Thomas was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. He created a lovely experience for us with lots of history and humor. We highly recommend booking with him!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- All local taxes and handling fees
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned minivan
- Skip-the-line admission to Linderhof Castle
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Munich
- Visit to Oberammergau village, Time for Lunch + Shopping
- Shuttle and horse-carriage ride at Neuschwanstein - if available
- Guided walking tour of castle interiors
- Skip-the-line admission to Neuschwanstein Castle
- Private professional guide
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
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!
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.
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).
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Reviews
Julia picked us up promptly at 8:30 and we were off to see the Castles. It was nice having someone drive us that knows the area well. The tours are very timely and well done by the staff at the castles and we felt like having our guide showing us where to go and how things worked was a big plus. Overall a great experience.
It was an amazing experience. The castle was breathtaking. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly
We had a great experience on our private tour to Neuschwanstein Castle, Linderhof Palace, and Oberammergau. Our driver and tour guide, David, was excellent. He was very personable, knowledgeable, and easy to talk with throughout the entire day. During the drives, David shared interesting information about the area, its history, and each of the places we were visiting. It made the drive enjoyable and gave us a better understanding of what we were seeing. His recommendation for lunch was also excellent. Neuschwanstein Castle was amazing and definitely something you have to see in person. However, we actually enjoyed Linderhof even more. It is much smaller and feels more like a villa or royal home, but the interior was a definite wow. The detail and craftsmanship were incredibly impressive, and the grounds and gardens were just as impressive. The private tour made the entire day easy and relaxing. The on-time pickup and drop-off right at our hotel was also great and made the day even more convenient. We were able to sit back, enjoy the scenery, and let David take care of everything. Highly recommend this tour and especially David. Sit back, relax, enjoy the drive, and take in all the information and incredible sights along the way!
Tom picked us up promptly at our hotel, and took us to all of the destinations as expected. He waited in line for us while we explored shops to optimize our time on the trip. He knew how to navigate the parks to get us ahead in line. His car was clean, provided water and sat six people comfortably. Very knowledgeable and would book again!
A memorable day trip to Schloss Neuschwanstein with our wonderful tour guide Barbara who was warmth, courteous knowledgeable, passionate and professional. Highly recommended to have Barbara for your private tour. She got enthusiasm in her job and a heart to serve people. A private tour was good that we could do things on our own pace. Both the Fairytale Castle and the Linderhof Palace were worth visiting.
Extremely good experience! We were able to learn a lot about Bavaria. Our guide, Mattis, very good and eager to help. Strongly reccommend!
Our guide Alessandro is a native to the area and offered a personal perspective to the tour. Excellent information on the history and Bavaria overall! Highly recommended!
A wonderful tour that went beyond expectations due to our guide, apart from being great company and with a great sense of humour, being very knowledgeable and making the tour highly enjoyable for us. Highly recommend.
This was the perfect tour. Julia was a fantastic guide. She picked us up at our hotel and took care of all the details and we didn’t have to worry about a thing. She was informative, personable and delightful. We enjoyed spending the day with her. I highly recommend this tour!
This was an amazing tour from start to finish. Although this tour was a bit pricey, we booked it in order to simplify the logistics of scheduling, taking public transportation, etc. This was especially important since we were traveling with a small group that included two 80 year olds. We were picked up right outside our hotel door. The only thing we had to worry about all day was being on time for our pickup. Once we stepped into the comfortable clean and well air-conditioned van, everything else was taken care of. What made this tour even better was our tour guide Mattis. Not only did he give us information about the history of the castles that we visited, he also chatted with us about German culture, regulations, and what it was alike to grow up and go to school right near the famous Neuschwanstein Castle. He was kind, helpful and considered the needs and abilities of the members of our group. In addition he was an excellent driver, providing us with a smooth and comfortable ride while demonstrating courtesy to other pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. I have booked a lot of tours and experiences through Viator and this was by far the best! The convenience and personal touches definitely made up for the expense of the trip. Thank you Mattis and European Castles Tours. Highly recommend!
This was an amazing tour from start to finish. Although this tour was a bit pricey, we booked it to simplify the logistics of scheduling, navigating public transportation, etc. This was especially important since we were traveling with a small group that included two 80-year-olds. We were picked up right outside our hotel, and the only thing we had to worry about all day was being ready for our pickup. Once we stepped into the comfortable, clean, and well-air-conditioned van, everything else was taken care of. What made this tour even better was our guide, Mattis. Not only did he give us fascinating information about the history of the castles we visited, but he also chatted with us about German culture, regulations, and what it was like to grow up and go to school right near the famous Neuschwanstein Castle. He was kind, helpful, and incredibly attentive to the needs and abilities of everyone in our group. In addition, he was an excellent driver, providing us with a smooth and comfortable ride while demonstrating courtesy to other pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists along the way. I have booked a lot of tours and experiences through Viator, and this was by far the best! The convenience, personalized service, and attention to detail definitely made up for the expense. Thank you, Mattis and European Castles Tours. Highly recommend!
