Location: Oberammergau
Top Things to do in Oberammergau
The 10 Best Private Tours in Oberammergau, Bavaria
If you’re visiting Oberammergau in a year ending with zero, it’s all about the Passion Play. Villagers have performed it since the 17th century. It’s seven hours long (thankfully, with an intermission), and about half the townspeople participate in 100+ performances between May and October. And since hundreds of thousands are expected to attend over the course of those performances, if you’re in town, you’ll have company.
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1. Private Mini Van Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle, Linderhof, Ettal & Oberammergau
Overall Ratings
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
2. Private Tour of Neuschwanstein, Linderhof Castle & Oberammergau with Lunch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy an exclusive excursion on the traces of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. The royal time travel starts in the morning, with pick up at your Munich city hotel or private accommodation. As soon as we have arrived at the fairy tale Neuschwanstein Castle, we will explore the palace on a guided tour. Following up we will have plenty of great photo opportunities, be it the castle itself, the old Marienbrücke, or the spectacular surrounding mountain area. On our way to the Linderhof castle, we will stop in the antique, so-called "woodcarving village", Oberammergau. Here, all participants will get a delicious lunch and, of course, a great insight into the traditional craft of woodcarving. Strengthened from a sufficient local lunch, we can now look forward to the impressive Linderhof castle. We will explore the palace on a guided tour. Afterward, we will have time to walk through the beautiful exterior complex with its unique fountain and also stroll through the impressive gardens.
Inclusions: Traditional Bavarian Lunch incl. one Drink of your choice, Entrance Ticket for "Neuschwanstein Castle", Entrance Ticket for "Linderhof Castle", Shuttle bus to Mary´s Bridge (as long as the bus is operating and the bridge is open), Travel Snacks & Sweets, Mineral Water with or without gas, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes, Professional Guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By thescentss
We've used their service for our planned activities in Salzburg and Hallstatt last summer. All went well! Special thanks to Sepp...
3. Private Instagram-Tour to Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle with Bavarian Lunch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Enjoy a private excursion on the traces of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. The royal time travel starts in the morning, with pick up at your Munich city hotel or private accommodation. As soon as we have arrived at the fairy tale Neuschwanstein Castle - we will have plenty of great photo opportunities, be it the castle itself, the old Marienbrücke (Mary's Bridge), or the spectacular surrounding mountain area. On our way to the Linderhof castle, we will stop in the antique, "woodcarving village", Oberammergau. Here, all participants will get a delicious lunch. Strengthened from a sufficient local lunch, we can now look forward to the impressive Linderhof castle. We'll have time to walk through the beautiful exterior complex with its unique fountain and also stroll through the impressive gardens. And yes, we will have again plenty of great photo opportunities. Desire photos of you on the trip? I am not a professional photographer! But I will do my best to take nice shots of you.
Inclusions: Traditional Bavarian Lunch incl. one Drink of your choice, Shuttle bus to Mary´s Bridge (as long as the bus is operating and the bridge is open), Travel Snacks & Sweets, Mineral Water with or without gas, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes, Professional Guide
Exclusions: Entrance Ticket for "Neuschwanstein Castle", Entrance Ticket for "Linderhof Castle", Gratuities
Reviewed By thescentss
We've used their service for our planned activities in Salzburg and Hallstatt last summer. All went well! Special thanks to Sepp...
4. TRAVEL*SAFE EXCLUSiVE Neuschwanstein Castle Tour INCLUDiNG TiCKETS (even at short notice) from Munich
Overall Ratings
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!
5. Exclusive SKiP-THE-CROWDS Neuschwanstein &Hohenschwangau Castle Tour from Munich
Overall Ratings
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.
6. A Full Day Private Tour of Neuschwanstein Castle from Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Overall Ratings
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.
