The Residenz in the old town
The best Munich Residenz tickets
The Residenz Museum, the Treasury, the Cuvilliés Theatre, the free Court Garden and four palace concerts. Here is which ticket to buy, with honest advice on which ticket is worth it, whether a concert ticket gets you into the museum and how to get in without a wait at the ticket office.
See our 6 picks
Munich Residenz tickets cost €10 for the Residenz Museum. With the Treasury, it is €15. All three sights, with the Cuvilliés Theatre, cost €20. Under 18s go free. Winter hours run now: daily 10 am to 5 pm, with last entry at 4 pm. The Court Garden is free. Concerts in the palace are separate tickets, from €39.
Our 6 picks for the Munich Residenz
One guided tour, four concerts and one private tour. All have free cancellation. Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 28 October 2026.
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from €69 per person Our top pick 2 h 30 min 4.8 (205) reviews on GetYourGuide
Residenz and Court Garden guided tour
A 2.5-hour tour in English with a licensed guide. Museum tickets are included, so you skip the ticket office line. The Treasury and Cuvilliés Theatre are not included. Meet at Spatenhaus, Residenzstraße 12, 10 minutes early.
Best for First-timers who want the rooms explained
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from €39 per person 1 hour 4.6 (462) reviews on GetYourGuide
Classical concert in the Court Chapel
A 1-hour concert with music by composers such as Bach, Vivaldi and Mozart. The listing says it runs on Saturdays at 6:30 pm, all year. Bring a warm layer: the chapel can be cold.
Best for A first evening in Munich
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Cuvilliés Theatre
2 hours 4.8 (113) reviews on GetYourGuide
Gala concert in the Cuvilliés Theatre
A 2-hour concert, with an interval, in the Residenz's Rococo theater. The listing calls it one of the most important Rococo theaters in Europe.
Best for A special night out
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from €69 per person 2 hours 4.9 (54) reviews on GetYourGuide
Classical masterworks in the Max-Joseph Hall
A 2-hour concert with a break, in a hall known for its stucco work. Music by composers such as Vivaldi, Mozart and Beethoven.
Best for A longer concert
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from €43 per person 1 hour 4.4 (108) reviews on GetYourGuide
Concert in the Baroque Court Chapel
A second 1-hour concert in the Court Chapel. The listing says it runs during the holidays.
Best for Another chapel date
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from €418 per person 2–5 hours 4.9 (18) reviews on GetYourGuide
Private Residenz, museum and Treasury tour
A private tour of 2 to 5 hours, by option. Treasury tickets are included. The Cuvilliés Theatre is only in the 3.5- and 5-hour options, and car pickup only in the 3-hour option.
Best for Families or groups who want their own guide
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Munich Residenz tickets compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Pickup | Museum entry? | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residenz and Court Garden guided tour | €69 per person | 2 h 30 min | Meeting point | Museum only | First-timers who want the rooms explained | The most reviewed tour inside. |
| Classical concert in the Court Chapel | €39 per person | 1 hour | Meeting point | No, concert only | A first evening in Munich | The most reviewed concert here. |
| Gala concert in the Cuvilliés Theatre | €98 per person | 2 hours | Meeting point | No, concert only | A special night out | The only way to hear music in the theater itself. |
| Classical masterworks in the Max-Joseph Hall | €69 per person | 2 hours | Meeting point | No, concert only | A longer concert | The highest-rated concert here. |
| Concert in the Baroque Court Chapel | €43 per person | 1 hour | Meeting point | No, concert only | Another chapel date | A second Court Chapel concert, on other dates. |
| Private Residenz, museum and Treasury tour | €418 per person | 2–5 hours | Pickup included | Yes, with the Treasury | Families or groups who want their own guide | The only pick with the Treasury. |
Residenz and Court Garden guided tour
€69 per person2 h 30 min 4.8 (205)
Details
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Museum entry?
- Museum only
- Who it suits
- First-timers who want the rooms explained
- Why we picked it
- The most reviewed tour inside.
Classical concert in the Court Chapel
€39 per person1 hour 4.6 (462)
Details
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Museum entry?
