From Munich: Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Full-Day Trip

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From Munich: Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Full-Day Trip
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
12500 reviews
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Discover the splendid castles of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria. Visit fairytale Neuschwanstein, intimate Linderhof and scenic Hohenschwangau.

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Duration 10.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, German
Optional audio guide
Spanish, Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, German

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

K
Kaspars – Latvia

Everything was organized punctually and clearly. We definitely recommend this tour if you’re visiting Munich for several days. It’s a great and convenient way to see the beautiful Bavarian landscapes. Both castles are located in stunningly beautiful settings. If you’ve already toured various castles inside, you might choose not to buy tickets to go inside these two— that’s what we did, as we’ve seen plenty, and we’re certainly happy with that decision. All of our time was well spent exploring the surroundings and the castle grounds. In any case, this trip was one of the best decisions of our entire journey, and we recommend it to others as well.

D
Donna – United Kingdom

Our tour guide was fabulous and the castle and villa were amazing. The scenic route was beautiful. All in all it was a great day.

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Karlspl. 21

  • Bus/coach

    (2 hours)

    Linderhof Palace

    Guided tour (1 hour)

    Optional, Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (20 minutes)

  • Oberammergau

    Pass by, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (45 minutes)

  • Hohenschwangau

    Photo stop, Visit, Lunch, Free time, Shopping (2 hours)

    Marienbrücke

    Break time, Visit, Free time

    Optional

    Neuschwanstein Castle

    Guided tour (30 minutes)

    Optional, Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (2 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Karlspl. 21

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Visit the majestic castles, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof
  • Discover Ludwig's childhood home of Hohenschwangau
  • Learn the history behind each turn from your guide or audio guide
  • Discover the castle with tickets available from the guide on the comfortable bus
  • Take in the sweeping views from the Marienbrücke bridge

Full description

Travel to the magnificent castles of Linderhof and Neuschwanstein . Enjoy a delicious lunch in Hohenschwangau (not included) . Choose to buy your castle tickets on the bus on the day or to buy them in advance as part of the day trip.
Board an air-conditioned bus and set off to discover the castles of Bavaria. First, visit the fairy-tale Linderhof Palace, The ‘Royal Villa’ of Ludwig II. . Explore the castle and its grounds with your guide. After we are going through without stop to Oberammergau before lunch.
Next, stop at Hohenschwangau Castle, Ludwig's childhood home, for lunch (not included) before moving on to Neuschwanstein Castle, nestled in the foothills of the Alps. Admire one of the most impressive sights in Germany and immerse yourself in the fairy-tale world of Ludwig II for the afternoon.

Includes

  • Transportation
  • Tour guide
  • Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle entry tickets (if option selected)
  • Audio commentary in 7 languages (premium tour only in English)
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point

Meet at Karlsplatz 21 (Stachus) next to Hotel Buddy. Coming from underground take exit "G" or exit "F".

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • If you choose the option without tickets, you may buy entrance tickets on the bus. Only debit and credit cards may be used for payment ( €41 including reservation and system fees, €10 per child)
  • It takes about 30 to 40 minutes to walk from the ticket center to the castle, around 1 mile (1.5 km) on a steep uphill road
  • There are many steps inside the Neuschwanstein Castle
  • Audio commentary is available in 7 languages (subject to availability)
  • Stop to Oberammergau is not possible in winter season

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 12500 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Kaspars – LatviaJune 24, 2025 – Verified booking
Everything was organized punctually and clearly. We definitely recommend this tour if you’re visiting Munich for several days. It’s a great and convenient way to see the beautiful Bavarian landscapes. Both castles are located in stunningly beautiful settings. If you’ve already toured various castles inside, you might choose not to buy tickets to go inside these two— that’s what we did, as we’ve seen plenty, and we’re certainly happy with that decision. All of our time was well spent exploring the surroundings and the castle grounds. In any case, this trip was one of the best decisions of our entire journey, and we recommend it to others as well.
D
Donna – United KingdomJune 24, 2025 – Verified booking
Our tour guide was fabulous and the castle and villa were amazing. The scenic route was beautiful. All in all it was a great day.
T
Teresa – United StatesJune 24, 2025 – Verified booking
Overall it was a great experience. Deysi our guide and Dragun our bus driver were wonderful. Deysi was filled with interesting stories of the countryside we were driving through but had a nice balance of just letting us enjoy the beauty around us. The bus was air conditioned and comfortable. The two destinations themselves are indescribable. Ludwig went soooooo over the top on detail and beauty when building these “schlosses” (palaces). You just have to see it for yourself. It was a strenuous day though. 13,000 steps for me and many many stairs. No elevator options that I saw. So make sure you are ready for that! Wonderful day.

Product ID: 1753

Activity provider:
Gray Line Sightseeing Day Tours

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