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

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
Highlights
  • Schloss Linderhof - Departing from central Munich, the first stop is Castle Linderhof, arriving around 10 AM. 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 the French Rococo style, features a Moorish pavilion that can be explored during the one-hour…
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.

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Jaimi_s
Jan 27, 2025
Great tour - Good tour. If you want to make the best of it. Take lunch with you. That will buy you extra time. Then you can go visit extra places at the Neuschwanstein area. We had sit down lunch which we enjoyed a lot but after that we only had time for the main castle. There are 3 castles in the area.
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Chi_l
Jan 11, 2025
Great tour - At first I was quite worried because the tour operator didn't contact me prior to the trip as other operators in asian countries. So I went to the meeting point early and surprisingly many people came early as well, the bus was full hence departed earlier than scheduled (8.20am). So when in Germany, learn the German way - be punctual then no worry :)) The trip was wonderful, the view was like winter wonderland. The tour operation was great, the driver Smiley and tour lady (I forgot the name) were gentle, and nice. Strongly recommended.
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Michelle_h
Dec 24, 2024
Solo travel - Bus ride was really good - views were stunning! Great commentary and guidance for the tour. Castle tour was amazing and this was one of the best tours I've done!
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Jin_s
Dec 8, 2024
The trip was very well... - The trip was very well planned. The bus was easy to find. The guide Adrian was great. He gave very clear instructions and told great stories. Really enjoyed the trip. Highly recommend it.
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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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Kwok_m
Jan 1, 2025
Neuschwanstien castle and Linderhof palace day tour - Overall the rour was good. The palace was small and most of the outdoor Satatues were covered during winter. The castle area was much greater and more to see. I wish we had more time at the castle than the palace.
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Thinushka_g
Dec 29, 2024
Great tour but disappointed we didnt make it to Mary's Bridge (Marienbrücke) - Monika was an outstanding guide—she communicated clearly, gave precise instructions, and demonstrated an impressive depth of knowledge. However, one aspect of the tour affected my overall experience. While she mentioned that the access path to Mary's Bridge (Marienbrücke) was open, she didn’t suggest that we walk directly to the bridge before heading to the castle entrance. Had we known, there would have been plenty of time to do so. Instead, we unknowingly spent time at the kiosk below and leisurely made our way up to the castle, which felt like a missed opportunity. Since this was a once-in-a-lifetime trip for us, we were disappointed not to have had the chance to visit the bridge as planned.
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Deborah_a
Dec 12, 2024
Fairytale Visited - Wonderful Tour, loved hearing the history behind the castle. Lot of walking and climbing stairs on the tour, not for someone who is not fit.
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Tamara_o
Jan 5, 2025
Not a good experience - We didn’t get to go on this prepaid tour. It was unclear where to meet and the bus sailed by us as we tried to flag it down. The company was unwilling to help us or even let us join later -after we traveled by train to the same area.
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Brandon_p
Dec 29, 2024
Dissatisfied with services received - I was unable to reach the host to inform them that our travel plans had changed and that we would meet at Neuschwanstein Castle instead of taking the bus. I called over 20 times (I have call logs with dates and times before 8:30 AM on December 28, 2024), tried the chat forum, and contacted Viator customer support three times for assistance, but they were also unable to get a response. I waited for the buses to arrive, but they informed us that we could not take the tour at that location because we hadn’t contacted them in advance to account for passengers boarding the bus. I paid a significant amount of money and received nothing while at the location.
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