Neuschwanstein Castle by Bus Incl. Bike Ride or Hohenschwangau

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Duration:11 hours (approx.)
Location: Munich, Bavaria

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Enjoy a day filled with Bavarian charm! Our tour offers two exciting options:

1. Scenic Bike Ride & Brewery Lunch with Castle Tour

Relax on a scenic bike ride through the picturesque Bavarian countryside with a leisurely paced ride on flat terrain, suitable for all skill levels.
Return to a local brewery for a great lunch paired with local beer (lunch not incl.).
Hike or ride the bus up to Mary's Bridge for breathtaking views arriving at the castle for your tour.

OR

Skip the lines and explore the majestic Hohenschwangau Castle instead (add. €23.50 pp, subject to availability). Our guides will ensure you arrive on time with pre-purchased tickets.

Important Information:

Castle tickets (€23.00 for adults, €2.50 for children) are not incl. in the tour price and can be purchased in cash from your guide on the day.

Please bring cash for castle tickets and any additional expenses.

The Tour Concludes @ 7:30 PM, arriving back at our starting point..

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Isartor
We start our tour in the heart of Munich - easy to reach by bus, train or taxi as it is located close to the Hofbrauhaus.
2. Romantic Road
We pass through some parts of this scenic road on the way to the castle first thing in the morning with majestic view of the Alps and the Bavarian countryside.
3.
Our bike ride part of the tour begins here after a short safety briefing. Along the way we will see spectacular views of the Bavarian & Austrian Alps and stop for some great "Insta - Photo's" and have the opportunity to swim in an Alpine Lake. We then make our way back, store the bikes and then have our pre-ordered lunch and locally brewed beer in a beer garden whilst enjoying the views of both the Hohenschwangau Castle and the Neuschwanstein castle. In case of rain, we get to sit inside the brewerey. Should you not want to do the bike ride then you will have gotten off at the Ticket office and rejoined the group after our lunch back at the Ticket office, four hours later.
4. Schwansee
We ride our bikes to this lake where we can also swim in summer so please bring swimming gear. This is optional and should you not choose to swim then one can take photos of both Hohenschwangau castle and Neuschwanstein castle or just enjoy the great outdoors.
5. Infostelle Hohenschwangau
We get to see the village of Hohenschwangau as we begin our hike up to the castle and Mary's bridge. Please bring good shoes for the hike up. If you choose not to hike, there is a bus that takes you up to Mary's bridge at an additional cost of 3,50€ per person.
6. Schloss Hohenschwangau
The regular tour gets to see this Castle from the outside but you can opt not to do the bike ride and instead tour this castle. Tickets can also be obtained from your guide on the day at an additional cost of 22€ per person - only if available. Due to high demand this may not always be the case. No standing in line here either.
7. Schloss Neuschwanstein
Discover one of Bavaria's most spectacular Castles with our experienced guides who are with you every step of the way. Take a bus to the top or enjoy a hike through a forest to get to Mary's Bridge for an unforgettable experience and photo opportunities galore. From here we make our way to the entrance of the castle to begin your guided tour, which can only be done with our "skip the line" tickets at a cost of 18,50€ pp (this includes an online booking fee which is not shown on the actual ticket). Your guide will sort this out with you in person on the bus on the way to the castle which avoids all the hassles you will encounter when you do this on your own.
8. Alpsee
We see this serene lake whilst we hike to the castle.
9. Queen Mary's Bridge (Marienbrucke)
Your guide will get you to the bridge on time so you do not miss your castle entry time. Please be aware that in high season it may happen that the line is too long to get onto the actual bridge which, should we wait would mean we miss our castle entry time. This will be your guides discretion and does not happen to often, in which case we take you to our " Secret Spot" for a photo of the bridge and the castle so you do not miss out altogether.

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Posted By : Passport41862539270
I can’t imagine a better way to see the castle. Our guide Tyler gave us information not included in the state tour and it enriched the experience significantly. We got to enjoy a bike ride to take in the gorgeous landscape and even a lake visit with a surprise opportunity to swim! Our assistant guide Karina was warm and hospitable. Assistant guide Nassar was at the ready to keep us safe from crossroad traffic and protect us from potentially swans :) All our guides were multinational/multicultural and the information they shared really enriched our amazing experience. Don’t miss this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-05-19 15:01:34

Posted By : Kelly_M
Wonderful tour led by Tyler. Beautiful scenery, well organized, bike ride was fun. Lots of opportunities for photos. Would highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 15:32:47

