Old Town & UNESCO World Heritage Site Residence Palace (3h)

The highlight of a city tour through the Old Town is a visit to the former residence of the prince bishops of Würzburg. Balthasar Neumann built the Residence Palace at the beginning of the 18th century. It was officially declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. Most impressive are the magnificent grand staircase with the breathtaking frescos by the Venetian artist Tiepolo and the mirror cabinet.

Please note that the above mentioned course is an example only and can diversify depending on meeting point, endpoint and accessibility of sites.

Opening times of Residence Palace:
 November - March daily 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
 April - October daily 09.00 am to 6.00 p.m.

The Residence Palace is closed on january 1st, Mardi Gras, 24th and 25th of december, 31st of december.

Entrance fees per person: 9,00 EUR
Groups with minimum 15 adults: 8,00 EUR

Tour guides and bus drivers as well as children and young people under the age of 18 have free admission. On presentation of proof from the school, all students and accompanying teachers have free entry.

Payment for the entrance: Cash on the spot, by bank card or credit card. In case, you wish to pay by invoice, it is mandatory to contact Mrs. Köppe in the administration department of the Residence Palace directly in advance.

Via e-mail: SGVWuerzburg@bsv.bayern.de
Via phone: 0049 931 355 1730

Note: Smaller groups may be filled up with single guests in case of a rush of visitors.
Waiting times at the entrance may occur also in case of booking a private guide.

Group size: min. 1, max. 25 persons
Addtitional entrance fee: Residence Palace, see above 
Appropriate to wheelchairs: yes

Online booking possible up to 4 days before the desired tour date.
(Exception: Please book tour appointments directly after Christmas / New Year / Easter and Pentecost at least 7 days in advance, as the processing time is extended by the holidays.)