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Neuschwanstein Castle Private Tour: Exclusive Adventure with Alpine Coaster from Munich

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17 Ratings

Munich

Experience an exclusive private tour to Neuschwanstein Castle from Munich, including skip-the-line tickets. Enjoy a thrilling ride on the Alpine Coaster and explore other attractions in the Bavarian countryside.

Duration: 10 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Oktoberfest - 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.

… but now: Look forward to a delightful tour, resting assured that you are in best hands with your friendly & professional tour guide, who will take you on eventful, informative yet relaxing excursions in our new Mercedes- or VW Comfort Minivan.

…after driving along the Theresienwiese - the venue of the largest folk festival in the world, the Oktoberfest - we leave Munich and take the Autobahn (motorway) heading South …

What's Included

Expert guide with license and enthusiasm
Carefully chosen picturesque routes
Children’s age requirements specified under ‘Special requirements’
Option of 9-hour or 10.5-hour tours
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
Travel in a luxury, air-conditioned Mercedes or VW Minivan
Complimentary mineral water provided
Included entrance to NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE with priority access

What's Not Included

< Alpine Coaster, Prices (2024): Adults € 16.50, Children 6-15 years: € 12.00
< Food
< Gratuities

Additional Information

ACCESS NEUSCHWANSTEIN SEAMLESSLY - EVEN ON SHORT NOTICE!

NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE - A must-see location for travelers globally! Explore King Ludwig II’s renowned fairytale castle conveniently, avoiding long queues, via this unique private tour. Discover fascinating details about the nation & its inhabitants and all the attractions from your knowledgeable and sociable tour guide. Additionally, appreciate private pick up and trips across the magical Bavarian countryside in our cozy and latest model of Mercedes- or VW-Minivan.

Are you primed for an exhilarating adrenaline surge? It begins mildly: An uphill lift transports you into picturesque alpine peaks to a welcoming mountain cafe and to the commencement of the thrilling ALPINE COASTER at an elevation of 4,166 ft (1,270 m). Settle into one of the railway-guided sleds of the WORLD’s FIRST LONGEST weather-resistant toboggan dash with magnetic brakes - here’s the start: Over a stretch of 1.6 miles(!) with awe-inspiring landscapes and exciting corners, you zip 100% securely down into the valley.

Countless more marvels like the Linderhof palace or a guided journey through the ancient town center in the nearby Oberammeregau with its universally acclaimed murals and the largest Passion Play Theatre in the world are still forthcoming..!

THE ALPINE COASTER IS FUNCTIONAL FROM EASTER UNTIL EARLY NOVEMBER!

Can you walk the slightly uphill paved path from the car park to Neuschwanstein Castle - approx. 1.5 km (1 mile) within 45 minutes? If not, an additional (waiting) time requirement for the horse-hybrid carriage or shuttle bus must be taken into account. In any case, you still have to walk about 450 meters (with up to 15% gradient) or about 500m (with up to 19% gradient) from the respective terminus to the castle entrance! We will be happy to accompany you so that you can reach your guided tour in time! (PRICES: > horse-drawn carriage € 8.00 for ascent/€ 4.00 for descent; > shuttle bus (€ 3.50 for round trip, does not run during snow and ice)
Alpine Coaster: Children are only allowed to use the Alpine Coaster from the age of 3 (proof of age required). Children under the age of 8 may only use the Alpine Coaster as a passenger together with an older person (from 16 years, minimum height 4.5 ft or 1,35 m).
Photo credit: Foto #2 (Thronsaal Neuschwanstein) © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung (Thronsaal Neuschwanstein) © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung (Thronsaal Neuschwanstein) © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung (Thronsaal Neuschwanstein) © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung #4 (Thronsaal Neuschwanstein) © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung, Foto #12 (Thronsaal Neuschwanstein) mit freundlicher Genehmigung © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung

Location

Theresienwiese

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Meghan_f

Oct 3, 2023

Highlight of our trip - Host provided a lot of background and history, and paused a few times along the way to show us some sights that were not outlined on the tour. It was the perfect balance of having a guide while also having time to explore on our own.

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Mark_h

Oct 1, 2023

Great day - Alpine coaster was fun and views are fantastic. Went to all 3 castles and time was well planned. Stefan was very knowledgeable and a great guide.

