Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Tour: Skip-The-Line Service from Munich

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Experience the grandeur of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof castles on a skip-the-line tour from Munich. Immerse yourself in the world of King Ludwig II and explore the secrets of his hidden life.

Duration: 10 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Schloss Linderhof - Departing from central Munich, the first stop is Castle Linderhof, arriving around 10am. This is the smallest of the three royal castles, constructed by King Ludwig II in the 19th century as a hunting lodge. The castle, designed in French Rococo style, features a Moorish pavilion that can be explored during the one-hour visit….

What's Included

Skip-the-Line Service
Professional guide
In-vehicle air conditioning
Selection of snacks and drinks on board (with UPGRADE option only)
Entrance fees to Castles (with UPGRADE option only)
Small-group tour (with UPGRADE option only)

What's Not Included

Admission €41 per per. and €10 per child up to 17 (payment by card, no cash), unless option selected
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Tips or gratuities for guides

Additional Information

Our tour encompasses three spectacular castles - Neuschwanstein, and Linderhof - tucked away in the heart of the Bavarian mountains, all dreamt into existence by King Ludwig II.
Originating from Munich, this excursion allows you to witness two of these incredible monuments firsthand - enduring legacies of Bavaria’s beloved monarch. In just one day, take…

Location

Gray Line Münchener Stadtrundfahrten

Karlsplatz

Sonnenstr. corner Bayerstr. Google Maps: 4HQ7+FW Munich - next to Buddy Hotel. Please be at the departure point 20 minutes prior departure.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Emanuela_c

Nov 29, 2024

Amazing experience - I would recommend this trip to everyone travelling to Munich. Everything went great. Moreover , after acquiring the tickets online I had a question that I raised to the company (I was not sure if we could buy entry tickets to the castles from the bus, given there was not option to pre-select it) and they answered the next day, with clear details. About the trip: we met at the Karlplatz, we were there 20 mins earlier, thinking we would be amongst the first, but we were not :). We could have gone earlier to sit at the front of the bus. There were 4 or 5 busses from the same company, you can just easily mention the type of trip you had booked and some of the guides will help you find the right bus. The trip was very entertaining, our guide Alberto was very nice and funny, explaining us details about Munich, king Ludovic and his family along the way. There was no moment of boredom while going to the destination. The organisation was also great. Before arriving at each castle Alberto was giving us clear instructions about what is worth visiting, guided tours, meeting time and departure times. Important to note, we bought entry tickets to the castles in the bus, from the guide and when arriving at the destination the guide would go and purchase the tickets on our behalf (they reserve a number of tickets) and then hand time over to us. Linderhof castle is nice and small and has beautiful gardens- we were unfortunately traveling in Nov and the statues were covered (not to be damaged by the cold) and water was not running in the fountains, but it was still very nice. After Linderhof we traveled to Neuschweinstein. On the way Alberto was explaining to us how to get to the castle, what to visit around , where to have lunch etc. The castle is absolutely amazing, the view is breathtaking and makes you feel part of a fairytale. You must go to Marienbruke (10mins from the castle) to get the great vie of it. It’s pretty crowded but you can take very nice pictures. Totally worth it. Inside the castle is also very nice and you should not miss it. It’s unlike any other castles we’ve seen. On the way back Alberto gave us more information about the castles and king Ludovic and then it was all quiet - everyone was very tired and it was a good relaxing trip back. I need to mention our woman driver, Corunna that drove us safely along the way.

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Walanm2024

Nov 18, 2024

Wonderful day trip - I had a wonderful day trip to Neuschwanstein! The weather was perfect, and the travel went smoothly. I enjoyed learning about the history of King Ludwig II, thanks to Elisabeth, our knowledgeable tour guide, who shared so much fascinating information about the two castles. The hike up to Neuschwanstein was a bit challenging and required some physical effort, but it was absolutely worth it. The bottle of beer provided by the tour at the end was the perfect reward!

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844leslyp

Nov 17, 2024

Great day with a lot of history - It was s great and relaxing experience. the tourists guide Elizabeth was happy , chill and very knowledgeable. we didnt had to worry about the tickets at all, snacks were included and seat were very comfortable:)

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Stephen_f

Nov 13, 2024

Very good - The castle the scenery was beautiful I have never seen anything so stunning and beautiful the castle the mountains took your breath away

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Lara_b

Nov 6, 2024

Perfect day - Alberto and valdo (sorry if this is spelt wrong) were wonderful. It was very well organised and informative. Both driver and tour guide were friendly and professional. Highly recommend we also never felt rushed once, we were told well in advance on time frames and a lot of information provided about how to do and see everything.

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Sereyraksam

Nov 3, 2024

Day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace - Very informative tour and wonderful driver ! Thanks to Elisabeth for guidance. I don’t remember the name of the driver but he made our way back home safely, and on-time.

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Elena

Nov 3, 2024

This tour is highly recommended and good value for the money - Elizabeth is friendly, kind, service with a smile, and a world of knowledge about the history of Ludwig and surrounding cities on they way from Munich to Neuschwanstein. . And most importantly, safety is first and Simon operated bus very safely and was a wonderful barista.

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Jackiey369

Nov 3, 2024

Amazing Magic Castle we revisited after 32 years... - Great to have Elizabeth (tour guide) and Senat (driver) to bring us on this tour. It was amazing to understand the history and fun to be shown what's to expect. Highly recommended to have them in the group. Thank you Elizabeth and Senat which we ends the trip with a 🍺 🍻... cheers!

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Escape56132916308

Oct 28, 2024

Perfect day trip to the royal castles - We had a fabulous time on this tour. Our guide, Elizabeth, was amazing. She was funny, charming, and provided plenty of information about the region, the history, and the people. The time spent in Oberammergau was pretty brief but the village is cute, although we went on a Monday and most of the shops were closed. Both castles were worth doing, although Linderhof is notable because they clearly have no preservation budget and things were repaired with tape on the ceilings. The elaborate French style there was a great contrast to the style of Neuschwanstein, though, which is more German fairy tale. More of the interior of the latter castle is finished than I had thought based on other reviews-- it's worth going in just for the decor. The tour there is comparable in length to the tour at Linderhof, for example. There is a very steep walk to the castle itself that's pretty long (but Elizabeth gave us plenty of warning and advice on that point). I'd be prepared to walk a couple miles there and back on slightly rough terrain. The whole day trip is well paced, too--it never felt too long and we got back to Munich at a good time. The driver, Dragan, was a pro and drove very smoothly. Overall I can't recommend this tour enough!

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