Private Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle & Linderhof from Munich
Overview
Skip the tourist buses and the 2-hour ticket lines. This private day trip takes you from Munich to Bavaria's two most iconic castles — with skip-the-line entry and a local guide who knows the stories the audio guides leave out.
At Neuschwanstein, walk through the castle that inspired Disney — perched 200m above the Pöllat Gorge with 14 lavishly decorated rooms. Your guide brings King Ludwig II to life: the visionary who spent €350M on castles he barely lived in.
At Linderhof, explore Ludwig's most intimate creation — the only castle he finished. Ornate gold-leaf interiors and a Hall of Mirrors rivaling Versailles in miniature.
Between castles, lunch in Oberammergau — famous for its painted houses, artisan woodcarving shops, and a Passion Play tradition since 1634. Try the local gelato.
Why this tour: private group (just you, no strangers), skip-the-line at both castles, customizable route, full day-trip from Munich and back! — no rushed visits. A local guide, not a script reader.
What's Included
- All local taxes and handling fees
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned minivan
- Skip-the-line admission to Linderhof Castle
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Munich
- Visit to Oberammergau village, Time for Lunch + Shopping
- Shuttle and horse-carriage ride at Neuschwanstein - if available
- Skip-the-line admission to Neuschwanstein Castle
- Private professional guide
- Guided walking tour of castle interiors
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
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Schloss Neuschwanstein
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Oberammergau Museum
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Schloss Linderhof
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Good walking shoes required
- Participants must be able to walk uphill
- WINTER: Expect to take a 20min hike from the village up to Neuschwanstein. No Busses running in winter.
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-6020BAVARIA
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- All local taxes and handling fees.
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned minivan.
- Skip-the-line admission to Linderhof Castle.
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Munich.
- Visit to Oberammergau village, Time for Lunch + Shopping.
- Shuttle and horse-carriage ride at Neuschwanstein - if available.
- Skip-the-line admission to Neuschwanstein Castle.
- Private professional guide.
- Guided walking tour of castle interiors.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle & Linderhof from Munich is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle & Linderhof from Munich will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- All local taxes and handling fees
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned minivan
- Skip-the-line admission to Linderhof Castle
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Munich
- Visit to Oberammergau village, Time for Lunch + Shopping
- Shuttle and horse-carriage ride at Neuschwanstein - if available
- Skip-the-line admission to Neuschwanstein Castle
- Private professional guide
- Guided walking tour of castle interiors
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Good walking shoes required
- Participants must be able to walk uphill
- WINTER: Expect to take a 20min hike from the village up to Neuschwanstein. No Busses running in winter.
- Operated by a business
