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Top 4 Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castle tours (2026)

We compared 4 Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castle tours on Viator, then filtered by reviews, ratings and what is included. Our selection: 4, each priced by the option we would book.

Updated Tours listings read ; official tickets and rules from the Ticket Center Hohenschwangau

Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castle tours compared

Castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau from Munich

01 · Both castles by coach from Munich

Castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau from Munich

Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle tickets are in the price: from Munich by coach, up to 30 people, 10 hours. The combination tickets page gives €43.50 for a Kings-Ticket bought on site; a tour from €138 per adult adds return coach travel. Book it if you want both castle interiors from Munich.

Mentor Reisen visits Hohenschwangau Castle before Neuschwanstein Castle, leaving Munich daily at 8:50. The coach departs from Sonnenstraße 1. The English speaking guide accompanies the coach.

The catch: The shuttle bus or horse carriage costs extra, and lunch is at your expense. You join the coach in central Munich without hotel pickup. Mentor Reisen gives a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure.

Ages 7 to 17: €80; ages 4 to 6: €45; ages 0 to 3: €0.

10 hours Up to 30 people on the coach. ★ 4.9 (119) both castles both tickets in the price Sonnenstraße 1, Munich, by Fielmann. The Mentor Reisen meeting time is 8:40 for the 8:50 departure.

from €138 per adult · Castles WITH entrance fees Our page on this tour → Castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau from Munich starts at €69 per adult before castle tickets; a Kings-Ticket costs €43.50.
Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Private Tour: Munich or Füssen

02 · Both castles privately from Füssen

Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Private Tour: Munich or Füssen

Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle tickets are in the price of the private tour from Füssen, lasting 8 to 9 hours. The Kings-Ticket costs €43.50 at the Ticket Center; a tour from €253.43 per adult adds hotel transfers and your driver guide. Book it if you are staying in the area and your date is fixed.

Private Tour From Füssen leaves daily at 9:00, visiting Neuschwanstein Castle before Hohenschwangau Castle. A 60 minute stop in Oberammergau follows the castle visits. The shuttle bus is included when running and the bridge is open.

The catch: Special Private Tours needs at least 2 paying adults per booking. You get no refund if you cancel your tour. Lunch and drinks are at your expense.

Ages 0 to 17: €95.90, when sharing with 2 paying adults.

8 to 9 hours Private party; up to 7 people per booking. ★ 4.9 (35) both castles both tickets in the price Hotel pickup in the Füssen area. Be ready 5 minutes before pickup.

from €253.43 per adult · Private Tour From Füssen Our page on this tour → Private Tour from Munich starts at €273.98 per adult with both tickets and leaves daily at 8:00; the Kings-Ticket alone costs €43.50.
Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Exclusive Skip-the-Crowds Tour

03 · A longer private day from Munich

Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Exclusive Skip-the-Crowds Tour

Neuschwanstein Castle entry is in the price of Sightseeing Bavaria Exclusive's private Munich tour, lasting 11 hours. Adult castle entry is €21 on the castle's admission page; a tour from €246 per person adds your minivan and guide. Book it if you want a longer day with stops arranged around your plans.

The 11 hour option offers a 7:00 start daily. Munich pickup covers addresses within 8 km of Marienplatz. Sightseeing Bavaria Exclusive refunds your tour in full if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure.

The catch: The main Special Private Tours option suits you when you want both castle admissions paid together. Sightseeing Bavaria Exclusive's included ticket covers entry to the castle.

Ages 0 to 99 share one price band.

11 hours Private party; up to 8 travellers per booking. ★ 4.9 (92) Neuschwanstein from Munich castle ticket in the price Hotel or address pickup within 8 km of Marienplatz in Munich. Pickup outside that area can cost extra.

from €246 per adult · XXL-Time credit Our page on this tour → An independent Hohenschwangau Castle ticket costs €23.50 plus €2.50 online on the official price list. Horse carriage fares are extra on this tour, payable in cash.
VIP Daytrip Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Grotto from Munich

04 · Linderhof instead of Hohenschwangau

VIP Daytrip Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Grotto from Munich

Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace tickets are in the price of Mentor Reisen's Munich coach tour: up to 28 people, 10.5 hours. €21 buys castle entry at the Ticket Center; a tour from €195 per adult adds palace entry and the return coach. Book it if you want the palace as your second visit.

