockholm Cathedral and Gamla Stan landmarks. Guides include Cedric, Fredrik, Marja Länn, and others, with tours offered in seven languages.

“Frederick is very knowledgeable and I enjoyed learning about the history of Sweden and its royal family. So much I didn’t know including about Queen Christina, the Swedes being the first to change from being Christian to being Protestant and so much more. Frederick also helped me take videos and photos at the changing of the guard. I enjoyed our 4 hours together . So grateful that the tour went ahead even though I was the one customer”

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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’s medieval Old Town with a private English-speaking guide, then choose a longer route with the Royal Palace and Vasa Museum. You’ll see Stortorget, Storkyrkan, Riddarholmen Church, Parliament House, Kungsträdgården, and Djurgården. Guides including Cedric, Kevin, Tal, and Emma have led this tour.

“Cedric Anthony was a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable and personable. We really enjoyed our tour and company”

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3.Drottningholm Palace Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $370

Ride from any Stockholm address to Drottningholm Palace in a private vehicle, then explore Sweden’s best-preserved 17th-century royal residence and the Chinese Pavilion with a private English-speaking guide. Guides such as Kate add helpful context about Swedish history and daily life. Palace and pavilion admission costs extra.

“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!”

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

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

Spend about 90 minutes inside Stockholm’s Royal Palace with a private English-language tour led by a certified guide such as Fer or Maria. You’ll see Italian Baroque architecture, Rococo interiors, and royal museums while having plenty of time to ask questions. The tour starts and ends at Gustav III’s Obelisk.

“It was a fantastic tour! Maria was a wealth of knowledge and made the tour a delight! Maria greeted us as old friend and made us feel comfortable from the start.”

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

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

Spend seven hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Drottningholm, Wenngarn, Skokloster, and historic Sigtuna. You’ll see royal rooms, baroque gardens, old streets, art, furniture, weapons, and one of Sweden’s finest 17th-century palaces. Guide Gabriel is praised for his driving, history stories, and relaxed pace.

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

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