Munich Residenz Palace, Museum and Treasury Private Tour

4.3
(12 reviews)

2 to 5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Discover the architectural and artistic splendor of Munich Residenz on a guided tour of the palace interiors, the museum and treasury. Visit also the Cuvilliés Theatre and Frauenkirche, and see the best selected highlights of Munich’s Old Town!

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2-hour: Munich Residenz
Take a guided tour of the Residenz Palace, Museum and Treasury.

3-hour: Munich Residenz & Transfers
This option includes 1-hour roundtrip transfers and a guided tour of the Residenz Palace, Museum and Treasury.

3,5-hour: Munich Residenz & Cuvilliés Theatre
Take a guided tour of the Cuvilliés Theatre, Residenz Palace, Museum and Treasury. See also the Hofgarten, Bavarian Government and State Opera.

5-hour: Munich Residenz, Cuvilliés Theatre & Old Town
Take a guided tour of the Old Town, Cuvilliés Theatre, Residenz Palace, Museum and Treasury. See the Hofgarten, State Opera, Frauenkirche and Marienplatz.

What's Included

Free entry to Frauenkirche (only in 5-hour tour)
Tickets to Cuvilliés Theatre (in 3,5 and 5-hour tours)
Private Tour of Munich Residenz, Cuvilliés Theatre and Old Town
Licensed History Expert Guide, who is fluent in your chosen language
Car transfers with a pickup and drop-off (only in 3-hour tour)
Tickets to the Residenz Palace, Museum and Treasury
Transfers (in 2-hour, 3,5-hour and 5-hour tour)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Car transfers with a pickup and drop-off (only in 3-hour tour)

OR
Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of Chanel, Maximilianstraße 6, 80539 Munich, Germany. Please do not enter the store, the guide will be waiting in front of the main entrance.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your guide in front of Chanel, Maximilianstraße 6, 80539 Munich, Germany. Please do not enter the store, the guide will be waiting in front of the main entrance.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Munich Marienplatz

    Follow your Private Guide to the city-center square Marienplatz to admire the magnificent New Town Hall as well as the Old Town Hall, Fish’s Fountain and St. Peter’s Church - the oldest church in the city.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Visit the Residenz and the Cuvilliés Theatre. Admire the opulence of the auditorium that Elector Maximilian Joseph III built as his "new opera house". Hear about the lavish opera productions and the first performance of Mozart’s Idomeneo that premiered here.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Frauenkirche

    Step inside the proud Frauenkirche (Munich Cathedral) and hear the legend of its Devil's footprint.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Explore also Hofgarten - the formal court gardens of the royal residence. See the Bavarian Government, Marstall Theater and the Grand State Opera.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Odeonsplatz

    Take a stroll from the Residenz to Odeonsplatz to see the Feldherrnhalle monument and Theatine Church, and hear about the infamous Beer Hall Putsch that took place here.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    The highlights of the Residenz - the Palace, Museum and Treasury. Follow in the footsteps of Bavarian kings, dukes and electors who served in this royal residence from 1508 to 1918. Take a journey through the periods of Renaissance, to early Baroque, to Rococo, to Neoclassicism. Admire the lavish rooms and art collections that provide the distinguished taste and political ambition of the Wittelsbach dynasty. As a museum, the Residenz explores the ages of humanism, Counter-Reformation, the Enlightenment, the divine right of kings and constitutional monarchy. In the Treasury you will find a remarkable collection of crown jewels, royal insignia, goldsmith's works, swords, goblets and other expensive items.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Munich

    Private car transfers between your accommodation in Munich and the Residenz. We will arrange a private driver to pick you up in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle. This solution is perfect when you don't want to walk too far or use public transport. After the tour, you will be driven back to the address provided when booking.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Private Sightseeing Tours
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Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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