Bavaria Day Trip: Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles

Discover the enchanting Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles on a guided day trip from Munich. Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of King Ludwig II and explore the picturesque villages of Hohenschwangau and Oberammergau.

Duration: 9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Schloss Neuschwanstein - Your private tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Munich and drive to Hohenschwangau village. then we take the shuttle bus to Marienbrücke, a 19th-century crossing that overlooks the Pöllat Gorge. Gaze down at Neuschwanstein Castle with its elaborate turrets and parapets, and then pose for photos set against the backdrop of the heart-stopping Tegelberg mountain.

Then, head inside Neuschwanstein Castle for your walking tour, and learn how it was built for King Ludwig II in the 19th century. While the Romanesque Revival castle was intended as Ludwig’s retreat, the building was never completed and the king spent less than half a year living inside it. Admire the stately interiors, including murals that pay homage to compose Richard Wagner – Ludwig’s operatic idol – inside the Minstrel’s Hall. Explore rooms like Ludwig’s bedroom and admire the dazzling ornamentation of the Byzantine Throne Room.

  • Oberammergau Museum - travel onward to the village of Oberammergau, where the famous Passion Play is held once every 10 years. Explore the village, admiring its pretty Lüftlmalerei (painted houses).
  • Schloss Linderhof - then travel to Linderhof Castle – another of Ludwig’s former homes.

Nestled deep in the forest, Linderhof was the castle where the eccentric king spent most of his time. Step inside to see its lavish rooms such as the Hall of Mirrors and the Audience Chamber, and then visit the outside Venus Grotto – an artificial cave said to be modeled on Capri’s Blue Grotto (at the moment the Grotto is closed for maintenance works until further notice).

What's Included
  • Local taxes included
  • Guided by a professional
  • Air-conditioned minivan or private vehicle transport
  • Skip-the-line entry to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles
  • Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the highlights of Bavaria in a day trip from Munich, guided by a knowledgeable local! Explore the renowned attractions – Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Castle – as you gain insights about King Ludwig II, the introverted yet lavish 19th-century ruler who resided in these enchanting castles. Make a stop at the picturesque villages of Hohenschwangau and Oberammergau.

  • Good walking shoes required
  • Participants must be able to walk uphill
Location
Schloss Neuschwanstein
Neuschwansteinstrasse 20
Cancellation Policy

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

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Jamie_c
Sep 24, 2024
Breathtaking - Breathtaking! These tours are an enchanting walk through German history, most excellent for first time visitors. Jan, our personal driver and guide, was warm, engaging and funny. My family of 6 adults enjoyed the drive through the idyllic countryside, the castle tours and lunch in the quaint town of Oberammagua, made the day special and full of lifetime memories.
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Anna_g
Sep 24, 2024
Wonderful day! - Matej was a wonderful guide! Great tips and timing to beat crowds. Excellent knowledge of area and driving. Flexible with our requests and questions. Wonderful and warm personality. Would recommend to all!
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Michael_l
Sep 13, 2024
Exploring Bavaria - The trip was excellent. Paul was very knowledgeable and informative. His care in getting us the full value of our excursion was recognized. His choice of our lunch location was superb.
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Benjamin_g
Sep 4, 2024
A Great Day Trip from Munich - I enjoyed this tour greatly. Making the tour private did add to the price, but the convenience was so worth it. The two castle were the best we saw on our 10-day vacation. Seeing the inside of each castle is a must. There is a process to arriving and taking the tour. It was very nice to have a guide to assist. A stress-free day in the Bavarian countryside was delightful.
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Sally_j
Sep 3, 2024
Well worth the private trip to experience that personal approach - Paul was a superb guide. Arrived very promptly at our hotel and was very courteous. Firstly he was an excellent driver. I am a nervous passenger but he was very safe throughout the day He gave us some great information at each location and took us to an extra bonus spot at Wieskirche to see the pilgrim church and a delicious lunch So organised and also patient with our 15 and 13 year olds! We had a really informative day and felt was so worth it to have the private trip. We enjoyed our conversations with him about Germany in general and learnt a lot.
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Lia_m
Aug 17, 2024
Educational, Wonderful Tour Guide - Our tour guide was knowledgeable and flexible. Learned a lot about a subject I knew little about. Our 14 year old enjoyed the tour and it reinforced what she learned in social studies last year. Loved the door to door service and would definitely do a private tour again.
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Tkle
Aug 3, 2024
High recommendation - We all had a fantastic time with Rainer as our guide. He gave us great recommendations for foods and made sure we were on time for our booked tours.
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Afsanehm
Jul 30, 2024
A must DO for day trip outside of Munich - Franz was wonderful. Our drive to each attraction was smooth and we were provided with a wealth of knowledge and information about Bovaria and the ruling Kings. Franz made sure we did not miss a single point of interest at each destination. He made our day of touring perfect.
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Nancyms6300ax
Jul 26, 2024
Best guide! AMAZING Tour! - Our guide Tomas was so kind! My adult children enjoyed all the information he provided. He is extremely knowledgeable of the area. He even took me to the town where my family in Germany was from. He stopped at every photo opportunity for us. I can't say enough good things about this tour. When on your own you won't experience those little things in a country you do not know as well as he does.
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Patricia_o
Jul 6, 2024
FABULOUS EXPERIENCE - DON'T HESITATE! JUST BOOK IT! We had a fabulous day exploring these iconic castles, and we couldn't have picked a better tour guide than David. He was so personable, and he made the day so fun for our family. It was well worth the extra money to book a private tour and ride in total comfort without dealing with any lines or groups of people packed on busses. We highly recommend this tour and ask for David!
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