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Neuschwanstein Castle Tour with skip-the-line tickets & Shuttle
4.9 (79 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · From Hohenschwangau · Operator: Skiptors
- 2 hours 20 minutes
- Shared tour, up to 35 people
- Offered in: English
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Departures 08:45 on the listing, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat; times depend on the option
- Alpseestraße 2, public bus stop
Editor's take choice 4 of 6 in Neuschwanstein tours from Füssen and Hohenschwangau
Skiptors includes your Neuschwanstein Castle ticket on a tour lasting 2 hours 20 minutes. The shared group has up to 35 people and meets in Hohenschwangau. Your guide accompanies you to the castle entrance.
Your ticket: €58 per adult with Skiptors, against €21 for admission alone on the castle's admission page. The shuttle bus is included only when the bus runs and the bridge is open.
Hotel transfers and meals are excluded from the Skiptors tour. Book it if you want a morning visit with a full refund for cancellation at least 24 hours before departure.
Skiptors Neuschwanstein Castle tour option
Skiptors offers 1 option, with Neuschwanstein Castle admission and a meeting point in Hohenschwangau. The English speaking guide accompanies you outside. An audio guide is included inside the castle. Prices are the lowest listed, per adult, ages 18 to 99; the hours and the days belong to each option.
| Option | What it is | Hours and days | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting at Alpseestraße 2 Compared in the list | Neuschwanstein Castle admission is included, with an audio guide inside. The shuttle bus is included when running with the bridge open. The option suits you if you can reach Hohenschwangau independently before the morning departure. | 2 hours 20 minutes Monday to Saturday; the departure schedule gives 8:45 | €58 per adult |
Does the shuttle bus take you to Neuschwanstein Castle's entrance?
The shuttle bus leaves a steep walk of about 15 minutes down to Neuschwanstein Castle, as the castle's directions page explains. The Skiptors fare covers the shuttle bus only when the bus runs and the bridge is open. The guide walks with you to the entrance. The horse carriage is excluded.
What's included
Included
- Audio guide in the castle
- Skip-the-Line Ticket - Admission Ticket to Neuschwanstein Castle
- English speaking guide
- Avoid long queues with the skip-the-line ticket service
- Escape the crowd with this "morning tour"
- Bus fare to the Mary's Bridge (Mary's Bridge) as long as the bus is running and the Mary's Bridge is open
- Professional tour guide
- Enjoy a small group tour with a guide
Not included
- Meals
- Tipping
- Carriage transfer
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
The sole Skiptors option includes Neuschwanstein Castle admission, with no hotel transfers or horse carriage ride in the price.
Tour or official Neuschwanstein Castle ticket?
The official price list puts Neuschwanstein Castle admission at €21, plus €2.50 online; Skiptors costs €58 per adult. The tour adds a local guide and the conditional shuttle ride. From Munich, you arrange your train to Füssen and bus to Hohenschwangau. With an official ticket, you arrange the hill too.
Meeting point
Meeting point
Meet your guide at the public bus stop at Alpseestraße 2 in Hohenschwangau. P1 and P3 are opposite the meeting point. Your voucher must be redeemed with the guide.
The departure schedule gives 8:45, while the winter itinerary gives 9:00. Settle the start time with Skiptors before travelling. Count back: reach the meeting point 15 minutes before your agreed departure.
End point
The guided walk ends at the entrance to the castle.
Itinerary
- Meeting at Alpseestraße 2 15 min
The first stop is the public bus stop at Alpseestraße 2. Your voucher is redeemed with the guide before the group heads uphill. The booking voucher is accepted on paper or on your phone.
- Neuschwanstein Castle 120 min
The Neuschwanstein Castle stop allows 120 minutes for the approach and visit. The shuttle bus and the bridge depend on access that day. Your guide assists at the entrance; an audio guide is included inside.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Later cancellations get no refund. Bookings are confirmed instantly. Bad weather can lead to cancellation of the Skiptors tour.
Know before you go
- Neuschwanstein Castle's interior tour lasts about 30 minutes on the castle's opening hours page. Be in the courtyard before your admission time. Late arrivals cannot join the tour.
- Walking from the Ticket Center Hohenschwangau to Neuschwanstein Castle takes 30 to 40 minutes uphill. The shuttle bus ride from P4 takes about 15 minutes. Skiptors discourages this tour during pregnancy or with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.
- The Ticket Center's transport page gives public fares: shuttle bus €3.50 uphill or €5 return; horse carriage €8 uphill or €4 downhill. Neither service has a timetable or reservations. The carriage takes about 20 minutes, then 10 to 15 minutes uphill on foot to the castle.
- Snow or ice stops the shuttle bus and can close the bridge in winter, as the Marienbrücke page explains. A closed bridge does not close the castle.
- Regular size backpacks and handbags are allowed by the Ticket Center's FAQ; bulky luggage and hiking backpacks are excluded. Strollers can be left in the courtyard's designated room, as the Ticket Center's family page explains.
- Photography and filming inside Neuschwanstein Castle are prohibited on the castle's visitor information page. Exterior photographs for private use are allowed. Parking fees are excluded from the Skiptors tour.
Reviews
97% of reviewers gave 4 or 5 stars. 53 reviews on Viator (4.8) and 26 on Tripadvisor (5.0), as shown on Viator on . The rating is for the whole listing, not for one option, and we do not have the review texts.
Photos
From the Skiptors listing, 11 photos in all.
From the operator
In Skiptors's own words, from the listing.
Escape the crowds with this "Morning Tour" so you can fully enjoy Neuschwanstein Castle and save time with the Skip-the-Line Ticket Service without queuing, and with a guide who will tell you everything about Neuschwanstein Castle (Disney Castle), King Ludwig II. (Mad Ludwig) and the surrounding area, you get exclusive insights and stories about King Ludwig and probably the most beautiful castle in the world.
Don't waste time, your guide will show you exactly where it's really worth going and where the best spots for taking photos are so that you remember the experience long after the day. Immerse yourself for a moment in the Middle Ages and experience the fairy-tale world of King Ludwig II up close. Be enchanted by the impressive interior design and discover the real "Disney Castle."
Just come to the public bus stop at Alpseestraße 2, 87645 Schwangau, leave the rest to us. Just arrive - enjoy.
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