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10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Bavarian Alps That You Shouldn't Miss
Running along Germany’s southern border with Austria, the Bavarian Alps are one of the country’s most beautiful areas. Skiing is, naturally, one of the favorite pastimes. You’ll find Germany’s tallest mountain, Zugspitze, rising more than 9,700 feet in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen district (also a great hiking area in summer). Berchtesgadener Land (home to Watzmann, Germany’s third-highest peak) is another major ski area. Hochwanner, the country’s #2 mountain, is also in the Alps.
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1. Garmisch-Partenkirchen Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is an amazing place! This merged city sits at the heart of a historical European trade route of the Middle Ages causing an unbelievably unique and blended history. In more modern times, the influence of the Nazi party and the atmosphere of the American occupation in the late ’40s has radically impacted the attitude and culture of this valley paradise. This tour provides fantastic insight into the history, art, architecture, dining, and people of this sublime Alpine city.
Inclusions: Local guide, Beverages, Private tour, Alcoholic Beverages, Our "Coronavirus Safety Standard of Travel" on all vehicles and guides
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By 779jennb
Highly recommend! So much more than just a chocolate making class. We drank, cut up, learned some much really was a blast. Good with great people.
2. Private Mini Van Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle, Linderhof, Ettal & Oberammergau
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
SKIP THE LINE TICKETS TO THE CASTLES. We pre-purchase these way in advance and you simply pay the guide back on the day of the tour. WE HAVE TICKETS ALREADY SO PLS DO NOT PURCHASE THESE ON YOUR OWN. Hotel Pickup at 8.30am anywhere in Munich City. Visit a unique Bavarian Catholic Church in Ettal. Enjoy the picturesque village of Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play. Optional - Ride the Longest All Weather Alpine Coaster Ride in Oberammergau (this activity is optional and can only be done if Linderhof visit is cut short). Walk the Gardens of the Linderhof Palace or participate in a tour if the Alpine slide is not for you. Savor Austrian Beer & Schnitzel beside a pristine lake in Austria. Option to swim in the lake weather permitting. Hike up a gorge to get to the Neuschwastine castle. We have prebooked your tickets and have a 4.25pm entry time. Amazing photo opportunities throughout the day. Local experienced guide and driver Enjoy a five star experience without any hassles.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Professional photographer guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By withatravelersfoot
No words necessary for this one... I was for so long trying to visit this Castle and this citythat when I finally got there, I think I even cried ... it was super emotional for me, the only experience in the beautiful town. there is much to do there, apart from the obvious visit to the splendid castle of Neuschwanstein there is also another castle in front the Hohenschwangau Castle, a lake( Alpsee) where you can go cayaking, walk through the splendid forest, many restaurants, museum (Museum der bayerischen Konige), in short there are many things to entertain all the family. I know that I will repeat this adventure again I only stayed one day because I went by bus from Munich and had to return at the end of the afternoon
3. VIP tour to the royal castles Neuschwanstein and Linderhof from Munich
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Discover the sights of Linderhof and Neuschwanstein. Our comfortable coach will take you with a maximum of 30 persons to the castles of Linderhof and Neuschwanstein. The whole tour will be headed by a professional English-speaking guide who will give you an interesting castle tour. Afterwards, you will be granted ample time to discover the beauties of the castle grounds and the breathtaking scenery. Our ongoing trip will then bring you to Hohenschwangau providing you the opportunity to enjoy lunch and visit the fabulous castle of Neuschwanstein. During the ride you may choose from a variety of drinks, and some snacks are included in the package as well. Of course, our knowledgeable tour guide is ready to assist and answer your questions throughout the tour. Entrance fees included!
Inclusions: Parking Fees, Snacks, Soda/Pop, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fees for both castles
Exclusions: No food and beverage at the restaurants.
Reviewed By Miaureen
The trip was very panoramic. Our guide was very knowledgeable. The tour inside Neuschwanstein wasn't up to my expectations: crowded, not personalized, instructions sometimes hard to understand, and you barely see any of the castle. Linderhof is small, but very pretty.
4. NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE TOUR from GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
BOOK FOR ONLY ONE PERSON! THE VIATOR TICKET WILL COVER 1-5 PEOPLE! Hello, I have been taking Tours to Neuschwanstein and the other places for 15 years, I actually lived in Oberammergau for 15 years I don´t think that there are many native speaking English Tour Guides with more experience of Oberammergau than myself, I lived there as a waiter and Bar Landlord for 15 years with 3 Passion Play Seasons. Unlike some Tour Guides I try to sort myth from legend, the Passion Play was not because Oberammergau was spared the horror of the Plague in 1633, quite the opposite, it was devastated. I hope to see you very soon! Regards, Chris Edwards LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO TAKE A BUS!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Free WIFI on board!, No food, but I supply chilled soft drinks and Bottled Water, not a lot of choice, but free!
Exclusions: The tickets to the Castle /entry fees are not included as I can´t know how many will take the Tour!, Meals are normally taken near the Castle to save time and make use of the time available before entering the Castle.
Reviewed By MickiW226
We were so happy that we decided to book the full day Castle Tours with Chris Edwards. He picked us up at our hotel and spent a full day showing us the area, followed by arranging tours to both Neuschwanstein and Linderhoff castles. He reserved our English speaking tour for both castles in advance, making our wait time during the busy summer season much quicker, and maximized our time. Chris’s knowledge of the area and its history provided a great introduction to not only the castles, but southern Germany and Austria. Chis was very personable, and when he learned of our interest in WWII, tailored our travel to show us some local buildings and homes that were important during that time. I highly recommend Taxi Chris Edwards Neuschwanstein Castle Tours if you are looking for personal service, flexibility to your needs, and an informative guide who has lived in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen area for over 30 years.
5. TRAVEL*SAFE EXCLUSiVE Neuschwanstein Castle Tour INCLUDiNG TiCKETS (even at short notice) from Munich
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
DUE TO COVID-19, GUIDED TOURS OF THE INTERIORS ARE NOT POSSIBLE IN NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE: UNTIL THEN, WE RECOMMEND OUR "LOCKDOWN"-TOUR 173111P22 ♧|♧ Best for avoiding crowds! Neuschwanstein Castle - a dream destination for tourists from all over the world - ... in times of Corona! Due to the comprehensive COVID-19 safety measures of the castle administration (reduction of the number of visitors by 83% to only 10 people per tour!) it is currently often impossible to get tickets at the desired date. On this private full-day tour, you will receive - even at short notice - GUARANTEED SKIP-THE-LINE ADMISSION for the Neuschwanstein castle tour, which you can experience virtually EXCLUSIVELY due to the small groups of visitors! From the very beginning, you will be accompanied by your personal licensed tour guide, who is of course familiar with the current situation. So all you need to do is ENJOY this day! You can also enjoy the entertaining & informative ride in our new & comfortable Volkswagen-Minivan, where we can visit a wealth of other attractions. LINDERHOF palace and HOHENSCHWANGAU castle can be, on request, visited as well.
Inclusions: Entrance fee to NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE (Skip-the-Line), Drive in comfortable new Volkswagen Minivan (a/c), WiFi on board, Licensed, friendly and passionate Guide with more than 20 years of professional experience, Selected scenic routes, Duration: 9 hrs or 11 hrs, Bottled water, Children (0 - 17 years) - if mentioned - get a refund of € 13.00 in cash!, No hidden costs!, COVID-19 SAFE
Exclusions: Lunch (we are happy to recommend suitable restaurants), Gratuities
Reviewed By TravelforLifeUSA
Absolute Best Experience while in Europe! After much research, my family booked this tour with Stefan before we left the United States. You never know quite what to expect doing this, but I am SO GLAD we did! Even before the date of the tour, we received communication from Stefan concerning our itinerary and what to expect. Stefan arrived ahead of time at our hotel in Munich, and greeted us with a huge smile, extremely clean automobile, and fresh, cold water for all! He was so open to creating an experience that would fulfill our wishes. Our goal was to not only see Neuschwanstein, but also the local, surrounding communities, traditions, and food. Stefan really delivered! His personal knowledge of the area was incredible. We were able to see Oberammergau, the location of the beautiful Passion Play, as well as the stunning frescos in the village. Stefan also took us to the majestic Ettal Monastery, as well as Wieskirche, the Pilgrimage Church of Wies, all while viewing the gorgeous Alps in the distance. As if this weren't enough to fulfill our day, we headed to Neuschwanstein Castle, Hohenschwangau Castle, and the surrounding village. It was all so amazing, that our family will never forget the experience! Stefan shared his beautiful home country, while allowing us to select what we would like to experience the most! I wanted to have a picnic this day, near the castle, as a memory we would have forever. Ultimately, Stefan made it happen! We had a wonderful bottle of wine, glasses for all, and Stefan produced local delicacies that we had never had. It was such an amazing closure to a beautiful adventure in Bavaria. As we headed back to our hotel in Munich, Stefan filled the car with polkas, singing, and great, lasting cheer that has sustained us through these trying times of no travel with COVID. We miss our travels, and we will most definitely return to more tours and adventures with Stefan! Thank you for such wonderful memories!
