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Private tour to Neuschwanstein castle from Munich

Private tour to Neuschwanstein castle from Munich

Enjoy a leisurely day at Neuschwanstein castle with private transportation in our Mercedes V Class vehicles with exclusive hotel pick up at your desired location. Your tour not only includes advanced entry into the castle with guaranteed ticketed tour time but also an in depth tour of the exterior of Neuschwanstein with history, stories, and more given by your private tour guide. After a meal at any of the amazing restaurants in the area chosen by you we then bring you to the picturesque village of Oberammergau where the history of the Passion Play and painted buildings comes alive as your private tour guide leads you around the town with a stop at the famous Cafe Paradiso Ice Cream store for an amazing treat. After free time for shopping in the quaint village of Oberammergau we then bring you to the 14th century Benedictine monastery of Ettal where the classic Bavarian Baroque architecture will leave you breathless. Then it is a short 45 minute drive back to your hotel with stories and memories to last a lifetime.

From Munich: Royal Fairytale Tour

From Munich: Royal Fairytale Tour

Spend the day exploring some of the Bavaria's biggest highlights outside Munich with round-trip transfer. See the famous Neuschwanstein Castle, in the Bavarian Alps. Visit Oberammergau, known for its Passion Play and beautiful house frescos. Finally, stop at Linderhof, an elaborate rococo palace. Start your day with pickup from your hotel in Munich. Head south to the Bavarian Alps to the village of Hohenschwangau. Visit King Ludwig II's Neuschwanstein Castle for a guided tour inside the castle with a local guide. From there, continue to Oberammergau, the beautiful Passion Play village below the mountains that's known for its house frescos, woodcarvers, and Christmas shops. Enjoy free time to grab a bite to eat and to explore on your own. Stop at Linderhof, a palace built between 1870 and 1879, inspired Bourbon Kings and the place where Ludwig II actually lived for several years. Tour the inside of the palace with a local guide and enjoy time to go for a stroll in the formal gardens.

Private day to Neuschwanstein castle from Munich inc tickets

Private day to Neuschwanstein castle from Munich inc tickets

Enjoy a leisurely day at Neuschwanstein castle with private transportation in our Mercedes V Class vehicles with exclusive hotel pick up at your desired location. Your tour not only includes advanced entry into the castle with guaranteed ticketed tour time but also an in depth tour of the exterior of Neuschwanstein with history, stories, and more given by your private driver After a meal at any of the amazing restaurants in the area chosen by you we then bring you to the picturesque village of Oberammergau where the history of the Passion Play and painted buildings comes alive as your private tour guide leads you around the town with a stop at the famous Cafe Paradiso Ice Cream store for an amazing treat. After free time for shopping in the quaint village of Oberammergau we then bring you to the 14th century Benedictine monastery of Ettal where the classic Bavarian Baroque architecture will leave you breathless. Then it is a short 45 minute drive back to your hotel with stories and memories to last a lifetime.

Oberammergau Private Guided Walking Tour

Oberammergau Private Guided Walking Tour

This small alpine village became famous for its representation of the Passion of Christ, its 18th-century frescoes painted on the town's houses and it’s centuries-old wood carving traditions. Situated in the Ammer valley, it is named after the river Ammer that crosses the village. Its roots are dated from the late Bronze Age, but the village as we know it today started with a small monastery in the 9th century. Its geographic position between Germany and Italy turned this small town into a stopping place for pilgrims en route to Rome. Discover how this town became a fulcrum point in wood carving art from the 14th century onwards. Learn the connection to the nearby Ettal Monastery and elite boarding school. Walk the streets of the town and get to know how the 30 Years War led to the return of the Black Plague, which in terms gave rise to the Passion of Christ play, known as one of the best representations of the last days of Christ. Discover the several references to “Märchenhäuser”, the fairy tales that were gathered by the Brothers Grimm in Germany from old oral German folklore of the early 19th century. Oberammergau is surely a town to awe and wonder at both the sacred and the profane.

Bavarian Highlights Private Day Tour

Bavarian Highlights Private Day Tour

Delve into the famous attractions of Bavaria with a visit to Hohenschwangau and the spectacular Neuschwanstein Castle. See the Pilgrimage Church of Wies, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Appreciate the frescoes of Oberammergau village, and walk around inside Linderhof Palace. Get picked up in your hotel lobby to start the adventure. First, visit the tourist village of Hohenschwangau. From here, go to Neuschwanstein Castle, a famous landmark that sits atop the rugged hills of the village. Admire the architecture of this beautiful castle, built from 1869 to 1876. After this, continue to Wieskirche, or the Pilgrimage Church of Wies, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its rococo-style architecture. Next, travel to Oberammergau, a village famous for the many frescoes which adorn the houses, and for the passion play which is performed every ten years. Have a break, buy lunch, and shop for some souvenirs. Afterward, travel to Linderhof Palace, a beautiful manor built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria between 1870 and 1879. Tour the inside of the palace with a local guide, and explore the gardens. Finally, return to your accommodation.

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Our driver-guide Paul is friendly and approachable. We have a group of 5 with elderly, but he is patient with them and will help to think of ways to make the tour easier for them, while also taking care of the rest and sharing his knowledge of the tour with us. Getting to the castle and Oberammergau yourself via public transport is not easy, so if you have a big group, recommend to book this private tour with transport. Well worth the cost!

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Our tour was incredible. Our guide was knowledgeable and courteous and took great care of us throughout the day, making sure we got to do and see everything we had planned. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants a personal concierge-type experience. We will definitely book one of these types of tours in the future.

5 out of 5 stars

We had a fantastic time with Sandro on our private tour. He was not only knowledgeable but also very friendly, making the experience both informative and enjoyable. His recommendations for local places to visit were spot-on. Highly recommend his services!

5 out of 5 stars

Marie was an excellent guide. She was very friendly and informative. She provided a useful details about the architecture and people related to each part of the tour. Overall we had a very nice time in the Bavarian Alps.

5 out of 5 stars

We really liked our guide, Paul, very experienced and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed every castle, the villages and the stories. We got to see everything on time. Very well organized, I totally recommend this tour.