Neuschwanstein Castle Tour from Munich
Description
The enchanting old-world town of Fussen lies in the foot hills of the Alps, framed by one of the most breathtaking natural settings in the world. Traveling with your small group guided tour from Munich, you'll tour the ethereal Neuschwanstein Castle, be taken to the best vantage points; the lake, the postcard-perfect aerial view of the equally beautiful Hohenschwangau Castle and to the waterfall gorge.
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Itinerary
This where the tour starts and you meet your guide. After that, it will be a 2 hour journey to Neuschwanstein.
Schloss Neuschwanstein, often known as Germany’s "Cinderella castle," was actually the inspiration for a different Disney story, the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ castle at Disneyland. The entrance fee to the castle is not included (you can pay on the day), but by booking this tour in advance, you’ll receive skip-the-line access to Neuschwanstein so you won’t waste time standing in the ticket queue. The entrance fee to the castle is not included (you can pay on the day), but by booking this tour in advance, you’ll receive skip-the-line access to Neuschwanstein so you won’t waste time standing in the ticket queue. Once inside the enchanting structure, take a tour with a guide, who shares fascinating stories about the reclusive Bavarian king who commissioned a new residence in the 19th century. Thought to be mad, King Ludwig II desired a fantasy castle built in the mountains, an obsessive feat that was still incomplete when he died. Visit the best vantage points for views and photo ops of the castle’s towers, interiors and surrounding scenery such as the lake, gorge and equally beautiful Hohenschwangau Castle.
We will return to the starting point to conclude the tour.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour involves an approx. 30-minute uphill walk. If you prefer not to walk uphill, an optional horse-drawn carriage will take you most (but not all) of the way to the top; please note that the optional horse-drawn carriage is weather dependent and also depends on the day.
- Transportation : November - April : Train // May - October + December : Private Coach
Reviews(5,351)
This is a must if in the area. The area is beautiful, and the history of the castle is very interesting. I highly recommend requesting Leon as your tour guide. He was amazing and made the trip much more enjoyable!!
If you get the chance, see Neuschwanstein. Not only is the castle straight out of a fairytale (both inside and out), but the surrounding area is beyond stunning. When we turned the corner to look out over the lake all of our jaws dropped. I'd highly recommend booking a tour for the inside of the castle as it is like nothing I've ever seen - the level of detailed art, well-preserved wood/furniture/mosaics/etc., and general splendor is beyond belief. The tour groups are pretty large, so know that you will be in each room with quite a few people - I get somewhat claustrophobic in large crowds so I stayed near the back which worked well for me. For mobility: If you take the general bus route up, there is a walk along a path with some elevation to get to the castle. If you need mobility support look for ways to get up to the higher landing and take a card with your guide.
Can you go on your own, of course. Will you know the stories and lore, probably not. And you don’t want to hear your dad tell the stories. Instead book here! Very organized and takes the worry out of it all. Great pace to the day. Charlie was a fantastic guide and host for the day.
We had a great day on our tour visiting Neuschwanstein Castle. The Castle is stunning! Well worth the additional admission fee to go inside! Charlie our tour guide was fantastic, so knowledgeable of the local area and knew all his history not just about the Castle and Munich but also about the Bavarian Royal family. We highly recommend this tour and if you are lucky enough to get Charlie as your guide you are sure to be in for a history lesson too!
He was very helpful and informative and we really enjoyed the trip! Would recommend 😊
We recently took the Radius Tours Neuschwanstein Castle tour from Munich with Werner as our guide, and we had a very good experience. Werner was very well informed about Neuschwanstein Castle, King Ludwig II, and the surrounding area. During the trip to and from the castle, he shared helpful information about the region, which made the travel time more interesting and gave us better context before arriving. The tour itself was organized well, and Werner provided an informative and enjoyable experience. His knowledge of the castle and the history behind King Ludwig added a lot to the visit. We appreciated the tour and would recommend Radius Tours and Werner to anyone interested in visiting Neuschwanstein Castle from Munich.
Thank you very much for sharing your excellent feedback on the tour you joined with our guide Werner, it is very much appreciated !
Great tour especially the tour leader Anna who delivered a very concise but fun history about the builder, political scene impacting the castle construction
Adrian, we quite agree that Anna is special, glad you enjoyed your day at the castle.
While the trip itself was amazing, the guide Anna was even better. She was so knowledgeable and made it a point to know everyone on the trip personally. Thank you for helping us make this a memorable trip.
Glad Anna was able to make your visit to the castle all the more special, and thanks for the 5 star review!
Such an awesome tour! Mark was very knowledgeable and friendly. Would highly recommend this day trip. The AC on the bus was great as well. Learned so much about the castle and its history on this tour.
Olivia, thanks for letting us know how much you enjoyed your tour to the castle with Mark and Radius Tours.
We thoroughly enjoyed our day trip with Radius tours. The excursion was very well organised and our guide, Werner, was warm, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended if you are staying in Munich or the local vicinity and have a day to spare.
Tracey, glad you had a great day at the castle with Werner and Radius Tours.