Posted By : lauracE6736OE
Our visit to Neuschwanstein Castle with Tyler was awesome! Tyler was able to provide so much history and the bike tour around the castle was beautiful. We got lucky with a small group of 7 and Tyler took us to extra / different spots we wouldn’t normally be able to do with a larger group. I cannot wait to recommend this tour to friends who are traveling to Germany later this year.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 12:29:30

Posted By : shanceles
A co-worker of mine recommended Mike’s Bike Tours and my husband and I couldn’t have asked for a better tour. We met at the shop early (very easy to find) and walked briefly to our transportation to neuschwanstein castle. To my surprise, our guide Tyler gave some history and facts about Munich as we left the city and headed towards the highway which was a nice bonus. He also gave facts as we got closer to the castle. While on the van we were able to pay (in cash/euros) if we opted to take the castle tour. Our guide also provided the lunch menu and took our orders. This was great because when it was time for lunch at the restaurant, the food came quite fast. The food was good and affordable. We got lucky with a picture perfect day and a smaller group which meant a little extra time to bike around and take in the beautiful scenery. The hike up to the castle is pretty tough but it’s nice that there is an option to take a bus for a small fee if you opt out of the hike. Tyler did a great job making sure there was no wasted time. If we got done seeing Mary’s Bridge (Marienbrucke) early he quickly told us what other places we could walk to for great picture spots and sightseeing. The tour inside the castle is pretty brief and done by another party, it was nothing amazing. My husband and I agreed that the tour and hiking done on the outside was the highlight. It was a super long day but felt worth it and the other guides with us were also great and made for an awesome experience. 10/10 recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02 04:54:07

Posted By : thejadeone
In 2014 I previously went on this trip but actually couldn’t remember much about it … don’t think it left much of an impression. However, this trip this time was excellent & even cycled it with an AC joint injury to boot!
Trip was smooth in the bus and Tyler, the guide, was extremely knowledgeable not only about the Castle but also the history of Munich as well.
Tyler and his team catered to our every need and made sure we were well fed and hydrated … and this time with snow on the Bavarian Alps, furniture in the Castle and snowball “fights” en route to the Elisabeth Bridge … I will definitely remember this trip with a smile on my face and pure enjoyment in my heart!
Thank you team - you guys rocked our group ;-)
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Posted On : 2024-04-29 15:01:03

Posted By : 867grh
Amazing tour! Our guide Tyler was very informative and concerned that we enjoyed our time! It was easy to find the meeting spot-very near Marienplatz, and we had a smaller group and great weather. Once we got to the area of the castle, we had a wonderful (and fairly flat) bike ride around the lake with a few stops for history and other stories. Our ride was followed by a great lunch (paid separately). We then had a little bit of free time before we went up to castle. Tyler pointed out several spots for awesome photos. We were lucky as the bridge was open, so we had time there as well! With our timed entry to the castle, the tour was seamless! We had a few more minutes and stopped for a special Quark donut -additional cost.

Overall the tour was great! You can pay for lunch with a credit card, but you need euros for anything else that is extra. Also Tyler gives you the choice to walk up the hill or take the shuttle bus (3 euro each one way) to the castle.
I highly recommend the tour with Mike’s Bikes and Tyler is a great guide!
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Posted On : 2024-04-28 14:49:45

Posted By : Jasmine_C
Bonus for nature and some light activities besides visiting the castle. Very well organised, safe, with tips and info shared by Tyler!

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Posted On : 2024-04-09 04:07:15

Posted By : Diane_C
If you are going to the Neuschwanstein Castle, THIS is the tour you want. If you are lucky, you will get Tyler as your tour guide. He was incredible! The entire day was magical and so very well organized. The bike ride was great and the photo opportunities were spectacular. Tyler made our short time in Munich extraordinary. This tour was a perfect TEN!!
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Posted On : 2024-03-30 10:52:33

Posted By : 236valeriem
The trip was always on my bucket list. We missed the original tour because we were 10 minutes late. I was able to reschedule for the next day. The bus left 20 minutes late, and waited for passengers. The tour guide was the worst I have ever experienced. She scolded and yelled at some of the passengers. She was very condescending to us. I am unable to think of her name but she had been doing this tour for 17 years and was training a new person. I have never experienced anything like it.
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Posted On : 2024-01-19 00:08:51

Posted By : Saintaugiedoggie
There are no words to express this experience. It was wonderful. A lot of steps in the castle on the winding staircase and very steep terrain getting to the castle, but it is an amazing place.
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Posted On : 2023-10-24 23:48:58