Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace Day Tour from Munich
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By Gray Line Münchener Stadtrundfahrten
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Bavaria is famous for its fairy-tale castles, built by King Ludwig II, the “Mad King,” and this tour from Munich visits two of the most beautiful. Enjoy a stop and optional tour of Linderhof Castle; marvel at Neuschwanstein Castle, known as the “Sleeping Beauty” castle with a stop and optional tour; wander Hohenschwangau village; and admire the bold murals and medieval houses of Oberammergau.
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Ages 0-99, max of 78 per group
Duration: 10h 30m
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Live guide: English
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Audio guide: German, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Italian, French, Spanish
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Highlights
- Spectacular photo opportunities: Bavarian Alps, medieval villages, and fairy-tale castles
- Guided or self-guided tour of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles
- Hassle-free round-trip transport from Munich
- Free time to explore Hohenschwangau
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
- Skip-the-Line Service
- Entrance fees to Castles (with UPGRADE option only)
- Selection of snacks and drinks on board (with UPGRADE option only)
- Small-group tour (with UPGRADE option only )
What's not included- Admission €37 per per. and €10 per child up to 17 (payment by card, no cash), unless option selected
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Tips or gratuities for guides
- Entry/Admission - Schloss Linderhof
- Entry/Admission - Schloss Neuschwanstein
- Make your way to central Munich to meet your guide and group. Traveling aboard an air-conditioned coach, set out through the Bavarian countryside to Linderhof Castle. Enjoy around an hour to admire the magnificent French Rococo style façade. If you wish, join a guided tour (optional) and discover the opulent interiors. Continue to Oberammergau, a medieval village on Bavaria’s Romantic Road. Take photos of the village’s murals, half-timbered buildings, and colorful houses, or browse the souvenir shops for handicrafts. Finally, visit Neuschwanstein Castle, stopping to enjoy views of the neo-Romanesque style castle, which inspired Disney Sleeping Beauty. You will be dropped at Hohenschwangau village at the bottom of Neuschwanstein mountain. Spend up to four hours of free time to join a guided castle tour (optional), walk to viewpoints, or have lunch. Castle entrance fees are not included in the tour price. Your tour ends at your Munich departure point.
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- Gray Line Münchener Stadtrundfahrten, Karlsplatz 21/Suite 2, 80335 München, GermanySonnenstr. corner Bayerstr. Google Maps: 4HQ7+FW Munich - next to Buddy Hotel. Please be at the departure point 20 minutes prior departure.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 285016- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Neuschwanstein and Linderhof castle entrance tickets are reserved for you.
- Please note this tour does not allow time to see the Venus Grotto.
- The coach has a toilet on board
- The stop in Oberammergau might not be available
- You are responsible for coming on time to the meeting points
- Audio Guide is subject to availability (German, Mandarin, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Italian, French, Spanish)
- luggage storage available in the bus
- Audio Guide is subject to availability (German, Mandarin, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Italian, French, Spanish) only for Classic Tour
- A moderate amount of walking is involved to reach the castles and inside the castle approx. 350 steps
- People with disabilities may reserve the elevator in the castle Neuschwanstein. Please contact us in advance
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 78 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 285016
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- Karlsplatz 21/Suite 2, 80335 München, GermanySonnenstr. corner Bayerstr. Google Maps: 4HQ7+FW Munich - next to Buddy Hotel. Please be at the departure point 20 minutes prior departure.