We had a wonderful day and enjoyed not having to plan anything! Food, restrooms, tickets, all logistics were taken care of so we could just enjoy the surroundings. Highly recommend!!
Thomas was a great guide for our private tour to Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Oberammergau. He was knowledgeable of the area and told us some much! It was a memorable trip from Munich.
We had an absolutely wonderful day trip from Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace with Mr. Alessandro. From the moment he picked us up, everything was perfectly organized. He was punctual, professional, and extremely friendly, making us feel comfortable throughout the journey. His driving was exceptionally safe and smooth, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy the beautiful Bavarian countryside. Mr. Alessandro shared interesting local insights and was always happy to answer our questions, which made the trip even more enjoyable. He was patient, flexible with our schedule, and ensured we had enough time to explore each destination without feeling rushed. Both Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace were breathtaking, and thanks to Mr. Alessandro's excellent planning and service, the entire experience was seamless and stress-free. We highly recommend this tour and especially Mr. Alessandro to anyone looking for a comfortable, memorable, and first-class experience. Thank you for making our visit to Bavaria truly unforgettable!
Our day trip to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof was a wonderful experience for the teenagers to the grandmother in our party. Sandro, our guide, was exceptional - we learned so much about the history of the beautiful area - his enthusiasm, energy and organization made our tour easy and relaxing. We loved that he took photos of the four of us and his recommendations for restaurants were excellent. Highly, highly urge anyone who wants to have a great day to take this tour with our guide who took care of everything, so we could just enjoy!
I've been on many tours in multiple countries and this was, bar none, the best tour company. I've had other tours where they sneak in extra fees. However, this tour guide ((Mattis) made sure I always knew what to do. He'd take me as close as he could - even to the actual ticket gate if possible for a visit. For Neuschwanstein thre is a part where he can't go, but he walked me through exactly what time to be at the inner gate with my ticket, and what to do, and things not to miss inside. I felt completely at ease. Another company, the guy left me off in the parking lot to figure it out myself! Beyond excellent service. It was the most stress-free experience I had on my dozens of tours. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED tour operator!
fun day trip to iconic castles. our guide sandro was fantastic! he was very knowledgable and made it fun for our group.
Bruce was an amazing tour guide! He arrived on time and kept us on schedule all day without us feeling rushed! The alps and castles were absolutely stunning! Highly recommend booking this trip!
Lots of uphill walking and many steps in the castle. There is a horse drawn carriage ride for 8 euro to get you most of the way up the hill.
Bruce did an outstanding job on our one day tour. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Safe driver. Bruce is a great guide, and I would highly recommend!!
Don’t skip this castle! Our guide Matthew made the day seamless and worry free. Highly recommend this experience
We had a wonderful tour across Bavaria with Lucas as our driver and guide! We were promptly picked up from our hotel in central Munich for our tour of Neuschwanstein, Lindenhof, and Oberammergau. Lucas was always ready with tidbits of history for each place and perfectly coordinated our tour details and logistics so all we had to do was show up and appreciate the scenery around us! He was more than happy to answer all our questions and took into account any requests we had for the day. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to see Bavaria's castles and countryside in a day without having to deal with massive tour groups or transportation and ticket logistics.
Well worth the money. Our guide Matej was outstanding. He was so knowledgeable and friendly. Time flew by on the drive with his explanation of the history and what we were about to see.
Bruce was a fantastic tour guide. He provided us with all of the historic information on what we were seeing. He had tons of details about the areas we were touring and driving through. He also gave us great recommendations for our stay in Munich. He was delightful and very informative. Highly recommend.
Great experience! Tom was delightful! Would definitely recommend him to friends and family! Perfect tour guide!
This was a great experience. We had Paul as our guide who handled all the details and even provided some additional stops that made this trip very unique.
Bruce was incredible: he converted a tour into an unforgettable experience Highly recommended. Will definitely contact him again when we return to Germany.
Bruce was ready for us and shared great information. He was knowledgeable and friendly and made our day smooth and successful from start to finish.
Bruce was an exceptional guide. Very knowledgeable, very enthusiastic, and very accommodating. He was punctual, cordial, and gave us options to suit our mood. He knows the ropes at these sites, and we were in good hands as he navigated the logistics for us. Bruce’s attention to detail allowed us to relax and enjoy the castles and locales. A terrific day!
This private tour of Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace was perfect for our group of six. Our guide and driver, Alessando, was fantastic. He picked us up at our hotel in a clean, comfortable van, and the entire day was very well organized with skip-the-line tickets included. Alessando’s knowledge of the area made exploring the castles and traveling between locations simple, relaxing, and enjoyable. We highly recommend this tour!
