Neuschwanstein Castle Tour from Munich
Description
The enchanting old-world town of Fussen lies in the foot hills of the Alps, framed by one of the most breathtaking natural settings in the world. Traveling with your small group guided tour from Munich, you'll tour the ethereal Neuschwanstein Castle, be taken to the best vantage points; the lake, the postcard-perfect aerial view of the equally beautiful Hohenschwangau Castle and to the waterfall gorge.
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Itinerary
This where the tour starts and you meet your guide. After that, it will be a 2 hour journey to Neuschwanstein.
Schloss Neuschwanstein, often known as Germany’s "Cinderella castle," was actually the inspiration for a different Disney story, the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ castle at Disneyland. The entrance fee to the castle is not included (you can pay on the day), but by booking this tour in advance, you’ll receive skip-the-line access to Neuschwanstein so you won’t waste time standing in the ticket queue. The entrance fee to the castle is not included (you can pay on the day), but by booking this tour in advance, you’ll receive skip-the-line access to Neuschwanstein so you won’t waste time standing in the ticket queue. Once inside the enchanting structure, take a tour with a guide, who shares fascinating stories about the reclusive Bavarian king who commissioned a new residence in the 19th century. Thought to be mad, King Ludwig II desired a fantasy castle built in the mountains, an obsessive feat that was still incomplete when he died. Visit the best vantage points for views and photo ops of the castle’s towers, interiors and surrounding scenery such as the lake, gorge and equally beautiful Hohenschwangau Castle.
We will return to the starting point to conclude the tour.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour involves an approx. 30-minute uphill walk. If you prefer not to walk uphill, an optional horse-drawn carriage will take you most (but not all) of the way to the top; please note that the optional horse-drawn carriage is weather dependent and also depends on the day.
- Transportation : November - April : Train // May - October + December : Private Coach
Reviews(5,411)
Our leader Charlie was amazing he made it so engaging and overall was a great tour
Charlie was an outstanding guide for our day trip from Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle. His knowledge of Munich, Bavaria, and the Bavarian kings is remarkable, and he has a real talent for turning history into stories that bring the people and places to life. We especially loved the way Charlie explained King Ludwig II and the story behind Neuschwanstein. He even read excerpts and evidence from Ludwig’s diary pages, which gave us a much deeper understanding of Ludwig as a person. All of that context made our tour inside the castle so much more meaningful; for example, the connections between Ludwig and Wagner and how it’s reflected on the castle walls. His storytelling was engaging enough to capture the attention of our 13-year-old daughter—which says a lot! Charlie’s knowledge went far beyond the castle. Throughout the day, he made great connections to Munich and Bavaria, discussing everything from the Autobahn and Oktoberfest to Bavarian culture and history. Whenever he sensed that people were particularly interested in a subject, he went deeper rather than simply sticking to a script. He was also excellent with the logistics of the day. His instructions were clear and thorough, he set expectations perfectly, answered every question, and did a wonderful job balancing the different needs and interests of the entire group and the families traveling together. Thank you, Charlie, for a fantastic and memorable day. We highly recommend him!
A great day at Neuswachstein Castle, Charlie was an entertaining and very knowledgable guide which added to the experience at the castle itself - recommend. We came as our daughter is a Lego fanatic and built this at Christmas- did not disappoint
Charlie was amazing. Kept the mood alive.
Stephanie was a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide as we journeyed to a stunning castle! The views were breathtaking and radius tours made it such an easy trip! Clean bus drive up to the mountain with plenty of time to enjoy the town and castle!
Jeremy is awesome! Perfect demeanor and expertise displayed at its finest. Would refer others for sure!
Tho.as was our guide for Neuschwanstein, and was so informative and full of deep insights. He gave background of the historical context, Ludwig and Wagner music that were all intertwined. He even covered the opera and stories that became part of the castle decor to help you appreciate more what Ludwig was doing. He also sought deeper questions and meanings behind all we saw and heard and tried to get all to reflect more afterwards. Highly recommend the tour and especially Thomas for this one! The hill climb is a bit strenuous. I do have a heart condition and am a bit out of shape but was able to do it without major issue. Thomas was very cautious with the group and took pauses for historical lessons on the way up the mountain for those of us struggling to catch up to the group. Much appreciated that he stayed concerned for the entire group.
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Wow, what an experience. The castle and the views were magnificent. The only downside is the crowds, during peak time it does get very busy. Especially Mary's Bridge, it can take up to 50 minutes to get to it.
Craig, Thank you for this great recommendation for our Neuschwanstein Caslte Tour from Munich. Best, Radius Tours
Reserving a spot was easy. Staff was terrific, start to finish. Thomas did a wonderful job of keeping everyone engaged as well as in time. Be prepared to walk. It is a steep climb to the castle and lots of stairs inside. Overall, a great day trip.
Tara, Thank you so much for this great review, recommendation, and good tips for future guests. We appreciate you taking the time. Radius Tours
Our tour guide Nick, was fantastic! Knowledgeable, polite, great voice and historic trivia, we highly recommend to take a tour, one of many offered, a wonderful experience, Radius Tours Thank you Gia C
Gia, thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review on your castle tour with Nic!! See you next time ;)
