Neuschwanstein Castle by Bus Incl. Bike Ride or Hohenschwangau

Discover Bavarian charm with a scenic bike ride or skip-the-line castle tour. Enjoy breathtaking views, local brews, and expert guides.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Isartor - We start our tour in the heart of Munich - easy to reach by bus, train or taxi as it is located close to the Hofbrauhaus.
  • Romantic Road - We pass through some parts of this scenic road on the way to the castle first thing in the morning with majestic view of the Alps and the Bavarian countryside.
  • Schwangau Castle Brewery - Our bike ride part of the tour begins here after a short safety briefing. Along the way we will see spectacular views of the Bavarian & Austrian Alps and stop for some great “Insta - Photo’s” and have the opportunity to swim in an Alpine Lake. We then make our way back, store the bikes and then have our pre-ordered lunch and locally brewed beer in a beer garden whilst enjoying the views of both the Hohenschwangau Castle and the Neuschwanstein castle. In case of rain, we get to sit inside the brewerey.

Should you not want to do the bike ride then you will have gotten off at the Ticket office and rejoined the group after our lunch back at the Ticket office, four hours later.

  • Schwansee - We ride our bikes to this lake where we can also swim in summer so please bring swimming gear. This is optional and should you not choose to swim then one can take photos of both Hohenschwangau castle and Neuschwanstein castle or just enjoy the great outdoors.
  • Infostelle Hohenschwangau - We get to see the village of Hohenschwangau as we begin our hike up to the castle and Mary’s bridge. Please bring good shoes for the hike up. If you choose not to hike, there is a bus that takes you up to Mary’s bridge at an additional cost of 3,50€ per person.
  • Schloss Hohenschwangau - The regular tour gets to see this Castle from the outside but you can opt not to do the bike ride and instead tour this castle. Tickets can also be obtained from your guide on the day at an additional cost of 22€ per person - only if available. Due to high demand this may not always be the case. No standing in line here either.
  • Schloss Neuschwanstein - Discover one of Bavaria’s most spectacular Castles with our experienced guides who are with you every step of the way. Take a bus to the top or enjoy a hike through a forest to get to Mary’s Bridge for an unforgettable experience and photo opportunities galore. From here we make our way to the entrance of the castle to begin your guided tour, which can only be done with our “skip the line” tickets at a cost of 18,50€ pp (this includes an online booking fee which is not shown on the actual ticket). Your guide will sort this out with you in person on the bus on the way to the castle which avoids all the hassles you will encounter when you do this on your own.
  • Alpsee - We see this serene lake whilst we hike to the castle.
  • Queen Mary’s Bridge (Marienbrucke) - Your guide will get you to the bridge on time so you do not miss your castle entry time.

Please be aware that in high season it may happen that the line is too long to get onto the actual bridge which, should we wait would mean we miss our castle entry time. This will be your guides discretion and does not happen to often, in which case we take you to our “ Secret Spot” for a photo of the bridge and the castle so you do not miss out altogether.

What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Air-conditioned luxury coach
  • Bicycle use
  • Live commentary on board
  • Professional guide - English speaker
  • Bike ride and helmet included
What's Not Included
  • “Skip the line” Castle tickets which can be bought on bus from guide - Pls pay for these in cash
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Entry fees for Hohenschwangau Castle if available.
  • Tour of Neuschwanstein Castle not included but Tickets can be bought on the bus from guide
  • Tour of Hohenschwangua Castle not included but can be bought from the guide on the day
Additional Information

Enjoy a day filled with Bavarian charm & unbeatable value! Our tour offers 2 exciting options:

  1. Scenic Bike Ride & Brewery Lunch (not incl.) with Castle Tour & GUARANTEED SKIP THE LINE CASTLE ENTRY TICKETS WHICH YOU PURCHASE FROM YOUR GUIDE ON THE DAY SO DO BRING CASH WITH YOU.

Relax on a scenic bike ride through the picturesque Bavarian countryside with a leisurely ride on flat terrain, suitable for all skill levels.
Return to a brewery for lunch & beer (lunch not incl.).
Hike or ride the bus up to Mary’s Bridge for breathtaking views
Tour the castle.

OR

  1. Skip the lines and explore Hohenschwangau Castle instead (add. €23.50 pp, subject to availability). Our guides will ensure you arrive on time with pre-purchased tickets.

