EXCLUSIVE Drottningholm Palace & Chinese Pavilion PRIVATE SERVICE
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from any location in Stockholm
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
Reviews(6)
The 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!
Thank you very much for your feedback! You always welcome back to see more with us! Best regards, The Guide Father
Zero 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
We thank you for your feedback. We regret the incident. During your booking process, you made several reservations, as well as changed the meeting time with the guide several times. Please note that we do not always receive timely notifications about changes you made to your booking. If you want to make any changes please contact supplier directly to avoid any miscommunication. We are really sorry once again for this inconvenience. We also offered you same service same day but different hours but you rejected our offer. We are really sorry once again for inconvenience. Your reservation was fully refunded. Best regards
The 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.
This 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.
Dear Nicholas, first of all thank you for your review. Since the very beginning you booked this tour at 13:30 and your original voucher stated same 13:30 pick up time. You asked to change pick up time to earlier less then 24 hours. We offered you 12:00 noon earliest but this time slot didn't fit your new itinerary also. We are really sorry but the very last cancellation during high season is not possible. We kindly asking to appreciate our business and policy of Tripadvisor.
The 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!
The 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.
Dear Laotaro, Thank you very much for your feedback. We are really sorry you didn't enjoy in full your private tour. Our manager will contact you regarding this issue.