7. Private Castle Tour from Munich: Neuschwanstein, Hohenschwangau, and Linderhof
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
Enjoy this full-day private tour to visit 3 different castles in one day. The tour will begin in Munich and will include 3 castle visits. Your first visit will be at Neuschwanstein Castle with ride through the beautiful countryside. After your visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, you will be taken for a lunch break with your small group. Once your lunch is complete, your driver and private guide will take you to Hohenschwangau Castle. After your visits to Hohenschwangau Castle, your last visit will be to Linderhof castle, where you will take a short coffee break. Your tour will continue at Linderhof castle and have some time to take a walk though the beautiful Park. After a great day in the Bavarian Alps your driver will drive you back to Munich.
Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Local taxes, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water and snacks, Use of Wi-Fi
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Entrance tickets (depending on how many Travellers and how many Castle we visit)
Reviewed By dmacracing
Prompt communication responses. Very friendly English speaking driver made travel to and from between the airport and hotel relaxing and seamless. Highly recommend Daetz Service and will utilize on future trips.
8. Private Day Trip Castle Neuschwanstein incl. Carriage horse ride & guided tour
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Your guide is vaccinated 2 times ! Experience the fairytale atmosphere of Neuschwanstein Castle and the Bavarian Alps during this full-day excursion pick up from any hotel Relax for the scenic tour in a/c limousine through the Bavarian Alps Horse ride up to Neuschwanstein Castle included Take a guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle, the model for Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle - prized home of King Ludwig II Enjoy skip-the-line access to the castle Admire spectaculare views of the lake, waterfall gorge and Hohenschwangau Castle Small-group format ensures personalized experience
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance Fee guided walk Castle Neuschwanstein Skip the line, Pricate guide and driver full day
Exclusions: Carriage horse ride up to Castle Neuschwanstein
Reviewed By Au0867
We really enjoyed our day. Set out on the boat from Lindau with a few stops before arriving in Switzerland across Lake Bodensee. Our guide was prompt and very friendly, The ride was mainly flat but I would definitely not take kids younger then 10/12 years as it was 42 Km long (8 hours).
9. Private Day Tour to Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Oberammergau from Munich
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 13 reviews
Spend the day in a fairy tale during this full-day tour of the Bavarian heartland from Munich. Travel to the mountaintop Neuschwanstein Castle (Walt Disney's inspiration for 'Sleeping Beauty'), and take a tour of the popular attraction. Visit Linderhof Castle, one of the palaces built by "Mad" King Ludwig II of Bavaria, and the picturesque village of Oberammergau. Hotel pickup, private transport, lunch, all entry fees, and a return train ticket to Munich( 2hours train ride) are all included in the cost of the tour.
Inclusions: Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour, Hotel pickup
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hohenschwangau entrance fee
Reviewed By semagora
Beautiful setting, however little time to enjoy the inside, reduced areas to visit - the guide tour was too short and frustrating, considering the price. What you are allowed to see is what there is in every book or brochure, the rest is closed to the public. A shame and sham.
10. PRIVATE TOUR OF THE GAP AREA AND TYROL STARTING IN Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
THE VIATOR TICKET IS GOOD FOR 1-5 PEOPLE! This Tour is specially designed for those who don´t want to climb up or down 300 steps or get crushed at Neuschwanstein by the crowds. WE DO NOT VISIT NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE! This is a leisurely Tour with no great distances between the attractions but lots to see in a relaxed manner, no standing in queues, more time for sightseeing and photos. This Tour can be booked at short notice, but at least a day is recommended, nobody else as far as I know offers this alternative of a Tour of both LINDERHOF PALACE, OBERAMMERGAU, GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN and TYROL? I hope to see you very soon! Best Regards, Chris Edwards PS! I am a Fully Licenced and Insured Taxi Company for Germany and the EU. ``LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO TAKE A BUS!´´ Or wait for hours in a Queue!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, I provide a small selection of Cola or Bottled Water from a cooled box, not a lot of choice but Free!, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By k06220701
Our guide, Chris Edwards, was very personable, informative, and approached his job with enthusiasm. In the limited amount of time we had, we saw as much as possible and learned a great deal. I highly recommend, especially if you want to pack as much as possible into a single day.
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