Top 13 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 $25

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 $69

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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5.Concert in the Court Chapel of the Residenz

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 108 reviews · 1 hour · from $50

Spend an atmospheric evening in Munich’s Baroque Court Chapel, where Mozart once performed. Residence Soloists present changing programs for Advent, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and Good Friday, including string quartet, flute, and harp music. Tickets are held at the chapel box office, and the winter room can be very cold.

“A koncert fantasztikus volt. Viszont valami melegítőket rakhattak volna be nagyon hideg volt.”

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6.Residenz Museum Tickets and 2,5-hour Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 81 reviews · from $56

Spend 2.5 hours inside Munich Residenz with an English-speaking licensed guide such as Stephanie, Hannah, Heidi, or Susan. See more than 100 rooms, including the Antiquarium, Royal Apartments, Ancestral Gallery, and Golden Hall. The small group format keeps the tour personal, though Treasury and Cuvilliés Theatre tickets cost extra.

“it was very interesting. the tour guide was excellent”

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7.Nymphenburg Palace OR Residenz Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 31 reviews · 2 hours · from $24Best value

Meet a costumed chambermaid or valet for a two-hour German-language tour of Nymphenburg Palace or Munich Residenz. Expect court gossip, banquet customs, lavish rooms, the Great Gallery of Beauties, Queen’s Apartments, and, at Nymphenburg, Amalienburg, Pagodenburg, and Magdalene Hermitage. Palace admission costs extra.

“Tour guide didn’t message, didnt show up, didn’t reach out after the fact, and is not giving the refund back. TERRIBLE.”

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8.Munich Nymphenburg Palace Tickets and Tour, Carriage Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · from $56

Spend two hours touring Nymphenburg Palace and the Marstallmuseum with a licensed guide and pre-booked tickets. See Baroque state rooms, the Gallery of Beauties, royal carriages, and the Coronation Coach of Emperor Karl VII. Groups can include up to 25 people, with English and German tour options listed at booking.

“Our guide, Valerie, was terrific sharing many interesting stories about the palace and the generations within.”

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9.Residenz Palace, Museum and Treasury Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $279

Visit Munich’s Residenz Palace, Museum, and Treasury with a private licensed guide in your language. See royal chambers, crown jewels, and, on longer options, the Rococo Cuvilliés Theatre, Hofgarten, and Old Town. Guides such as Alaina and Alejandra have led especially detailed visits. Choose transport or a city walk based on your needs.

“Very informative and above and beyond tour expert! 5/5 recommended, it was front to back walk through of the residence!”

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10.Nymphenburg Palace with official Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1h 30m Top rated

Meet official Munich guide Wolfgang Brehm outside Nymphenburg Palace for a private 90-minute tour in English or German. You’ll see the Stone Hall, royal apartments, Beauty Gallery, and Ludwig II’s birth room while learning how the palace worked and hearing lively stories of the Wittelsbach family. Palace admission is separate.

“Sehr empfehlenswerte Tour mit viel neuem Wissensinput. Unser Guide hat uns alles verständlich erklärt, konnte auf alle Fragen antworten und sogar noch Tipps geben. Man konnte durch diese Tour das Schloss und dessen Geschichte in Zusammenhang setzen. Perfekt!”

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11.Nymphenburg Palace Skip-the-Line Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $240

Meet your licensed guide near Nymphenburg Palace for a private tour of Bavaria’s great Baroque summer residence. You’ll see royal apartments, Max Emanuel’s Gallery of Beauties, the Palace Chapel, and the Marstallmuseum. Choose private transfers, or add free time for the gardens and Museum of Man and Nature.

“It was great having our own guide for the tour. The palace was amazing and our guide was very informative.”

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12.Private Van Tour to the Royal Palace of Herrenchiemsee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $510

Travel by private air-conditioned van from Munich to Lake Chiemsee, then cruise to Herreninsel for Herrenchiemsee Palace and its Augustinian Monastery. Continue by boat to Fraueninsel, with time for the Benedictine church, local food, swimming, or a quiet walk. English and German guides include Armin and Mario.

“my daughter and I had a great day. Armin our guide was fabulous, he was knowledgeable about the Palace, island, history of King Ludwig II and his attempt to copy on a grander scale the Palace of Versailles. Armin gave us enough direction and leeway to explore. it was a beautiful day in Lake Chimesse. The lunch on the Island was very good as well. A day trip well worth taking.”

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13.Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $270

Travel from Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace by car and train on a compact small-group tour. Your English or German-speaking driver handles transport and entry tickets, while audio guides are available in eight languages. Guides such as Algie, Lahdo, and his son have helped make the day personal and friendly.

“The tour was great. We enjoyed our small group and personalized experience. Our guide Algie was fun and knowledgeable. Thank you!”

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