6. Exclusive SKiP-THE-CROWDS Neuschwanstein &Hohenschwangau Castle Tour from Munich
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4.9 based on 8 reviews
COVID-19 BREAKING NEWS: SEE "ADDIT. INFO"! The famous Fairytale Castle NEUSCHWANSTEIN is the 2nd most visited attraction in Germany. It captivates 1.5M visitors with its dreamy beauty, inspired by characters from Wagner's epic operas. Unfortunately this means that up to 8,000 visitors/day crowd the place all year long. This tour gives you the unique opportunity to avoid these crowds and enjoy the calm of the early mornings also at HOHENSCHWANGAU in peace. Immerse yourself in the magnificence of the castles and grounds. As the day awakens, the fairy tale comes to life around you. Our expert guide will give you space to enjoy the calm magic while being at your disposal and alert to your needs&questions at all times Why travel with us • Get GUARANTEED SKIP-THE-LINE TICKETS even at short notice • Know that your day is planned and conducted by a friendly&professional tour guide • Enjoy the perfect symbiosis of traveling in relaxed comfort and fully leveraging your precious vacation time
Inclusions: > Entrance fee for NEUSCHWANSTEIN castle INCLUDING Skip-the-line-Surcharge - even at short notice!, > Drive in comfortable new Volkswagen Minivan (a/c) WiFi on board - Only your group is participating, > Licensed, friendly and passionate Guide with more than 20 years of professionel experience, > Stops (and guided tours) at all mentioned places / Selected scenic routes, > Duration: 9 hrs or 11 hrs, > Bottled mineral water, > No hidden costs!, COVID-19 SAFE
Exclusions: < HOHENSCHWANGAU Castle - tour of interiors: Due to COVID-19, prices and opening hours on request, < Skip-the-line-surcharge for Hohenschwangau castle: Due to COVID-19 on request, Only if you can not walk the whole route from car park to Neuschwanstein castle, you might need:, < Shuttle bus (to Marie's bridge/not operating during snow and ice) (€ 3.00) and/or:, < Horse-drawn carriage (€ 7.00 up/€ 3.50 down), (For the shuttle bus and the horse-driven carriage no reservation possible; waiting times possible!), < Food, < Gratuities
Reviewed By welbornfour
Pre-covid review: My friends and I were fortunate to have participated in this informative and lovely tour of Munich with Stefan in Oct. 2019, prior to the pandemic. While an itinerary was in place, I felt Stefan was also very flexible and accommodating to our interests and was able to make suggestions for other places if time or circumstance required, afforded to us by the tour's use of a private, air conditioned, comfortable van. He was pleasant and knowledgable and the tour felt safe and fun! Highly recommend this tour. Highlights of the tour included visiting beautiful Lake Starnberger, Dachau concentration camp and lunch at a charming English style biergarten.
7. Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle Day Trip from Munich
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4.9 based on 47 reviews
Drive with an airconditioned, comfortable coach from Munich and visit the famous and fabulous castles built by the fairytale King Ludwig II. These unique buildings in the midst of the Bavarian alpine landscape will definitely fascinate you. The first stop of our tour will take you to Schloss Linderhof, the smallest castle of the Bavarian king. It’s up to you to decide whether you choose to have a guided tour through the castle, have a walk around the beautifully landscaped grounds or simply enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and get excited by the marvellous scenery. We will then continue our tour to Hohenschwangau. Our stay there will offer you ample time to both try out the famous Bavarian cuisine in a restaurant and visit the castle of Neuschwanstein as well. You can decide in the morning on departure in the coach whether you want to see one or both castles from the inside with a guided tour and accordingly buy the tickets from our tour guide in cash.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees, Live-Guide englisch on the coach, organisation of the tickets for the castles (skip the line)
Exclusions: No food and beverage at the coach and restaurants., entrance fees for both castles (25 Euro/adult, 5 Euro/children until 18 years)), No hotel pickup
Reviewed By ndandelion
The drive was super smooth and the whole tour of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof was amazing and so beautiful. Despite how freezing cold it was, it was def worth freezing my fingers and toes lol. When we went, there was snow and it really felt like you stepped into the world of Narnia and felt like we were in a complete different realm. Our tour guide was super fun and experienced and her knowledge behind the history of the castles and Bavaria was super intersting and you just want to listen to everything she says. Loved it til the very end.
8. Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle Small-Group Coach Day Trip from Munich
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4.8 based on 637 reviews
On this tour, you will not only experience the two royal castles Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, as well as the idyllic village Oberammergau, but you will feel like a king! In a small group of up to 24 guests, you can enjoy personalized service aboard a luxurious, air-conditioned long-distance coach. Relax in the comfortable seats and enjoy the view through the large panoramic windows. On board you will also find free snacks and drinks and free Wi-Fi. At the castles, you skip the queues at the cash registers with our "Skip-the-Line" service and immerse yourself in the fairytale world of King Ludwig II. Entries for the castles are already included in the ticket price. After the visit of Neuschwanstein Castle, we continue to Oberammergau, which has become world famous for its Passion Play. Here you can buy some authentic souvenirs and gifts for your loved ones or just enjoy the unique atmosphere. After that we are heading to Linderhof Castle.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned luxury coach, Live onboard commentary with English and German only, Free onboard Wi-Fi, Skip-the-Line Service, Snacks, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By xmmacross
Booked to go on the tour on 29/10/2020. Arrived at the meeting point at 08:00 to be early and there was nobody to meet us. We waited to see if others would turn up for the tour but at 08:30 (departure time) we called the office to be told that they had no record of a tour taking place on that day. Still waiting for a refund.
9. A Full Day Private Tour of Neuschwanstein Castle from Garmisch-Partenkirchen
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4.8 based on 29 reviews
Neuschwanstein castle is beautiful but currently suffering from over tourism. Huge bus tours dominate the landscape with crowds and lines everywhere. Our guides are licensed to go around the long ticketing line and know the ways to move around the crowds making your experience fun and relaxing. Plus, we LOVE telling all the history and stories associated with Ludwig II, Bavaria, Oktoberfest, Germany, and more. Our business has been in operation for over nine years taking people to Neuschwanstein castle and we are currently the highest ranked guide service for southern Bavaria on Trip Advisor so we know how to provide you with a wonderful day!
Inclusions: Transportation, Parking Fees, Tours, skip the line entry into Neuschwanstein castle, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Our "Coronavirus Safety Standard of Travel" on all vehicles and guides
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By 779jennb
Highly recommend! So much more than just a chocolate making class. We drank, cut up, learned some much really was a blast. Good with great people.
10. King Ludwig Castles Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Private Tour from Innsbruck
Feel as though you've stepped into a fairytale during this 8-hour tour to the Royal Castles of King Ludwig. Tour includes a visit of Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace. Set beside lakes and surrounded by mountains, Neuschwanstein Castle has got a fantastic location on a rock formation. Linderhof Palace, the only completely finished Royal castle, is also famous for its beautiful park and fountain. A day filled with spectacular Bavarian Alps scenery. This 8-hour private tour from Innsbruck to the King Ludwig Castles Neuschwanstein and Linderhof has got a great tour offer: end without extra payment in Munich or Salzburg, instead of returning to Innsbruck and safe one travel day in doing so.
Inclusions: Led by a local guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Neuschwanstein, adults € 15.50 --- children until 18 years free of charge, Linderhof: adults € 8.50 --- children until 18 years free of charge
Reviewed By jorgegarduno
Amazing landscapes, hidden spots and great conversation learning about local culture and customs -all that on top of gorgeous Hallstatt. Lena was so generous with advice and flexibility. She also helped us book the right place for lunch and provided all advice needed for our own exploration of Hallstatt. Definitely the proper way to visit this iconic town from Salzburg!
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