Top 4 Palace and Residence Tours in Munich

1.Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace Day Trip from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,756 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $91Our pick

Spend about 10.5 hours visiting Linderhof Palace, Oberammergau, and Neuschwanstein Castle from central Munich. An English-speaking guide such as Elisabeth, Christine, or Alberto provides commentary on the coach, while you choose which castle interiors to enter. Castle tickets cost extra, and Neuschwanstein requires a steep uphill walk.

“This is a great way to get out of Munich to see Neuschwanstein castle and Linderhoff palace if you don’t have a car to drive yourself. It costs about the same as renting a car for the day and you don’t have to drive/navigate yourself. It was very well organized. You just buy your castle tour tickets on the bus directly from the tour guide. Our tour guide Marcus was very nice, helpful and well organized. He had his little dog with him who was extremely cute and loved to get pets from everyone, he was a great little “assistant”. We had plenty of time at each place and we…”

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2.Nymphenburg Palace Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 327 reviews · 1 day · from $25Best value

Visit Munich’s Nymphenburg Palace with a pre-reserved, self-guided entry ticket valid for one day. See the Marble Hall, royal living quarters, ornate furnishings, artworks, palace gardens, and Amalienburg pavilion. The ticket does not include the Porcelain Museum or a guide, but free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before entry.

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3.Classical Concert at the Residenz Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 148 reviews · from $43

Spend one hour hearing members of the Munich Philharmonic and Residenz Soloists perform Bach, Vivaldi, Händel, Haydn, or Mozart in the Residenz Palace chapel. The concert begins at 6:30 PM every Saturday. The chapel is beautiful but can be chilly, so bring warm clothing.

“Lovely concert from 3 very talented musicians in the beautiful court chapel.”

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4.Herrenchiemsee Palace and Boat Trip Day-Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 129 reviews · 9h 30m · from $69Top rated

Travel from Munich by train, lake boat, and old-fashioned steam train to Chiemsee’s two islands. Your English-speaking guide, such as Connie, Jeremy, or Michelle, explains Bavarian history while you visit Fraueninsel and tour Herrenchiemsee Palace, Ludwig II’s Versailles-inspired retreat. Palace and boat fees are extra.

“It was incredible from beginning to end. Very welled planned and our guide Petra was very knowledgeable and awesome!! Definitely a must!!”

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