Mike's Private Neuschwanstein, Linderhof & Austria Alpine Day Trip from Munich
by Mikes Bike Tours Munich
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€1,295Overview
This private day trip lasts approximately 9 to 11 hours and begins with hotel pickup in Munich. The tour travels through a scenic section of the Alps, offering views of the surrounding mountains. The first stop is Castle Hohenschwangau, located at the base of Neuschwanstein Castle. Guests view Hohenschwangau from the outside but do not enter the palace. Next, the group visits Neuschwanstein Castle, a 19th-century palace built by King Ludwig II. Visitors can reach the castle by walking a paved path that takes about 20 minutes or by taking a shuttle bus that runs every 20 minutes; from the bus stop, there is a 10 to 15-minute downhill walk to the entrance. Entrance tickets to Neuschwanstein are not included and must be purchased separately. After Neuschwanstein, the tour crosses the border into Austria for a one-hour lunch break at a small local restaurant run by the guide's friend Marty. The restaurant serves regional dishes such as Schnitzel and fresh fish. Following lunch, the tour passes a lake in the Austrian Alps where swimming is possible on warm days, though the water is cold. Returning to Germany, the tour continues with a visit to Linderhof Castle, King Ludwig II's only completed palace. This Rococo-style palace features interiors inspired by the French monarchy and includes the Venus Grotto, an artificial cave with a lake and decorative lighting based on Wagner's opera "Tannhäuser." Entrance fees for the castle and grotto are not included but can be purchased on site. Guests interested in a more active option may substitute a stop at Ettal or Oberammergau with a ride on the Alpine Coaster. This includes a 20-minute scenic chairlift to the summit followed by a coaster ride down where riders control their speed, reaching up to 25 miles per hour. The chairlift and coaster costs are not included in the tour price and must be paid separately. The itinerary also includes Oberammergau, known for its Passion Play performed every ten years and its year-round Christmas decoration shops offering wood carvings and ornaments. The town's streets feature houses decorated with traditional Bavarian paintings called Lüftlmalerei. The final stop is Ettal Abbey, a Benedictine monastery founded in 1330. The abbey is known for its Baroque basilica with a large dome and frescoes. It remains an active monastery and operates a brewery and distillery reflecting Bavarian traditions. The tour includes a professional English-speaking guide named Mike, private transportation with air conditioning, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Munich. Food, drinks, entrance and admission fees, gratuities, and public transportation costs are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Alpine scenic drive
Travel along a famous stretch of road offering views of the Alps.
Castle Hohenschwangau
View this castle from the outside at the base of Neuschwanstein. The guide does not lead tours inside.
5 min
Neuschwanstein Castle
Visit the 19th-century palace built by King Ludwig II, located on a rugged hill above the Bavarian Alps. Guests can walk up a paved trail taking about 20 minutes or take a shuttle bus that runs every 20 minutes. From the bus stop, there is a 10-15 minute walk downhill to the entrance. Tickets to enter are not included.
120 min
Lunch in Austria
Stop in a small village for lunch at a local restaurant run by the guide's friend Marty, serving traditional dishes like Schnitzel and fresh fish from the region.
60 min
Lake in the Austrian Alps
Pass by a scenic lake in the Alps. Swimming is possible on warm days, though the water is cold.
30 min
Linderhof Castle
Visit King Ludwig II's Rococo palace inspired by the Petit Trianon at Versailles. The site includes the Venus Grotto, an artificial stalactite cave with a lake, gilded shell boat, and lighting effects. Entry tickets for the castle and grotto are sold on site and not included.
60 min
Alpine Coaster option
Guests can swap a regular stop for a ride on the Alpine Coaster. The experience begins with a 20-minute chairlift to the summit offering panoramic views, followed by a coaster ride down where riders control speed up to 25 mph. Chairlift and coaster fees are not included.
60 min
Oberammergau Village
Visit the village famous for its Passion Play held every ten years and its shops selling wood-carved Christmas decorations year-round. The town features houses decorated with traditional Bavarian paintings called Lüftlmalerei.