The coach runs daily at 8:30 or 9:00. The palace comes before the castle, with a coach tour through Oberammergau between the visits. The Venus Grotto is included from 15 April to 15 October.

The catch: Hohenschwangau Castle is outside this itinerary; the tour stops in the village. Lunch and uphill transport cost extra. Linderhof's opening hours page lists the Venus Grotto as closed in winter. Mentor Reisen gives a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure.

Ages 4 to 17: €150; ages 0 to 3: €0.

10.5 hours Up to 28 people on the coach. ★ 4.9 (1,086) Neuschwanstein + Linderhof castle ticket in the price Sonnenstraße 1, Munich, outside Fielmann near Karlsplatz. Meet the Mentor Reisen coach 15 minutes before departure.

from €195 per adult · VIP Daytrip Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Grotto from Munich Our page on this tour →

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Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castle tours at a glance 4 tours · option, price, hours, where it goes, the castle ticket, group, departures, rating
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Tour and compared option From Hours Where it goes Castle ticket Group Departures Rating
Castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau from Munich Castles WITH entrance fees · Mentor Reisen GmbH €138 per adult 10 hours both castles both tickets in the price Up to 30 people on the coach. 08:50 daily ★ 4.9 (119)
Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Private Tour: Munich or Füssen Private Tour From Füssen · Special Private Tours €253.43 per adult 8 to 9 hours both castles both tickets in the price Private party; up to 7 people per booking. 09:00 daily ★ 4.9 (35)
Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Exclusive Skip-the-Crowds Tour XXL-Time credit · Sightseeing Bavaria Exclusive €246 per adult 11 hours Neuschwanstein from Munich castle ticket in the price Private party; up to 8 travellers per booking. 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 09:00 daily ★ 4.9 (92)
VIP Daytrip Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Grotto from Munich VIP Daytrip Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Grotto from Munich · Mentor Reisen GmbH €195 per adult 10.5 hours Neuschwanstein + Linderhof castle ticket in the price Up to 28 people on the coach. 08:30, 09:00 daily ★ 4.9 (1,086)

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Know before you go

Which tours include Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castle tickets?

The 2 main choices include tickets to Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle. The 11 hour private alternative includes Neuschwanstein Castle admission. The 28 person coach pairs the castle with Linderhof Palace.

Your ticket: Kings-Ticket, €43.50 per adult for both castles on one day, plus €5 when bought online. The Kings-Ticket suits you if you can arrange your own transport.

How do you time a visit to both castles?

The official ticket page asks you to reach Hohenschwangau village 1.5 to 2 hours before your Neuschwanstein Castle entry. Your Hohenschwangau Castle visit needs village arrival at least 1 hour before entry. Count back: start with your first castle's entry time, then allow for the uphill route and any transport queue.

Be in the courtyard before the time on your ticket. The castle's opening hours page requires punctual entry; late arrivals cannot join your tour of the castle. Your tour number appears on the monitor beside the turnstiles.

How do you reach Neuschwanstein Castle?

The castle's directions page gives 30 to 40 minutes on foot from the Ticket Center Hohenschwangau to Neuschwanstein Castle. The 1.5 km road climbs steeply.

The shuttle bus costs €3.50 uphill or €5 return on the Ticket Center's transport page. The ride from car park P4 takes about 15 minutes. The shuttle bus stop leaves a steep 15 minute descent to the castle.

The horse carriage to the castle costs €8 uphill and €4 downhill. The 20 minute ride ends 10 to 15 minutes below the entrance on foot. The shuttle bus and horse carriage have no timetable or reservations. Allow extra time for queues before your castle tour.