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Alisa_r

Aug 1, 2023

Fantastic!! - This was an amazing tour! Stefan is a wonderful guide. He is very knowledgeable and our day was planned to perfection! I highly recommend booking this tour. Our two teenagers (14, 16) loved the castles (Neuschwanstein & Linderhof) as well as the alpine coaster. This was truly a highlight of our vacation.

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Michelle_w

Jul 26, 2023

The Alpine Coaster is a must! - We did several tours while in Europe, and this one was top of our list! We happen to be in Munich during a heatwave which made some parts tough, but overall it was a great day! Oberammergau was the cutest town, we wish would’ve allowed ourselves more time there. The Alpine Coaster was amazing! The views on your way up were gorgeous and the ride down was so fun! Some tips for the coaster… let your faster drivers go first, put the more cautious in the back and I wish we would’ve done it twice! The surrounding areas are beautiful, the drive was great, and our driver was filled with so much knowledge! We learned a lot! Thank you for the memories!!

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Elizabeth_b

Jul 14, 2023

Fantastic day out in Bavaria with the kids - Our guide was Christian and he was punctual, thoughtful and informative. We had a great day and our children had the best time - saying it was the highlight of our 2 week trip. Oberammergau village on the way to the castle was absolutely enchanting. Although we had bad weather in the morning, knowing that our children had their hearts set on the alpine coaster - Christian quickly checked the weather forecast and suggested that we return to the alpine coaster after the castle tour when the weather conditions improved. By the afternoon when we arrived at Neuschwanstein castle, the weather was perfect and the castle was beautiful. We ended our wonderful day with the alpine coaster (in good weather!) - and our children were over the moon. Christian also gave us some great tips on where to visit around Munich and good Bavarian restaurants. Thank you Christian!

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Nad0731

Nov 26, 2022

Fantastic time with Sightseeing Bavaria! - We had a fantastic day with Sightseeing Bavaria Exclusive! It started out with a prompt hotel pickup by our guide, Thomas, in a clean comfortable car. It was a clear sunny day (apparently this is not typical for this time of year) and the drive was stunningly beautiful. We headed out to the Alpine Coaster. Unfortunately, there was an accident on the way that caused quite a bit of traffic but that ended up working out to our favor because, once the accident cleared, there was hardly a line at the alpine coaster! We had so much fun on our first alpine coaster ride and our guide was a good sport when my sister took the tracks down pretty slowly. He was even kind enough to drop us off to go get in line while he looked for parking. Next, we headed out to Neuschwanstein Castle. Again, our guide dropped us off at the bus stop while he looked for parking and ran up the hill to meet us at the Castle. He took great photos of us on the bridge in front of Neuschwanstein Castle and then escorted us to the meeting point for the Castle tours. He waited outside while we took the tour and then brought us back to the car. On our way back to Munich, we stopped twice at the Pilgrimage Church of Wie, a beautifully well-preserved church, and a gorgeous lake right at sunset. We had a great day with Thomas and highly recommend Sightseeing Bavaria! It was great to have a private guide so we could move at our own pace and we had great conversations throughout the day with Thomas, which allowed us to get a better understanding of Bavarian culture. I will happily use Sightseeing Bavaria the next time I am in the area and recommend you do too!

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Heidi_k

Sep 21, 2022

Fun Times in Bavaria - Knowledgeable tour guide, super flexible and accommodating. Gave great insight and seem-less coordination for our tour connections. The alpine slide was amazing, we would have gone more than once except it was a little chilly on our day. Well worth the price!

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Cstuff_o

Aug 27, 2022

Private, friendly, fantastic tour of Neuschwanstein castle , alpine coaster tour..fantastic guide - Armin was exceptional. He knew the area and provided invaluable information. He also has a tremendous knowledge of history. Armin also took us to a local farm for lunch. Our luggage was all lost in travel and Armin even gave us some clothes to have for the remainder of our travels. Armin has a zest for life and we loved having him as our tour guide. The private tour enabled us to get a local feel of the area and enjoy our day ! Highly recommend this tour. It was worth it to skip the crowded bus tours and get to drive with Armin and make some fun stops along the way.

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Brianne_m

Jul 23, 2022

Large family Bavarian adventure! - We are a family of seven, kids ranging from ages 6-22. This was perfect for us all! The transportation was nice and comfortable, the alpine coaster was a thrill and the castle was breathtaking! Our guide really made the whole experience top notch! He was kind, knowledgeable, flexible and patient! Highly recommend!

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