🏨 Neuschwanstein & Hohenschwangau Castle Private Skip-the-Crowds Tour from Munich Activity

Neuschwanstein & Hohenschwangau Castle Private Skip-the-Crowds Tour from Munich

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Departs: Munich, Munich

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

The famous Fairytale Castle NEUSCHWANSTEiN is the 2nd most visited attraction in Germany. It captivates 1.5M visitors with its dreamy beauty, inspired by characters from Wagner's epic operas. Unfortunately this means that up to 8,000 visitors/day crowd the place all year long.

This tour gives you the unique opportunity to avoid these crowds and enjoy the calm magic also at HOHENSCHWANGAU in peace. Immerse yourself in the magnificence of the castles and grounds: Let the fairy tale come to life around you!

Our expert guide will give you space to enjoy numerous other sights as well while being at your disposal and alert to your needs & questions at all times.

WHY WITH US:

• Know that your day is planned and conducted by a friendly & professional tour guide
• Look forward to an unique excursion package
• Enjoy the perfect symbiosis of traveling in relaxed comfort and fully leveraging your precious vacation time

What's Included

Bottled water

Drive in new and luxurious/comfortable Mercedes- or VW Minivan (a/c)

Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Munich (outside of Munich additional costs may apply)

Licensed, friendly and passionate Guide

No hidden costs!

Skip-the-Line Ticket Neuschwanstein Castle, even for bookings at short notice

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Lunch

Skip-the-Line Hohenschwangau Castle: Adult €23.50 Youth (7-17 years) €13.50 Child (0-6 years): €2.50

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 0 - 99

Additional Info

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Guides required to regularly wash hands
If you want to reach Neuschwanstein castle by the "breathtaking" hike through the spectacular Gorge (approx. 45 to 60 minutes) on a well-developed path (not suitable for strollers, 1/4 of the distance are stairs), suitable footwear is required (for exampl
In Linderhof castle you have to walk only approx. two times 10 minutes (relatively flat) and in the 30 minutes tour of the castle you have to climb stairs to the first floor.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
There are no more COVID-19 restrictions (as of January 2, 2023). All our guides are fully vaccinated. --> Travel with us 100% safely in maximum comfort!
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Guides required to regularly wash hands
If you want to reach Neuschwanstein castle by the "breathtaking" hike through the spectacular Gorge (approx. 45 to 60 minutes) on a well-developed path (not suitable for strollers, 1/4 of the distance are stairs), suitable footwear is required (for exampl
In Linderhof castle you have to walk only approx. two times 10 minutes (relatively flat) and in the 30 minutes tour of the castle you have to climb stairs to the first floor.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
There are no more COVID-19 restrictions (as of January 2, 2023). All our guides are fully vaccinated. --> Travel with us 100% safely in maximum comfort!
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Oktoberfest

After pick-up at your Munich hotel, settle in our new luxurious/comfortable Mercedes- or VW Minivan. We'll pass the place where King Ludwig I (Ludwig II's Grandfather), celebrated his wedding more than 200 years ago, which we know today as the Oktoberfest!

• Admission Ticket Free

Starnberger See

20 min later we reach the impressive Lake Starnberg, also known as the “Dukes lake” and the summer residences of Sissi, the pretty but unfortunate Empress of Austria. Your driver-guide will tell you about the strange relationship between her and Ludwig II, and why he didn't want to marry Sissis younger sister. After a short stroll to the beach we can see the only island of the lake (which was in royal possession, too) and the place where he died under mysterious circumstances.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hohenschwangau

After another hour drive through the rural Bavarian countryside we approach the range of the Alps and can see the towers of Neuschwanstein at an altitude of about 1000m/3000ft. Soon we will reach the little village of Hohenschwangau. which is the starting point for both castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. From your guide you will receive the tickets for Neuschwanstein and a very detailed map of the surrounding area.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Schloss Neuschwanstein

