Guided Tours

From Hohenschwangau: Skip-The-Line Ticket to Neuschwanstein Castle with a Guide

Neuschwanstein Castle exterior with scenic mountain backdrop in Bavaria, Germany.

Group tour from Hohenschwan to Neuschwanstein Castle with STL ticket, featuring horse-drawn carriage ride in front of the castle

Visitors ascending stairs at Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany.

Tourists gather outside Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany.

Experience Neuschwanstein Castle's magic with skip-the-line tickets, an expert-guided tour, a scenic Mary’s Bridge trip, and a charming horse carriage ride.

Discover the magical Neuschwanstein Castle, the fairytale castle that inspired Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle and soak in its grandeur.

An expert guide accompanies you, divulging fascinating tales of King Ludwig II and the castle's Romanesque, Gothic, and Byzantine Revival architectural styles.

As part of the tour, a bus trip up to Mary's Bridge offers a scenic viewpoint with panoramic views of the castle and rugged Alps - an unmatched photo opportunity.

Delight in a charming horse carriage ride downhill (when operational), ending your castle visit on a high note – a unique experience that not all tours offer.

Fun fact: Neuschwanstein Castle was used in several movies, including "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and "The Great Escape".

3-hour tour from Hohenschwangau to Neuschwanstein Castle

Skip-the-line tickets to Neuschwanstein Castle

Expert English-speaking guide

Bus transfer to Mary’s Bridge (when operational)

Carriage ride (when operational)

Local taxes

Transfers

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United States, Belgium, Spain and over 18 countries have loved this experience
Piers
5/5
Nov, 2024
Carolyn was a wonderful guide. Her knowledge of history and storytelling skills were excellent. The tour was just the right length.
Lesly
5/5
Sep, 2024
I loved everything. Big thanks to out guide tour Stephen. He was really good teaching us about the history of the castle, very friendly. Big thanks
Jung
5/5
Sep, 2024
Our guide was very competent and friendly. Everything was well organized and varied (return journey by coach). Many thanks
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Antonio
4/5
Mar, 2025
Great tour. Our guide, Amir was really nice, and great at getting people´s attention and interest them in the history of the castle. He has a really vast knowlege of subject to the very last detail. The overall tour is maybe a bit too long (3h) despite the fact that we can only be inside the castle for aprox. 30min. but it's a nice walk through the woods around it. The only negative thing is that after you leave the Headout tour and are inside the castle for the official tour you are treated like a sheep in a fast moving herd, getting hurried past rooms to alow for another paying mob to get in. Inside there is a no photo policy and the museum's security is really anoying and agressive trying to catch visitors taking sneaky photos. Threatening that they will be kicked out!
Peddrick
5/5
Mar, 2025
The guide outside of the castle was fabulous and presented each part of the tour almost as another chapter of a story. Imir was fabulous!
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Fairy-tale dream at Neuschwanstein Castle

Enter into a world of fantasy and fairy tales, with a visit to the magnificent Neuschwanstein Castle in the beauty-laced village of Hohenschwangau, Southern Germany. This tour lays out the royal carpet, taking you right into the heart of history with a professional guide who will unravel the castle's captivating past around King Ludwig II and his love for Wagner's operas. The castle, an architectural marvel, is a blend of medieval romanticism, high Gothic, and Byzantine architecture, each room echoing a unique theme from Wagner's operas.

With a skip-the-line service, wave goodbye to long queues, and say hello to direct access to this stunning castle. But that's not all! You also get to hop onto a bus to Mary’s Bridge (operational conditions permitting), a viewpoint offering a breathtaking panorama of the castle and the rugged Alpine surroundings. To top it all, wrap up your visit with a delightful downhill horse carriage ride, a perfect ending to your fairy-tale expedition (subject to operational conditions).

This ticket ensures priority access, making your tour efficient and worth every moment. And for those last-minute plans, worry not, as there's a chance to secure tickets even when they're sold out at Neuschwanstein itself. So, get ready to step into a fairy tale with us!

What's not allowed

Keep in mind alcohol and luggage or large bags are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for cardiac issues or people with mobility impairments.

Additional information

Bring along weather-appropriate clothing for this trip.

If snow is on the road, the shuttle bus to Mary’s Bridge will not operate, and Mary's Bridge will be closed. You will need to walk up to the castle.

It is recommended for travelers to be in moderate physical shape.

The tour operates only in English.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Participants must be able to walk up and down hills and stairs.

Please note that as long as the shuttle is not running, we will have to walk up to the castle.

Note: This ticket includes more than just admission tickets—enjoy transfers, a guide, and castle entry for a complete tour experience.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Parkplatz P3.

Address: Alpseestraße 1, 87645 Schwangau, Germany.

Get directions to the meeting point