4 Herrenchiemsee Palace Tours from Munich to Build a Day Around

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.Private Van Tour to the Royal Palace of Herrenchiemsee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $510Top rated

Travel by private air-conditioned van from Munich to Chiemsee, then take boats to Herreninsel and Fraueninsel. Your English or German-speaking guide leads you through Herrenchiemsee Palace and the Augustinian Monastery, while leaving time for lunch, the Benedictine church, and a relaxed lakeside stroll.

“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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3.Herrenchiemsee Palace EXCLUSIVE Lake Chiemsee Tour with Salzburg or EAGLE’S NEST from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes to 11 hours (approx.) · from $904

Travel from Munich in a private Mercedes or VW minivan with a guide such as Stephen, visiting Herrenchiemsee and Fraueninsel on Lake Chiemsee. With the 11-hour option, add either Salzburg or the Eagle's Nest, not both. Ferry, palace, and Eagle's Nest tickets cost extra.

“Stephen was a fabulous guide for our private trip to Ludwig II third palace and Salzburg. In spite of occasional showers, he got us to the correct ferries and on the next English tour. We had a lovely lunch stop at charming neighboring island. Then, special stops at Sound of Music locations and a walking tour of old town Salzburg - with plenty of history along the way! It was a great day thanks to Stephen! Highly recommend any tour with him!”

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

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

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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