Romantic Road, Rothenburg, and Harburg Day Tour from Munich
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Romantic Road, Rothenburg, and Harburg Day Tour from Munich
By Gray Line Münchener Stadtrundfahrten
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With round-trip transport from central Munich, this full-day tour allows you to explore two medieval villages along Germany’s Romantic Road without the stress of planning. Your guide offers skip-the-line access at Harburg Castle (tour optional, own expense), as well as inside tips and recommendations for your visit. Enjoy the freedom to sightsee at your own pace and take in views of the countryside en route.
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Ages 0-99, max of 49 per group
Duration: 11h
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Live guide: English
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Audio guide: German, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Italian, French, Spanish
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Highlights
- Take in the views en route without the stress of navigating
- Go with a guide for skip-the-line access to Harburg Castle
- Features free time to explore at your own pace
- Convenient round-trip transport from central Munich
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
- Skip-the-line Service
What's not included- Entrance fees (approx. EUR 10.00)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - Harburg Castle
- Start:
- Karlsplatz 21, 80335 München, GermanySonnenstr. corner Bayerstr., Take exit "G" or "F" from the basement. Google Maps: 4HQ7+FW Munich Please be at the departure point 20 minutes prior departure.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 285010- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- There will be some uphill walking to the Harburg
- Most travellers can participate
- Audio Guide is subject to availability (German, Mandarin, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Italian, French, Spanish)
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 285010
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Itinerary
- Karlsplatz 21, 80335 München, GermanySonnenstr. corner Bayerstr., Take exit "G" or "F" from the basement. Google Maps: 4HQ7+FW Munich Please be at the departure point 20 minutes prior departure.
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- marinaweiss20240 contributionsJust a bus rideI took this tour to show my father in law around, who was visiting from out of town. We took the express tour, which was fine as it hit the most important sights, but the audio guide was basically non existent. Since it’s a prerecorded guide, I expected it to provide information on all sights we passed, but instead it turns on randomly and half of the sights didn’t get mentioned. We could have just taken the trolley instead.Written July 21, 2024
- 739cristianf0 contributionsA great day out from MunichThe tour runs like clockwork. Our guide and our choffeur, Hannae and Joseph, knew exactly what to do and what to advise at every stop. The history behind the castles and the castles themselves are truly fascinating. A great day indeed.Written July 21, 2024
- malgorzataw7140 contributionsFantastic tripWonderful trip, I recommend it, Nancy was fantastic guide, very sweet person and the driver of bus 184 was a very good driver, the castle is amazing and Bavarian villages are so beautiful.Written July 20, 2024
- sms1140 contributionsBeautiful dayWe enjoyed our day! It was beautiful and Nancy, our tour guide, did an exceptional job with clear directions and check ins. (I would suggest for the bus driver- especially those of us upstairs on a hot day- to not automatically shut off the engine when parked as it got really hot upstairs. He was always kind though & turned it back on when asked. Also- perhaps ask passengers to close the curtains on a sunny day when we leave the bus for a tour. It will help with heat when we return)Written July 20, 2024
- Michele K0 contributionsAbsolutely incredible!Absolutely incredible! Our guide Elisabeth was very knowledgeable about the entire visit to the eagles near and Berchtesgaden and the surrounding area. The scenery from Munich was incredible and very enjoyable. Tour group was about 50 people. Not horrible at all and we had plenty of time to explore the area. Luckily the weather was perfect so we could really take in all of the beauty. Definitely worth it!Written July 19, 2024
- 523clayp0 contributionsVIP worth itYour was great! Seats were worth the upgrade. Monika was also an excellent guide throughout the drive and throughout the castle tour!Written July 19, 2024
- Q9822UJtimb0 contributionsGreat experienceGreat experience and great time. Ursula was wonderful and very informative. The knowledge and experiences she shared was great. Very comfortable accomodations and plenty of snacks. Our bus drivers was quite hospitable and kept us safe. Size of the group was just right and I highly recommend this trip.Written July 19, 2024
- chloeA653JB0 contributionsAmazing tour with Ms DeyseThe tour with Ms Deyse was amazing with plenty of time for exploring. My little 2 year old still remembers the trip until today. The tour was very well done. The drive to Neuschwanstein was beautiful. Ms Deyse, Luca says hi! Thank you so much!Written July 18, 2024
- Nicole W0 contributionsEn enjoyable day for all agesIt is a long day, but definitely worth it, aside from the castles which are a must see it was great to see some of the German countryside and villages along the way. Make sure you take cash with you, because if you want a drink or an ice-cream most of the places only accept cash. Definitely pay the extra 3 euros to catch the shuttle to the bridge first and then walk down after you’ve done the castle tour.Written July 18, 2024
- Sherpa5155070 contributionsFascinating despite the weatherAmazing views, lovely tour guide (Lotta), fantastic lunch. We were unlucky with the weather and the queuing to get into the lift on the way down was in no way organised- people were jostled around and skipped with no one from the site in charge. This wasn’t the fault of the tour company but it did put a dampener on things. Still very much a worthwhile experience. Thanks for the schnapps to warm us up Lotta! The tour of the documentation centre is very interesting and suitable for all ages from older kids upwards.Written July 18, 2024
