PALACE TOURS
When the fighting stopped the castle became a palace, and the money went into the ceilings. The 15 below cover the state rooms, the private apartments and the gardens, with prices and which tickets reach which floors.
Explore Prague Castle and Lobkowicz Palace with art, music manuscripts, grand churches, Golden Lane, and practical tips for a rewarding day.
“Great value! Loved the cathedral and great to see the other sites too. it was easy to get the tickets from the museum desk. Don't forget to visit the Lobowics museum after as it's included and the bathroom there is very clean.”
Cruise from Koblenz through the Rhine Valley past castles, palaces, and villages, with outdoor seating, onboard service, and optional Marksburg stop.
“The ride was nice and peaceful. We were able to see the river and nice views on it! Overall nice experience!”
Review of Munich’s Neuschwanstein and Linderhof day trip, with practical advice on costs, walking, timing, tickets, guides, and winter conditions.
“Alberto was a very informative tour guide. I learnt so much on the trip that I didn’t know about Bavaria and Germany. You can see that he is truly passionate about his work, history and knowledge of everything. Really enjoyed all the aspects of the tour with him being the guide. Although when I booked, I was not aware that the entry ticket prices were not included in the price so it was an additional fee to purchase the tickets of both the castles for 37€. Also there is no student concessions unfortunately. Sadly, in the castles you are not allowed to take photos.”
Review the one-hour Lobkowicz Palace concert in Prague, with Bach, Mozart, Dvořák, a Baroque hall, museum access, and practical tips.
“The music was just heavenly & the place was just divine in the Palace!”
Cruise from Koblenz to Marksburg Castle aboard La Paloma, with Rhine castles, English commentary, food, and fine river views for $22.
“The weather was so good and the service is good as well. we had a wonderful journey.”
Tour Kyoto’s Nijo Castle and Ninomaru Palace with an English guide, secret access, feudal history, gardens, and practical tips for $16.
“Wonderful tour. It wasn’t rushed and our guide Tomeka(?) was very well spoken and easy to hear. Beautiful tours and rest area after the tour with refreshments and gifts.”
Tour Seville’s Royal Alcázar with priority entry, an expert guide, royal rooms, Islamic design, Game of Thrones sites, and grand gardens.
“Sam was a great guide — very knowledgeable and funny with a lot of personality. I don’t usually do guided tours but would recommend one for this site given its extensive history and for all the insight about the architectural styles, artwork, etc. Highly recommended.”
Review of Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Garden and Edo Castle walking tour, with guide tips, itinerary details, value, access, and booking advice.
“Miyu was our guide and she was very friendly and knowledgeable, providing a lot of helpful historical and background information which enriched our tour experience. The Imperial Palace Garden was a particular highlight. I highly recommend this tour!”
Kyoto’s Nijo Castle and Imperial Palace tour pairs expert local guidance, royal history, and beautiful gardens in three manageable hours.
“Raphael led us on a great tour of Nijo Castle and the Imperial Palace in Kyoto. The Castle and Palace were amazing as sights to visit, and Raphael was a great guide. He was so knowledgeable and very friendly. I would definitely recommend this tour.”
Review of Copenhagen’s full-day castle, cathedral, and Viking ship tour, with practical advice on sights, walking, guides, price, and value.
“Very nice experience and an excelent guide, Simon. We will recommend it ! A long but informative day”
Review of an 8-hour Sintra tour from Lisbon with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, Regaleira, pastries, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“tour was very nice and well organised. it truly was a wonderful experience with them. good day!”
Review of a private Sintra and Cascais day trip from Lisbon, with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, Cabo da Roca, beaches, transport, and practical tips.
“Our guide was so informative! Very knowledgeable and helpful with our concerns! Took us to the best place to have lunch! Highly recommend!!”
Review of the 8.5-hour Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace tour, with practical advice on timing, guides, value, crowds, and what is included.
“We booked a coach tour to Windsor Castle then Buckingham Palace. Lisa gave a little history on the ride to Windsor then on the way back her history was more of disrespecting Queen Camilla and Princess Di for their education level than anything else. This was not a guided tour but an unorganized coach ride starting in an overcrowded coach terminal then a crowded seat on the bus. Although we had until 1pm which was later than most groups, we still did not have enough time to do the castle, chapel and the doll house because the lines were long as well as having to walk all the way back…”
Review of Riga’s two-country day trip to Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace, the Latvia-Lithuania border, and Hill of Crosses.
“This is a great day trip for solo travellers. The Hill of Crosses is fascinating to explore for the hour. The palace is great to explore and you can get a decently priced and well presented lunch at the restaurant there. Bauska Castle is a nice final stop. The guide was just fantastic, giving you information about Latvian history and culture throughout the day!”
Compare Sintra’s official 434 and 435 buses, ticket value, palace access, timing, comfort, and practical tips before you book.
“You can take the bus all day if you want. We never waited a long time to take the bus.”
A keep, a citadel, a palace with battlements, or a day trip to reach one.
