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Royal Palaces of Sweden: Private Drottningholm & Gripsholm

4.6 (17 reviews) 5–6 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Royal Palaces of Sweden: Private Drottningholm & Gripsholm

About this activity

Experience Stockholm’s royal legacy through a sophisticated, privately tailored journey designed exclusively for discerning travelers. Traveling in the refined comfort of an individual luxury vehicle, you will bypass the ordinary to uncover Sweden’s most prestigious heritage. This curated excursion brings you to Drottningholm Palace, the majestic private residence of the Swedish royal family, and the historic Gripsholm Castle, celebrated for its Renaissance architecture and world-class portrait collection. Guided by an elite, dedicated specialist, you will immerse yourself in centuries of captivating history, cultural traditions, and hidden enclaves completely overlooked by standard itineraries. Every detail is seamlessly orchestrated, from personalized hotel pickup to flawless private transport, offering an immaculate blend of comfort, privacy, and deep narrative insight.

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At a glance

Duration
5–6 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, Finnish, Swedish, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
The Guide Father

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Booster seat
  • Included: Snacks
  • Included: All Fees and Taxes
  • Included: Seat and booster for Child/infant available
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Private visit castles possibility

Itinerary

  1. Gripsholm Castle

    2 hours Admission not included

    On the shores of Lake Mälaren, Gripsholm Castle towers powerfully and fairytale-like over the idyllic small town of Mariefred in Södermanland. Gripsholm is known as Gustav Vasa's castle, as it was he who built the castle here in 1537.

  2. Drottningholm Palace

    2 hours Admission not included

    Drottningholm Palace is Sweden's best-preserved royal palace constructed in the seventeenth century, the permanent residence of the royal family and one of Stockholm's three World Heritage Sites.

  3. Stockholm

    one hour

    Even if you are only here for a short while as a visitor or tourist - let us show you the city of Stockholm and introduce you to our Swedish culture and traditions whilst showing you some unique parts of Stockholm and its surroundings, historic places, some hidden hide-aways as well as all the "must sees". We would like to offer you a very Swedish experience!

    Beautiful Stockholm is Sweden’s largest city and one of Europe’s most charming capitals. With historic architecture, a vibrant arts scene, delicious culinary offerings of all kinds, and famously friendly people, Stockholm really is a must-visit for urban travelers from around the world.

    This tour will allow you to see all the most famous sights of Stockholm, as well as visit the two most popular castles in Sweden, accompanied by a professional guide on a luxury and comfortable car!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Scandic Gamla Stan
  • Hotel Diplomat
  • Foeretagshuset Inedal
  • Scandic Sjofartshotellet
  • Scandic No. 53
  • AC Hotel Stockholm Ulriksdal
  • Backstage Hotel Stockholm
  • Hotel Tre Sma Rum
  • Hotel With Urban Deli
  • Hotell Ostermalm
  • Ibis Styles Stockholm Odenplan
  • Hotel Rival

and 255 more pickup points

We pick up all guests from any Hotel and location in Stockholm area

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.6 out of 5 · 17 reviews
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