Step aboard a steamboat and travel from Stockholm to Drottningholm Palace, where history unfolds through regal rooms, tranquil gardens, and lakeside vistas. Stockholmania Tours offers a rich, full-day experience blending royal heritage with the natural beauty of Lake Mälaren.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–6 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate walking ability required due to palace tours and garden paths; suitable for most fitness levels.
Wildlife
History
Drottningholm Palace dates back to the 1600s and has been the residence of Swedish royalty, especially influential queens, for centuries.
Conservation
Efforts focus on maintaining the palace’s delicate interiors and preserving the Royal Gardens’ historic landscaping while promoting sustainable tourism.
Stockholmania Tours
Step aboard a steamboat and travel from Stockholm to Drottningholm Palace, where history unfolds through regal rooms, tranquil gardens, and lakeside vistas. Stockholmania Tours offers a rich, full-day experience blending royal heritage with the natural beauty of Lake Mälaren.
Stockholmania Tours is a Stockholm-based tour operator offering guided walking and boat experiences across the city and archipelago. The company presents a multilingual program of tours focused on Stockholm’s architecture, history, maritime heritage and food culture. Signature experiences include visits to Stockholm City Hall (Il Municipio di Stoccolma), Blue Tour routes that reach Drottningholm Palace, guided walks in Gamla Stan, themed food walks such as A taste of Stockholm, and archipelago excursions to Vaxholm. Stockholmania Tours lists specialized itineraries named for districts—Östermalm, Norrmalm, Södermalm, Kungsholmen—and thematic routes like the Stockholm Metro Tour, Yellow Tour and historical walking tours. The operator also offers full-day options such as Stockholm in One Day and trips to nearby historic towns including Sigtuna and Uppsala. Tours combine onsite commentary, curated viewpoints and optional electric boat segments on perspectives or Baltic-focused routes. Information provided by Stockholmania Tours describes duration variations (for example, a 90-minute City Hall tour) and a mix of walking, boat, and market visits. Travelers can expect route descriptions and trip summaries when booking. Stockholmania Tours presents its offerings in multiple languages, with several tour titles appearing in Italian, French and English in published descriptions. The company’s program highlights major attractions — Royal Palace, Vasa Museum, Skansen, Drottningholm — alongside neighborhood walks and culinary stops. For visitors seeking tailored exploration of Stockholm’s land, sea and cultural life, Stockholmania Tours advertises a broad selection of guided experiences across the city and archipelago.
Booking details, availability and language options are listed on their official pages online.
Location
Stockholm
Based in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Land & Sea
Boat + Walks
City walks and archipelago boat trips
Guided Tours
Guided Tours
Tours led by local guides
Tours Offered
Dozens
Many itineraries and themes
Choose from walking tours, boat trips, food experiences and full-day itineraries — check availability and reserve online today.
Book early for steamboat seats
Space on the historic steamboat is limited—reserve your spot in advance to guarantee a window seat.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
The tour includes strolling through gardens and palace rooms with uneven surfaces and some stairs.
Bring a light jacket or layers
Lake Mälaren breezes can be cool even in summer; layered clothing keeps you comfortable throughout the day.
Photography allowed with care
Photos are permitted outdoors and in designated palace areas—respect signage regarding no-flash zones indoors.
Comfortable walking shoes
Essential for navigating palace floors and garden paths.
Layered clothing
Adapts to changing temperatures on the lake and during outdoor walks.
spring|fall|summer|winter
Camera or smartphone
Capture the stunning palace interiors and lakeside vistas.
Light rain jacket
Protects against occasional showers common during shoulder seasons.
spring|fall