Bavarian Castles: Neuschwanstein & Hohenschwangau
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10 Ratings
München

Embark on a captivating journey through Bavaria’s cultural richness and breathtaking landscapes with ‘Kingdom of the Castles: A Day with King Ludwig’. Immerse yourself in the era of kings and castles, meet King Ludwig himself, and choose between visiting Neuschwanstein Castle or exploring Hohenschwangau Castle.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hohenschwangau Castle - Discover the historic Hohenschwangau Castle, rich with centuries of fascinating stories and Bavarian culture, before embarking on your 2-hour journey back to Munich.
  • Queen Mary’s Bridge (Marienbrücke) - In your leisure time, consider visiting the stunning Marienbrücke (weather permitting), where you can capture…
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What's Included
  • Skip the line service
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Admission & reservation fee to the Castles
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on a magical journey into the fairytale realm of King Ludwig II with this full-day tour from Munich to the Bavarian Alps. Enjoy a comfortable coach ride to the charming village of Hohenschwangau, where two of Germany’s most renowned castles, Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, await. With a convenient departure time of 9:30 AM, this tour provides…

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Location
Karlsplatz 21-24
Karlsplatz
This tour departs from Karlsplatz 21 (Stachus) next to BUDDY Hotel. On the day of your tour, please bring your printed or electronic voucher with you to the bus at the departure point. Please board the coach 20 minutes before departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Tour20656025656
May 8, 2026
A lovely tour - We booked this tour as a day trip during our week in Munich. I'm so glad we did! Originally I was planning to try and put together seeing Neuschwanstein Castle on my own via the train but I really appreciated having a great guide to give more information and reliable and easy transportation via the bus. Deyse was our guide and she was so knowledgeable and helpful. We started off from the bus pickup at Karlsplatz and then had ~2h drive to the town Hohenschwangau. From there we had a stop to see the lake and then made our way to Hohenschwangau Castle. It was really interesting to learn more about the events preceding the building of Neuschwanstein during the first tour to help set the context for the inspirations and upbringing of Ludwig II. We also got to go up to the bridge, Marienbrücke, which was such a pleasant surprise. I loved the wooded areas surrounding Neuschwanstein and enjoyed walking around before our tour. All in all I would highly recommend this tour!
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B3951lujulieb
May 8, 2026
Great Experience for Neuschwanstein Castle - This tour was well paced, educational, beautiful and fun. I especially liked Deyse’s clear and well considered interactions. She is a pro at keeping the tour interesting and engaging. Personally, I was very happy to have “free time “ to eat, shop, take care of needs. The Hochenscheangau castle prepared us well for what we would see later in the afternoon at Neuschwanstein because of the King’s childhood spent there, the same guidance methods for touring and the proximity to the larger place, I would highly recommend this experience to anyone. The bus was top rate - very comfortable with drinks available to purchase at a reasonable price. The driver kept safety in mind which is important to me.
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Mario
Apr 19, 2026
Tour top super guide - Hello everyone, I highly recommend this softer and lighter version of the visit to the castles. I say more relaxed because despite the duration is 10.30h the day is faced with tranquility. This thing in my opinion leads to enjoy more the visit that was made perfect by the guide Deyse (super prepared and kind) In short, top day and super top driving Recommended
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Michelle
Apr 6, 2026
Sven is the man - Brilliant trip Sven brilliant guide Driver brilliant picked up and dropped off on time. Definitely recommend Brilliant trip to Castle, plenty of time to look round. Sven is definitely the Man Very knowledgeable and probably the best guide we have had.
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Janethx6044ly
Apr 4, 2026
Munich late risers castles trip - Monika our tour guide was very informative on the journey so arrived understanding the history of the castles which really helped. She was very organised and explained everything like timings etc very well! We really enjoyed the whole day! Lovely relaxed journey home.
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L5780jfgiovanniv
Apr 4, 2026
FIVE STARS - The experience was spectacular. The castles and the location were stunning. A special shout-out to our guide, Monica, for her deep knowledge, her engaging way of explaining things, and her friendly personality
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818jern
Oct 8, 2023
Castle and the Palace - This is a Full Day tour. 100000% worth every penny. Very comfortable bus with WiFi and Bathroom. Also snacks and coffee/water provided. Tour Guide Monika was a wealth of knowledge and spoke great English. 3 different stops gave you plenty of time to explore take pictures and even lunch. Lots of tourists shops to buy whatever you want or need (even on a Sunday). Do yourself a favor and book this. Zero waiting in lines at either castle or Palace. ** Make sure you wear comfortable clothes and shoes the walk to the Castle is not flat at all…
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