EXCLUSiVE SKIP-THE-CROWDS Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle Tour from Munich INCL. TICKETS
EXCLUSiVE SKIP-THE-CROWDS Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle Tour from Munich INCL. TICKETS
INCL. SKiP-THE-LiNE TiCKETS NEUSCHWANSTEiN & LiNDERHOF CASTLE!The famous Fairytale Castle NEUSCHWANSTEiN is the 2nd most visited attraction in Germany. It captivates 1.5M visitors with its dreamy beauty, inspired by characters from Wagner's epic operas.
Unfortunately this means that up to 8,000 visitors/day crowd the place all year long.This tour gives you the unique opportunity to avoid these crowds and enjoy the calm magic also at LiNDERHOF PALACE (and HOHENSCHWANGAU Castle) in peace. Immerse yourself in the magnificence of the castles and grounds: Let the fairy tale come to life around you!Our expert guide will give you space to enjoy numerous other sights as well while being at your disposal and alert to your needs & questions at all times.WHY WITH US:• Know that your day is planned and conducted by a friendly & professional tour guide• Look forward to an unique excursion package• Enjoy the perfect symbiosis of traveling in relaxed comfort and fully leveraging your precious vacation time
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Oktoberfest
• Prolong this trip for 2 more hours: Time enough to enjoy sights longer or to see something new, e.g. Linderhof Palace. Soon we pass the place, where King Ludwig I, (Ludwig II's Grandfather), celebrated his wedding more than 200 years ago, which we know today as the Oktoberfest!
5 minutesStarnberger See
After a short stroll to the beach we can see the only island of the lake (which was in royal possession, too) and the place where he died under mysterious circumstances.
20 minutesSchloss Neuschwanstein
The guided tours in each castle take approx. 35 min, in case of Neuschwanstein you'll walk for another 15 min through many more rooms by yourself. About the particularities of these rooms you will be well informed by your guide, as well as of possibilities for lunch.
2 hoursQueen Mary's Bridge (Marienbrucke)
Mary's bridge ("Marienbrücke") - THE TOP VIEWPOINT - built in 1866 by King Ludwig II is one of the most famous in the world! It can be easily reached by a shuttle bus (€ 3.00 p.p.) from the parking lot or on a nice 40-minute uphill hike. From the bridge you'll reach the castle entrance within a 20-minute walk downhill and pass one more magnificent viewpoint! PLEASE NOTE: For departures after 8 a.m., there may be waiting times for both the shuttle bus and access to the bridge! But not far from Mary's bridge you can reach another spectacular viewpoint - without waiting! In snow and ice, both viewpoints are not accessible.
20 minutesPöllat Waterfall
A hike through the wildly romantic POELLAT GORGE with its numerous smaller and larger waterfalls, gravel banks, catwalks along steeply sloping rock cliffs and last but not least spectacular views of Mary's-bridge is a highly recommended alternative to reach Neuschwanstein Castle. ***** PLEASE NOTE: Due to rock securing work, the entire gorge is closed until further notice ***** (OPTIONAL): AS A MORE THAN EQUAL ALTERNATIVE, you can - together with your guide - take a unique walk along a rushing mountain creek through woods and meadows with happy cows. Experience during these 15 or 45 minutes unique views of Neuschwanstein Castle and look forward to refreshing drinks (and typical bavarian food) in a real alpine hut - all this with the most magnificent castle view! (see our photos!) ***** If you like, you can earn the famous view of the '2 Royal Castles with Lake Alpsee and Swan lake and the rugged Allgäu mountains in the background' after a 30-min (one-way) mountain hike.
50 minutesSchloss Hohenschwangau
For the 35 min guided tour a Skip-the-line-ticket can be booked, too. (Entrance fee (2023) € 21.00 per person aged 7 and more, plus 2.50 € per person Skip-the-line surcharge). PLEASE NOTE: If you want to visit Hohenschwangau castle as well, you have to book the option "XXL - Time Credit".
1 hourSchloss Linderhof
PLEASE NOTE: The Venus Grotto, located in the gardens of Linderhof, IS CLOSED due to restoration works until 2025!