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- Robert E0 contributionsVIP tour is worth it.Very entertaining and amazing tour of 2 Ludwig II castles. We had a short history lesson as we enjoyed the comfortable bus ride. Highly recommend.Written 12 October 2024
- Passenger261256242490 contributionsExcellent TourThis tour was really excellent! Our tour guide Deyse was really sweet and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour.Written 9 October 2024
- G1583UKbillm0 contributionsDeyce was skilled at coaching us through a great tour.Deyse and Vlad did a great job managing our tour. She knew about the tour sites and was skilled at adapting for delays so we saw everything we wanted to.Written 8 October 2024
- sabinej3820 contributionsRainy but fabulousEven though it was a rainy day I had a fabulous time exploring Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The city is magnificent and the shops outstanding. Tuck a walk on the city wall, fabulous. The buildings are just like out of a fairytale. On the way there we stopped and got a chance to visit Harburg Castle, really great place and the tour just added one more dimension to this day trip.Written 7 October 2024
- Stewfuchs0 contributionsLinderhof and Neuschwanstein VIP tour. It's worth spending the extra money.I had a great time on the tour. Travelling by yourself can be daunting at times, but Deyse and Vladi made it an awesome experience. Deyse is a fabulous tour guide. She has a good knowledge of the area and explained it all well.Written 6 October 2024
- Adventure7528500 contributionsFun day trip from MunichThis tour was amazing! We got to see two amazing castles and no stress needed. Sven was our guide, he was awesome and very informative. Sven along with Errol, our driver, made this tour great and I would highly recommend booking with them. I will definitely be telling friends and family about this tour.Written 6 October 2024
- S5658QOdanielles0 contributionsFive stars, highly recommendFantastic tour for my husband and I! A big thank you to Sven as our tour host, our driver, and the tour guides at the castles for such a memorable experience!Written 6 October 2024
- muhungc0 contributionsGermany VIP castle tourThis was a wonderful trip. Our tour guide Monika was a great guide who provided lots of info on the places we visited. The bus was comfortable and the snacks, water, and beer were a nice touch. Our driver was wonderful and got us everywhere safely and in a timely manner. There was free time built in to explore and Monika provided recommendations as well as clear communication on when to meet back and at what time. I would highly recommend this tour.Written 6 October 2024
- MelanieD430 contributionsExcellent ExperienceWonderful trip, wonderful tour, and wonderful tour guide, Ursula! We were not able to see Eagle's Nest because of early snow which closed the roads, we it was well worth the tour anyways. We saw the remains of Hitler's Berghof and got quite the history lesson there, then toured the Documentation Center which includes part of Hitler's elaborate bunker system underground, then toured a salt-mine which has been in operation for over 500 years. The whole day was incredibly interesting and educational with stunning scenery and views along the way and in Berchtesgaden. Our guide was very knowledgeable and happy to answer lots of questions. Also, the bus was very comfortable and accommodating.Written 5 October 2024
- Henry P0 contributionsunable to visitOur transportation was late therefore we missed a tour by three minutes and was unable to go Can someone please contact me about a refund?Written 4 October 2024
- johncU5248KR0 contributionsAwesome ExperienceThe tour with Gunther and Melony was definitely worth it. The trip was well organized and melony gave us fun facts about the city as we drove by. The stadium tour was awesome and loved every minute of it. It is wise to book with themWritten 3 October 2024
- ragodoyr0 contributionsGreat Experience.The trip was amazing. Sven, the guide was very kind and helpful, We had such a great time. Rotherburg is a very beautiful place, also the tour on the Harburg Castle was very interesting. I highly recommend it.Written 2 October 2024
- 139deidrag0 contributionsFall views in GermanyThe views were amazing but we were disappointed that our tour to Eagles nest was cancelled due to weather. The company did a fantastic job with an alternatives tour to the Salt Mines which surprisedly was very fun!Written 2 October 2024
- Journey2488350 contributionsVery good day excursionThis tour was well organized and our guide kept us on time from one venue to the next without seeming to be rushed. Monika was obviously very well informed and explained the highlights in a very informative manner. Our bus driver made sure we were comfortable and safe. We enjoyed this experience as one of the best parts of our visit to this region.Written 29 September 2024
- melissanC2190RU0 contributionsDay trip from Munich to NeuschwansteinI highly recommend the VIP trip vs the non-VIP trip. The group is much smaller & the line to get on the bus in the beginning is WAY shorter. Plus we got a bier at the end & coffee made by our awesome driver! Monika our tour guide was so knowledgeable & friendly. It was truly a great experience & a great way to see more of Germany.Written 29 September 2024
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Sam H
Sydney, Australia39 contributions
Took this tour as I have parents who are less physically able. Linderhof had all the statues, fountains, and gardens etc all covered up with plywood so there wasn’t much to see at the stop. We were also told the castle tours would be physically challenging with stairs etc so opted not to go inside. We stopped in a gorgeous little town but it wasn’t really long enough to see much. If you wanted to walk to the other side of town to see the fairytale painted houses you needed to hustle and would not have time for any souvenirs. The Neuschwanstein was very crowded with long waits to get a shuttle up to the castle which was an additional fee. If you didn’t get the shuttle it was a very steep 45min walk to the top. If you didn’t go to the top you couldn’t really see much of the castle at all and other than restaurants there was no where to sit down. I don’t recommend this tour for anyone who is elderly or less mobile and would say that in the warmer months when the gardens and castle surrounds are not boarded up it would have been a better experience. Neuschwanstein itself was beautiful and the tour staff were brilliant. Please note that castle entry is not included in the price of the tour neither is the shuttle service to see the castle.
