Castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau from Munich

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About this activity

Travel through the beautiful Bavarian countryside, with its mountains and villages, in a modern, air-conditioned coach to two of King Ludwig II's famous royal castles, the family castle of Hohenschwangau and the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein.

These magnificent buildings, now UNESCO World Heritage Sites, can be visited on a guided tour in English (Admission fees included or not, depending on the booking option).

Accompanied by a professional English-speaking tour guide, this day will be an unforgettable experience where you don't have to worry about anything.

You will also have free time between the optional castle tours to go to a restaurant, buy souvenirs, and visit the famous Marien bridge (weather permitting).

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Mentor Reisen GmbH

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–6 years) · Youth (7–17 years) · Adults (18–69 years) · Seniors (70–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English speaking live guide on the coach
Included: Entrance tickets (only option "with entrance fees")
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Parking Fees
Included: optional ticket SALE on the coach for both castles (guaranteed tickets)

Not included

Not included: Admission fees: for option booked without Tickets: both castles 48 Euro/adult, 17 Euro/child from 7-17 years, 5 Euro/child 0-6 years
Not included: Meals: Restaurants own expense
Not included: no hotel pick up or drop off
Not included: optional for horse-drawn carriage/shuttle bus in CASH to the operator: max. EUR 8.00 per person

Itinerary

Alter Botanischer Garten

Passing by

We’ll meet at 8:45 a.m. at Sonnenstrasse 1, 80331 Munich. There you’ll find a tour bus marked “Mentor Reisen,” and our friendly driver and guide will welcome you as you check in.

We’ll depart at 9:15 a.m. and drive past several Munich landmarks (which the guide will explain) on our way to the first stopp Hohenschwangau.
Schloss Hohenschwangau

45 min Admission not included

First, you can take a guided tour of Hohenschwangau Castle (additional fee depending on the option). Built in the 12th century, the castle was purchased by King Ludwig II’s family in 1832 and rebuilt in the Neo-Gothic style. It served as the royal family’s summer and hunting residence.
Schloss Neuschwanstein

30 min Admission not included

This castle you can visit with a guided tour inside for an additional fee (optional)
Queen Mary's Bridge (Marienbrucke)

10 min

The Marienbridge can be visited, from which you have a great view at Neuschwanstein Castle. In winter, the bridge is usually closed for safety reasons.
Alpsee

15 min

This lake is located right next to Hohenschwangau Castle. You can visit him in the free available time. Also suitable for bathing in summer.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point is a busstop in front of the "Fielmann" eyeware store. There will be from about 8:45 am a coach with the inscription of company name.

End point

The meeting point is a busstop in front of the "Fielmann" eyeware store. There will be from about 8:45 am a coach with the inscription of company name.