The famous Fairytale Castle NEUSCHWANSTEiN is one of the most popular landmarks of Germany. It captivates visitors from all over the world with its dreamy beauty, inspired by characters from Wagner's epic operas. You have the option to walk up to the castle, take the shuttle-bus (not in winter, extra cost) or the horse-drawn carriage (extra cost). The guided tours in Neuschwanstein castle take approx. 35 min, afterwards you'll walk for another 15 min through many more rooms by yourself. About the particularities of these rooms you will be well informed by your guide.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Queen Mary's Bridge (Marienbrucke)

Mary's bridge ("Marienbrücke") - THE TOP VIEWPOINT - built in 1866 by King Ludwig II is one of the most famous in the world! It can be easily reached by a shuttle bus (€ 3.00 p.p.) from the parking lot or on a nice 40-minute uphill hike. From the bridge you'll reach the castle entrance within a 20-minute walk downhill and pass one more magnificent viewpoint! PLEASE NOTE: For departures after 8 a.m., there may be waiting times for both the shuttle bus and access to the bridge! But not far away you can reach another spectacular viewpoint without waiting. In snow and ice, both viewpoints are not accessible and Neuschwanstein Castle can only be reached on foot or by horse-drawn hybrid carriage.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Schloss Hohenschwangau

Just as worth seeing is Hohenschwangau castle, the neo-gothic summer residence of Ludwig II's father, King Maximilian II. with Ludwig's spectacular children's room. For the 45 min guided tour a Skip-the-line-ticket can be booked, too. (Skip-the-line entrance fee (2022) € 23.50 per person 18 years or older, reduction for children).

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Enjoy views of the spectacular Pöllat waterfall from the view point Marienbrücke "Mary's Bridge" (waiting times possible, in case of snow and ice, the bridge is closed) and from the Neuschwanstein Castle Courtyard. The Pöllat is a 10 km long wild river and rises not far from Neuschwanstein Castle in the Bavarian Alps.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Schloss Linderhof

If you have booked the 11 hrs tour (OR AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO HOHENSCHWANGAU CASTLE) we would recommend the visit of Linderhof Palace, King Ludwig's smallest but most intimate castle located in a lonely Alpine valley with breathtaking french baroque design and famous Bavarian trick paintings. ***** Entrance fee (2022): € 10.00 per adult / Children under 18 are free of charge! *****

PLEASE NOTE: The Venus Grotto, located in the gardens of Linderhof, IS CLOSED due to restoration works until further notice!

1 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Oberammergau

Shortly after visiting Linderhof we reach the world-famous Passion Play Village OBERAMMERGAU, where you should accompany your guide on a 20-minute guided tour. Marvel at the partly over 200-year-old wall paintings as well as the Passion Play Theatre. Take advantage of your subsequent free time to stroll in the historic center, where you will find a huge range of the famous wood carvings, including numerous cribs and other enchanting Christmas items.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ettal Abbey

If you want to see (and understand) another baroque masterpiece concerning church decorations, inserted in a 12-page domed room from the 14th century, you should follow your guide in the Ettal Benedictine monastery near a little passo, just 5 minutes’ drive away from Oberammergau.
From there it will take another hour back to Munich.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pilgrimage Church of Wies

Another unforgetable stop will be at one of the overwhelming baroque churches. Your guide will provide you with all the worth knowing information, for example about the very popular Wies-Church, or – what we not recommend less – one of the other churches on the way, which are still "secret tips", quiet and peaceful far away from the tourist masses. Please note: If we drive over the Lake Plansee route to Linderhof palace or Oberammergau, the Wieskirche cannot be visited, but an equal beautiful baroque church.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mount Tegelberg

(OTIONAL): Keen of further activities?
On request you can take a private bike ride through the picturesque Bavarian countryside. During an approx. one-hour roundtrip, you will see not less than 3 lakes (perhaps bring your swimsuites). Rental bikes from 14.00 €
Or enjoy some rides on a nearby summer toboggan run (€ 5.00) per ride) or take a cable car/chair lift on one of the Alpine peaks (from 15.00 € up and down).

1 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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