Written 3 January 2020
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Dear samhV9267HT,
We are very pleased that you were satisfied with our royal castles tour. If you ever have any additional feedback please let us know.
Thank you for rating the tour!
Kind regards,
Gray Line Sightseeing Munich
Written 3 January 2020
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Mel
4 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The day itself with the castles was very magical and we found it very interesting to explore the castles.
Wanted to share that Elizabeth and her self titled “happy group” began the day with Elizabeth sharing some info on what was ahead and the plan of the day. Without any questions for the participants in this group she was direct in sharing that she often is asked if tipping is required in Munich and she said 10-20% of cost is a general rule if you have been provided with good service and you are happy with the experience.. but not mandatory, but common. I found it then very interesting that Elizabeth asked for feedback, much if which was positive and then declared it an enjoyable day for all before bidding us farewell on the bus at the end of the day then mentioned that herself and the bus driver would be located outside of the front of the bus when we depart if we would like to personally thank them and share appreciation. A few other guests on the bus trip (not known to us prior to the day) commented “she’s basically telling people it is customary and announcing she expects a tip”. We also agreed that it was bold to self promote tipping and when it was our turn to leave the back of the bus, noted that Elizabeth had a handful of notes/money which we had seen others pass onto her. With a large amount of first time travellers to the region, I would consider the customers to be vulnerable and therefore question Elizabeth’s practices in making extra financial gain in this service. There is a difference between an offered small gesture of appreciation and an extra 20% cash gain which is substantial considering the number of people in the group and the cost of the tour ticket price.
I believe it is unjust and poor form, but something for you to consider before choosing this tour.
Wanted to share that Elizabeth and her self titled “happy group” began the day with Elizabeth sharing some info on what was ahead and the plan of the day. Without any questions for the participants in this group she was direct in sharing that she often is asked if tipping is required in Munich and she said 10-20% of cost is a general rule if you have been provided with good service and you are happy with the experience.. but not mandatory, but common. I found it then very interesting that Elizabeth asked for feedback, much if which was positive and then declared it an enjoyable day for all before bidding us farewell on the bus at the end of the day then mentioned that herself and the bus driver would be located outside of the front of the bus when we depart if we would like to personally thank them and share appreciation. A few other guests on the bus trip (not known to us prior to the day) commented “she’s basically telling people it is customary and announcing she expects a tip”. We also agreed that it was bold to self promote tipping and when it was our turn to leave the back of the bus, noted that Elizabeth had a handful of notes/money which we had seen others pass onto her. With a large amount of first time travellers to the region, I would consider the customers to be vulnerable and therefore question Elizabeth’s practices in making extra financial gain in this service. There is a difference between an offered small gesture of appreciation and an extra 20% cash gain which is substantial considering the number of people in the group and the cost of the tour ticket price.
I believe it is unjust and poor form, but something for you to consider before choosing this tour.
Written 23 January 2020
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Dear 992melh,
Obviously you weren´t fully with our royal castles tour with Elisabeth. If you have any additional Feedback regarding our tour please let us know.
Thank you for rating the tour!
Kind regards,
Gray Line Sightseeing Munich
Written 30 January 2020
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maxpayne5007
Dorval, Canada5 contributions
Sept 2020
It’s with great disappointment that I write this review. This was the second time my wife and I have taken this tour and based on the outstanding experience we had on our first visit I decided to do it again. However, this time it was for the benefit of my sister, who had accompanied us on our return trip.
Here are the issues we had; firstly we ordered an English speaking package. When our guide was giving her initial briefing, informing us of what we were to expect on the tour she announced the tour was now going to be bilingual, in both German and English. Now don’t get me wrong, I have absolutely no issue with anything German, I absolutely love Germany and everything it has to offer. Here's where we had our problem, our guide talked endlessly from the very beginning often verging on rambling, switching back and forth between the two languages without break. This was overwhelming, confusing, and extremely frustrating. A total contrast to our first visit in 2017. It wasn’t long before the educational value of the experience was lost, very disappointing.
Secondly, one of the main reasons I chose this tour and tour company was the advertised stop in Oberammergau. My wife and I absolutely fell in love with the picturesque little town on our first visit. Shortly after we departed Munich we were informed we wouldn't be stopping there at all, only doing a drive-through, which was confusing because there weren't any time constraints. Had this been advertised I never would have selected this tour, as this was one of the key features I wanted my sister to experience.
