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Stop At: Munich Central Station, 80335 Munich, Bavaria Germany

Meet your guide at Munich Hauptbahnof (main train station) and jump on the train for a two-hour scenic journey through the Bavarian countryside.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Pöllat Waterfall, 87645 Schwangau, Germany

See the stunning Pöllat waterfall and enjoy some amazing views of the Hohenschwangau Castle.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Marienbrücke, 87645 Schwangau, Germany

Walk along the Marienbrücke (Queen Mary's Bridge) and take in some postcard-perfect views of the Bavarian countryside and the Neuschwanstein Castle. As you cross the bridge, your tour guide will tell you how this castle became the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Schloss Hohenschwangau, Schwangau -Ortsteil Hohenschwangau, 87645 Hohenschwangau, Bavaria Germany

Take in the splendor of the village of Hohenschwangau and the neighboring castle of Neuschwanstein as you discuss the famous Lohengrin legend while overlooking the "Alpsee."

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Neuschwanstein Castle, Neuschwansteinstraße 20, 87645 Schwangau, Germany

Walk into the castle’s courtyard, as your guide tells you about King Ludwig II, who designed Neuschwanstein. Among the stories you'll hear about are the life and passions of Ludwig II, Ludwig’s mysterious death, the Swan King, the Marienbrücke, Hohenschwangau Castle (only from outside), the Pöllat waterfall gorge, Ludwig’s patronage of Richard Wagner, and much more.

You'll also learn about the historical significance of the castle itself, its architecture and its World Heritage candidature.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Neuschwanstein Castle Viewpoint, 87645 Schwangau, Germany

After that, your guide will give you 35 minutes to either take a tour of the inside of the castle (additional cost of €13.5) or explore the foothills of the Bavarian Alps.

Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Munich Central Station, 80335 Munich, Bavaria Germany

Your day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle finishes back in Munich Hauptbahnof.

Duration: 2 hours

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Included

Local guide
Return train or bus ticket from Munich

Not included

Entrance fee for a tour inside the castle (approx. €12 per person)
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Remember to wear decent footwear for the uphill walks
The independent guides who employ us to market their tours have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 9 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group
Entrance for a 35-minute tour inside the castle is an additional €13.5
This tour returns to Munich at 6.30pm in winter and 7.00pm during summer
Children under 3 are welcome on this tour for free
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please keep in mind that if you're travelling during the summer months, it's very likely that your return tickets will be by bus.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Features

Tourism

85%

Cultural

65%

Sport

20%

Adrenaline

15%

Reviews

4.7

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pattypattypappas

5 | 2019-09-23

I believe this tour was through Sandman's and we had already experienced how great they are on other tours. Our guide Chris was so funny and smart and entertaining...never bored with him! It's totally worth letting someone else drive you there as traffic and parking is a terror...It was well organized and there were options to take a bus up tot he top if you felt the walk up was a bit much. Inside there is a guide who allows you just enough time to experience the architecture and decor. No cameras are allowed which is fine with me as our society has been overrun with amateur photographers (myself guilty at times) but it gives everyone a chance to look around. Highly recommended

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skel_13

5 | 2019-07-04

Meeting Point was easy to locate. The bus ride was comfortable, and we had 15 mins to grab some snacks for those who came without breakfast. The story telling by our professional guide Sarah Owen was fantastic. The walk up the hill could be tedious for some though. Come prepared with good walking shoes, rain coat, and water bottle.

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Grace T

5 | 2019-07-03

This trip was fantastic! The castle and countryside were, of course, very beautiful and exceeded every expectation. What made the trip even better though was our tour guide, Sarah Owen. She had obviously done this trip before because she was very organized and helpful. Her story of King Ludwig II and the history of the castle was very engaging and really enhanced our experience.

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Steve W

5 | 2019-05-08

Our tour guide, Sarah, was professional and very personable. The weather was atrocious for our tour and she was able to think quickly to make all the right decisions for our group. The starting point was easy to find and the train trip by itself was very pretty.

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Naomi V

5 | 2019-04-12

It was a great trip. Tour guide is great and made everything Stress free. I would highly recommend!!!

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paraprmar

4 | 2018-07-12

I was surprised when I booked this trip expecting to go by train and instead went on a bus. I expected to get to the castle quicker since we were suppose to go by train. Luckily for us traffic was not that bad (sometimes traffic can be horrible) and we got there on time. This was the best decision I made since I was going to drive. Didn't have to worry about driving, parking, buying tickets,and possibly getting lost. I recommend this to everyone.

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