Radius Tours · Dachauer Str. 4, Munich
Radius Tours' full day from Munich: about two hours by train or bus to Hohenschwangau, then the walk up to Neuschwanstein, Mary's Bridge and the Alpsee with one guide from start to finish. Pick it if you want the logistics handled and the freedom to decide on the castle interior yourself.
You meet at the Radius Tours office, Dachauer Str. 4, a short walk from Munich Hauptbahnhof, 15 minutes before departure, per the listing. Then it is about 2 hours by train or bus through the Bavarian countryside towards the Alps. The listing says the trip is sometimes run by private bus instead of the train, so do not be surprised by either. The same guide stays with you all day, over about 10 hours. The listing names a 9:15am departure, back in Munich at about 6.30pm, and a 10am departure, back at about 7.15pm. Check which one runs on your date.
Once you arrive, the guide walks you up to the castle on its crag above the Pöllat gorge: an uphill walk of about 20 minutes, per the listing, steep in places. Prefer not to walk? An optional horse-drawn carriage takes you most of the way, and there is a bus option too. Around the castle the day is about views: Mary's Bridge (Marienbrücke) over the gorge, the yellow Hohenschwangau Castle below and the green Alpsee, plus free time in Schwangau. Guests talk about the stories as much as the scenery: Ludwig II, his builders and the Wagner legends painted on the walls inside.
Now the castle ticket. Entry is optional on this tour: about €24, paid on the morning of the tour, per the listing, which also asks you to bring cash. Opt in and you get the fast-track entry the listing promises for the interior tour. Included: the guide and the day trip itself. Not included: hotel pickup, lunch and the optional castle entry. The listing marks the tour as not wheelchair accessible and not recommended for anyone with serious walking difficulties. A friendly tip: decide on the interior before the morning, and have the euros ready in your pocket.
The Radius Tours office near Munich Hauptbahnhof. Arrive 15 minutes early, per the listing.
Through the Bavarian countryside with your guide. Some days run by private bus instead of the train.
The walk up with your guide, then the interior tour if you opted in for entry (about €24 on the morning, per the listing).
The classic view of the castle above the gorge, optional and subject to weather and access.
Time in the village and by the lake for photos, a drink or a snack.
Return to Dachauer Str. 4, at about 6.30pm or 7.15pm depending on the departure.
★★★★★Our host Leon was absolutely fantastic. Super energetic and kept up the great vibes all day! Would highly recommend
★★★★★The pace and punctuality were perfect; I never felt rushed. There was enough time to catch the best pictures, get inside the castle, and even have a drink afterwards. Jake was a wonderful tour guide; his fun facts and storytelling kept us hooked the whole time.
★★★★★Leon was a fantastic guide! Very energetic and great knowledge about the area and the history. We had a great time, the town was fun to explore and the beauty of the castles and surrounding area are incredible. Would definitely recommend!
★★★★★10/10 recommended. Thomas was an amazing guide and it enhanced the castle experience 100%
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No, it is optional. Entry costs about €24, paid on the morning of the tour, per the listing. Without it you still get the walk up, the viewpoints and Mary's Bridge with your guide.
About 20 minutes uphill, per the listing, steep in places. A horse-drawn carriage covers most of the way and a bus option is also available.
The listing names a 9:15am departure that returns at about 6.30pm and a 10am departure that returns at about 7.15pm. Check which runs on your date.
It starts from $87.61 per person on GetYourGuide, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Lunch and the optional castle entry are extra.
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A guide all day, the train or bus from Munich and the walk up, with castle entry if you want it.
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