Important Information:

Castle tickets (€23.00 pp & €3.50 pp kids -17 & under) are not incl. & can be purchased in cash from your guide on the day.

Please bring cash for castle tickets & any additional expenses.

The Tour Concludes @ 7:15 PM in Munich.

  • Bring cash on day for incidentals and entry fees
Location
Bräuhausstraße 10
Bräuhausstraße
Our Discover Bavaria shop is located in the heart of Munich at Hochbrückenstrasse 10 cnr Brauhaustrasse 10.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Laura_j
Aug 5, 2024
Good tour - Nice and active trip. Tyler and Karinna were really attentive. It’s convenient to have someone who makes sure you get everywhere on time, while also showing you some lesser known but nonetheless beautiful spots.
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Rebecca_h
Aug 5, 2024
Perfect day - This tour made going to Neuschwanstein a breeze! Loved the bike ride through the countryside to the lake, and Tyler and Karina were excellent hosts.
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Manuel_v
Aug 4, 2024
Amazing experience! - Excellent day trip! Our guide Tyler was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend this tour.
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Rmanning2415
Aug 2, 2024
5 star family tour!! - Tour guide Tyler was great! We liked, hiked, swam and got lunch! Loved the experience! Would recommend 100 percent! So many amazing sites to see! Great time and experience!!
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404chittaranjans
Aug 2, 2024
Lovely experience. Highly recommend - Great guide and well though through tour. My daughters loved bike ride in country side Germany. Lunch spot was fabulous too.
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Konstantin_o
Jul 31, 2024
Day trip to the Neuschwanstein - Great trip. Very knowledgeable guide Tyler. Good vibes. Safe and easy bike ride. Fun swim in the lake. Recommend the trip.
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Calia366
Jul 31, 2024
Excellent tour trip - Tyler was very knowledgeable friendly and attentive. It was a joy having him as our tour guide. His overall energy and friendliness was a added bonus. Would definitely recommend this tour for anyone. The bike ride was wonderful as well. I like how he gave people the option of the full hike or the bus ride up. It is a mile long hike uphill so be prepared. But it is well shaded most of it. We did the hike. And I enjoyed it
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Taylor_k
Jul 31, 2024
Great Day, Start to Finish! - This trip makes for a fabulous day! Between the biking, hiking, swimming, and castle visit, we did a little bit of everything. The bus ride from Munich to Schwangau was comfortable and provided beautiful views of the countryside. Lunch was delicious with very generous portions. Iris and Dave were great leaders, keeping our large group on schedule with humor! Getting to go inside the castle was cool, but not absolutely necessary. Definitely bring a change of clothes to swim! The lake was gorgeous and was the highlight of our day! Beautiful surroundings. Great people. Book the trip!
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Kerrin_v
Aug 4, 2024
Worth the trip - Tyler our tour guide was amazing. He shared a lot of knowledge and history during the tour. Was very friendly and welcoming. A great host. Amazing castle, enjoyed the bike ride and Vista. Thanks Tyler.
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Angela_s
Jul 31, 2024
Great, would be even better if Iris wasn’t Involved. - Great experience but the main tour guide Iris was a challenge. She struggled to articulate stories or even basic instructions which made parts of the tour frustrating. If I could give David 10 stars I would. He was absolutely fantastic, and great to talk to. He clearly laid out that awesome bike route so we all knew where we were going, and communicated with every expertly. Iris… well.. she didn’t know her right from left (literally, she would give the wrong instructions of turning left or right at every turn), she talked but started with the predicate of sentences and trailed off mid sentence. Example: we passed by the Spaten brewery and she said : “if you look to your right that’s a factory…. Yeah… um… yeah… beer is made there” her confusion of names of the proper nouns of the places we went also made her hard to understand and ask questions. Another example was when she said “to your right (it was on the left) that is… um… yeah….a really old bridge… yeah…” (it was the Marie Bridge, and it’s a bit more than a really old bridge. Anytime she was asked a question she responded with a “ummm… yeah…” and trail off without answering. Thankfully Dave was there to actually answer anything. The overall tour was fantastic, the bike ride around the lake was amazing. Despite Iris being a really bad guide, everything else was tip-top.
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