Neuschwanstein Castle Tour with Skip the Line from Hohenschwangau

Neuschwanstein Castle morning, afternoon and winter tours

The 3 options change your departure time while keeping Neuschwanstein Castle admission in the price. The morning and afternoon tours run from 1 April to 15 October. The winter tour runs from 16 October to 31 March. Prices are the lowest listed, per adult, ages 18 to 99; the hours and the days belong to each option.

Is the horse carriage included in the Neuschwanstein Castle tour?

Special Private Tours includes the horse carriage downhill on the Neuschwanstein Castle tour lasting 3 hours 10 minutes. The carriage must be operating, and waiting time can apply. You still walk from the castle to the carriage stop. The bus uphill is included when running with the bridge open.

What's included

All 3 options include Neuschwanstein Castle admission and the same conditional transport; your choice changes the season or departure time.

Tour or official Neuschwanstein Castle ticket?

The official price list puts Neuschwanstein Castle admission at €21, plus €2.50 online; the afternoon tour costs €64.87 per adult. The tour adds a guide and conditional bus and carriage rides. An independent visit means arranging your train from Munich and the hill. The tour also requires you to reach Hohenschwangau independently.

Meeting point

Itinerary

1. Meeting beside the P3 sign 10 min

   The tour starts beside the P3 sign at Alpseestraße 1. Your guide meets the group there. Parking fees are separate from the tour fare. A phone or paper voucher is accepted.

2. Neuschwanstein Castle 180 min

   The Neuschwanstein Castle stop allows 180 minutes for the approach and visit. The route uses the shuttle bus and the bridge when accessible. Castle entry is a group tour. The return includes the horse carriage downhill when operating.

Cancellation policy

No free cancellation: all sales are final. Bookings are confirmed instantly. Bad weather can lead to cancellation of the Special Private Tours departure from Hohenschwangau.

Know before you go

• The guided visit inside Neuschwanstein Castle lasts about 30 minutes on the castle's opening hours page. The 3 hours 10 minutes covers the wider tour. Be in the courtyard before the admission time on your ticket.
• The castle's directions page gives 30 to 40 minutes from the Ticket Center Hohenschwangau to Neuschwanstein Castle on foot. The shuttle bus takes about 15 minutes from P4, followed by about 15 minutes downhill to the castle gate.
• The Ticket Center's transport page gives public fares: bus €3.50 uphill or €5 return; horse carriage €8 uphill or €4 downhill. The carriage takes about 20 minutes, then 10 to 15 minutes uphill on foot to the castle. The shuttle bus and horse carriage have no timetable or reservations.
• Winter ice or snow can close the bridge, as the Marienbrücke page explains. The group walks uphill when the shuttle bus stops running. Special Private Tours requires moderate fitness and walking shoes. You must manage slopes and stairs.
• The Ticket Center's FAQ allows regular size backpacks and handbags, excluding bulky luggage and hiking backpacks. Strollers can stay in the courtyard's designated room under the Ticket Center's family page rules. The castle's visitor information page prohibits photography and filming inside the castle.
• Special Private Tours gives conflicting booking limits of 8 and 14 people. Settle your party size before payment. The shared tour can have up to 33 people.