Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castles Tour from Munich - Skip Line

Marienbrücke Bridge walk to see Neuschwanstein framed by Bavarian Alps: the iconic postcard view.

This full-day guided tour from Munich visits Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Castle, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with skip-the-line entry and a professional English-speaking guide leading groups of up to 28 travelers. You depart at 8:30am from Karlsplatz in Munich, spend the morning exploring Neuschwanstein's interior and walking to Marienbrücke Bridge for panoramic views, break for lunch and a stroll through Oberammergau village, then tour Linderhof's interior before returning to Munich around 7pm. The tour includes round-trip transportation in a luxury coach, entrance fees to both castles, onboard snacks and drinks, and free Wi-Fi. A moderate amount of walking and approximately 350 steps inside Neuschwanstein are involved. Oberammergau may be inaccessible from early December through March due to weather, and Marienbrücke's opening depends on seasonal conditions.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Neuschwanstein Castlepass by
2. Linderhof Castle1h · entry included

Visit Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles

• Meet at Karlsplatz 21 at 08:10AM
• Depart Munich at 08:30AM to Schwangau
• Arrive at Neuschwanstein around 10:00AM
• Walk or shuttle to Neuschwanstein Castle
• Explore Neuschwanstein Castle for 4 hours
• Walk to Marienbrücke Bridge for views
• Free time for lunch and shopping
• Stop in Oberammergau village for 30 minutes
• Arrive at Linderhof Castle around 3:45PM
• Guided tour of Linderhof Castle at 4:10PM
• Stroll gardens and take photos
• Depart Linderhof to Munich
• Return to Karlsplatz 21 around 7:00PM

The experience

The day starts at 8:30am from Karlsplatz in Munich and heads toward Schwangau in the foothills. You arrive at Neuschwanstein around 10am and choose between a 30–40 minute uphill walk or a shuttle bus to reach the castle, weather permitting. Once inside, a guided tour covers King Ludwig II's iconic architecture and history. After the interior tour, you have free time to walk to Marienbrücke Bridge, where the castle sits framed against the Pöllat Waterfall and the Bavarian Alps. This is the view that defines how the castle looks in photographs, and it's where most travelers spend their camera time.

Lunch is on your own in the area around the castle. Afterward, the coach makes a 30-minute stop in Oberammergau, a village known for its Passion Play performed every ten years and for its painted facades and local crafts. You can walk the streets and pick up souvenirs at your pace. The coach then heads to Linderhof Castle, arriving around 3:45pm. A 25-minute guided tour covers the castle's interiors and architecture (Linderhof became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2025), and you have time to wander the gardens and take photos before departure back to Munich, arriving around 7pm.

Skip-the-line admission to both castles is included, so you enter without queuing at the doors. The luxury coach has panoramic windows, a restroom, and complimentary snacks and drinks throughout the journey. The group stays under 28 travelers, and your guide speaks English. Note that in winter months (early December through March), the itinerary reverses (Linderhof comes first in the morning, Neuschwanstein in the afternoon), because Marienbrücke may be closed and Oberammergau becomes inaccessible due to snow and weather. Inside Neuschwanstein, there are approximately 350 steps. An elevator is available if you contact the castle directly in advance.

What’s included

• Guided interior tours of both Neuschwanstein and Linderhof castles.
• skip-the-line admission tickets to both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
• round-trip transportation from Munich in a luxury coach with panoramic windows and onboard restroom.
• complimentary snacks and drinks during the journey.
• free Wi-Fi on the coach.
• professional English-speaking tour guide.
• small group of up to 28 travelers.
• free time to explore Oberammergau village independently and enjoy lunch at your own pace.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (27 and older) · Youth (15 to 26 years) · Child (under 15)

GroupUp to 28 · max 9 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Gray Line Münchener Stadtrundfahrten

Is this one for you?The fixed itinerary and skip-the-line access mean both castles fit into a single day without you arranging transport, tickets, or timing: the coach, the guide, and the entry are coordinated so the day holds together. Choose this tour if you want to see both Neuschwanstein and Linderhof in one outing from Munich without managing the logistics yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 26 years); Child (under 15).

How do I get from Munich to Neuschwanstein on this tour?

You depart from Karlsplatz 21 in Munich at 8:30am in a luxury air-conditioned coach and travel to Schwangau, arriving at Neuschwanstein around 10am. The coach provides round-trip transportation, and you return to Karlsplatz around 7pm.

What is Marienbrücke Bridge and why is it part of the tour?

Marienbrücke is a viewing bridge that offers a panoramic view of Neuschwanstein Castle, the Pöllat Waterfall, and the surrounding Bavarian Alps. It's a recommended sight after your guided castle tour and the spot where you can take the most iconic photographs of the castle. The bridge is closed during winter months depending on weather and castle administration decisions.

Do I have to walk to reach the castles?

At Neuschwanstein, you can choose between a 30–40 minute uphill walk or a shuttle bus to reach the castle, subject to weather conditions. At Linderhof, it's about a 10-minute walk. Inside Neuschwanstein, there are approximately 350 steps. An elevator is available if you arrange it with the castle in advance. A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended for the day.

What happens during the Oberammergau stop?

After lunch, the tour makes a 30-minute stop in Oberammergau, a village famous for its Passion Play and picturesque painted buildings. You have free time to walk the streets and browse for souvenirs. Oberammergau is not accessible from early December through March due to weather conditions.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes guided interior tours of both Neuschwanstein and Linderhof castles; skip-the-line admission tickets to both; round-trip transportation in a luxury coach with panoramic windows and a restroom; onboard snacks and drinks; and a professional English-speaking guide. Lunch and hotel pickup are not included. Tips for the guide are optional.

When does the tour operate, and does the itinerary change in winter?

The tour runs year-round, but from early December through March, the order reverses: Linderhof is visited in the morning and Neuschwanstein in the afternoon. This change happens because Marienbrücke Bridge may be closed due to weather, and Oberammergau becomes inaccessible. Check the specific date for seasonal adjustments before booking.