How do you reach Hohenschwangau Castle?

The walk from the Ticket Center Hohenschwangau to Hohenschwangau Castle takes 20 to 30 minutes. The path has a moderate slope. No shuttle bus serves the castle.

The Hohenschwangau Castle tours page gives the horse carriage fare as €5.50 uphill and €3 downhill. The ride from the Ticket Center takes about 10 minutes. The castle has no lift and cannot admit wheelchair users, as the Ticket Center's accessibility page explains.

When are Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles open?

From 16 October to 27 March, Neuschwanstein Castle opens 10:00–16:00 daily; the first tour starts at 10:00 and the last tour of the day finishes at 16:00. Hohenschwangau Castle opens 10:00–16:00 from 16 October to 27 March on the Ticket Center's opening times page. Both castles close on 1 January and 24, 25 and 31 December.

In winter, snow and ice stop the shuttle bus and can close the bridge; the Hohenschwangau Castle horse carriage stops for the season. Bridge closures leave Neuschwanstein Castle tours running, as the Marienbrücke page explains.

Does a private tour give you private castle access?

Private tours include regular Neuschwanstein Castle visits, with the Ticket Center's FAQ limiting each interior tour to 35 people. The private booking gives you your own driver between stops.

The castle's visitor information page prohibits photography inside the castle. Photography is also prohibited inside the other castle. Leave bulky bags outside both castles.

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Hohenschwangau Castle vs Neuschwanstein: which should you visit?

Choose Neuschwanstein Castle for Ludwig II's own building and a tour of about 30 minutes. Hohenschwangau Castle suits you if you want the childhood home that shaped his plans. Maximilian II had the castle rebuilt between 1833 and 1837. The tour of the interior lasts about 45 minutes.

Can you visit Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles in one day?

You can visit Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle in one day with the Kings-Ticket, which is valid for one visit date. Your entry times set the order. Mentor Reisen's 10 hour Munich tour visits Hohenschwangau Castle first. Special Private Tours visits the other castle first on the route from Füssen.

How much is a ticket for Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles?

The adult Kings-Ticket costs €43.50 for admission to Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle on one day. Buying the Kings-Ticket online adds €5 per ticket. Transport is separate. The Kings-Ticket suits you if you can reach both castles without a tour organiser.

Which tour includes both castle tickets from Munich?

Mentor Reisen's Castles WITH entrance fees includes Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle tickets on a 10 hour Munich tour. Castles WITH entrance fees starts at €138 per adult; the €43.50 Kings-Ticket leaves transport to you. Special Private Tours also offers Private Tour from Munich with both castle tickets. Special Private Tours suits you if you want hotel pickup.

How difficult is the walk up to Neuschwanstein Castle?

The walk up to Neuschwanstein Castle takes 30 to 40 minutes from the Ticket Center Hohenschwangau on a steep paved road. The full route climbs for about 1.5 km. Hohenschwangau Castle has a separate 20 to 30 minute walk from the same starting point. Private cars cannot drive up to either castle.

Do I need to buy Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau tickets in advance?

Buy Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle tickets in advance; same day sales at the Ticket Center Hohenschwangau start at 8:00. The official online ticket shop suits you when your visit date is fixed. The Ticket Center has limited stock each morning. Online tickets cannot be exchanged or returned.

Can children visit Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles?

Children under 18 enter Neuschwanstein Castle free with their own ticket. Hohenschwangau Castle charges €12 for ages 7 to 17 and admits children under 7 free. Online booking adds €2.50 to each individual castle ticket, including free children's tickets. Add every child when buying your tickets.

Can you visit Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles in winter?

You can visit Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle in winter, except on 1 January and 24, 25 and 31 December. Your plan needs a walk up to Hohenschwangau Castle because the horse carriage stops for winter. Snow and ice stop the shuttle bus up to the other castle. The bridge can close while castle tours continue.

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