Duration
3.3 HOUR
Activity Level
High
Experience Details*
Stretch your legs and marvel at the beautiful buildings of Stockholm.
Gaze up at the arresting exterior of the gigantic Royal Palace – the King’s former residence and current workplace – and step inside to explore. Your expert guide will show you to some of the highlights of this palatial wonder, including the dazzling State Apartments with their intricate baroque and rococo designs.
Hear fascinating facts about the city’s past as you wind your way through the narrow, cobbled streets of the Old Town. Marvel at the medieval cathedral and stroll into Stortorget, the square that’s dominated by the 18th-century Stock Exchange Building – now housing the Swedish Academy and the Nobel Museum.
Round off your experience with a little free time to spend at your leisure. Choose whether you’d like to uncover more historic sights, shop for souvenirs, or duck into a local café and buy yourself a drink.
At a glance*
Duration: Half-day guided tour.
Activity: Strenuous level of walking.
Transport: By coach and on foot.
Why Book? To see some of Stockholm’s greatest sights, inside and out.
Itinerary*
Royal Palace (guided interior visit) > Old Town (guided walk and free time) > Panoramic drive back to pier
What's included*
Local guide
Entrance into the Royal Palace
Photo Opportunities
Approx. 45 minutes of free time
Shopping opportunities
Essential information
There will be around 1½ hours of walking during this tour, with around 45 minutes of free time at the end. There are a large number of steps to negotiate at the Royal Palace, and no elevator. The use of professional cameras or video recorders is prohibited within the Royal Palace. Please remember to take local currency (Swedish Kroner) or a credit card for shopping. The Royal Palace may close at short notice for state visits.