The Munich Residenz and Royal Treasury Private Tour

Highlights

• See masterworks of architecture from the Renaissance to the Neo-Classical
• Learn about court life inside the Residenz
• Walk in the footsteps of giants such as Motzart, Wagner and Napoloen
• Learn about the tempestuous Bavarian royal family: The Wittelsbachs
• Discover how the palace collections are maintained and conserved

Description

Join us to see the Munich Residenz, one of the crown jewels of Bavaria. Originally a fortified keep it was transformed into a renaissance palace by Bavaria’s rulers and over the next four centuries became one of the largest and most beautiful palaces in the world. Besides being a home the Residenz was also centre of Bavarian government, intrigue and power politics from 1508 to 1918 and over the centuries it has seen dukes, kings, poets, emperors and revolutionaries pass through its doors. Also as your guide is a former historic conservator you will also learn behind the scenes details about how a palace like this in maintained the collections protected on a day to day basis. On your tour you will be guided through it’s glittering halls and see the magnificent art works and architectural masterpieces that the Residenz is famed for while your expert guide explains about the history of the palace, the royal family and the, sometimes, scandalous daily life at court. Also included is the royal treasury, a centuries spanning collection of masterpieces including the Bavarian crown jewels.

Includes

Tickets inside the Residenz and the treasury

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund