Castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau from Munich

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Munich, Germany

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10 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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4.9

· Vicki_A ·

Aug 2026

This day trip is a must-do if you’re in Munich. Absolutely beautiful. The guide was very good and the driver got us there safely. Don’t miss it!

· Aimee_L ·

Jun 2026

Great trip, and great customer service when we ha d to suddenly change days after the 24hr period w as past as we had an unfortunate major train dela y. Our guide Joachim was fantastic and informative and the driver great as well. We ended up seeing Linderhof and Neuschwanstein on the re booked tour.

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Overview

Experience Bavaria's most iconic royal castles without the hassle of planning transport, parking, or tickets yourself. Travel through spectacular Alpine scenery from Munich before exploring Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau with the flexibility to join optional guided castle visits. With free time to enjoy the surrounding village and viewpoints, this is an effortless way to discover King Ludwig II's extraordinary legacy.

Benefit from stress-free guaranteed castle tickets available on the coach
Take in sweeping Alpine scenery throughout the journey, without the hassle of navigation
Visit the famous Marien Bridge for unforgettable views
Enjoy free time to explore, shop, or dine at your own pace

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
English speaking live guide on the coach
optional ticket SALE on the coach for both castles (guaranteed tickets)
Parking Fees
Entrance tickets (only option "with entrance fees")

Admission Fee - For option booked without Tickets: both castles 48 Euro/adult, 17 Euro/child from 7-17 years, 5 Euro/child 0-6 years

€48.00 per person
Meals

Restaurants own expense
no hotel pick up or drop off
optional for horse-drawn carriage/shuttle bus in CASH to the operator: max. EUR 8.00 per person

€8.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Sonnenstraße 1, 80331 München-Altstadt-Lehel, Germany
The meeting point is a busstop in front of the "Fielmann" eyeware store. There will be from about 8:45 am a coach with the inscription of company name.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.9:15 am

Itinerary

Alter Botanischer Garten (Pass By)

Schloss Hohenschwangau

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Schloss Neuschwanstein

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Queen Mary's Bridge (Marienbrucke)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alpsee

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please note: There are over 300 steps to climb at Neuschwanstein Castle!
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 92 reviews

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A great day touring the...

Ron_G, Sep 2026

A great day touring the castles and seeing the beautiful countryside around them. Our guide, Christine, did a wonderful job providing all the history for us. A little bit of a longer day from Munich, but well worth it.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thanks, Ron, for your kind words. Happy to hear that you spent a lovely day eventually!

Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau

Sara_K, Sep 2026

Christina with mentor reisen was a great guide- gave a wonderful history about the castles and very organized and clear about the itinerary - we left at 9:15 am, arrived at the ticket center by 11:30 and had time to see the museum of Bavarian kings before taking a horse carriage to hohenschwangau and had time to take photos in the garden before our 1 pm 45 minute tour; we walked back down, had a grab and go sandwich then caught the 2:30 pm shuttle bus to the bridge and had time to walk to the spot up the road behind the bridge which is a good alternative if the line is too long for the bridge; we had plenty of time walking down to neuschwanstein and took photos along the way and outside the courtyard before entering the courtyard at 3:25 pm for our 4:10 pm tour and took photos above the courtyard and still had plenty of time before our 30 minute tour; after the tour we bought souvenirs at the gift shop, snapped quick photos off the balcony of the bridge, saw the final exhibit of the castle model on the way out, took photos at the viewpoint and hustled to the horse carriage; the carriage took a while to leave but we made it just on time to meet our bus at 5:45 pm back to town and arrived at 7:40 pm; I think meeting at the bus at 6 pm would have been better to provide enough time to get down the hill and allow time for the last exhibit and taking photos at the balcony near the gift shop and the last viewpoint on the way out; also to allow time for the horse carriage ride back to town; although Christina showed us a short cut path to walk down it is steep and not ideal for older folks with knee issues; otherwise a great experience and very well organized!

