The 3 Boat Trips in Munich That Earn Their Price

1.Herrenchiemsee Palace and Boat Trip Day-Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 129 reviews · 9h 30m · from $69Our pick

Travel with an English-speaking guide from Munich to Chiemsee by train, lake boat, and old-fashioned island train. Visit Fraueninsel and Herrenchiemsee Palace, with time for photos, lunch, and gardens. Guides such as Michelle, Jeremy, and Connie have earned high praise for friendly, well-organized tours.

“Michelle was fantastic, she took great care of us and gave us regular updates on the history of Bavaria and the castle. This castle is not that well known hence not as much crowded as all the rest and the trip by boat is an added bonus.”

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2.Königssee Day Trip with Boat Ride and Salt Mine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · 10 hours · from $87

Ride from Munich to Berchtesgaden, dress as a miner, slide into the salt mine, and cross its underground lake by raft. Then cruise Königssee to St. Bartholomä for mountain views and a famous echo show. Guides may include Hanae, Jhonny, Monika, or Jaclyn.

“I loved the salt mine part, it was very informative and very exciting as well. The salt mine guide was funny and amiable. The Königssee part was good as well but short.”

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3.Private Herrenchiemsee Castle Tour from Munich with Cruise and Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) Top rated

Travel from Munich to Lake Chiemsee in a private vehicle, cross to Herreninsel by boat, arrive by horse-drawn carriage, and tour Herrenchiemsee Castle with a guide. Philip, Christian, Lars Seesemann, and other multilingual guides have led this five- to six-hour outing.

“Christian was our driver and guide. He was very knowledgeable and fun! It was a great trip for me and my daughter. Highly recommend!”

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