45 min
Ettal Abbey
Tour the Benedictine monastery founded in 1330, known for its Baroque basilica with a high dome and frescoes. The abbey remains active with monks living there and operates a brewery and distillery.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Mike's Private Neuschwanstein, Linderhof & Austria Alpine Day Trip from Munich
by Mikes Bike Tours Munich
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€1,295Overview
This private day trip lasts approximately 9 to 11 hours and begins with hotel pickup in Munich. The tour travels through a scenic section of the Alps, offering views of the surrounding mountains. The first stop is Castle Hohenschwangau, located at the base of Neuschwanstein Castle. Guests view Hohenschwangau from the outside but do not enter the palace. Next, the group visits Neuschwanstein Castle, a 19th-century palace built by King Ludwig II. Visitors can reach the castle by walking a paved path that takes about 20 minutes or by taking a shuttle bus that runs every 20 minutes; from the bus stop, there is a 10 to 15-minute downhill walk to the entrance. Entrance tickets to Neuschwanstein are not included and must be purchased separately. After Neuschwanstein, the tour crosses the border into Austria for a one-hour lunch break at a small local restaurant run by the guide's friend Marty. The restaurant serves regional dishes such as Schnitzel and fresh fish. Following lunch, the tour passes a lake in the Austrian Alps where swimming is possible on warm days, though the water is cold. Returning to Germany, the tour continues with a visit to Linderhof Castle, King Ludwig II's only completed palace. This Rococo-style palace features interiors inspired by the French monarchy and includes the Venus Grotto, an artificial cave with a lake and decorative lighting based on Wagner's opera "Tannhäuser." Entrance fees for the castle and grotto are not included but can be purchased on site. Guests interested in a more active option may substitute a stop at Ettal or Oberammergau with a ride on the Alpine Coaster. This includes a 20-minute scenic chairlift to the summit followed by a coaster ride down where riders control their speed, reaching up to 25 miles per hour. The chairlift and coaster costs are not included in the tour price and must be paid separately. The itinerary also includes Oberammergau, known for its Passion Play performed every ten years and its year-round Christmas decoration shops offering wood carvings and ornaments. The town's streets feature houses decorated with traditional Bavarian paintings called Lüftlmalerei. The final stop is Ettal Abbey, a Benedictine monastery founded in 1330. The abbey is known for its Baroque basilica with a large dome and frescoes. It remains an active monastery and operates a brewery and distillery reflecting Bavarian traditions. The tour includes a professional English-speaking guide named Mike, private transportation with air conditioning, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Munich. Food, drinks, entrance and admission fees, gratuities, and public transportation costs are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Alpine scenic drive
Travel along a famous stretch of road offering views of the Alps.
Castle Hohenschwangau
View this castle from the outside at the base of Neuschwanstein. The guide does not lead tours inside.
5 min
Neuschwanstein Castle
Visit the 19th-century palace built by King Ludwig II, located on a rugged hill above the Bavarian Alps. Guests can walk up a paved trail taking about 20 minutes or take a shuttle bus that runs every 20 minutes. From the bus stop, there is a 10-15 minute walk downhill to the entrance. Tickets to enter are not included.
120 min
Lunch in Austria
Stop in a small village for lunch at a local restaurant run by the guide's friend Marty, serving traditional dishes like Schnitzel and fresh fish from the region.
60 min
Lake in the Austrian Alps
Pass by a scenic lake in the Alps. Swimming is possible on warm days, though the water is cold.
30 min
Linderhof Castle
Visit King Ludwig II's Rococo palace inspired by the Petit Trianon at Versailles. The site includes the Venus Grotto, an artificial stalactite cave with a lake, gilded shell boat, and lighting effects. Entry tickets for the castle and grotto are sold on site and not included.
60 min
Alpine Coaster option
Guests can swap a regular stop for a ride on the Alpine Coaster. The experience begins with a 20-minute chairlift to the summit offering panoramic views, followed by a coaster ride down where riders control speed up to 25 mph. Chairlift and coaster fees are not included.
60 min
Oberammergau Village
Visit the village famous for its Passion Play held every ten years and its shops selling wood-carved Christmas decorations year-round. The town features houses decorated with traditional Bavarian paintings called Lüftlmalerei.
45 min
Ettal Abbey
Tour the Benedictine monastery founded in 1330, known for its Baroque basilica with a high dome and frescoes. The abbey remains active with monks living there and operates a brewery and distillery.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.