Private Tour
Available languages
Mobile ticket
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.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Skip-the-line tickets to the Chinese Pavilion (in the 4-hour tour)
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.
Private tour of the Drottningholm Palace and Gardens by ferry. For your convenience, this tour includes skip-the-line entrance tickets and round-trip ferry tickets, so you will easily reach the palace from Stockholm’s city center without worrying about being delayed by crowds.
Duration: 6 hours: Discover the secrets of the Drottningholm Palace, Chinese Pavilion and Gardens with skip-the-line tickets and ferry transfers
,: from Stockholm.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - SWST023.
Duration: 4 hours: Discover the secrets of the Drottningholm Palace and Gardens with skip-the-line tickets and ferry transfers from Stockholm.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - SWST023.
Duration: 6 hours: Discover the secrets of the Drottningholm Palace, Chinese Pavilion and Gardens with skip-the-line tickets and ferry transfers
,: from Stockholm.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - SWST023.
Duration: 4 hours: Discover the secrets of the Drottningholm Palace and Gardens with skip-the-line tickets and ferry transfers from Stockholm.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - SWST023.
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Peter H,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our tour guide Cedric was professional and very knowledgeable. The tour was fantastic and well worth the private experience.

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