1 hour 15 minutesOberammergau
Shortly after visiting Linderhof we reach the world-famous Passion Play Village OBERAMMERGAU, where you should accompany your guide on a 20-minute guided tour. Marvel at the partly over 200-year-old wall paintings as well as the Passion Play Theatre. Take advantage of your subsequent free time to stroll in the historic center, where you will find a huge range of the famous wood carvings, including numerous cribs and other enchanting Christmas items.
45 minutesAlpine Coaster
Prices (2023): Adults: € 15.50/Children 8-15 years: € 12.00 *****
1 hourEttal Abbey
From there it will take another hour back to Munich.
20 minutesPilgrimage Church of Wies
After approx. 1 more hour we reach the outskirts of Munich and your guide brings you safe through the rush-hour back to your hotel or any other address in Munich.
25 minutesIncluded
- SKIP-THE-LINE entrance fees for Neuschwanstein AND Linderhof Castle - even at short notice!
- Drive in new luxurious/comfortable Mercedes or VW-Minivan (a/c)
- Licensed, friendly and passionate Guide
- Tour length: 9 or 10.5 hours
- Spanish-/Portuguese-/French speaking guide on request
- Mineral water
- No hidden costs!
- Please indicate under "Special Requirements" your Nr. of children who are 17 years or younger
- COVID-19 SAFE!
- Entry/Admission - Schloss Neuschwanstein
- Entry/Admission - Schloss Linderhof
Not Included
- If desired: Entrance fee Hohenschwangau Castle (2023): € 23.50 p.P/€ 2.50 for children younger than 6 years
- If desired: Alpine Coaster (2023): Adults € 15.50/Children 8-15 years € 12.00
- Only if you can not walk the whole route from car park to Neuschwanstein castle, you might need:
- a) Shuttle bus (to Marie's bridge/not operating during snow and ice) (€ 4.00 ATTENTION: does not operate during snow and ice!) and/or:
- b) Horse-drawn hybrid carriage (€ 8.00 up/€ 4.00 down)
- For the shuttle bus and the horse-driven carriage no reservation possible; waiting times possible!)
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Stroller accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Are you able to walk slightly uphill from the car park to Neuschwanstein castle - approx. 1,5 km/1 mile within 45 minutes? If not, we have to calculate additional (waiting-) time for the horse-hybrid carriage or the Shuttle bus (not operating during snow and ice) – Anyway, an approx. 450 meters/0.28 miles uphill walk (up to 15 % slope) or an approx. 500 meters/0.3 miles downhill walk (up to 19 % gradient) from the respective terminal to the entrance of the castle have to be managed in any case! We can accompany you so that you can reach your castle tour in time.
- In Neuschwanstein Castle itself, a total of 346 stairs (up and down) have to be mastered. If you have a corresponding medical certificate about walking disability or mobility restriction or similar --> please inform us IMMEDIATELY after your booking! <-- we can request an exclusive LIFT SERVICE only for you with a maximum of one accompanying person, accompanied by the castle staff. The elevator service is at no extra cost, but (due to fire regulations) the number of tours with this service is very limited and must be reconfirmed by the castle authority.
- To Hohenschwangau castle there is a carriage service (not in winter season) almost from door-to-door. You have to climb stairs up to the 3rd floor and back (no elevator).
- In Linderhof castle you have to walk only approx. two times 10 minutes (relatively flat) and in the 30 minutes tour of the castle you have to climb stairs to the first floor.
- Each castle can be reached also with strollers, but they are not allowed during the tour of the interiors.
- If you want to reach Neuschwanstein castle by the "breathtaking" hike through the spectacular Gorge (approx. 45 to 60 minutes) on a well-developed path (not suitable for strollers, 1/4 of the distance are stairs), suitable footwear is required (for example hiking boots). In case of unsuitable weather or during maintenance work, the path through the gorge remains closed!
- Photo credit: Bild #2 (Neuschwanstein und Hohenschwangau) © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung (neuschwanstein(dot)de), Bild #3 (Schloss Neuschwanstein) mit freundlicher Genehmigung © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung (neuschwanstein(dot)de), Fotograf: Anton Brandl
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- There are no longer any COVID-19 restrictions (as of January 2, 2023). All our guides are fully vaccinated. --> Travel with us 100% safe in the highest comfort!
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.