MY*GUiDE The King's GREATEST PALACES Neuschwanstein & HERRENCHIEMSEE from Munich
INCLUDING Skip-The-Line Tickets for Neuschwanstein Castle!
With this unique & exclusive excursion, the 2 most impressive castles of the Bavarian fairy-tale King Ludwig II can be visited comfortably in just one day.
Thus, a dream comes true for many, who are able to experience NEUSCHWANSTEIN & HERRENCHIEMSEE intensively in an organized excursion with a professional & friendly tour guide. Unobtrusively, he provides you with historical and up-to-date information, he will also ensure that you reach the castle tours on time. Marvel at all this splendor and get to know why the king lived in both of them only a few days in his life.
Just as great as the historic buildings is the varied and fascinating landscape that you will experience on the trip in our comfortable and new Mercedes or VW-Minivan - enjoy the 2 hour 15 minute journey from the high Alpine peaks around Neuschwanstein to the largest lake in Bavaria, where you can look forward to a mini-cruise to Herrenchiemsee Palace.
Options
10.5 hours
Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes: Neuschwanstein Skip-the-Line tickets are included - even at short notice!
Other departure times are possible on request.
Pickup included
What's included in MY*GUiDE The King's GREATEST PALACES Neuschwanstein & HERRENCHIEMSEE from Munich
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
TheresienwiesePass-by Only
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 good hands with your friendly & professional tour guide, who will take you on eventful, informative yet relaxing excursions in our comfortable new VW-Minivan. ... After driving along the Theresienwiese - the venue of the world's largest folk festival, the Oktoberfest - we leave Munich and take the highway heading South...
Prien am Chiemsee
Before visiting the largest, most expensive and most magnificent castle of the Bavarian "fairytale king" Ludwig II., you can look forward to a 15-minute fun boat trip over Bavaria's largest lake ***** Prices (2023) for ferryboat round-trip: Adults 10.00 € / Children 6-15 years € 5.00) ***** Here in Prien, the charming town with 10,000 inhabitants on the western shore of Lake Chiemsee, there is not only the largest harbour of the lake, but also the boat in which the king took over the island. In the summer months, the oldest steam tram in the world runs between the train station and the port!
Schloss Herrenchiemsee
Herrenchiemsee Palace is an almost exact replica of Versailles, the residence of the French king Louis XIV. who was very venerated by Ludwig. During the 35-minute guided tour through the interiors, with all the lavish splendour, you will hardly be able to imagine that the king lived here on only 10 days - and on top of that completely alone! (Prices 2023 Herrenchiemsee palace: Adults € 11.00 / Children under 18 years are free!) ... It takes 20 minutes to walk from the pier to the palace, or enjoy optional a horse-drawn carriage ride. Your ticket also includes admission to the most interesting Ludwig II Museum and the "Old Palace", where you can admire, among other things, magnificent baroque rooms of the former monastery. Visit also the kitchen, where the dishes were prepared for the king.
Inclusions
- COVID-19 SAFE
- > Selected scenic routes
- > Please indicate under "Special Requirements" your Nr. of children who are 17 years or younger
- > Drive in new Mercedes- or VW-Comfort Minivan (a/c)
- > No hidden costs!
- > Mineral water
- > "Skip the Line"- Entrance Tickets Neuschwanstein, FOR ALL BOOKINGS UP TO 24 HOURS before the visit
- > Licensed, friendly and passionate Guide with more than 20 years of professionel experience
- < Lake Chiemsee Ferry (2025): Adults € 11,20 / Children 6-15 years: € 5,60
- < Gratuities
- Schloss Herrenchiemsee
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- Are you able to walk slightly uphill from the car park to Neuschwanstein castle - approx. 1,5 km/1mile in an hour's time? If not, we have to calculate additional (waiting-) time for the horse carriage or the Shuttle bus (not operating during snow and ice) – Anyway, an approx. 500 meters/0.3 miles uphill walk (up to 15 % slope) or an approx. 800 meters/0.5 miles downhill walk (up to 19 % gradient) from the respective terminal to the entrance of the castle have to be managed in any case! We can assist you to make sure that you don't miss your tour.
- In Neuschwanstein castle there are 346 stairs alltogether (up and down) to be managed. If this is too much for you, and if you have an appropriate medical certificate of disability or restriction of mobility or similar (must be scanned and posted to us in advance), we can try to book an exclusive lift service only for you with a maximum of one companion, accompanied by a castle-staff. The elevator service is without additional costs, but (because of fire regulations) the number of tours with that service is very limited and must be reconfirmed by the castle authorities.
- The (flat) walk to HERRENCHIEMSEE PALACE from the pier is approx. 20 minutes. Or use a horse carriage (not in winter season): One-way fare per adult (2022): € 4.00 (children 5-14 years: € 2.00)
- Each castle can be reached also with strollers, but they are not allowed during the tour of the interiors.
- Image credit: Title (Neuschwanstein castle) © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung (neuschwanstein(dot)de), Photographer: Anton Brandl), Photo #2 (Neuschwanstein castle) © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung (neuschwanstein(dot)de), Photographer: Fotostudio Samer, Peter Samer), #8 (Neuschwanstein throne room) © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung (neuschwanstein(dot)de), #3 (Herrenchiemsee bed room) © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung (neuschwanstein(dot)de)
- TRAVEL*SAFE & WITH CONFIDENCE ...and the certainty that with ALL our tours you & your Loved ones are safe and protected - Since our vehicle is equipped with the protective partition screens (removable), we now even exceed all COVID-19 requirements: 1) Only your group travels in our Minivan, which is cleaned and disinfected after each use. Hand Sanitizer is on board. 2) Your (Driver-) Guide has been vaccinated against COVID-19! 3) The Minivan is driven EXCLUSIVELY by me (owner of SiGHTSEEiNG BAVARiA EXCLUSiVE) - so there is 100% transparency and maximum security guaranteed. 4) When we leave the minivan for sightseeing, we STRICTLY AVOID ALL CROWDS AND GATHERINGS. The top priority is to keep a safe distance! If you have any doubts about visiting a particular attraction, we will always be able to offer alternative destinations. 5) We keep ourselves up-to-date on the latest recommendations and directives of the WHO and the German government. 6) If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us anytime. // WHENEVER YOU ARE READY FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP: Trust in SiGHTSEEiNG BAVARiA EXCLUSiVE Tours - we take the situation seriously, so that you can always enjoy MAXIMUM SAFETY combined with the familiar pre-pandemic COMFORT! // Stay healthy & well, with warm regards, Stefan [SiGHTSEEiNG BAVARiA EXCLUSiVE]
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. Pick-up at any hotel/address in Munich at 8:00 or 9:00 AM - other pick-up times on request! . Pick-up (and/or return) is also possible outside Munich (e.g. MUC airport) on customer request - please ask us for any additional costs!
