The 15 Best Castle Tours in Germany

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From Munich: Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Full-Day Trip

1.Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14,646 reviews · 10h 30m · from $94Our pick

Full-day bus tour from Munich to Linderhof and Neuschwanstein, with guided palace time, Marienbrücke views, and smooth group logistics.

“Overall, Fantastic trip! Meeting place was really easy to find, very close to a couple of subway exits. Large signs to let you know which bus to board and you are greeted by the guide. Guide was very knowledgeable and would gave us a clear itinerary while we rode to our destinations. As far as the castles, two very different experiences and both were definitely worth visiting. Linderhof experience was extra special because we were given time to dine and enjoy the town.”

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Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle-Fairytale Day Tour from Munich

2.Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle-Fairytale Day Tour from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,275 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Neuschwanstein and Linderhof in one fairytale day from Munich, with coach transport, guided tours, and scenic Alpine views.

“We only booked this tour because you could not buy castle tickets directly. Huge upsell and mediocre experience but the drive itself and time on castle grounds were spectacular.”

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Neuschwanstein Castle Tour from Munich

3.Neuschwanstein Castle Tour from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,117 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95

Neuschwanstein Castle day trip from Munich with skip-the-line guided entry and mountain views, plus round-trip train ride included.

“Wonderful day tour Amazing scenery Lived up to the dream Jake was a fantastic guide very funny & expert commentary he made the trip great Highly recommended Plenty of time to also do your own thing which was a nice change”

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From Munich: Neuschwanstein Castle Full-Day Trip

4.Neuschwanstein Castle Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,977 reviews · 10 hours · from $93

Full-day Neuschwanstein from Munich with fast-track entry, guided views, Hohenschwangau and Füssen, and 2-hour scenic ride for Ludwig II.

“We really enjoyed the day. Franjo was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable and fun to talk to. The castle was beautiful. Anyone who goes should 100% pay the extra €24 to go inside. It’s so worth it!”

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Potsdam: City and Castles Tour

5.City and Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,721 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

A 3-hour bus and walk through Potsdam’s royal sights, from the Dutch Quarter and Alexandrowka to Sanssouci terraces and Frederick II.

“I really enjoyed the tour - I selected the english speaking option, and had access to a thorough and informative audio guide while on the bus. During the 3 walking parts of the tour, the guide gave me a pamphlet in english with all the relevant information, and he was happy to answer any questions I might have / explain the sights in english for me. I had a wonderful time and would really recommend this experience to anybody wanting a 2-3h overview of the town of Potsdam, with a chance to then explore further on their own depending on the sights they found most interesting.”

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Premium Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof VIP Tour from Munich

6.Premium Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof VIP Tour from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,480 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $227Top rated

Premium coach trip from Munich to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof with timed entry, onboard snacks, and guided castle tours in English.

“Excellent tour. Our tour guide and driver were both great and we enjoyed each stop and the views along the way. The bus was very comfortable and the snacks made for a nice treat as we travelled.”

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Dresden: Elbe River Cruise to Pillnitz Castle

7.Elbe River Cruise to Pillnitz Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,411 reviews · 3 hours · from $37

Cruise the Elbe from Dresden to Pillnitz, passing Baroque castles and Blue Wonder bridge, with audio guide and a short photo stop.

“The scenery was beautiful and the staff on board incredibly helpful but it would've been great to have access to the Audio guide QR code prior to the cruise in order to download the English guide ahead of time seeing as there wasn't WiFi available on the boat.”

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Koblenz: Rhine Valley Castles and Palaces Boat Tour

8.Rhine Valley Castles and Palaces Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,824 reviews · 2 hours · from $21

Koblenz Rhine Valley castles cruise: 2 hours on a clean boat with German and English commentary, UNESCO sights, optional Braubach stop.

“Excellent 2 hr boat ride down the Rhein to see the castles and palaces. Cold beer and kuchen was great too!”

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Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace Day Trip from Munich

9.Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace Day Trip from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,756 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $91

Munich day trip by coach to Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace, with Oberammergau stop, English guide, and skip-the-line ticket sale.

“A full day but well worth it. Both the palace and the castle are breathtaking. Our guide was thorough and extremely personable.”

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From Munich: Premium Neuschwanstein Castle & Linderhof Tour

10.Premium Neuschwanstein Castle & Linderhof Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,433 reviews · 10h 30m · from $228

A premium day trip from Munich to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, with skip-the-line tickets, a luxury bus, and great countryside views.

“Exceptional day trip that exceeded our expectations. Courtney was an amazing guide and taught us a lot. The transportation was comfortable and we enjoyed the perks of having coffee and snacks on board. Highly recommend going with the VIP!”

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Rhine Valley Castles: 1.5-Hour Boat Tour from Rüdesheim

11.Rhine Valley Castles: 1.5-Hour Boat Tour from Rüdesheim

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,390 reviews · from $19Best value

1.5-hour Rhine cruise from Rüdesheim showing UNESCO Middle Rhine castles, vineyards, and literary lore, with cash-only food and drinks.

“We very much enjoyed the views of the castles. It was a relaxing experience with very accommodating services.”

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Neuschwanstein Castle Skip-the-Line Ticket with Audio Guide

12.Neuschwanstein Castle Skip-the-Line Ticket with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,388 reviews · 1 hour · from $51

Skip-the-line Neuschwanstein ticket picked up in Füssen, with an audio guide and fast entry, plus Alpine views and Ludwig II context.

“The tour was very organised with a very nice audio guide. Our guide was also very accommodating and shared additional stories about King Ludwig II. I enjoyed Neuschweinstein Castle very much and is a must see castle.”

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From Munich: Neuschwanstein Castle Full-Day Trip by Van

13.Neuschwanstein Castle Full-Day Trip by Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,177 reviews · 10 hours · from $147

Small-group van trip from Munich to Neuschwanstein, Wieskirche, and a Bavarian cheese farm, with a great Marienbrücke photo.

“wonderful small group tour that has door to door Van service .”

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Koblenz:Rhine Valley boat tour along the castles and palaces

14.Rhine Valley boat tour along the castles and palaces

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,084 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

2-hour Koblenz Rhine Valley cruise on La Paloma, passing Deutsche Eck and castles like Marksburg and Stolzenfels. Food and drinks onboard.

“Everything was very nice. The only two things I would recommend is turn the volume up for the folks outside. At times it was hard to hear what she was saying. And not everything was in English. So sometimes it was hard to follow. Other than that the trip was absolutely excellent.Highly recommend.”

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