Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the fairytale world of King Ludwig II on this full-day excursion from Munich to the Bavarian Alps.
Travel comfortably by coach to the picturesque village of Hohenschwangau, home to two of Germany’s most iconic castles: Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. With a later departure at 9:30 AM, this tour offers a relaxed start to your day while still allowing ample time to explore the royal highlights.
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, the world-famous inspiration for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Just below lies Hohenschwangau Castle, the childhood residence of King Ludwig II. Guests have the opportunity to tour the castle and learn about the fascinating history of the Bavarian royal family.
A true highlight of the day is the Marienbrücke (Mary’s Bridge), where you can enjoy the most famous panoramic view of Neuschwanstein Castle set against dramatic mountain landscapes.
This tour is ideal for guests who want to fully experience both castles.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total duration of the tour includes travel and lunch time
What To Expect
Explore the historic Hohenschwangau Castle which holds centuries of intriguing tales and Bavarian heritage within its walls, before you make your 2 hour return to Munich.
Queen Mary's Bridge (Marienbrucke)
During your free time, you may visit the breathtaking Marienbrücke (subject to weather conditions), where you can capture postcard-worthy views of Neuschwanstein Castle from a unique vantage point. Please keep in mind, the walk to Marienbrücke takes about 45 minutes.
Options
Neuschwanstein Castle Late Start Tour from Munich
What‘s Included
Skip the line service
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
Gratuities
Admission & reservation fee to the Castles
Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Castle tour
Phillip H,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day trip from Munich. Using a tour operator just simplified every step of the process - booking, travel, guide, ticketing, etc. Dayse was a perfect guide! Personable, knowledgeable, engaging, and funny! Highly recommend this trip. Do be aware - castle entry tickets are an extra charge.
Great late start tour....
ELIZABETH D,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great late start tour. Hanae was a great guide - very sweet, patient, organized and knowledgeable. And our driver was great (very safe)! I appreciated the tour itself of the two castles. I was a bit hot after the hike up so if it’s warm out and you don’t want to get sweaty take the shuttle!
Amazing day to the Castles
311cassieb,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We could not have asked for a better tour to the castles. Monika was AMAZING!!! Provided us with so much historical information. The late tour was perfect and they need to offer this more. This tour is a must if you want to visit the castles. Plenty of time to see both castles, enjoy lunch, and see the town. Not rushed at all. Thank you!!
A lovely tour
Tour20656025656,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this tour as a day trip during our week in Munich. I'm so glad we did! Originally I was planning to try and put together seeing Neuschwanstein Castle on my own via the train but I really appreciated having a great guide to give more information and reliable and easy transportation via the bus. Deyse was our guide and she was so knowledgeable and helpful. We started off from the bus pickup at Karlsplatz and then had ~2h drive to the town Hohenschwangau. From there we had a stop to see the lake and then made our way to Hohenschwangau Castle. It was really interesting to learn more about the events preceding the building of Neuschwanstein during the first tour to help set the context for the inspirations and upbringing of Ludwig II. We also got to go up to the bridge, Marienbrücke, which was such a pleasant surprise. I loved the wooded areas surrounding Neuschwanstein and enjoyed walking around before our tour. All in all I would highly recommend this tour!
Great Experience for Neuschwanstein Castle
B3951LUjulieb,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was well paced, educational, beautiful and fun. I especially liked Deyse’s clear and well considered interactions. She is a pro at keeping the tour interesting and engaging. Personally, I was very happy to have “free time “ to eat, shop, take care of needs. The Hochenscheangau castle prepared us well for what we would see later in the afternoon at Neuschwanstein because of the King’s childhood spent there, the same guidance methods for touring and the proximity to the larger place, I would highly recommend this experience to anyone. The bus was top rate - very comfortable with drinks available to purchase at a reasonable price. The driver kept safety in mind which is important to me.
Tour top super guide
Mario M,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hello everyone, I highly recommend this softer and lighter version of the visit to the castles. I say more relaxed because despite the duration is 10.30h the day is faced with tranquility. This thing in my opinion leads to enjoy more the visit that was made perfect by the guide Deyse (super prepared and kind) In short, top day and super top driving Recommended
Sven is the man
Michelle G,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant trip Sven brilliant guide Driver brilliant picked up and dropped off on time. Definitely recommend Brilliant trip to Castle, plenty of time to look round. Sven is definitely the Man Very knowledgeable and probably the best guide we have had.
Munich late risers castles trip
janethX6044LY,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Monika our tour guide was very informative on the journey so arrived understanding the history of the castles which really helped. She was very organised and explained everything like timings etc very well! We really enjoyed the whole day! Lovely relaxed journey home.
FIVE STARS
L5780JFgiovanniv,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was spectacular. The castles and the location were stunning. A special shout-out to our guide, Monica, for her deep knowledge, her engaging way of explaining things, and her friendly personality
Castle and the Palace
818jern,Oct 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a Full Day tour. 100000% worth every penny. Very comfortable bus with WiFi and Bathroom. Also snacks and coffee/water provided. Tour Guide Monika was a wealth of knowledge and spoke great English. 3 different stops gave you plenty of time to explore take pictures and even lunch. Lots of tourists shops to buy whatever you want or need (even on a Sunday). Do yourself a favor and book this. Zero waiting in lines at either castle or Palace. ** Make sure you wear comfortable clothes and shoes the walk to the Castle is not flat at all…
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