Neuschwanstein Castle Tour with Skip the Line from Hohenschwangau
Description
Enjoy the visit to one of the most visited castles in the world. A half day tour to the King Ludwig II’s Castle “Neuschwanstein Castle”. You don't have to worry about tickets, reservation or queues. We pick you up at Hohenschwangau and deliver you an unforgettable tour to the majestic Neuschwanstein Castle. The visit includes a bus ride to Mary's Bridge (as long as the shuttle bus is operating and the bridge is open) for fantastic pictures - tour inside the castle - horse carriage from the castle foot to the village Hohenschwangau - pickup/drop-off in Hohenschwangau with a passionate professional guide.
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Itinerary
Please wait next to the P3 sign. Your guide will meet you there. By Bus from Füssen: take bus 78 to Hohenschwangau and the bus will stop just across from the meeting point.
Enjoy a 3 hours tour with an informative guide to visit the popular Neuschwanstein Castle (the inspiration for Disney castle). (With Skip the Line service you don’t have to worry about waiting for hours to get tickets or tickets are sold out when you arrive). You are picked up at Hohenschwangau village. First, we take the shuttle bus to Mary’s Bridge (Marienbrücke) for some amazing pictures. Then we walk to Neuschwanstein (the fairy tale castle) with a tour inside. Know more about the Swan King (Ludwig II) king of Bavaria (1864-1886). And the history of Neuschwanstein Castle (built 1869-1886). Afterward, from the castle’s foot, we take a horse carriage to Hohenschwangau village. Take a walk around the beautiful Lake Alpsee, and enjoy the rest of your day in the Hohenschwangau area. # Please note that (During the winter months, due to snow and for safety reasons, the Marienbrücke is closed).
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that we have only our meeting point in Hohenschwangau Village
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Participants must be able to walk up and downhill as well as stairs
- Good walking shoes required
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Please note that as long as the shuttle is not running, we will have to walk up to the castle.
- The castle entry is conducted as a group tour, in line with the castle's policy."
Reviews(345)
Great experience. Super professional guide.
Grazie mille Pier, per questa bellissima recensione! È stato un piacere essere la vostra guida a Neuschwanstein quel giorno, e sono davvero felice che l'esperienza vi sia piaciuta. Grazie per aver scelto Special Private Tours, spero di darvi il bentornato in Baviera un giorno. Cordiali saluti, Amir
The guide, Steven was (mostly) well-informed, and presented a complex history of the site and the royal families involved. He also controlled the group very well. All questions were answered, even when the answer was "I'm not sure." The structure of the tour was well explained, including all rules and regulations. Recommended.
Thank you for such a kind review, especially after braving that heat with us! Stephen will be really happy to hear this, he always puts a lot of care into explaining the history properly, and being honest when he's not 100% sure of something rather than guessing. I hope the heat didn't take away too much from the day, and that we get to welcome you back for another tour soon. Best regards, Amir
Well organized, enjoyable and prompt. Guide, Stephen was incredibly knowledgeable and interesting which totally enhanced the experience
Dear Tonya, Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're so glad you chose our private tour and that Stephen's knowledge and enthusiasm made the experience so enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon. Best regards, Amir
We had an excellent tour guide in Amir and greatly enjoyed the morning!
Dear Michael, Thank you so much for your kind review! It means a lot to know the tour left such a positive impression. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Warm regards, Amir, Special Private Tours
We had a wonderful experience for the Neuschwanstein Castle tour on July 10th with Stephen as our guide. The meet up directions were easy to follow and we greatly appreciate the bus ride up and the horse drawn carriage ride down. The stops at Mary’s Bridge and the second lookout point were great photo ops and Stephen kept us engaged and entertained with stories of the history and just enough lore of the legends of the castle. The inside audio guide tour was insightful and engaging as well. We would recommend for anyone wanting to visit!
Dear Melissa, Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're thrilled that Stephen made your Neuschwanstein Castle tour so memorable with his storytelling and history, and that the logistics — from the bus ride up to the horse-drawn carriage down — made things easy and enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back on another tour soon! Warm regards, Amir Special Private Tours
There is some walking involved OUTSIDe the castle and then there are seveal steps inside the castle. The guide hands you over to the inside team about an hour after the start of the tour .
We had a great experience with Stephen. It’s great to skip most of the walk and get historical background before entering the castle itself. Great tour!
If I could give this tour 10 out of 10 stars, I absolutely would! Our trip to Neuschwanstein Castle was unforgettable, and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide, Stephen. From the very beginning, his communication was excellent, everything was perfectly organized, and the entire experience ran seamlessly. Stephen is incredibly knowledgeable—a true history enthusiast (or “history nerd” in the very best sense of the word!). His depth of knowledge about the castle, King Ludwig II, and the region was remarkable. More importantly, he has a wonderful gift for bringing history to life, making every story engaging, fascinating, and easy to follow. As photography enthusiasts, we especially appreciated his artistic eye. He pointed out spectacular photo locations that we would never have found on our own and shared valuable photography tips that helped us capture some of our favorite memories from the trip. The tour operator was equally impressive—professional, responsive, and genuinely committed to providing a first-class experience. It’s clear they know exactly what they’re doing, and every detail reflected their experience and dedication. Without a doubt, this was one of the best guided tours we have ever taken. We highly recommend it to anyone visiting Neuschwanstein Castle. Thank you, Stephen, for making our visit so memorable!
My husband, 14 year old son and I took trains from Munich to Fussen, then a bus to the meeting point at the bottom of the hill from the beautiful castle, where we met the tour guide Stephan. Our group was around 20-25 people, families, couples. Stephan was a wealth of knowledge on King Ludwig. He shared lots of history with a little humor throughout the tour. As was advertised, we were shuttled to the bridge across from the castle where we had the best views. But the large crowd from other groups made it rushed, and a little nervous on the narrow bridge. There is a lot of walking up spiral stairs once inside the castle but the interior is worth seeing. I ended up buying a book since we were not allowed to take pictures during the audio guide. We then were able to take a horse carriage down the hill since it was a cool day for the horses. I was extremely pleased with this tour, my son loved the carriage ride, and my husband loved hearing all about the history. Stephan provided a wonderful experience for us.
The visit was relatively expensive; fortunately, our guide, Stephen, explained the history of the castle well. The carriage ride was nice 👍.