Thirdly, the state of Neuschwanstein Castle. The amount of ongoing renovations was disappointing, for example, the throne room. You couldn’t enjoy the room at all due to the amount of scaffolding surrounding the room. I would estimate 60% of the view was obstructed. Seeing how the throne room is one of the key exhibits in a castle this was frustrating. Also, the tour itself felt very lazy. Again we ordered an English tour package, expecting our guide to explain what we were seeing in english, just like it was on our first visit. The guide actually never spoke to us at all. Instead, they gave us handheld audio devices. Also, the tour was shortened and some features were omitted, such as being brought out onto one of the castle’s balconies. Again this was confusing as to why it was omitted, the groups were already reduced in size and everyone was wearing masks. At this point, I was beginning to wonder what I paid $92.07 a person for.
Finally, after all these reductions and shortcuts, we noticed an advertisement on the side of one of the Gray Line busses for a 25% discount on this tour. This was never an option for us. Perhaps had we had the opportunity for some sort of financial compensation for what was lost on this package, it may have mitigated some of my family's disappointment.
Here are the issues we had; firstly we ordered an English speaking package. When our guide was giving her initial briefing, informing us of what we were to expect on the tour she announced the tour was now going to be bilingual, in both German and English. Now don’t get me wrong, I have absolutely no issue with anything German, I absolutely love Germany and everything it has to offer. Here's where we had our problem, our guide talked endlessly from the very beginning often verging on rambling, switching back and forth between the two languages without break. This was overwhelming, confusing, and extremely frustrating. A total contrast to our first visit in 2017. It wasn’t long before the educational value of the experience was lost, very disappointing.
Secondly, one of the main reasons I chose this tour and tour company was the advertised stop in Oberammergau. My wife and I absolutely fell in love with the picturesque little town on our first visit. Shortly after we departed Munich we were informed we wouldn't be stopping there at all, only doing a drive-through, which was confusing because there weren't any time constraints. Had this been advertised I never would have selected this tour, as this was one of the key features I wanted my sister to experience.
Thirdly, the state of Neuschwanstein Castle. The amount of ongoing renovations was disappointing, for example, the throne room. You couldn’t enjoy the room at all due to the amount of scaffolding surrounding the room. I would estimate 60% of the view was obstructed. Seeing how the throne room is one of the key exhibits in a castle this was frustrating. Also, the tour itself felt very lazy. Again we ordered an English tour package, expecting our guide to explain what we were seeing in english, just like it was on our first visit. The guide actually never spoke to us at all. Instead, they gave us handheld audio devices. Also, the tour was shortened and some features were omitted, such as being brought out onto one of the castle’s balconies. Again this was confusing as to why it was omitted, the groups were already reduced in size and everyone was wearing masks. At this point, I was beginning to wonder what I paid $92.07 a person for.
Finally, after all these reductions and shortcuts, we noticed an advertisement on the side of one of the Gray Line busses for a 25% discount on this tour. This was never an option for us. Perhaps had we had the opportunity for some sort of financial compensation for what was lost on this package, it may have mitigated some of my family's disappointment.
Written 10 September 2020
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Dear maxpayne5007,
Thank you for rating the tour! We are said to hear that you weren´t satisfied. We hope to convince you another time.
Kind regards,
Gray Line Sightseeing Munich
Written 21 September 2020
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Martha M
Spring, TX20 contributions
Dec 2019
Upon booking this tour back in early December, the site did state that castle entrance fees were not included, however failed to mention that the tour guide would be going around the bus collecting money from the passengers to purchase these tickets. We did not have cash in hand and assumed everyone would have the opportunity to purchase on site at the group rate. Boy were we wrong! We were able to purchase tickets to the Linderhof Palace, however did not get so lucky at Neuschwanstein Castle. By the time our bus arrived there, the tickets were sold out for the day. This was quite disappointing to all 7 of us that traveled all the way there and could not experience the Castle. Other than that, the bus is very comfortable and the scenery throughout the day was very beautiful.
Written 16 January 2020
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Dear Martha M,
We are very pleased that you were satisfied with our royal castles tour. If you ever have any additional feedback please let us know.
Thank you for rating the tour!
Kind regards,
Gray Line Sightseeing Munich
Written 17 January 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
mythreechicas
Philadelphia, PA143 contributions
Dec 2022
First off, Monika was a terrific guide- she was a great story teller and we learned a lot about King Ludwig.
Our dissatisfaction was the with the lack of communication prior to the tour. We went this past Sunday. Of course one can't control theweather and it was a foggy and cloudy day and we couldn't see the countryside or the approach to the castles. That was unavoidable.
