Stockholm Royal Palace (Kungliga Slottet) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Stockholm Royal Palace. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town

• Best of Stockholm: Small-Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours)

• Open Electric Boat Ride in Stockholm With Live-Guide

• Stockholm at a Glance Bike Tour

• Walking Tour of Stockholm's Old Town, Gamla Stan

Admission to the Stockholm Royal Palace varies by season, with tickets costing more in the peak summer season of May–September. Admission costs 220/240 kronor off-peak/peak for adults, 200/220 kronor for students, and 110/120 kronor for kids ages 7–17. Kids 6 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.

Yes, the Stockholm Royal Palace is definitely worth visiting while you're touring the Swedish capital, and it's conveniently located in the central city. It's a beautiful building, inside and out, and is a great place to learn more about Swedish history and culture. You can visit independently or as part of a guided city tour for more historical insights. Many walking tours pass by, even if they don't go in.

Per one customer who booked the Stockholm Private Custom Walking Tour—Highlights & Hidden Gems, "Stefan was an amazing guide!! He listened to our interests and designed a tour that catered to that specifically. He moved at a gentle pace, offered a ton of interesting info, and really helped us fall in love with Stockholm. It was a great way to meet the city."

The Stockholm Royal Palace has more than 600 rooms spread over 11 floors and five museums, making it one of Europe's largest palaces. The King of Sweden's official residence, the palace was built mostly in the 18th century in the Italian Baroque style and is open to the public.

There’s plenty to see inside the Stockholm Royal Palace, but if you have limited time, see Queen Kristina’s silver throne in the Rikssalen (Hall of State), Gustav III’s Museum of Antiquities, and the royal costumes and armor in the Armory. The daily changing of the guard is a royal treat.

Yes, special events and ceremonies are held at the Stockholm Royal Palace. These include the daily soldier parade and 40-minute Changing of the Guard ceremonies, coronations and royal weddings, and special events like Sweden's National Day and the Queen of Sweden's birthday.

Guided tours of the Royal Apartments can take as little as 45 minutes, so you can breeze through the most important sections in two to three hours. However, you could easily spend a day or more exploring all five museums. A thorough visit should take most of the day.

You can take photos and videos for personal use, but avoid using flash, tripods, selfie sticks, or any other fixed equipment that might disturb other visitors, tours, or activities at the palace. The use of 360-degree cameras or drone cameras for photography or filming is not permitted.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Stockholm Royal Palace. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Stockholm:

• Vasa Museum

• Stockholm Old Town

• Stockholm City Hall

• Nobel Prize Museum

• Royal Swedish Opera

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Stockholm.