To visit Neuschwanstein and Dachau from Munich, three guided tours are listed on WizardTrip. The first, a day at Neuschwanstein Castle, lasts 10 hours. The second, the Dachau Memorial tour by train, lasts 5 hours. The third, a walk in the footsteps of the Third Reich, lasts 2.5 hours and stays in central Munich.
The castle has 5,528 reviews, rated 4.6 out of 5 (as of 18 October 2026). Dachau has 6,203, rated 4.8 out of 5, and the Third Reich tour 4,646, rated 4.7 out of 5. All three listings give English as the guide’s language. This article compares duration, transport, extra costs and minimum age.
Neuschwanstein and Dachau from Munich: what to know
All three tours leave from the same office, at Dachauer Straße 4, in Munich. The listings ask you to arrive 20 minutes before departure. The castle listing describes a shop with large windows, with a small parking area in front, on the north side.
The castle and Dachau tours return to this office. The walking tour ends in the city center. All three bookings are confirmed immediately. The group has 35 people at most at the castle, and 25 at Dachau, as for the walk.
Neuschwanstein: a 10-hour day, admission paid on site
The trip between Munich and Neuschwanstein takes about 2 hours each way. The mode of transport depends on the season: train from November to April, private coach from May to October and in December. December therefore appears in both periods; check the mode for your date. All transport costs are included.
The program allows 5 hours at Neuschwanstein. The guide tells the story of the Bavarian king Ludwig II, who commissioned this castle in the 19th century. Among the viewpoints, the listing cites the lake, the gorge and Hohenschwangau Castle. It also mentions free time at Mary’s Bridge, weather permitting.
The admission fee is not included in the price. The tickets are pre-booked, and the listing states an access that avoids the queue. Allow for a walk of about 30 minutes uphill. An optional horse-drawn carriage exists, but it depends on the weather and may not go all the way to the top.
Some travelers mention a shuttle bus up to the castle, paid separately according to one of them; the listing does not mention it. Jonathan rates the tour 4 out of 5 in October 2026. He writes: “We didn’t make it to Mary’s Bridge because the line was too long.” The harshest review, 2 out of 5 in September 2026, criticizes the extra costs and puts the interior visit at 30 minutes.
Dachau: 5 hours by train, including 3 hours at the memorial
The program details 10 minutes of check-in at the office, a 3-hour guided tour of the memorial and 5 minutes at the end of the tour. The listing does not give the travel time. Round-trip transport by train and local bus is included.
A licensed guide leads the tour through the preserved structures and traces the events that took place between 1933 and 1945. The listing presents the former Nazi concentration camp as a place of remembrance and education. It specifies that the memorial offers no refreshments: bring your own.
MaryBeth, in October 2026, writes about her guide: “Their respectful and honest account of the atrocities that took place there…” A 2-out-of-5 review from the same month reports a late train. The return to Munich was more than an hour late.
The Third Reich in Munich: 2.5 hours on foot in the center
After 5 minutes of check-in, the walk goes through five stops:
- Königsplatz: 15 minutes. The listing makes it an important landmark of the Nazi party.
- Odeonsplatz: 30 minutes. The Nazi party used it for its marches and commemorations.
- Hofbräuhaus: 20 minutes. The listing cites it as an important structure for the Nazi party.
- Old Town Hall: 15 minutes.
- Marienplatz: 20 minutes, the last stop on the program, in the city center.
The listing recalls that Munich held the official title of Hauptstadt der Bewegung, the capital of the Nazi movement. The guide is local and the tour is run in English.
Two review excerpts are more reserved. At 4 out of 5, in September 2026, a traveler finds the tour informative but loosely structured, and considers that it assumes prior knowledge. At 2 out of 5, also in September 2026, another notes that it ended 30 minutes before the announced time.
The three tours compared
| Neuschwanstein Castle | Dachau Memorial | Third Reich on foot | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 10 hours | 5 hours | 2.5 hours |
| Departure | Office, Dachauer Straße 4 | Office, Dachauer Straße 4 | Office, Dachauer Straße 4 |
| Transport | Train from November to April, private coach from May to October and in December | Train and local buses | On foot |
| Time on site | 5 hours at Neuschwanstein | 3-hour guided tour | 5 stops of 15 to 30 minutes |
| Guide language | English | English (option labeled “French”) | English |
| Maximum group size | 35 | 25 | 25 |
| Not included | Castle admission (€24 per adult), meals, tips | Meals, drinks, tips | Tips |
| Age | No minimum age | Not admitted under 13 | No limit stated |
| Bad weather | Tour runs unless conditions are dangerous | Tour not canceled | May be canceled |
| Price from | €79 | €53 | €38 |
With children, a stroller or a wheelchair?
Dachau is the only listing to set a minimum age: 13. At the castle, the listing sets no minimum age; infants must sit on an adult’s lap, and strollers are allowed. It cites families with older children among its audience.
The walking tour accepts strollers, specialized seats for infants and service animals. It is the only listing to specify accessibility: all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, transport included. The castle and Dachau listings do not mention it. The castle listing announces a climb of about 30 minutes and notes that the tour may not suit people with pre-existing cardiovascular problems.
What happens if it rains, or if the tour is canceled?
At the castle, the tour runs unless conditions are dangerous. The free time at Mary’s Bridge and the carriage depend on the weather. At Dachau, the listing’s data indicate that the tour is not canceled for bad weather. The walking tour, however, can be.
In all three cases, a cancellation is fully refunded up to 24 hours before departure. Each listing also provides that the organizer may cancel for lack of participants.
Which one to choose?
- You have a day and want to see the castle: the Neuschwanstein tour, with €24 admission to pay on site.
- You want to understand the history of the camp, with no child under 13: Dachau, with a 3-hour guided tour of the memorial.
- You have 2.5 hours and prefer to stay in town: the Third Reich walk.
- You travel in a wheelchair: the walking tour, the only listing to specify accessibility.
For the rest of your stay, the city’s tours and excursions are gathered on the Things to do in Munich page. Those for the country are on the Germany page.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Neuschwanstein Castle admission ticket included in the tour from Munich?
No. According to the listing, the admission fee costs €24 per adult and is paid at check-in, on the day of the tour. The tickets are pre-booked, which avoids the queue at the entrance.
How long is the Neuschwanstein tour from Munich?
The tour lasts 10 hours. The listing counts about 2 hours of travel each way and 5 hours at Neuschwanstein. The meeting time is 20 minutes before departure, at the office at Dachauer Straße 4, in Munich.
Can you visit the Dachau Memorial with children?
Not before age 13: the guided tour from Munich does not accept younger children, and proof of age may be requested. The listing intends it for adults and history enthusiasts.
How do you get to Dachau from Munich on a guided tour?
The 5-hour guided tour leaves from an office at Dachauer Straße 4, in Munich, 20 minutes before departure. The round trip by train and local bus is included, with 3 hours of tour at the memorial.
Are there tours in French from Munich to Neuschwanstein and Dachau?
All three listings give English as the guide’s language. The Dachau option is labeled “French” without the listing explaining why: check the language on the listing before booking.
Is the Third Reich walking tour in Munich wheelchair accessible?
Yes, according to the listing: all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, as are the transport options. Strollers and service animals are admitted. The tour lasts 2.5 hours.
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