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you very much for sharing your experiences. We're glad when you had a pleasant day overall.

Great trip

Mary_S, Sep 2026

Good trip, well worth it. Count on a lot of walking, some steep climbs to Neuschwanstein, and lots of stairs. Our tour guide, David, was interesting and took great care of us.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thanks, Mary, for your 5 star rating and your advice. Our team is happy when we were able to help you have a wonderful day eventually!

Long day for short tours

Kelly_S, Aug 2026

We purchased the with tickets included option. The transportation is the biggest part of the expense. This was a very long tour for only having a half hour tour of each castle. The bus ride is two hours each way. Wish I had driven ourselves so that we could have enjoyed the villages that we drive through. We felt rush most of the day. May have been able to have had a nicer lunch but we were afraid of being late to the next tour. Our guide Barbara was lovely and our driver did give us a nice smooth ride.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

You arrived by bus in Hohenschwangau at 11:30 a.m. and were scheduled to depart at 5:40 p.m. If you felt rushed during this 6-hour period, we are very sorry. The tour of Hohenschwangau Castle takes 45 minutes, and the tour of Neuschwanstein Castle takes 30 minutes, as described in the tour itinerary. We deliberately avoid making additional stops in other towns so that no one feels rushed.

Must-do

Vicki_A, Aug 2026

This day trip is a must-do if you’re in Munich. Absolutely beautiful. The guide was very good and the driver got us there safely. Don’t miss it!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thanks, Vicki, for your lovely review. We are happy when you felt well taken care of!

Relax for a day in the country

Owen_B, Aug 2026

Very relaxing tour - enjoyable bus ride - very friendly and informative host - interesting sites. Would definitely recommend.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thanks, Owen, for your 4 star rating and your recommendation. Good to hear that you experienced an insightful and lovely day!

Very nice experience

Laure_Z, Jul 2026

This tour gives you the opportunity to see a lot of amazing places and we appreciated a lot our guide !

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you very much for your 5 star rating. We are happy when we were able to help you have a wonderful day!

Wonderful day

Aimee_L, Jun 2026

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks Aimee, for your 5 star rating. We are happy when we were able to help you have a wonderful day!

Nice drive with some...

Holly_C, Jun 2026

Nice drive with some interesting information. They did a good job of providing the timing expectations for the tickets. We had plenty of time to eat and explore between castles. The castle tours were not too crowded.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks (belated, though) for your 5 star rating. We are happy when you felt well taken care of!

Good times!

Andrew_V, May 2026

Great time seeing two castle in one stop. Nice to sit back, relax, and let the company figure out the logistics. The bus had nice AC and a lot of space. I’d highly recommend it!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

A late thanks for your lovely words. We are happy to hear that you had a good time in the world of King Ludwig II!

The Castles of King Ludwig II

Marilyn_C, May 2026

We were originally booked on this tour, but a day before we were informed that the tour was cancelled. We were offered a VIP tour of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles instead at no extra cost which we accepted because we had no other options. While we were disappointed not to be going to Hohenschwangau, Linderhof didn’t disappoint and we did get to see the exterior of Hohenschwangau from Neuschwanstein. Our guide, Christine, was wonderful as was our driver, Agron. The local guide at Linderhof, Frederick, was very knowledgeable and interesting. The grounds are beautiful with statuary, gardens, and a water feature. It’s the smallest of the three castles but probably the most opulent. Neuschwanstein, besides being beautiful exteriorly, is well appointed in the interior. Our only disappointment was that the tour of the castle went too quickly and a lot of the items in the rooms were not explained and we seemed to rush through the rooms. Of course, there were many tours at the castle, so one can understand that much time can’t be taken in each room, but we just would have liked a bit more time. There’s plenty of walking on this tour, some hills and a lot of steps so wear comfortable shoes! The ride from Munich took us through some beautiful Alpine scenery and we even had a drive through Oberammagau and saw the murals painted on the houses there. Charming.