My issue was that we booked a Sunday and all the shops and restuarants in Oberammergau were closed. The tour company should post in their description that this was the case. The 30 minute stop was pretty much useless.
The second point of contention was that the shuttles up to the castle don't run in winter, so we had to either walk up a very steep 1.4 mile hill or pay for a horse drawn carriage, which was fun in itself, but required a 30 minute wait in line to get a seat.
Overall, I would not recommend this 75+ passenger tour and suggest Grayline notify their bookings that the day of the week and time of year really make a difference. Rather look at Radius Tours out of Munich which offer a much smaller group tour at the same price.
Our dissatisfaction was the with the lack of communication prior to the tour. We went this past Sunday. Of course one can't control theweather and it was a foggy and cloudy day and we couldn't see the countryside or the approach to the castles. That was unavoidable.
My issue was that we booked a Sunday and all the shops and restuarants in Oberammergau were closed. The tour company should post in their description that this was the case. The 30 minute stop was pretty much useless.
The second point of contention was that the shuttles up to the castle don't run in winter, so we had to either walk up a very steep 1.4 mile hill or pay for a horse drawn carriage, which was fun in itself, but required a 30 minute wait in line to get a seat.
Overall, I would not recommend this 75+ passenger tour and suggest Grayline notify their bookings that the day of the week and time of year really make a difference. Rather look at Radius Tours out of Munich which offer a much smaller group tour at the same price.
Written 7 December 2022
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Thank you very much for your comments which always give us the opportunity to improve our services. Great to hear about your satisfaction with our tour guide Monika. It is legal regulation that shops are closed in Germany Sundays. So we are very sorry that you were not able to enjoy your stop at Oberammergau. The shuttles up the mountain run depending on weather conditions and the long walk is mentioned on the booking website. However, we thank you for your feedback which we will discuss within our team. We would love to welcome you to one of our other tours to convince you of our great service.
Written 8 December 2022
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Greyson D
2 contributions
The time spent insise each castle is minimal and most of the time is spent on a bus. The castles themselves are gorgeous but photos inside both are not allowed, which is understandable in some respects. The large castle, Neuschwanstein felt rather rushed (about 40 minutes inside) considering the size of the castle, this seemed like a short tour. I signed up for the premium edition and the hosts offered water and coffee throughout the ride to the castles, but never asked anyone if they cared for snacks, which they have on the bus for the premium package tour. Lastly, the guide seemed a bit aggressive with their puppy that accompanied them on the tour. I understand it's a young pup and tends to wonder off or hide, but handling such a small animal by pulling/dragging the poor thing by the leash seemed inappropriate, especially in front of tourists.
Written 19 April 2023
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Thank you for sharing your insights and very sorry to read about your negative experience.
Written 25 May 2023
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rasberry22
14 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Dont go with this tour company, go with other company
Its the most unorganized and mess up tour ever. I travel to a lots of country and experienced a lots of tour company and this is the most horrible one ever.
Start from the begining. They are no sign no queue, no information where the line start. You just go there and u need to asked people around you where is the end of the line and is english or other language. Then after u fine the right line. It took so long time to get people into the bus and on the way i still see they sell a new ticket to new joiner. We start the trip at about 8.50am, ok i might because of a lots of people but i believe if you guy organize and i dont understand when yourself the ticket you could book the seat and give the token number or something so it will not be that much mess up and delay like this. Then wee need to pay for the ticket 27€ each for the castle in the bus
Then first stop point at the Lindehof castle. They give us about 50mins or less and the tour told us the meeting time. I dont know if i heard the time wrong or what so at the end i missed the bus however the tour guide her name Daniel which not organize anything properly. She not check on us again so she left us. We were just around there because i think we still have time. Me and my mom went to wait for the toilet. And came out at the parking at the meeting time that i understood there was nobody there. They left us. Luckily, we managed to find the way with local bus to the castle byself and got into the bus at the Neuschwanstein castle.
And the funny part is at the end the tour guide just realize that she missed 2 person in the tour after all day because she was count the people in the bus and total count there are extra people in the bus. So she said she really sorry and she just notice now why she have 2 ticket left for the Neuschwanschtein castle and she asked me why i dont let her know but how can i if i dont have her contact number.
I'm just foreigners came here so far from Asia which one of the best hospitality service. Im so disappointed at this tour company how they organized and treat us. And the tour guide name Daniel.
The castle was really nice after all.
