Witness the fairy tale castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, created by Germany’s 19th-century King Ludwig II, on a day trip from Munich. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, admire Bavaria's magnificent scenery as you journey to Linderhof, Ludwig’s rococo-style hunting lodge and last home. Join an optional interior tour and then continue to Neuschwanstein, a picture book clutch of turrets and chambers that inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle. Enjoy free time in nearby Hohenschwangau village for lunch and to explore Neuschwanstein’s grounds, and take an optional castle tour. Entrance fees not included (unless you choose the Upgrade option).

King Ludwig II's Royal Castles day trip from Munich
Admire lush Bavaria on route to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, both built by Germany’s 'mad' King Ludwig II
Tour (own expense unless upgrade option selected) the inside of the lavish Linderhof or visit the Moorish Pavilion in the grounds
Ogle the hilltop Neuschwanstein, the model for Disney's Sleeping Beauty castle
Enjoy free time to tour Neuschwanstein’s interior (own expense unless upgrade option selected) and explore its grounds and Hohenschwangau village
Learn about the ‘mad’ Ludwig and his desire to create his own fantasy castles
Enjoy a shopping stop in postcard-pretty Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This day trip to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof offers a bonus stop in the town of Oberammergau.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide
Skip-the-Line Service
Entrance fees (with UPGRADE option only)
Selection of snacks and drinks on board (with UPGRADE option only)
Small-group tour (with UPGRADE option only )

Entrance fees (approx. EUR 33.00, incl. reservation fees), unless upgrade option selected
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Gray Line Münchener Stadtrundfahrten, Karlspl. 21/Suite 2, 80335 München, Germany
In front of GALERIA Kaufhof department store, Karlsplatz 21/Stachus. Please be at the departure point 20 minutes prior departure.

Departure Time

8:30 AM

Return Details

This activity will end right where it started.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please do not pre-purchase entry tickets to the Royal Castle Neuschwanstein and Linderhof. Please pay these fees to your guide so that group entry can be purchased
Please note this tour does not allow time to see the Venus Grotto.
The coach has a toilet on board
A moderate amount of walking is involved to reach the castles
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
The stop in Oberammergau might not be available during the Passion Play Season 2022.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 78 travelers

Operated by Gray Line Sightseeing Munich

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:What is the policy on sanitization during Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace Day Tour from Munich?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Q:What is the social distancing policy during Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace Day Tour from Munich?

A:The policies on social distancing are:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Q:What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace Day Tour from Munich?

A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

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Traveler Tips

It's about a 30 minute walk up hill to get to the entrance of the castle so wear your hiking shoes!

Make sure you have comfortable walking shoes as there is a lot of walking even if you do take the bus up the mountain!

Have lunch first because you won't be able to later.

Reviews

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4,851 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers

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Lovely day trip would highly recommend

Jane_W, May 2022

Had a lovely day made more enjoyable by our excellent tour guide Marcus. Both castles were well worth seeing and the history was very interesting. Had a lovely lunch in the Mueller hotel in Hohenschwangau which has been recommended by Marcus- here we got to sample the delicious white asparagus. It was quite a steep walk up to Neuschwanstein castle so would recommend the shuttle bus.

Great tour

Dawn_M, May 2022

Great experience. Loved the comfort of the bus, our driver and tour guide. All around great experience.

Do it!!

Nikita_D, May 2022

Elisabeth was our guide for the day and she was FANTASTIC! She had so much knowledge which she shared with us-this was great as you are engaged and listening-really wanting to hear the history of the palaces and region. I can’t recommend this tour enough-i would do it again!

Fantastic tour

Sue, May 2022

Our tour guide Elizabeth and our driver Wolfgang are so sweet and kind. The tour is fantastic, I highly recommend this tour, beautiful scenery. Words can’t describe the beauty of the castle and the mystery of prince Ludwig II.

Absolute Beauty

robert_s, May 2022

The stunning beauty of this tour makes the trip completely worth it. The view from the castle is breath taking.

It was a perfect day for...

Ursula_B, May 2022

It was a perfect day for this visit. The weather was great and our tour guide Elisabeth and bus driver Wolfgang were very nice. Elisabeth gave us a lot of information on Linderhof and Neuschwanstein. This was my granddaughter’s first time to see these beautiful castles and she really enjoyed it. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is visiting Munich and wants to see Ludwig’s castles.

Two castles, long day

Frank_F, May 2022

It’s a long day. We left at 820 and returned at 1845. Linderhof castle is beautiful and more time should be spent there. Very little time to explore gardens. Neuschwanstein is a rushed through tour with not enough time and too many people crowded in. Our tour guide, Gerda, was excellent. The castle tours themselves are a local guide (Linderhof) excellent and an audio guide at Neuschwanstein.

Very thankful to the tour...

Jaslyn_L, May 2022

Very thankful to the tour guide and the driver for a fulfiling history journey and a safe tour. A very well organised trip.

1 traveler found this review helpful

Great experience

Alia_A, May 2022

The guide was informative and helpful, it was a wonderful trip! My only comment would be that it felt a bit rushed at times. I would’ve liked to have more leisurely time.

1 traveler found this review helpful

Definitely worth the trip!

Abi_F, May 2022

Great trip, didn’t feel too rushed at al. Plenty of free time to explore the castle and village surrounding. Loved the lake near the castle, so stunning!

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