Private Tour
Drottningholm Palace PRIVATE and Royal Chinese Pavilion Visit
Overview
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3 hours
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Make a day trip to Drottningholm and experience a historic milieu of the highest international standards. The combination of the exotic Chinese Pavilion pleasure palace, the palace theatre and the magnificent palace gardens make a visit to Drottningholm a unique experience.
Influenced by French prototype, the palace was built by architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder by commission of Queen Hedvig Eleonora. A number of royal personages have since then left their mark on the palace.
The Palace is Their Majesties the King and Queen's permanent home residence. The rooms in the southern wing of the palace are reserved for this purpose. The rest of the palace and grounds are open to the public year round.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance Fee
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Drottningholm Palace
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.
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.
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Drottningholm Palace PRIVATE and Royal Chinese Pavilion Visit
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Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour definitely recommend, Agnes spectacular guide.
Alexandra G,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The castle is beautiful, the history very interesting. Agnes has been a guide for 30 years and is extremely knowledgeable so made the tour very special. We also learned so much about Sweden and how the society/government functions. Also fascinating. Our driver was excellent and the entire experience will be one we remember forever. So fortunate we were able to do this tour. We wanted to tour in the morning but the afternoon worked for the company and it turned out to be great as there were very few people there. I was surprised, it felt like we had the whole castle to ourselves. Thank you so much!
Ghosted on this private tour
George T,
Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Zero stars not an option. Ten minutes early at hotel pickup point,waited 15 minutes, no show. Call tour operator Guide Father no answer. Called Viator support, they could not contact them also. This was a private tour. Pricey, left a four hour gap in our plans and in a foul mood. Really wanted to see this palace, and will not. Do not recommend this tour. Book at your own risk
Love the approach to the palace
olalonpek2025,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The drive out to Drottningholm took about 25 minutes, and along the way our guide pointed out different neighborhoods, telling us bits of Swedish history that we never would have learned on our own. The approach to the palace itself was absolutely breathtaking the symmetry of the gardens and the way the building sits by the water made for a stunning first impression.
Possible scam
NicholasK55,
Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This business has charged us for a tour we did not take. We have tried numerous times to work with Viator and this comapny without any success and have had to go to our bank to keep our money from being stolen. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY.
A truly regal experience
benjamindO1654YJ,
Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The private visit to Drottningholm Palace and the Royal Chinese Pavilion was both elegant and enriching. The serene palace grounds, stunning architecture, and fascinating royal history made the tour unforgettable. The personalized guide added depth with detailed stories, making the entire experience feel exclusive and royal. Highly recommended for history and culture lovers!
Nice place to visit. This tour was not good value for the money.
Lautaro d,
May 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The place is beautiful and eorth seeing, This was an expensive way of visiting it. The tour was less than 3 hours including the commute. Be aware the entrance tickets are not included. The tour guide recommended we take the tour to the theather (recommended). We also had to pay for it. The explanation of the tour guide of the main palace was rushed and short because we had the test get your scheduled.
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