Our travel agent arranged this tour for us, I was unsure how it would be given the cost but we all agreed afterwards it was worth it. We had a wonderful experience with Bruce. Our group was my husband and I, our 2 children under 5 and my mum in her 60’s. Bruce was knowledgeable and had a lot of information on every location but he was also very easy to get along with and the kids loved him. It didn’t feel like a long day as being in a private car you can stop when needed. May was a great time to visit as the crowds were minimal. If you do this tour I highly recommend requesting Bruce as your guide!!
Very well done. Perfect way to see castles. Would book this activity again. Thanks to European Castle Tours.
Ask for Bruce!! He was a fabulous tour guide. He provided historical facts about each site we visited and additional information throughout the trip to help us learn more about the area. He shared folklore about the Kings, queens, parish and people. I highly recommend booking your trip with him. ,
Bruce was a fantastic guide. So incredibly knowledgeable and a great historian. Bruce thought of everything and the experience was so incredible. We would highly recommend this tour and Bruce. He’s just a wonderful guy.
Our guide, Alessandro, was fantastic! He was very enjoyable and had a great knowledge of all topics related to our tour!
We had a perfect day with Sandro! I would recommend European castles tours to anyone! It is difficult to get tickets to tour Neuschwanstein, but our experience was seamless. Sandro was very knowledgeable and is clearly well-liked by everyone we met along the way. We also had a terrific time in Oberammergau and at Linderhof Castle. This tour was worth every penny.
Allesandro was knowledgeable, professional, friendly and courteous. He has extensive knowledge of the area and well beyond. He shared information about the sights we were seeing, gave excellent recommendations and shared his knowledge of his entire country’s history, culture and politics. A seamless and comprehensive tour which felt personable and well researched. Cannot recommend highly enough.
We had an amazing day with Sandro! He was very informative and kept us all on schedule so we were sure to see everything. The castles were fantastic and our whole family enjoyed this day trip. The countryside was beautiful and we liked having a driver so we didn't miss the amazing scenery. He gave us a lot of history of Bavaria and its Kings. He recommended a great place for lunch in Oberammergau. He even made sure we had some extra time at the end of the day for our kids to play in the snow at the last stop. We had been on a river cruise and stayed a few extra days in Munich so this was our last day of our vacation. It was the perfect way to end it. Sandro even went above and beyond helping us reclaim our luggage that had been lost for 10 days from the airline. We mentioned that we had been trying to get our bags that we tracked to Munich airport and he called a friend to help us. He sent messages all day to his friend while we were touring and they were able to find our bags for us before we flew home the next day. We had been trying for 10 days without any luck.
I highly recommend the private tour of the Neuschwanstein and Linderhof palaces. We were picked up on time and driven in warm comfort with an informative guide in Martin. Getting into the palaces was easy and Martin gave us plenty of time at each location for the tours and taking photos. He also took some fabulous photos for us. We would definitely do this tour again.
Martin was a fantastic driver and tour guide! We had a wonderful day visiting the beautiful castles and driving through the winter wonderland! Worth every penny!
We booked this tour on a Sunday to Maximize our time in Munich. Julia arrived early at our hotel to pick us up . On our drive she shared useful information about the castles we were visiting and our plan for the day. She helped with family photos through out the day. The Castle and palace tours were given by guides at each location. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see and do as much as they can while Germany. We had a great time.
It was wonderful having a private tour guide to pick us up and drop us off at hotel. He had our tickets and arranged everything even a place to have lunch. Lucas was so personable and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour to see the castles and surrounding area.
I highly recommend the castle tours. Our guide Thomas was exceptional! He was informative, kind, helpful and his knowledge of the area and castles was astounding! Thank you for a wonderful trip!
All the group tours were sold out so we took a chance on the private tour with less than 24 hours after booking. It was worth it! Bruce was a fantastic guide and was flexible with our schedule and interests. We never felt rushed and were able to see the castles and other locations that interested us. I highly recommend the trip and am extremely grateful we were able to go on such short notice.
Choosing a private tour to the castles was absolutely the right choice for our family! We had an amazing time and our guide, Lucas, was fantastic! He took care of everything for us, showed us some amazing sites, and gave us the flexibility to alter the day as we wanted to. We had such a good time we booked another tour with him for the next day, which was also great (it ended with pretzel making)!
Comfortable ride & knowledgable guide. Easy access to castles & no hassle. Highly recommend Julia as guide.
The tour is very nice but time is short to see all you have to, we where always in a hurry to finish all .. one more hour will be perfect. The guide Paul was very profesional , it was a beautiful excursion.
An absolutely fantastic experience! Alessandro beautifully guided a carefully curated day rich with history, insights, and breathtaking views. It was such an incredibly special and memorable day.
We had a fantastic time! Our tour guide Julia was wonderful and helped make our day special!! It took some time for the clouds to move out and the flexibility really helped!! She was also very knowledgeable and fun to be with!! Would absolutely book again!!
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