- No, concert only
- Who it suits
- A first evening in Munich
- Why we picked it
- The most reviewed concert here.
Gala concert in the Cuvilliés Theatre
€98 per person2 hours 4.8 (113)
Details
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Museum entry?
- No, concert only
- Who it suits
- A special night out
- Why we picked it
- The only way to hear music in the theater itself.
Classical masterworks in the Max-Joseph Hall
€69 per person2 hours 4.9 (54)
Details
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Museum entry?
- No, concert only
- Who it suits
- A longer concert
- Why we picked it
- The highest-rated concert here.
Concert in the Baroque Court Chapel
€43 per person1 hour 4.4 (108)
Details
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Museum entry?
- No, concert only
- Who it suits
- Another chapel date
- Why we picked it
- A second Court Chapel concert, on other dates.
Private Residenz, museum and Treasury tour
€418 per person2–5 hours 4.9 (18)
Details
- Pickup
- Pickup included
- Museum entry?
- Yes, with the Treasury
- Who it suits
- Families or groups who want their own guide
- Why we picked it
- The only pick with the Treasury.
- All 6 offer free cancellation.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 28 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
The Munich Residenz: the royal palace in the old town
The Munich Residenz is the former royal palace of Bavaria, in the heart of the old town. A ticket gets you into its museum, its Treasury and its Rococo theater.
To see the rest of the old town with a guide, look at the walks that start on Marienplatz.
Inside the Residenz palace in Munich: rooms, Treasury and theater
The Residenz Museum is the palace rooms. The Treasury holds the crown jewels, a private tour listing says. The Cuvilliés Theatre is the small Rococo court theater.
Residenz Museum Munich tickets and cost
The Residenz Museum costs €10. For most first visits, the €15 ticket with the Treasury is the better buy.
Under 18s go free. Reduced prices are in brackets below.
The Cuvilliés Theatre has shorter hours. Until March 27, it opens Monday to Saturday from 2 pm to 5 pm, and on Sundays and holidays from 10 am.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Residenz Museum | €10 (€9) |
| Treasury | €10 (€9) |
| Museum + Treasury | €15 (€13) |
| Cuvilliés Theatre | €5 (€4) |
| All three | €20 (€16) |
Munich Residenz tour: a guide or the free audio guide
The Residenz has a free audio guide in 9 languages. That is enough if you like to go at your own pace.
A guide explains the court life behind the rooms. The 2.5-hour guided tour costs from €69, and the private tour from €418 per person.
For a private guide who also covers the old town, compare our Munich tours page.
Opening hours and the Court Garden
From October 26 to March 27, the museum and Treasury are open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. Last entry is at 4 pm.
From March 28, hours are 9 am to 6 pm. The Residenz is closed on January 1, Shrove Tuesday and December 24, 25 and 31.
Our Munich public transport guide explains tickets for the U-Bahn into the old town.
Hofgarten Munich: no tickets needed
The Court Garden (Hofgarten) next to the palace is free to enter. So is the fountain machinery.
Concerts at the Residenz: which hall to pick
Pick the Court Chapel for a short, cheaper concert. Pick the Cuvilliés Theatre for a special night.
A concert ticket gets you into the concert only, not the museum.
- Court Chapel (from €39 or €43): 1 hour.
- Max-Joseph Hall (from €69): 2 hours with a break.
- Cuvilliés Theatre (from €98): 2 hours with an interval.
The Christmas village in the Residenz
The Christmas village in the Kaiserhof courtyard runs from November 16 to December 22, 2026. Entry is free.
It is open daily from 11 am to 9 pm. It is closed on November 22, and on December 22 it closes at 8 pm.
Our Christmas markets page lists the others.
Tips for the Munich Residenz
Buy the €15 ticket
The Residenz Museum plus the Treasury costs €15. That is only €5 more than the museum alone.
A concert is not a museum ticket
Concert tickets cover the concert only. Buy a museum ticket as well if you want to see the rooms.
Skip the ticket office line
The guided tour includes pre-booked tickets. They skip the ticket office line only.
If your plans change
All six picks show free cancellation. Read the tour's own cancellation terms on GetYourGuide before you book.
Munich Residenz: questions and answers
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