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Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Tour: Skip-The-Line Service from Munich
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6,471 Ratings
München
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:
1 day
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Highlights
- Schloss Linderhof - Departing from central Munich you’ll first arrive at Castle Linderhof at approx. 10am. It is the smallest of three royal castles and was built by King Ludwig II during the 19th century as a hunting lodge. Built in French Rococo style, the castle has a Moorish pavilion which can be visited during your one hour stay. You have the option to join a guided tour of the interior of Linderhof. Tour in the castle: app. 25 minutes. Departure at Linderhof: 10:45AM
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 €37 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 in the majestic allure of these castles against the breathtaking backdrop of Bavaria’s picturesque mountain landscapes.
Experience the fairytale life of King Ludwig II by skipping the queues at the ticket offices through our ‘Skip-the-Line’ service while visiting these castles.
Following the tour of Neuschwanstein Castle, our journey advances to Oberammergau, a place globally renowned for its Passion Play.
Join us as we visit Linderhof Castle and unravel the enigma of King Ludwig’s reclusive existence. Discover more about his love for Wagner Music, his innovative ideas and much more.
- Neuschwanstein and Linderhof castle entrance tickets are reserved for you.
- Please note this tour does not allow time to see the Venus Grotto.
- The coach has a toilet on board
- The stop in Oberammergau might not be available
- You are responsible for coming on time to the meeting points
- Audio Guide is subject to availability (German, Mandarin, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Italian, French, Spanish)
- luggage storage available in the bus
- Audio Guide is subject to availability (German, Mandarin, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Italian, French, Spanish) only for Classic Tour
- A moderate amount of walking is involved to reach the castles and inside the castle approx. 350 steps
- People with disabilities may reserve the elevator in the castle Neuschwanstein. Please contact us in advance
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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Chryl_m
Jul 24, 2024
Positively Wonderful - This is a great tour. We had comfortable seating on the bus, it was cool bus and the large windows allowed for great views as you were driving along. We were greeted with refreshments as we got on and all along the route as we were out all day. Our guide and driver were wonderful. I accidentally left my bag on the bus when we got back. I was scared all night, but the driver took responsibility of my bag and took care with all day and returned it back the next day. Thank you so much.
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Billie-jo
Jul 14, 2024
Wonderful tour of Germany - Elizabeth and Vlad took us on a wonderful tour of Germany. The bus was very comfortable and the castles were fantastic. Would definitely recommend.
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Eggsteel
Jul 11, 2024
Beautiful castle! - A fabulous castle! We did the 2 castle stop and tbh it was just too much. Our tour guides were fantastic but doing it in July is crazy! There were so many buses and people there that by the time we got there for lunch there was no food left at any of the food stops. The tour operator recommended Muellers Bistro - there was a long queue so we were committed. There was one person serving and checking the kitchen sittings. All that was left was truly disgusting hotdogs which I couldn't eat! We then had to run up to see the castle. I hate giving a bad review but my tip is - take food with you and spend time at the bridge and the castle instead - and don't do the 2 castle trip, do Neuschwanstein only. It's incredibly beautiful.
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Chris_w
Jul 2, 2024
Tour was Incredible … our guide was AMAZING!! - We did the standard, non-VIP tour. It was FANTASTIC. The tour things later; but first, our guide worked his tail off to make sure we had the best time. He was EVERYWHERE all the time. He told us how it all worked, bought our tickets (we just had to pay) served drinks (for a small fee), told us how to maximize our time, took several photos for us. HE WAS AMAZING!!
For non-VIP you have to buy your castle tickets separately if you want the tours (which you do). It was super easy, on the drive there he asked how many tickets. Then you paid on a mobile terminal and it was done. They also sold water, soda, beer on the bus for relatively inexpensive.
The experience itself was also great. The castles are lavish. The King liked to spend some cash on his “pads”. We stoped at the Linderhof Palace for long enough to take the tour, walk the grounds, grab some pictures and stroll through the gift shop. Then went to a small town with all kinds of little gift shops. We finished with the Neuschwanstein Castle. Guide told us how to plan to make the most of it. We had a nice Bavarian lunch (not included with non-VIP; but, we expected that), went to all the photo spots, took the tour, and soaked in the unbelievable views.
It was about 4 hours in a bus; but, it was comfortable, had AC, phone chargers, great scenery, and beer for purchase.
If you are thinking about doing it; stop, just do it. It’s a great worry free experience.
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Debbie_r
Jun 29, 2024
Beautiful tour - Definitely recommend this trip. The little towns were so unique and the castles and surrounding area was beautiful!
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Lorian_m
Jun 26, 2024
A perfect day trip! - Alberto and Freddie were incredible guides for the day! We saw so much more than what the event description gave and the experience was so fun and memorable.
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Kathy_m
Jul 9, 2024
Great day, great sites! - This tour was great! Meeting point was very easy to find and the tour guides were very organized. It’s a lot to fit into one day, but Jonathan was attentive to guests needs while also being clear about meeting/departure times. My only suggestion would be to have a little more time in the village of Hogenschwangau. But that would have made the day even longer! I highly recommend this trip!!
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Monica_l
Jul 4, 2024
A sight to see. - When in Bavaria Neuschwanstein Castle is a must see. It’s a challenging climb if you don’t take the bus up and walking down will make your calves burn but the view is worth it. Everyone needs to get that “money shot” from the Marien Brücke. 😀 I understand why Disney fashioned his Cinderella castle after it.
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Gillian_s
Jun 21, 2024
A memorable trip - As I was travelling solo I did the vip trip. I was really pleased I did as the guide arranged everything for us. I think it would have been quite stressful trying to book castle tickets upon arrival. Especially at Neuschwanstein. Our guide also reserved tables for lunch in a lovely restaurant for those who wanted it. I thought the 2 castles were well worth the visit. The only reason I didn’t rate this excursion as 5* was I felt it was a little rushed at the first 2 stops (Linderhof and Oberammergau). I would have liked more time to explore the grounds at Linderhof - perhaps at the expense of Oberammergau as there was only a short time there as well. We had a lovely guide Beatrix and I was impressed with the seating, spaciousness and comfort of the coach.
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Cassandra_a
Jun 19, 2024
No Time - There was no time to get anything done. The tour through the castle was extremely rushed and in such large groups that i was having to hear information in my headset about a room i wasn’t even in yet. The time frame for the castle is so small that there is no time to get any food if you would like to take pictures at the main viewpoint. The tour guide pushes buying souvenirs in a small town that are supposedly "cheaper" than they would be at the castle. They weren't. I would recommend doing a tour that’s solely Neuschwanstein and hopefully with a different company.
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