Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Fairytale Day Tour from Munich with Skip-the-Line
by Gray Line Münchener Stadtrundfahrten
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This 10.5-hour bus tour from Munich visits two castles built by King Ludwig II: Linderhof Palace and Neuschwanstein Castle. The tour starts at 8:30 AM from Karlplatz 21 / Stachus. The first stop is Linderhof Palace, arriving around 10:00 AM. This smallest of Ludwig II’s castles was originally a 19th-century hunting lodge designed in French Rococo style and includes a Moorish pavilion. Visitors can join a 25-minute guided tour inside the palace and spend time walking through the castle gardens. After Linderhof, the tour continues with a scenic bus ride through Oberammergau without stopping. The route leads next to the Hohenschwangau area, arriving about 1:15 PM. Here, visitors can explore the childhood home of King Ludwig II and have free time for lunch, shopping, or photos. Entrance tickets to Hohenschwangau are provided by the guide. From Hohenschwangau, it is possible to walk or take a shuttle bus (weather permitting) for about 35 minutes to Neuschwanstein Castle. Visitors can walk to the Marienbrücke Bridge for views of the castle and surroundings. At approximately 3:45 PM, a guided 45-minute tour of Neuschwanstein Castle takes place. The tour ends with a return bus ride to Munich around 5:00 PM, arriving after about two hours. The bus includes onboard restrooms and skip-the-line entry at the castles is included with the upgrade option.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Linderhof Palace
Departure from Karlplatz 21 / Stachus at 8:30 AM. Arrival at Linderhof Palace at about 10:00 AM. Linderhof, the smallest of King Ludwig II’s castles, was built as a 19th-century hunting lodge in French Rococo style. It includes a Moorish pavilion. Visitors can join a 25-minute guided tour of the castle's interior and spend time walking through the gardens during a one-hour stop.
60 min
Oberammergau Scenic Drive
Travel by bus through the alpine village of Oberammergau without stopping. The route passes through quiet and peaceful mountain scenery.
Viewpoint near Neuschwanstein Castle
Stop at a viewpoint within walking distance of Neuschwanstein Castle. Access to Marienbrücke Bridge depends on weather and castle administration, especially in winter. Visits to the castle are optional and subject to admission times.
10 min
Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein Castles
Arrival around 1:15 PM. Visit Hohenschwangau Castle, King Ludwig II’s childhood home, with entrance tickets provided. Total time in the area is about 3 to 3.5 hours, including free time for lunch, shopping, and photos. Visitors can walk or use a shuttle bus (not operating in snow) to reach Neuschwanstein Castle in about 35 minutes. Visit Marienbrücke Bridge for views. At 3:45 PM, join a 45-minute guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle. Departure from Neuschwanstein at 5:00 PM for a 2-hour return bus ride to Munich.
200 min
Meeting point
Sonnenstr. corner Bayerstr. Google Maps: 4HQ7+FW Munich - next to Buddy Hotel. Please be at the departure point 20 minutes prior departure.
End point
Sonnenstr. corner Bayerstr. Google Maps: 4HQ7+FW Munich - next to Buddy Hotel. Please be at the departure point 20 minutes prior departure.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Fairytale Day Tour from Munich with Skip-the-Line
by Gray Line Münchener Stadtrundfahrten
Choose from 3 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.€138Overview
This 10.5-hour bus tour from Munich visits two castles built by King Ludwig II: Linderhof Palace and Neuschwanstein Castle. The tour starts at 8:30 AM from Karlplatz 21 / Stachus. The first stop is Linderhof Palace, arriving around 10:00 AM. This smallest of Ludwig II’s castles was originally a 19th-century hunting lodge designed in French Rococo style and includes a Moorish pavilion. Visitors can join a 25-minute guided tour inside the palace and spend time walking through the castle gardens. After Linderhof, the tour continues with a scenic bus ride through Oberammergau without stopping. The route leads next to the Hohenschwangau area, arriving about 1:15 PM. Here, visitors can explore the childhood home of King Ludwig II and have free time for lunch, shopping, or photos. Entrance tickets to Hohenschwangau are provided by the guide. From Hohenschwangau, it is possible to walk or take a shuttle bus (weather permitting) for about 35 minutes to Neuschwanstein Castle. Visitors can walk to the Marienbrücke Bridge for views of the castle and surroundings. At approximately 3:45 PM, a guided 45-minute tour of Neuschwanstein Castle takes place. The tour ends with a return bus ride to Munich around 5:00 PM, arriving after about two hours. The bus includes onboard restrooms and skip-the-line entry at the castles is included with the upgrade option.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Linderhof Palace
Departure from Karlplatz 21 / Stachus at 8:30 AM. Arrival at Linderhof Palace at about 10:00 AM. Linderhof, the smallest of King Ludwig II’s castles, was built as a 19th-century hunting lodge in French Rococo style. It includes a Moorish pavilion. Visitors can join a 25-minute guided tour of the castle's interior and spend time walking through the gardens during a one-hour stop.
60 min
Oberammergau Scenic Drive
Travel by bus through the alpine village of Oberammergau without stopping. The route passes through quiet and peaceful mountain scenery.
Viewpoint near Neuschwanstein Castle
Stop at a viewpoint within walking distance of Neuschwanstein Castle. Access to Marienbrücke Bridge depends on weather and castle administration, especially in winter. Visits to the castle are optional and subject to admission times.
10 min
Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein Castles
Arrival around 1:15 PM. Visit Hohenschwangau Castle, King Ludwig II’s childhood home, with entrance tickets provided. Total time in the area is about 3 to 3.5 hours, including free time for lunch, shopping, and photos. Visitors can walk or use a shuttle bus (not operating in snow) to reach Neuschwanstein Castle in about 35 minutes. Visit Marienbrücke Bridge for views. At 3:45 PM, join a 45-minute guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle. Departure from Neuschwanstein at 5:00 PM for a 2-hour return bus ride to Munich.
200 min
Meeting point
Sonnenstr. corner Bayerstr. Google Maps: 4HQ7+FW Munich - next to Buddy Hotel. Please be at the departure point 20 minutes prior departure.
End point
Sonnenstr. corner Bayerstr. Google Maps: 4HQ7+FW Munich - next to Buddy Hotel. Please be at the departure point 20 minutes prior departure.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.