Its the most unorganized and mess up tour ever. I travel to a lots of country and experienced a lots of tour company and this is the most horrible one ever.
Start from the begining. They are no sign no queue, no information where the line start. You just go there and u need to asked people around you where is the end of the line and is english or other language. Then after u fine the right line. It took so long time to get people into the bus and on the way i still see they sell a new ticket to new joiner. We start the trip at about 8.50am, ok i might because of a lots of people but i believe if you guy organize and i dont understand when yourself the ticket you could book the seat and give the token number or something so it will not be that much mess up and delay like this. Then wee need to pay for the ticket 27€ each for the castle in the bus
Then first stop point at the Lindehof castle. They give us about 50mins or less and the tour told us the meeting time. I dont know if i heard the time wrong or what so at the end i missed the bus however the tour guide her name Daniel which not organize anything properly. She not check on us again so she left us. We were just around there because i think we still have time. Me and my mom went to wait for the toilet. And came out at the parking at the meeting time that i understood there was nobody there. They left us. Luckily, we managed to find the way with local bus to the castle byself and got into the bus at the Neuschwanstein castle.
And the funny part is at the end the tour guide just realize that she missed 2 person in the tour after all day because she was count the people in the bus and total count there are extra people in the bus. So she said she really sorry and she just notice now why she have 2 ticket left for the Neuschwanschtein castle and she asked me why i dont let her know but how can i if i dont have her contact number.
I'm just foreigners came here so far from Asia which one of the best hospitality service. Im so disappointed at this tour company how they organized and treat us. And the tour guide name Daniel.
The castle was really nice after all.
Written 7 January 2020
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Dear rasberry22bkk,
Thank you for rating the tour! We are said to hear that you weren´t satisfied. Please let us know what exactly happened: info@sightseeing-munich.com
Kind regards,
Gray Line Sightseeing Munich
Written 8 January 2020
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Stephen W
Liverpool, UK71 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
First the good points Neuschwanstein and Linderhof are amazing and definitely worth visiting. The views of Neuschwanstein from nearby are spectacular and will make your friends jealous.
If you're looking for a leisurely stroll around the castles you're out of look. The castles have guided tours organised by the owners that last between 10 and 20 minutes. These feel rushed and you barely have time to take in all the details of a room before you have to move on.
You will spend more time walking up hills then in the Linderhof Palace.
The stop off at oberammergau was not popular as the time could have been spent going round the castle gardens or not rushing to the castle in 30+ degree weather. There reason for the stop was to "stretch our legs" after having to rush to get back the coach in time. I recommend following the signs back to the bus and not the tour guide who took a "short cut" without telling us about the fence we had to climb over.
Neuschwanstein was the highlight but the most rushed part. our guide made a reservation for us in the local restaurant but we made the decision to just have drinks to allow us to more time on the bridge overlooking the tower. Even taking the bus up to avoid a 40min hike in hot weather we still had to rush to get to our time slot.
Lucky for us we had the correct ticket as our tour guide had accidently given some adults childrens tickets so they were refused access to the castle. The tour was quick but impressive with lots of stairs and no pictures allowed. After it we headed back down the hill (about 20 min walk) and just made it in time required time. Those less mobile took about 20 min more and were lucky the bus didn't leave without them like the driver was trying to.
Overall the castle and palace are among the best I have seen but the tour was among the worst I have been on.
If you're looking for a leisurely stroll around the castles you're out of look. The castles have guided tours organised by the owners that last between 10 and 20 minutes. These feel rushed and you barely have time to take in all the details of a room before you have to move on.
You will spend more time walking up hills then in the Linderhof Palace.
The stop off at oberammergau was not popular as the time could have been spent going round the castle gardens or not rushing to the castle in 30+ degree weather. There reason for the stop was to "stretch our legs" after having to rush to get back the coach in time. I recommend following the signs back to the bus and not the tour guide who took a "short cut" without telling us about the fence we had to climb over.
Neuschwanstein was the highlight but the most rushed part. our guide made a reservation for us in the local restaurant but we made the decision to just have drinks to allow us to more time on the bridge overlooking the tower. Even taking the bus up to avoid a 40min hike in hot weather we still had to rush to get to our time slot.
Lucky for us we had the correct ticket as our tour guide had accidently given some adults childrens tickets so they were refused access to the castle. The tour was quick but impressive with lots of stairs and no pictures allowed. After it we headed back down the hill (about 20 min walk) and just made it in time required time. Those less mobile took about 20 min more and were lucky the bus didn't leave without them like the driver was trying to.
