
Experience the best of royal Stockholm by joining us on a day excursion with Drottningholm Palace as your final destination. This tour combines a boat ride on Lake Mälaren with a guided tour of Drottningholm Palace.
Glide across the calm waters of Mälaren and enjoy beautiful views of the city, historic islands, and lush green shores as you travel in comfort toward a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arriving by boat sets the perfect tone for your visit to Drottningholm Palace, the private residence of the Swedish royal family and one of Europe’s best-preserved royal palaces.
Once ashore, a guided tour of the palace interiors awaits you— stroll through royal apartments, grand halls, and delve into the fascinating stories of kings, queens, and court life. During this day excursion you will also get plenty of time to explore the palace grounds and gardens, renowned for their elegance and scenic setting.
This seamless combination of scenic cruising and cultural discovery offers a relaxing yet enriching experience—ideal for first-time visitors and returning travelers alike. One journey, two unforgettable highlights of Sweden’s royal heritage.
*) – Visits to the Drottningholm Palace Theatre are only available via tours organised directly by the theater. The tours organised by the palace theater are conducted in English and last for 45 minutes. The first tour starts at 11.15 am and the last one at 3.15 pm. Tickets for the theater tour are not included in the price of this excursion and can be purchased either on site, or online via the Drottningholm Palace Theater web page.
(**) – Admission tickets to the Chinese Pavilion are not included in the price but can be purchased on site.
LUNCH ON BOARD OPTION
Combine the mini-cruise lake ride with a lunch onboard an antique steamboat. Admire the lush settings while dining in a historically designed restaurant.
To book your sitting, please select the relevant option from the calendar on this page and specify whether you would like meat, fish or a vegetarian option. Contact us for more information.
6 h
This is an on foot tour.
"The Royal Tour of Mälaren" is private: the guide will be at your exclusive disposal. However, if you would like to share your visit with other participants, select the box in the form of this page: and we will try to find you travel companions. If so, we will apply you a discounted rate; vice versa we agree you the private tour at the agreed price.
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The fee for the entry ticket is reduced compared to the price listed by the museum.
Agreed upon final confirmation.
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