Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle from Munich





Description
Visit with us the castle Neuschwanstein, built by the fairy tale king Ludwig II. These unique building in the midst of the Bavarian alpine landscape will fascinate you! During the stay of several hours in Hohenschwangau you have the possibility to have lunch and to visit the castle Neuschwanstein with a guided tour in English. You can hike to the viewpoint "Marienbrücke" where you can take incredible and breathtaking pictures of Neuschwanstein Castle. You can also visit Hohenschwangau Castle from the outside or, weather permitting, take a walk along the Alpsee lake. If the weather is rainy you can also visit the Museum of the Bavarian Kings at your own expense.
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Itinerary
We’ll meet at 8:45 a.m. at Sonnenstrasse 1, 80331 Munich. There you’ll find a tour bus marked “Mentor Reisen,” and our friendly driver and guide will welcome you as you check in. We’ll depart at 9:00 a.m. and drive past several Munich landmarks (which the guide will explain) on our way to the village of Hohenschwangau.
On the route we drive through the artists’ village Oberammergau. It is known for its facade painting (known as Lüftl-Malerei) and woodcarving. The Passion Plays, which take place there every 10 years, have also become world-famous. They depict the last week of Jesus’ life, from Palm Sunday to Easter. You’ll take a tour of the town by coach, as this allows you to see much more than a brief stop would.
At the village of Hohenschwangau the guide will pick up (skip-the-line) tickets for the tour of Neuschwanstein Castle. Afterward, you’ll have free time to have lunch at one of the many restaurants, take a walk to Hohenschwangau Castle, or stroll along the Alpsee. And you can make your way to the Marienbridge (depending on the weather) You can reach Neuschwanstein Castle on foot (about a 30-40 minute uphill walk), by shuttle bus/by horse-drawn carriage for a fee. Your guide will provide you with the exact details.
After a ride of just under two hours in the comfortable coach, you’ll arrive back in downtown Munich and get off at the meeting point.
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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
- Bring cash for the tickets, no cardpayment possible!
- Please arrive at the meetingpoint about 15 minutes before departure!
- Please note: There are over 300 steps to climb at Neuschwanstein Castle!
Reviews(125)
We were very pleased with our guides. They were very knowledgeable about the history and had fun stories to share. Great stops along the way. This tour was a great way to see the countryside.
Thanks for your 5 star rating. We are happy when you experienced both an insightful and a memorable day!
Fantastisch! Fantastic day visiting the castles! Marleen was an excellent guide—friendly, organized, and full of interesting history. Rengib was a great driver, and the whole trip was smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend this Viator tour!
Thank you so much. Our operating team Mentor Reisen is happy when we were able to help you have a wonderful day!
The day trip to King Ludwig’s two castles was unfortunately disappointing from the very start. The meeting point offered little shelter from the weather, and due to confusion between the tour leaders and drivers, we were left standing in heavy rain for around 20 minutes waiting to board the bus. Beginning a full-day excursion soaked through is hardly an ideal introduction and left many of us uncomfortable for much of the day. Once we arrived at the destinations, a significant portion of the day seemed to be spent waiting between the actual castle tours. Given the poor weather, these lengthy gaps felt particularly frustrating and, at times, unnecessary. Rather than making the most of the day, it often felt as though we were simply passing time until the next scheduled activity. To add to the disappointment, the return journey ran late, meaning we arrived back much later than expected. As a result, the evening plans we had hoped to enjoy were effectively lost, leaving little time for anything beyond finding somewhere to have dinner. There were, however, two redeeming aspects. The refreshments available on the bus were appreciated throughout the day, and our tour guide, Mark, did an excellent job under difficult circumstances. He remained informative, engaging, and patient, and managed to keep a very diverse group of tourists organized despite many people not paying attention to instructions. Overall, while the castles themselves were certainly worth seeing, the delays, long periods of waiting, poor weather, and logistical frustrations overshadowed much of the experience. If anything, the day simply reaffirmed why I generally dislike organized tours, too much time is spent waiting around, plans are often delayed, and too much of the experience feels outside your control.
Thank you for your nuanced review and please excuse us getting back only today. Obviously, some things added up: your general dislike of guided tours, the poor weather, etc. We are sorry you experienced the consequences related to these ones. On the other hand, we appreciate your friendly feedback regarding our team, thanks for that!
Be prepared to walk up to the castle if the shuttle is not available for a spectacular view. We did it in 20 degree weather. Walking downhill was much faster. Beautiful castle.
Thank you for your review! We are happy you liked the castle!
Hello. The trip was amazing. Regarding the tourist guide is was very respectly , colaborative and helped us in all of the activities and description about castle. The tour organization was perfect, I mean, the bus, schedules, and so on. Regarding the castle the sights are so beatiful but we would have liked to visit a little more the castle. The tour only lasts ten or fifteen minutes and only it visit three or four room. I think the price is high in relation to final visit inside the castle. Thank you very much.
Thank you for your nice feedback regarding our guide and the whole tour! Unfortunately we have no influence on the guided tours inside the castle.
Baskin was the Coach driver and he was a Artist at work, the Bus never Jerked or Rolled or over revved and it was just like a Magic Carpet ride, we just purred along the Autobahn and the narrow roads. Charlie was the tour guide and just spoke the right amount. All in all a very very enjoyable day. Thanks guys your a credit to your profession.
We are really happy you had a great time and liked our driver and guide they are giving their best to give maximum experience and comfort to our costumers! Thank you for your review!
Great tour! Enjoy the pace of the day and was easy and well-planned upon arrival to the end. Charlie was our guide (in English) and he covered a great detail of historical facts and shared many interesting insights. There is a hike for those who have any mobility issues but for the four in our group everything was doable.
Thank you for your review! We are really happy you had a grea time and liked the trip and our tour guide he really is amazing and loves his job!
Amazing trip overall, great tour, useful tips from bus tour guide for which landmarks to visit at the destination. Tour inside the castle was amazing and well worth the extra €20 admission fee and ~20-40 min walk up the mountain (bridge was closed). Did not realize there was an additional €20 that needed to be paid in cash to enter the castle. Bus was great and bus driver was amazing! Very accommodating with extra bags. Please show up early if you want to choose your seats and sit next to your friends/family. Seats are not initially assigned but are locked in at the start of the trip. It’s a 2 hour bus ride ONE way.
Thank you for your review! We are really happy that you liked the tour and the tips from the tour guide! Yes the drive needs a little time but the destination is worth it! We are really happy you had a great day!
Unique experience, from a true fairy tale. Well organized tour, prepared and brilliant guide. Having done it in winter has enriched the atmosphere
Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review! We are delighted that you enjoyed the winter atmosphere at Neuschwanstein Castle!
It was a great tour and Katarina was a wonderful guide. The castle tour itself is a bit rushed but that is not the tour company’s fault—it’s just a very busy attraction. But just the views alone are worth it and the winter landscape was beautiful.
A much too late thank you for your nice words and your 5 star rating. We hope you are still cherishing your Bavarian memories 😉



