Fairytale Castle Tour: Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau

Escape the crowds and experience the magic of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles on a private tour from Munich. Discover the fairy tale beauty and immerse yourself in the magnificence of the castles and grounds. Your expert guide will ensure a seamless and unforgettable experience.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Theresienwiese - 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!
  • Starnberger See - 20 min later we reach the impressive Lake Starnberg,…
What's Included
  • Drive in new and luxurious Mercedes- or VW Minivan (a/c) - only your group participates!
  • Skip-the-Line Ticket Neuschwanstein Castle, even for bookings at short notice
  • No hidden costs!
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Munich (outside of Munich additional costs may apply)
  • Licensed, friendly and passionate Guide
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Skip-the-Line Hohenschwangau Castle: Adult €23.50 Youth (7-17 years) €13.50 Child (0-6 years): €2.50
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

NEUSCHWANSTEiN, a renowned Fairytale Castle, is Germany’s second most popular tourist spot, attracting 1.5M people annually with its enchanting beauty, influenced by characters from Wagner’s grand operas. However, this popularity has its drawbacks, as the site sees up to 8,000 visitors each day throughout the year.
This excursion provides an exclusive…

Location
Theresienwiese
Cancellation Policy

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

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Anurag_s
Aug 12, 2024
An unforgettable experience. Day beautifully spent - A memorable trip all thanks to Karl. He was very understanding and tried to fit in all our interests in the best possible way. Showed us a hidden gem enroute ( a beautiful cathedral with wooden statues and interior which looked like marble). His choice of restaurants was amazing and he also had a decent knowledge about the history of the places. The stop at Plansee was worth a visit.
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William_s
Jul 30, 2024
Great Guide for a Tailored Experience - First, Stefan, our guide, was fantastic and had a positive impact on our overall experience. We were picked up promptly from the hotel. Stefan was so knowledgeable about the culture and history of the region that the drive from Munich to the castles was entertaining in itself. We also got great tips about our overall trip that we learned a few things that helped us along the way. For anyone traveling with kids, he was great with the kids and kept them engaged along the way, remaining flexible to take us to the alpine coaster which everyone really enjoyed. If you want to do Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau (or Linderhof), this is the tour to take. It's tailored to your interests and will learn a lot more than going alone or in a large group.
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Vanessamh4665jw
Jun 30, 2024
Convenient - Very convenient pick up from hotel to the castle and drop off. Guide was courteous and on time. It’s a long day so recommend this over trying to figure this out yourself especially with kids
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Khang_t
Jun 23, 2024
Great tour. - We had a great day with Stefan. He was very knowledgeable and pleasant. The castle was beautiful. We highly recommend this tour.
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John_s
Jun 18, 2024
Would do it all over again! - What an excellent tour. Stefan had everything planned out according to the selections we had made for this tour. It was all timed perfectly. We got to see and go through 3 castles and all the surrounding area. We made a stop in Oberammergau and visited one of the wood carvers and saw some of the most amazing carvings. Stefan even put us in the perfect restaurant for lunch that had fantastic food. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. We had 8 members of our family on this tour and everyone couldn't be more pleased.
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Redia_friendia
May 25, 2024
It was simply amazing. - I went there on a day trip from Munich. I took a bus from Fussen station to the base of the castle. From there I took a horse-drawn carriage to right in front of the castle. It was a truly beautiful castle. I'm sure people all over the world have seen photos of the long view from Marienbrücke, but when I actually went there and saw the real thing from that scary high suspension bridge, I felt that it was amazing in a way that couldn't be compared to the photos.
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Kittenlover2015
May 21, 2024
2 castles in one day - We left from Munich. Stopped first at Linderhof castle. Then went on to Cinderella’s castle. It was a full day of sightseeing and driving. Maria was our driver. She did a great job of accommodation and it was a pleasure to be with her. Highly recommended.
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O3053iqrachelh
May 13, 2024
A flexible tour experience. - My husband and I took this tour as part of our Honeymoon trip, and we had a fantastic experience! Stefan was great! He was very informative about the history of Bavaria, the sights we were seeing, and local trivia. I would highly recommend doing a private tour to see Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau as you will be able to take in the sights at your own pace (and not having to worry about purchasing the ticket to Neuschwanstein yourself is an added perk). If you want to go into Hoenschwangau and/or Linderhof you will need to purchase tickets. Tickets to Hoenschwangau need to be purchased in advance, but you can wait to purchase Linderhof tickets till the day of at the ticket office of the palace if you decide you want to see it. We went to all three palaces, and I am glad we did as we got to see three very different structures. Alongside the three palaces, we were able to see the lake where Ludwig II and his psychiatrist were found dead, Oberammergau, and Ettal Abbey. The views of the Alps were stunning, and we were able to enjoy them peacefully. This tour was a fantastic end to our Honeymoon.
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Liliana_b
Apr 20, 2024
Best private tour! - We have an excellent guide, Thomas, who was very attentive to our needs. We had elderlies in our group and he made sure the experience was smooth. Stefan, also was very helpful and he has made sure our parents could take the lift ride in the castle (we informed him ahead that our parents had difficulties walking). Definitely the best!
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Shannon_b
Dec 25, 2023
Fantastic day! - This was a wonderful tour! Throughout the drive, Stefan shared the history of the castles and surrounding areas making the actual castle tours more meaningful. The van was very comfortable and timing of the stops was just right, including the lunch reservations. Starting early (7:30am) did get us ahead of the crowds at Neuschwanstein as stated - definitely glad we followed this recommendation. The walk up the road to Neuschwanstein was a bit of a workout but pretty cool - Stefan provided detailed information about the walk and accessing the castle entrance which made the experience stress free. We also toured Linderhof Palace - I loved it! We visited the quaint village of Oberammergau, where I bought a few wood carved items in a local shop, plus Ettal Abbey, and a few other quick stops along the way. Overall, we truly enjoyed the day and would absolutely recommend it. Thank you Stefan for a fantastic day!
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From $220
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).