Munich: Neuschwanstein Castle by Bus with Alpine Bike Ride
ID: GYG24022-25798
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Visit the beautiful Neuschwanstein Castle on a flexible 11-hour bus tour from Munich. Have the option to take a bike tour, swim, or visit Hohenschwangau Castle in the alpine countryside of Bavaria.
Enjoy a flexible full-day excursion by luxury coach to the beautiful Algäu region of South West Bavaria and visit the charming town of Hohenschwangau, near the Austrian border before touring the inside of Neuschwanstein Castle with our "Skip the Line" tickets you can buy directly from our Guide (not incl. and costs 26.50€pp in addition to the tour cost).
It was near here that the extravagant King Ludwig II built his fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein shortly before he was arrested. In the morning, you will take a relaxing bike ride, cycling at an easy pace through alpine scenery and stopping at a refreshing lake for an invigorating swim.
In the afternoon, you will walk the up the less-known path to Neuschwanstein Castle. Should the bus service be running, this is also an option to get up to Mary's Bridge (bus trip one way costs and additional 5€ pp).
The Disney-like Neuschwanstein Castle was based on the Wartburg of Thuringia, which Wagner used as the setting for his opera “Tannhauser.” Learn about “Mad” Ludwig’s controversial life and mysterious death, before your luxury transfer back to Munich.
Or you can stroll around Hohenschwangau Castle and stop for lunch in the village, at your leisure, or if you opt for the Alpine Bike Ride, the lunch stop will be at a local brewery overlooking Neuschwanstein Castle (not incl. in the price). Either way you will be able to sample some local beer and traditional Bavarian food.
Should you choose not to do the Alpine Bike Ride, we will drop you off at Hohenschwangau Castle (a tour is an additional 26.50€) where you, after your tour and lunch at your own leisure, you will meet up with the rest of the group so you an all walk up together and do the tour as a group. Everyone exits the castle and will walk down the mountain and catch the bus back to Munich.
Highlights
- Cycle the alpine trails of the Algäu region
- Take an optional tour of Hohenschwangau Castle, where Ludwig II, grew up
- Walk a secret path to the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle
- Swim in a refreshing alpine lake in summer only
- Learn about the dramatic life, love, and death of Bavaria's much loved Ludwig II
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that the tour of the castle interior is not included and costs an extra 23.50€ for adults and 3.50€ for kids under 18 to cover the mandatory online booking fee charged by the castle ticket office. This (optional) extra fee is to be paid directly to the guide at the end of the day. The main tour guide for the day does not enter the castle with you
• The coach leaves you at the foot of the castle where you need to either walk to the entrance or pay an extra taxi service to the top
• If you are interested in visiting Hohenschwangau Castle, please inform your guide in the morning and they will arrange tickets. Please note that if you choose this option, you cannot do any of the other activities due to time constraints. You'll meet up with the group at the end to return home (cost of this is an 23.50 EXTRA)
Meet at Hochbrueckenstrasse 10, 80331 Munich
@ Mikes Bike Tours and Rental store.
Please show your printed voucher before the tour starts at 8.30am.
INCLUDED
- Transportation by luxury coach
- Guide
- Bike tour
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Neuschwanstein Castle entry fee (€26.50 for adults, €3.50 for kids under 18)
- Lunch at a local brewery (optional)
- Bus transfer from the town to Mary's Bridge (€4 per person)
- Hohenschwangau Castle entry fee (€23.50 per person, if available)
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
