Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Exclusive Skip-the-Crowds Tour

Private tour options from Munich

The 2 options differ in duration, with Neuschwanstein Castle entry included in both. The 11 hour option leaves more time between stops. The itinerary gives possible stops, with sightseeing times excluding travel. Prices are the lowest listed, per adult, ages 0 to 99; the hours and the days belong to each option.

Are Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castle tickets both included?

Neuschwanstein Castle entry is included in both private tour options; the 11 hour option does not specify an included Hohenschwangau Castle ticket. Admission to the second castle needs agreement before booking. The official price list gives €23.50 for adult Hohenschwangau Castle entry, plus €2.50 online. The longer option gives you more time, with the same included castle admission.

What's included

Both options include Neuschwanstein Castle entry; Hohenschwangau Castle and requested additions need their ticket arrangements agreed before booking.

Private tour or official Neuschwanstein Castle ticket?

The 11 hour tour costs €246 per person; Neuschwanstein Castle admission alone is €21 plus €2.50 online on the castle's admission page. Independent travel from Munich means arranging the train to Füssen and the hill yourself. The tour adds a private minivan and a guide. Pickup within Munich is included.

Meeting point

Itinerary

1. Lake Starnberg 15 min

   Lake Starnberg has a suggested stop of about 15 minutes on the outward route. Your guide introduces Ludwig II's history. The drive then continues towards the castles.

2. Hohenschwangau village 45 min

   Hohenschwangau village has a suggested stop of about 45 minutes before the castle approach. Your guide provides a local map. The castle slot sets the pace.

3. Neuschwanstein Castle 150 min

   The Neuschwanstein Castle stage allows about 150 minutes, including the approach and time around the castle. Entry is included. The castle's opening hours page gives about 30 minutes for the guided interior visit.

4. Marienbrücke 20 min

   Marienbrücke has a suggested stop of about 20 minutes when access is open. The Marienbrücke page gives a 15 minute walk down from the bridge to the castle.

5. Pilgrimage Church of Wies 20 min

   The Pilgrimage Church of Wies is a suggested church stop of about 20 minutes. Your guide adapts the church stop to the driving route. Agree your route before departure.

6. Linderhof Palace on request 75 min

   Linderhof Palace is a requested stop of about 75 minutes on the longer tour. On the shorter day, the palace can replace the second castle. Arrange your visit and admission cost before booking.

7. Venus Grotto on request 55 min

   The Venus Grotto is a separate requested stop of about 55 minutes at the palace. Linderhof's opening hours page closes the grotto in winter. The requested stop needs its own time allowance.

8. Ettal Abbey 20 min

   Ettal Abbey has a suggested visit of about 20 minutes on the route near Oberammergau. The stop covers the Benedictine monastery, with time shaped by the agreed programme.

9. Oberammergau 30 min

   Oberammergau has a suggested stop of about 30 minutes for the village and its painted façades. The visit includes woodcarving shops. Your time there depends on the agreed route.

10. Füssen old town on request 30 min

    Füssen old town is a requested stop of about 30 minutes. The visit uses time otherwise available for castles or other stops. Arrange your preferred route before departure.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Later cancellations get no refund. Bookings are confirmed instantly. The route via Lake Plansee can switch to the Bavarian side because of traffic or avalanche risk in winter.

Know before you go

• Be in the castle courtyard before your timed entry. The walk from the Ticket Center Hohenschwangau takes 30 to 40 minutes on the castle's directions page. The private minivan stays in the village.
• The Ticket Center's transport page gives €3.50 uphill or €5 return for the shuttle bus. The ride from P4 takes about 15 minutes, followed by 15 minutes down a steep path to the castle. The shuttle bus has no timetable or reservations.
• The horse carriage costs €8 uphill or €4 downhill and takes about 20 minutes. The remaining walk to the castle takes 10 to 15 minutes uphill. Horse carriage fares are extra. Carriages have no timetable or reservations.
• Request castle lift access immediately after booking if you need it. The Ticket Center's accessibility page limits each hourly lift slot to 1 eligible visitor and 1 companion. Hohenschwangau Castle has no lift. The tour is not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health.
• The Ticket Center's FAQ allows regular backpacks and handbags, excluding bulky luggage and hiking backpacks. The Ticket Center's family page provides courtyard storage for strollers. Strollers cannot enter the rooms. Photography and filming inside are prohibited by the castle's visitor information page.
• Snow and ice can stop the shuttle bus and close the bridge. The carriage to the second castle stops in winter on the Hohenschwangau Castle tours page. Count back: allow for the hill and transport queues before your castle slot.