Bavarian Castles: Neuschwanstein and marvelous Alps Self-Guided Tour
About this activity
- Audio tour
- Yes
- Audio language
- English
- Route length
- 6 km
- Instant confirmation
- Yes
- Duration
- 1h 15min - 1h 45min
Instant access on your smartphone
After purchase, open the tour from the link we send you. No app is required.
Explore at your pace
Start, pause, and continue the tour whenever you like.
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Hosted by Anna
- You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
- •Take photos in the most beautiful locations near the castle
- •Learn a sad story of King Ludwig who built the castle
- •Enjoy fantastic views of the Alps
- •See that very fairytale castle from Disney’s cartoons
- •Try the tastiest Bavarian beer or a strudel with coffee
Take a walk through the fabulous castles of Bavaria and listen to the story of the tragic fate of King Ludwig, who built the Neuschwanstein castle. See the two most beautiful castles of the Bavarian Alps: bright yellow Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein which was a prototype of a legendary Walt Disney castle.
Visit the most impressive photo locations and panoramic views, find out how the castle was built and why no one lived in it. After the tour, visit the best Bavarian restaurant, where the royal stable used to be. Taste the best Bavarian beer from the King family or for example some coffee with strudel!
Get ready before your immersion into the real-world German fairy tale!
TICKETS TO CASTLE NEUSCHWANSTEIN ARE NOT INCLUDED. This tour does not go inside the castle, you walk in the Castle area and learn the best route to observe Castle Hohenschwangau, Alpine Lake, photo points, Castle Neuschwanstein. You will get history behind those castle, which is not told inside of castle. Based on it you will definitely know if King Ludwig was mad or not really...?
If you purchase this tour in advance – please read the first step while you are still at home and book entrance tickets to the castle using the links indicated there.
What's included
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
- Tips on the best place for lunch
- Advice on the choice of Bavarian beer
- Recommendations on planning your day to have time to see everything
- Tickets to castle (book them in advance and arrive at the place 2 hours before the entrance)
- Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
- Bus or carriage tickets (you can walk to the castle)
- In-person tour guide
- •The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
- •To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
- •Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
- •An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Self-guided audio tour.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the internet during the tour?
No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.
Do I need an app?
Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.
What language is the audio guide in?
The audio guide is available in English.
How long does the tour take?
The tour takes about 1h 15min - 1h 45min.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.
Can I cancel my purchase?
Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.