Bavaria Highlights Tour: Neuschwanstein, Linderhof, Oberammergau

Munich, Germany
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See the best of Bavaria on a day trip from Munich, led by an expert local guide! During tours of the region’s two famous highlights – Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Castle – learn about King Ludwig II, the shy yet extravagant 19th-century leader who made the two fairy-tale castles his home. Visit the idyllic villages of Hohenschwangau and Oberammergau.

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Stop At: Schloss Neuschwanstein, Neuschwansteinstrasse 20, 87645 Schwangau, Bavaria Germany

Your private tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Munich and drive to Hohenschwangau village. then we take the shuttle bus to Marienbrücke, a 19th-century crossing that overlooks the Pöllat Gorge. Gaze down at Neuschwanstein Castle with its elaborate turrets and parapets, and then pose for photos set against the backdrop of the heart-stopping Tegelberg mountain.

Then, head inside Neuschwanstein Castle for your walking tour, and learn how it was built for King Ludwig II in the 19th century. While the Romanesque Revival castle was intended as Ludwig’s retreat, the building was never completed and the king spent less than half a year living inside it. Admire the stately interiors, including murals that pay homage to compose Richard Wagner – Ludwig’s operatic idol – inside the Minstrel’s Hall. Explore rooms like Ludwig’s bedroom and admire the dazzling ornamentation of the Byzantine Throne Room.



Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Oberammergau Museum, Dorfstr. 8, 82487 Oberammergau, Bavaria Germany

travel onward to the village of Oberammergau, where the famous Passion Play is held once every 10 years. Explore the village, admiring its pretty Lüftlmalerei (painted houses).

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Schloss Linderhof, Linderhof 12, 82488 Ettal, Bavaria Germany

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).

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Inclusions

  • Professional guide
  • Skip the Line Tickets for Neuschwanstein and Linderhof castles
  • Local taxes
  • Transportation in a air conditioning minivan or a private vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Entry/Admission - Schloss Neuschwanstein
  • Entry/Admission - Schloss Linderhof

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Good walking shoes required
  • Participants must be able to walk uphill
  • Stroller accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability

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