- RC79260 contributionsNeushwanstein Castle Tour - Grayline 1988It was an excellent experience. At the start there is red carpet waiting for you as you enter the coach. Signifying the premium experience. The bus has single seats and food and refreshments stocked. We had Jackie as our tour guide and Vladi as our driver. They were a wonderful team. Jackie gave much needed information before arriving to the stops. Vladi drove us around and offered refreshments during stops. Everything ran smoothly. I would definitely recommend booking the tour with this company.Written July 18, 2024
- FransLombard0 contributionsBerchtesgaden - definitely worth a visit!Guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. Great experience. Due to road closure we could not visit Eagle's Nest and that was disappointing (due to no fault of the guide or tour operator).Written July 17, 2024
- federicacT4700ME0 contributionsEccellent!Wonderful experience! The trip was very well organizer, the bus was comfortable, and the staff (Dayse, Vlado, and Roberto) was very nice and competenti.Written July 16, 2024
- 424trondr0 contributionsFantastic trip with a fantastic guideWe traveled with Elisabeth as guide. She is a fantastically good guide: Enormously knowledgeable, really committed and someone who went into the job wholeheartedly. She made sure that everyone had a good time, was available all the time and with her knowledge of everything from who lived where in Munich, to in-depth historical knowledge of the Third Reich, she made the trip a realt interesting experience. Elisabeth took us to the Eagle Nest, to the Berghof and to Berchtesgaden. The trip was far more substantial than we thought in advance. Definitely worth the money!Written July 15, 2024
- peteroY2282FN0 contributionsSo much history in one trip!Elisabeth was fantastic!! Really learned so much about WW2 and all the events that occurred. Highly recommend this trip!Written July 15, 2024
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Basil A
2 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
The tour narration was very limited. We didn’t hear much info about the places we went and region we visited. Time in each town was very short. Everything felt rushed. Time in Rothenburg was cut short one hour because bus driver wanted to return to Munich sooner, so instead of 11 hours excursion we barely had 10.
Written July 13, 2024
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concetta n
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Jul 2024 • Family
The views very amazing.
The guide Elisabeth was very kind and helpful and gave a lot of information. I recommend this tour.
The guide Elisabeth was very kind and helpful and gave a lot of information. I recommend this tour.
Written July 7, 2024
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Thanks for sharing your great feedback with us. We are glad you had a wonderful experience.
Written July 8, 2024
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Jono J
San Francisco, CA5 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
The trip takes you to 2 spots on the Romantic road, one in which you tour a castle/fortress in Harburg and a 3-hour stint in the remarkable Rothenburg. The guide was funny and able to corral the full tour to be prompt and on time, hastening everyone's experience. There was an accident on the autobahn that impeded traffic by 1/2 hour but the guide kept us all amused.
Written July 1, 2024
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Written July 4, 2024
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Yasmin M
Gonzales, LA16 contributions
This was a perfect day trip from Munich. Our guide, Jacqueline, was clever, funny, and very knowledgeable. Harburg Castle is beautiful with an interesting history and Rothenburg has many things to do as well. I would definitely recommend this trip for anyone staying in Munich.
Written June 9, 2024
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Written June 11, 2024
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Dani W
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Jun 2024 • Family
Great tour. I wish we had more time in Rothenburg, but it's quite a drive from Munich, so I understand the length available. Our tour guide and the driver were both very very nice. The town is of course as amazing as one would expect. I definitely recommend this.
Written June 9, 2024
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Written June 11, 2024
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Jill L
Melbourne, Australia32 contributions
Good trip to Rothenberg & castle. Guide was one of best we had on any tour. Knowledge, helpful and included everyone in caring manner. Only negative was need for toilet break on drive back to Munich, as it takes 3 hours.
Written June 9, 2024
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Written June 11, 2024
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greenfeet
Maryland456 contributions
May 2024 • Family
With the walls and gates intact, the center of town is such a glimpse back in time. Appearing like the essential medieval German market town, it's nonetheless a vibrant destination for tourists and locals with a bustling market square.
Written June 4, 2024
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Written June 11, 2024
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DAS
Singapore, Singapore3 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Loved this trip, especially the Harburg Castle . Monika was a great guide with a lot of knowledge and a soothing voice . Enjoyed the tour tremendously !
Written May 30, 2024
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Written June 4, 2024
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Petra
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May 2024 • Solo
The bus driver was the rudest grumpiest person, not interested in his passengers at all and got quite annoyed if anyone tried to talk to him. He only wanted to get off as quick as possible so he could smoke. I went on Wednesday 29th, so you know who I am referring to. The bus was cramped and overly warm, and despite numerous request from different passengers, it was not addressed. A ‘trainee’ came along who took prime position upstairs front row, why I don’t know because he either slept,or watched his phone with his AirPods in that were so loud we could hear it!
