The 5 Best Herrenchiemsee Palace Tours from Munich

1.Herrenchiemsee Palace and Boat Trip Day-Tour

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

Spend about 9.5 hours traveling from Munich to Chiemsee by train and boat, with time on Herreninsel and Fraueninsel. An English-speaking guide leads a 40-minute Herrenchiemsee Palace visit and shares the islands’ history. Guides have included Connie, Jeremy, Michelle, and Anna. Palace and boat fees cost extra.

“Our guide Connie was friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable. As well as the guided tour of Herrenchiemsee, we had time to ourselves for taking photographs of the castle and on the neighbouring island Fraueninsel, and all went smoothly. A great day.”

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2.Private Van Tour to the Royal Palace of Herrenchiemsee

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

Spend a day on Chiemsee, Bavaria’s largest lake, with a private van pickup in Munich, round-trip boat tickets and entry to Herrenchiemsee Palace. Your guide introduces King Ludwig II’s Versailles-inspired project and the islands, with time for the Augustinian monastery and Fraueninsel’s Benedictine church. Guides Armin and Mario have led the route.

“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.Stand Up Paddling at lake Chiemsee

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $20Best value

Meet the SUP Club Chiemsee team at the Schraml bathing area for a short safety briefing, then paddle Chiemsee on a board, with paddle, leash and life jacket provided. Your hour on the water is a relaxed way to enjoy the surroundings at your own pace. You must be able to swim, and boards must stay within 300 meters of shore.

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4.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. Cross Lake Chiemsee by boat, tour Herrenchiemsee Palace and Fraueninsel, then use the longer option for either Salzburg or the Eagle’s Nest. The ferry and several admissions cost extra, and the route is yours to shape with your guide.

“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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5.MY*GUiDE The King’s GREATEST PALACES Neuschwanstein & HERRENCHIEMSEE from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $890

Spend about 10.5 hours touring Ludwig II’s palaces from Munich in a private, air-conditioned minivan. Your guide handles the drive and Neuschwanstein entry, while you visit Herrenchiemsee, built in the style of Versailles. The Chiemsee ferry and Herrenchiemsee admission cost extra. Stefan is named as the owner and guided one family’s tour.

“Our guide was brilliant giving us not only a historical account of the castles but information about towns and thing that we passed on the car journey there.”

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