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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.
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Itinerary
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1Schloss Neuschwanstein
Our first stop is the world famous Neuschwanstein Castle upon the Southern-Bavarian Alps. Dive into the history of Ludwig II and learn about his mysterious and twisted life while marveling at his beautiful creation. His vision paired together with desire made such a piece of art possible. Enjoy your tour inside the castle aswell as a history excursion from your local guide!
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Oberammergau Museum
travel onward to the village of Oberammergau, where the famous Passion Play is held once every 10 years. Here you will have some time on your own for lunch or to explore the cute little village and admire it's Lüftlmalerei. Your Guide will be happy to give you the best local suggestions for some authentic bavarian food.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Schloss Linderhof
then travel to Linderhof Castle – another of Ludwig’s former homes. Nestled deep in the forest, Linderhof was the castle where the eccentric king spent most of his time. Step inside to see its lavish rooms such as the Hall of Mirrors and the Audience Chamber, and then visit the outside Venus Grotto – an artificial cave said to be modeled on Capri’s Blue Grotto (at the moment the Grotto is closed for maintenance works until further notice).
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
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- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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