Overall the castle and palace are among the best I have seen but the tour was among the worst I have been on.
Written 17 July 2023
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Written 17 August 2023
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Myriam B
1 contribution
Feb 2022
Wonderful experience. I highly recommend this tour.
The bus left on time. Guide spoke English and headphones were provided for people speaking other languages (Spanish, French...). Many explanations were provided on our way to all destinations. The first castle was filled with gold and mirrors. Magnificent. The second stop was in an alpine village where shops are open. If you want to shop around, do not book the tour on Sundays since most stores are closed. The last stop included lunch (at our own fee) around 1 - 1:30 pm. The guide recommended a great restaurant and specialty dishes of the area. The walk from the parking lot to the castle takes about 20-40 minutes (slightly up hill), otherwise, you can wait in line to take a ride up by horse (I think 6 EU/person). The castle is breathtaking. Make sure to take plenty of pictures prior to enter the castle or right after the tour.
The bus left on time. Guide spoke English and headphones were provided for people speaking other languages (Spanish, French...). Many explanations were provided on our way to all destinations. The first castle was filled with gold and mirrors. Magnificent. The second stop was in an alpine village where shops are open. If you want to shop around, do not book the tour on Sundays since most stores are closed. The last stop included lunch (at our own fee) around 1 - 1:30 pm. The guide recommended a great restaurant and specialty dishes of the area. The walk from the parking lot to the castle takes about 20-40 minutes (slightly up hill), otherwise, you can wait in line to take a ride up by horse (I think 6 EU/person). The castle is breathtaking. Make sure to take plenty of pictures prior to enter the castle or right after the tour.
Written 10 March 2022
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Written 14 March 2022
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Alex C
Bromsgrove, UK66 contributions
Oct 2022
We did this tour last week, and thoroughly enjoyed it.
The pickup location is nice and easy to find, being a short walk from the Hauptbahnhof towards the main shopping area in the city centre, but it can be very busy (three full coaches in October!).
At the Linderhof palace, we had about enough time to do the guided tour of the buildings and walk up the gardens to take some photos without feeling too rushed. It's a fascinating site to visit.
The second stop at Oberammergau is a bit underwhelming, It's a pretty enough village and the story of the passion play is interesting, but there's not much you can do other than have a quick toilet break and a 20 minute stroll. I think I'd have preferred to give it a miss and have a bit more time elsewhere.
You spend longest at Neuschwanstein, with enough time to do what you need to, but not that much to spare. We arrived at around 1:45 and were advised to get the 2:30 shuttle bus up to the castle (3 euros per person) so the only place close enough for lunch was the cafe right next to the car park. The food was ok, but it's really pricey and not that special. You might want to buy yourself some food for a picnic before you depart and take the time to sit by the lake instead. You could also walk up, or get a horse assisted (they are actually battery powered) carriage for about 8 euros each.
The bus drops you by the bridge for photos of the castle, then it's a 15 minute stroll to the entrance. You get a half hour guided tour of the castle (ours started at 3:35) which is also well worth doing, then have a much easier walk back down the hill, but you do need to have a reasonable level of physical fitness still. There's not much spare time to look at the village before departing at 5pm.
The journey back took about two hours so we were in Munich for 7.
Our tour guide was helpful and gave some more information about the various sites as well as telling us all of the required timings, and you can buy cold drinks on the coach for 2 euros which is less than you'd pay at any of the stops.
The pickup location is nice and easy to find, being a short walk from the Hauptbahnhof towards the main shopping area in the city centre, but it can be very busy (three full coaches in October!).
At the Linderhof palace, we had about enough time to do the guided tour of the buildings and walk up the gardens to take some photos without feeling too rushed. It's a fascinating site to visit.
The second stop at Oberammergau is a bit underwhelming, It's a pretty enough village and the story of the passion play is interesting, but there's not much you can do other than have a quick toilet break and a 20 minute stroll. I think I'd have preferred to give it a miss and have a bit more time elsewhere.
You spend longest at Neuschwanstein, with enough time to do what you need to, but not that much to spare. We arrived at around 1:45 and were advised to get the 2:30 shuttle bus up to the castle (3 euros per person) so the only place close enough for lunch was the cafe right next to the car park. The food was ok, but it's really pricey and not that special. You might want to buy yourself some food for a picnic before you depart and take the time to sit by the lake instead. You could also walk up, or get a horse assisted (they are actually battery powered) carriage for about 8 euros each.
