Embark on a guided tour of King Ludwig’s palaces in Bavaria, including Linderhof and Herrenchiemsee. Explore stunning landscapes and avoid long lines with this expertly arranged day trip.
- Maria Ramersdorf Kirche - We carefully curate our selection of sights for each tour to give you the ultimate tour experience. At the same time, this is YOUR exclusive tour, so we welcome your suggestions and do our best to accommodate your wishes. Whether you prefer to stay longer at one stop or add a whole new one, let us know and we’ll adapt your bespoke tour accordingly.
• Prolong this trip for 2 more hours: Time enough to enjoy some sights longer or to see something new, for example the romantic island “Fraueninsel” or take a custom-made bicycle trip.
… but now: Look forward to a delightful tour, resting assured that you are in good hands with your friendly & professional tour guide, who will take you on eventful, informative yet relaxing excursions in our comfortable new VW-Minivan.
… at the old pilgrimage church of St. Maria Ramersdorf from the 14th century we leave Munich and take the Autobahn (motorway) A8 heading Southeast …
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Prien am Chiemsee - Before visiting the largest, most expensive and most magnificent castle of the Bavarian “fairytale king” Ludwig II., you can look forward to a 15-minute fun boat trip over Bavaria’s largest lake * Prices (2023) for ferryboat round-trip: Adults 10.00 € / Children 6-15 years € 5.00) * Here in Prien, the charming town with 10,000 inhabitants on the western shore of Lake Chiemsee, there is not only the largest harbour of the lake, but also the boat in which the king took over the island. In the summer months, the oldest steam tram in the world runs between the train station and the port!
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Schloss Herrenchiemsee - Herrenchiemsee Palace is an almost exact replica of Versailles, the residence of the French king Louis XIV. who was very venerated by Ludwig. During the 35-minute guided tour through the interiors, with all the lavish splendour, you will hardly be able to imagine that the king lived here on only 10 days - and on top of that completely alone! * Prices (2023) Herrenchiemsee palace: Adults € 11.00 / Children under 18 years are free * It takes 20 minutes to walk from the pier to the palace, or enjoy optional a horse-drawn carriage ride. Your ticket also includes admission to the most interesting Ludwig II Museum and the “Old Palace”, where you can admire, among other things, magnificent baroque rooms of the former monastery. Visit also the kitchen, where the dishes were prepared for the king.
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Bad Toelz - After less than an hours drive we’ll reach the charming Spa Town Bad Tölz, at Isar river. Once it provided Munich with lumber and beer. Look forward to the further 45-minutes journey in our luxurious minivan until we reach the secluded valley Graswangtal, in the middle of the Bavarian Alps where Ludwig’s second fairytale castle is hidden!
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Schloss Linderhof - 45 minutes later we reach Linderhof palace, King Ludwig’s smallest but most intimate castle located in a lonely Alpine valley with breathtaking french baroque design and famous Bavarian trick paintings. (Entrance fee 2023: 10.00 € per adult, Children under 18 years are free!)
Unfortunately, the Venus Grotto is completely closed for many years because of restoration work. -
Oberammergau - Shortly after visiting Linderhof we reach Oberammergau, where your guide can give you a 15 min. tour, especially for explaining the famous wallpaintings and the Passion play theatre. Little shops offer local souvenirs. The regional speciality are wood carvings.
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Ettal Abbey - The church of the Ettal Monastery, consecrated in 1370, is a 12-wall domed mediaval hall. The late Baroque interior will impress you deeply!
In the monastery shop you can buy the excellent home-brewed Ettal monastery beer or liqueur. -
Upper Bavaria - Between the sights and during the trips to and from your hotel, you will enjoy the journey in our luxurious minivans with panoramic glass roof, full leather upholstery, all conceivable safety precautions and exciting information from your friendly and professional tour guide.
- Ferry ticket for your guide / no hidden costs!
- Duration: 9.5 hrs or 11 hrs
- Selected scenic routes, stops (and guided tours) at all mentioned places
- Private full day tour - only your group is participating!
- Mineral water
- Drive in new luxurious/comfortable Mercedes- or Volkswagen Minivan (a/c)
- Licensed, friendly and passionate Guide with more than 20 years experience
- < Chiemsee Ferryboat for the 9-hours tour (2024): per Adult: €10.90 (for the 11-hours tour: € 12.40)
- < Entrance fee Herrenchiemsee palace (2023): Adults 10.00 € / Children under 18 years free of charge
- < Entrance fee Linderhof palace (2024): per Adult: 10.00 € / Children under 18 years free of charge
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A century and a half ago, the Bavarian ‘Fairy tale’ King Ludwig II built his personal dreamland with his globally recognized castles Neuschwanstein, Linderhof & Herrenchiemsee. Through this exclusively private full-day tour, you get the chance to explore his two most extravagant castles conveniently in a single day!
Additionally, you journey through one of the most picturesque marine and mountainous landscapes in southern Germany.
It’s not only the ‘King & Landscape’ that will captivate you, but our professional and constantly available yet never overbearing comprehensive care, ensuring you feel perfectly looked after at all times.
Why Tourists Opt For This Tour:
Rest assured that your day is planned and executed by a professional. Relax in the ideal combination of hardware (comfortable new vehicle) and software: Your knowledgeable and amiable tour guide… and: Explore Ludwig’s most valuable castles without enduring lengthy queues!
- In Linderhof palace you have to walk only approx. two times 10 minutes (relatively flat) and in the 30 minutes tour of the castle you have to climb stairs to the first floor.
- Herrenchiemsee palace can be reached by a 20 minutes walk or by is a horse-driven carriage, starting at the pier (3.50 € per adult, not operating in winter season) In the palace you have to climb stairs up to the 1st floor and back (there is an elevator service for people with mobility impairments).
- Each castle can be reached also with strollers, but they are not allowed during the tour of the interiors.
- Image credit #3 (bedroom) © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung (neuschwanstein(dot)de), #33 (interiors of Linderhof) © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung (neuschwanstein(dot)de)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