Written May 30, 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for the unpleasant experience you had on your recent bus trip on Wednesday, the 29th.
We are deeply sorry to hear about the behavior of the bus driver. Rudeness and a lack of interest in our passengers are completely unacceptable and do not align with the high standards of service we strive to provide. We will address this issue with the driver in question to ensure that such behavior is not repeated in the future.
We also regret that the bus was cramped and overly warm, and that your requests for adjustments were not heeded. Comfort is a top priority for us, and we will review our procedures to ensure that temperature and seating arrangements are better managed in the future.
The presence and behavior of the trainee you mentioned are also concerning. Trainees are expected to learn and assist, not to occupy prime seating or cause disturbances. We will ensure that our training programs emphasize proper conduct and the importance of providing a positive experience for all passengers.
We appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention and will take immediate steps to address them. We value your feedback and hope you will give us another opportunity to provide you with a more pleasant and comfortable travel experience in the future.
Written June 4, 2024
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Grateful1980
4 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
The tour was okay, average at best. Our tour guide had some ideas about things he needed to show us in Rothenburg that were impossible due to the sheer size of the group. He wanted us all to walk with him through the town as a huge group and try to listen to what he had to say, then he tried to herd us all through some random small restaurant to see some goblet that has historical significance, but the logistics of this were ridiculous. We finally outright asked him when we had to be back to the bus and left the group, and had many people follow our lead who were also fed-up. He needs to give people an overview out in the parking lot including time and location to return to, and let us go free. He also wanted all 70+ of us to eat at this certain place. This all made zero sense. We only got maybe 2 hours to walk around the town, but it was a whole-day drive back and forth. Cut out the castle stop maybe? Also, when we got back to the bus, it was hot as fire inside because the driver has not turned on the bus and let it cool down, so very uncomfortable start to the trip back. The town was okay, but we wouldn't do this tour again.
Written May 17, 2024
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Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent tour experience with us. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you encountered and appreciate your detailed comments, which help us improve our services.
We are sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. Your feedback regarding the challenges posed by the large group size and the logistical difficulties during the tour in Rothenburg is very valuable. We understand that navigating through the town and trying to follow the guide in such a large group can be frustrating. We will review our tour procedures to ensure that future tours are better organized and more enjoyable for all participants.
We acknowledge your suggestion about providing an overview at the parking lot and allowing more free time for individual exploration. This is a great idea, and we will consider incorporating it into our tour plans to enhance the overall experience.
We also apologize for the discomfort caused by the hot bus on the return trip. Our drivers are instructed to maintain a comfortable temperature in the bus, and we will address this issue with our team to prevent it from happening again.
Regarding the itinerary, we will re-evaluate the inclusion of certain stops to ensure that our tours offer a balanced and enjoyable experience without unnecessary time constraints.
Thank you again for bringing these issues to our attention. We hope you will consider giving us another chance to provide you with a more pleasant and well-organized tour in the future.
Written June 4, 2024
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SBtravels
Houston, TX12 contributions
Hi,
What time in the morning does the tour start? And when does it end
exactly? I want to book this tour, but have an 8pm flight. Please suggest. Thanks
Elisa R
Munich, Germany37 contributions
Are things open on these cities on Sundays? Like souvenier shops, museums and restaurants? I ask because in Germany everything is usually closed on Sundays.
Chantal B
1 contribution
Hi there! We weren't there on a Sunday, but it seems to be a very touristy town and I feel like places should be open. Maybe find the city on Google Maps, zoom in and find restaurants. When you click on the restaurant, it will show the opening hours. I hope that helps! :)
Thiarnaigh K
9 contributions
How long does this take?
Robin S
Bangkok, Thailand85 contributions
It’s all day you’ll be back in Munich around dinner time depending on traffic.
Amari M
Salt Lake City, UT
Is there a bathroom on the bus?
Robert T
Fredericksburg, United States12 contributions
Yes, we had a bathroom and as one of the other travelers noted, there is also water and soft drinks. Also, if it starts raining hard, they sell ponchos for only 3 Euros. Don't give it a second thought.
Hi, Ive noticed there is no Rothenburg tour during January? Is this correct?
mammavan2all
Denver, CO4 contributions
I believe the tour only goes through October. I would assume after that they don't do the tour because of weather. The drive is long and everything is outside so bad weather would make this a harder tour to do in a day.
EEJLV
Las Vegas, NV1 contribution
Hello,
Where and what time does the tour start?
Eric
sapphire1949
Austin, TX15 contributions
Our tour left at 8 AM from in front of Karstadt Department Store, right across the street from the train station.
Amy S
Bangkok, Thailand23 contributions
How big is the group?
Stefanie H
Orlando, FL5 contributions
The group that we went in was a good size about 17. Pace was good and we had plenty of free time.to explore