The bus drops you by the bridge for photos of the castle, then it's a 15 minute stroll to the entrance. You get a half hour guided tour of the castle (ours started at 3:35) which is also well worth doing, then have a much easier walk back down the hill, but you do need to have a reasonable level of physical fitness still. There's not much spare time to look at the village before departing at 5pm.
The journey back took about two hours so we were in Munich for 7.
Our tour guide was helpful and gave some more information about the various sites as well as telling us all of the required timings, and you can buy cold drinks on the coach for 2 euros which is less than you'd pay at any of the stops.
Written 16 October 2022
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Written 19 October 2022
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hello I have a question before I make reservation. Can I drop off at fussen? I plan stay at fussen that day. so can I start at munchen and drop off at fussen(dont want come back to munchen.) And also I ‘ll bring one suitecase. please let me know about this. thanks.
Written 7 February 2024
Unless you are driving yourself; it is an organised bus tour usually, very busy and no facilities for luggage....
Written 9 February 2024
What is the food situation like on this tour? Do they provide you enough time to stop to get food at a cafe or restaurant? If so, at which stop on the tour do they give you this time? If they do not provide you time to get something to eat then how would you go about bringing snacks on the bus? I can’t imagine a full day with no opportunity for food/beverage. Thank you in advance! Any amount of info helps!
Written 18 July 2023
We didn’t do the VIP option so we brought our own snacks on the bus. There’s not enough time for food at Linderhof, you can stop for a snack at Oberammergau, and then at Neuschwanstein you can get lunch before going up the castle (I highly suggest using the tram/bus to get up to the castle to maximize your time). I was hungry on the way back to Munich so be sure to always have snacks available if needed.
Written 19 July 2023
We booked Classic tour and had a 30+ people on the bus. During castle walk you will be provided audio device to hear the guide and while being in palace the guide will communicate all.
Written 20 June 2023
The fees for Neuschwanstein castle for adults is €15 and for Linderhof Palace is €10 euros.
So why have you mentioned that ticket price will be €33 euros? It seems like you are charging €7 extra. Please explain.
Written 21 March 2023
Bought it n the day, if you pre book it’s cheaper, hope it helps, enjoy your visit
Written 24 March 2023
KR
Winnipeg, Canada
Is there enough time on this tour to do Marienbruke (look at the view), a tour of Neuschwanstein castle, and a tour of Hohenschwangau castle?
Written 18 January 2023
KR
Winnipeg, Canada
Is the 1 hour allotted at Linderhof enough to do a guided tour inside and spend some time outside on the palace grounds?
Written 18 January 2023
1 hour was enough time. The inside of Linderhof is relatively small and the guided tour was about 25 minutes, giving you 35 min to explore the grounds. Ideally I think 1.5 hours would be perfect, but 1 hour was doable.
Written 19 July 2023
Hello! I am planning a trip with my family of four. My children will be 4 years and 20 months at the time of travel. Does my "infant" (20 month old) need her own ticket, or is she free because she will have to sit in our laps? Thank you!
Written 30 December 2022
Sorry I do not know. I would contact the company organizing the tour as well.
Written 14 January 2023
This tour says that the tickets for the castle are 33 Euro, but on the Neuschwanstein website it says that they are 17 Euro. Is the tour charging extra for the entrance fee or is the price listed incorrect?
Written 30 August 2022
We paid 30 Euro to the tour company, but this was for two castles we visited. The ticket for the Lindrhof castle was 9 Euro.
Still less than 30 Euro all together...
Written 31 August 2022
We’re a family of 4 visiting Munich in December. 1) Is this a good tour to take in December (is cold weather a factor?). 2) Trip description says it’s a 10 1/2 hr tour- my question is “are we gonna be back in our hotel in Munich by 6:00pm?
Written 25 August 2022
1. December in Munich is very cold. But as long as you layer up, you'll be able to manage.
2. From Munich, our tour started at 6am, then it was a 2 hour bus ride to Linderhof Castle, another 45 hour bus ride to Oberammergau Village, then about another 2 hour bus ride to Neuschwanstein. We were back before 7pm in Munich.
Written 25 August 2022
Hi
We are a family of 4 and interested in a visit inside the castle on Wed or Thurs. Is there a guarantee that the admission ticket to the castle can be bought via the tour company?
Thanks
Written 6 August 2022
There was a message in the information about the trip that the guide would buy the tickets. If nothing has been change you could pay in the bus (with a card) for the tickets and you will visit the castle for sure.
Written 8 August 2022
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