Neuschwanstein Castle surrounded by forested hills in Bavaria, Germany.
Visitors photographing Neuschwanstein Castle through trees in Bavaria, Germany.
Neuschwanstein Castle interior with ornate wooden carvings and colorful murals.
Linderhof Palace exterior with golden fountain statues in Bavaria, Germany.
Tour group listening to a guide near Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany.
Linderhof Palace gardens with fountain and visitors in Bavaria, Germany.
Golden statue in the fountain at Linderhof Palace, Germany.

From Munich: Full-Day Guided Tour of Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Palace Grounds

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Explore Munich's majestic landscapes with our Full-Day Guided Tour of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Palace Grounds, beginning your journey in central Munich. Experience a scenic bus ride through the mountains to reach Linderhof Palace, where you can enjoy informative commentary from an English-speaking guide en route. Wander through Versailles-inspired gardens at both palaces while soaking up their artistic charm and alpine beauty.

Enjoy hassle-free round-trip transfers from central Munich in an air-conditioned coach with a knowledgeable guide for fascinating insights into Bavaria’s highlights.

Explore King Ludwig's Versailles-inspired castle, the Linderhof, and take a stroll in its opulent gardens along with an immersive guided tour.

Add a brief shopping and photo stop in the charming village of Oberammergau will refresh you for the rest of your day.

Enhance your experience with skip-the-line access to the castles and save time by not waiting in long queues.

Fun fact: Neuschwanstein Castle rises proudly upon the ruins of two former castles: Schwanstein Fortress and Hohenschwangau Castle, dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries.

Guided tour of the Linderhof Palace & the Neuschwanstein Castle grounds

Skip-the-line ticket to the castles (as per the option selected)

English-speaking guide

Audio guide in Mandarin, Japanese, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian & Russian at the castles (as per the option selected)

Round-trip transfers in an AC coach (based on option selected)

Live castle tour guides

Snacks (based on option)

Neuschwanstein Castle surrounded by forested hills in Bavaria, Germany.

Neuschwanstein Castle surrounded by forested hills in Bavaria, Germany.

Munich to mountains

Start your day trip to Neuschwanstein, Linderhof Palace, and Oberammergau with a convenient pickup in central Munich. Board a comfortable bus and enjoy a 75-minute ride to Linderhof Palace while listening to informative commentary from your English-speaking guide.

From palace gardens to alpine charms

After a picturesque drive from Munich to the Linderhof Palace, you get ample time to wander the manicured gardens of this Versailles-inspired castle. Your guide shall walk you through its idyllic surrounding park known to be one of the most artistic and stylistically complex ensembles of its time.

Fairytale finale at Neuschwanstein

The highlight of your day trip is a visit to the iconic Neuschwanstein Castle. A short 20-minute uphill walk will take you to the castle, where your guide will share the history of the castle and its enigmatic resident, King Ludwig II. You'll have ample time to explore this world-famous Bavarian castle that gracefully sits above the village of Hohenschwangau near Füssen in southwest Bavaria

There's more!

Want the full royal treatment? Upgrade to the premium tour – they'll take you inside the castles, handle the tickets, and you'll get a smaller group for a more personal experience.

Itinerary

  • Depart from Munich

  • Arrive at Linderhof Castle for the guided tour

  • Depart from Linderhof castle

  • Arrive in Oberammergau

  • Depart from Oberammergau

  • Arrive at Neuschwanstein Castle

  • Depart from Neuschwanstein Castle

  • Arrive back in Munich

Visitors photographing Neuschwanstein Castle through trees in Bavaria, Germany.

Visitors photographing Neuschwanstein Castle through trees in Bavaria, Germany.

Neuschwanstein Castle interior with ornate wooden carvings and colorful murals.

Neuschwanstein Castle interior with ornate wooden carvings and colorful murals.

Linderhof Palace exterior with golden fountain statues in Bavaria, Germany.

Linderhof Palace exterior with golden fountain statues in Bavaria, Germany.

What's not allowed

  • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

  • Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed at the venue.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Additional information

  • The audio guide is available in Mandarin, Japanese, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Russian.

  • The audio guide is subject to availability.

  • Please note, if you choose the option without tickets, you may buy the entrance tickets on the bus for 37€ per adult.

Tour group listening to a guide near Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany.

Tour group listening to a guide near Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany.

Linderhof Palace gardens with fountain and visitors in Bavaria, Germany.

Linderhof Palace gardens with fountain and visitors in Bavaria, Germany.

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Operating hours

Neuschwanstein Castle

Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 4:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 4:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 4:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 4:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 4:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 4:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 4:00pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.
  • Closed on 1st Jan 2026, 24th Dec 2026, 25th Dec 2026 and 31st Dec 2026.

Linderhof Castle

Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:30pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:30pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:30pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:30pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:30pm
Saturday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:30pm
Sunday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:30pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

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FAQs

Yes, you'll have a brief shopping and photo stop in Oberammergau to refresh before continuing with your day's itinerary.
The experience is not suitable for individuals using wheelchairs or prams/strollers due to accessibility limitations at the venues included in the tour.
The tour includes a guided visit to the Linderhof Palace and Neuschwanstein Castle grounds, skip-the-line access depending on your selected option, an English-speaking guide, audio guides available in multiple languages at select castles, round-trip transfers from central Munich in an air-conditioned coach based on your chosen package, as well as live castle tour guides.
The drive from Munich to Linderhof Palace takes about 75 minutes, complete with informative commentary by your English-speaking guide.
Audio guides can be accessed in Mandarin, Japanese, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Russian; however, availability may vary at each castle.
Neuschwanstein Castle is built on the ruins of two earlier castles, Schwanstein Fortress and Hohenschwangau Castle, from the 12th and 13th centuries respectively.
Photography is strictly prohibited at certain venues on this tour, so it's best to keep your camera tucked away while visiting those areas.
Pets are not permitted to join this experience due to venue restrictions.
At Linderhof Palace, you'll explore its Versailles-inspired castle and stroll through manicured gardens accompanied by a guided tour that highlights their artistic and stylistic significance from history.
Your adventure begins with a convenient pickup at central Munich, where you'll board an air-conditioned coach to start your journey towards Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Palaces.

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