Neuschwanstein Castle, Ettal Abbey and Oberammergau Private Day Trip from Munich
by Special Private Tours
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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.€1,080Overview
This private day trip from Munich lasts about nine and a half hours and includes a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, Ettal Abbey, and the village of Oberammergau. The tour starts with hotel pickup in Munich and a drive to Hohenschwangau village. Guests take a shuttle to Mary’s Bridge for photos, then walk to Neuschwanstein Castle for a guided interior tour. The guide explains the history of King Ludwig II and the castle's construction from 1869 to 1886. After the castle tour, participants ride a horse carriage downhill to Hohenschwangau village. Note that Mary’s Bridge is closed during winter months due to snow. Next, the tour continues to Oberammergau, a village known for its wood carving and house paintings, as well as its history dating back to 1634 with the original Passion Play. There is free time to have lunch and shop. The final stop is Ettal Abbey, a Baroque monastery founded in 1330 by Holy Roman Emperor Ludwig the Bavarian. Visitors see the Benedictine monks’ community and learn about their way of life. After the visit, the tour returns to Munich with hotel drop-off. The tour includes private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, a professional driver/guide, Skip the Line tickets for Neuschwanstein Castle, shuttle bus to Mary’s Bridge (if operational), and horse carriage ride downhill (if operating). Food and drinks are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Neuschwanstein Castle and Mary’s Bridge
The tour begins with hotel pickup in Munich and a drive to Hohenschwangau village. Guests take a shuttle bus to Mary’s Bridge, weather and conditions permitting, for photo opportunities. Then the group walks to Neuschwanstein Castle for a guided interior tour covering King Ludwig II’s life and the castle's history from 1869 to 1886. After the tour, participants ride a horse carriage down to Hohenschwangau village. Note that Mary’s Bridge is closed during winter months due to snow and safety.
180 min
Oberammergau Village
The tour proceeds to Oberammergau, known for its wood carving tradition and house paintings. This historic village is where the original Passion Play began in 1634. Visitors have about an hour and a half of free time for lunch and shopping.
90 min
Ettal Abbey
The final stop is Ettal Abbey, a Baroque monastery founded in 1330 by Holy Roman Emperor Ludwig the Bavarian. Located in the Bavarian Alps foothills, the abbey houses a community of Benedictine monks still living there. The visit includes learning about the monks’ lifestyle before the return trip to Munich and hotel drop-off.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Neuschwanstein Castle, Ettal Abbey and Oberammergau Private Day Trip from Munich
by Special Private Tours
Choose from 1 available option
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.€1,080Overview
This private day trip from Munich lasts about nine and a half hours and includes a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, Ettal Abbey, and the village of Oberammergau. The tour starts with hotel pickup in Munich and a drive to Hohenschwangau village. Guests take a shuttle to Mary’s Bridge for photos, then walk to Neuschwanstein Castle for a guided interior tour. The guide explains the history of King Ludwig II and the castle's construction from 1869 to 1886. After the castle tour, participants ride a horse carriage downhill to Hohenschwangau village. Note that Mary’s Bridge is closed during winter months due to snow. Next, the tour continues to Oberammergau, a village known for its wood carving and house paintings, as well as its history dating back to 1634 with the original Passion Play. There is free time to have lunch and shop. The final stop is Ettal Abbey, a Baroque monastery founded in 1330 by Holy Roman Emperor Ludwig the Bavarian. Visitors see the Benedictine monks’ community and learn about their way of life. After the visit, the tour returns to Munich with hotel drop-off. The tour includes private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, a professional driver/guide, Skip the Line tickets for Neuschwanstein Castle, shuttle bus to Mary’s Bridge (if operational), and horse carriage ride downhill (if operating). Food and drinks are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Neuschwanstein Castle and Mary’s Bridge
The tour begins with hotel pickup in Munich and a drive to Hohenschwangau village. Guests take a shuttle bus to Mary’s Bridge, weather and conditions permitting, for photo opportunities. Then the group walks to Neuschwanstein Castle for a guided interior tour covering King Ludwig II’s life and the castle's history from 1869 to 1886. After the tour, participants ride a horse carriage down to Hohenschwangau village. Note that Mary’s Bridge is closed during winter months due to snow and safety.
180 min
Oberammergau Village
The tour proceeds to Oberammergau, known for its wood carving tradition and house paintings. This historic village is where the original Passion Play began in 1634. Visitors have about an hour and a half of free time for lunch and shopping.
90 min
Ettal Abbey
The final stop is Ettal Abbey, a Baroque monastery founded in 1330 by Holy Roman Emperor Ludwig the Bavarian. Located in the Bavarian Alps foothills, the abbey houses a community of Benedictine monks still living there. The visit includes learning about the monks’ lifestyle before the return trip to Munich and hotel drop-off.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.