Beer Garden Stop, 11.30 Start

Munich: Daily City Bike Tour with Beer Garden Stop @ 11.30

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from $44 per person

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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Mike's Bike Tours Munich

Overview

This 3.5 hour ride with Mike's Bike Tours Munich starts at Marienplatz 15, next to the Toy Museum, and rolls out daily at 11.30am. The first stretch stays in the Old Town, where the guide covers the history of the square and the buildings around it. Then the group walks a short distance to a nearby garage to collect the bikes.

From there the route takes in the Hofbräuhaus, Odeonsplatz with its Theatiner Church, the courtyards of the Residenz, the Hofgarten and Max Joseph Platz, before heading into the English Garden. A big draw for many visitors is the Eisbach wave, where surfers ride the river. The longest stop is the beer garden at the Chinese Tower, with a 45 minute lunch break, food and drinks at your own cost. The ride back passes the Angel of Peace and Isartor before the tour ends.

The whole tour runs in English, and reviewers describe it as a fun, easy way to see the city while learning about it. One reviewer said it worked well as a first activity after landing, a way to get oriented. Helmets are available on request, and the operator asks riders to bring cash.

What's Included

Included

Bikes
Fantastic guide
Helmets (upon request)

Not Included

Lunch at the beer garden
Gratuity

Itinerary

Meet at MarienplatzMeet the guide at Marienplatz 15, next to the Toy Museum, for introductions and some background on the square and its buildings.
Collect the bikesWalk a short distance to a nearby garage where everyone is fitted with a bike for the tour.
Old Town and HofbräuhausRide through the Old Town, passing the Hofbräuhaus and other central sights, with commentary from the guide.
Odeonsplatz and the ResidenzStop at Odeonsplatz, including the Theatiner Church, and ride through the courtyards of the Residenz past the Hofgarten and Max Joseph Platz.
English Garden and surfersCycle into the English Garden to watch surfers riding the Eisbach wave.
Chinese Tower beer gardenTake a 45 minute lunch break at the Chinese Tower beer garden, with views toward the surfers on the Isar. Food and drinks are not included.
Return via Angel of PeaceRide back past the Angel of Peace and through Isartor to finish the tour.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this tour, based on the listing and what past riders have said.

Bring cash. The listing stresses cash in capital letters. Many places along the way do not take cards, including for lunch at the beer garden and for tipping the guide.
Weather and clothing. The tour runs no matter the weather, so dress for the day's conditions. One reviewer rode in the rain and still had a memorable time, but suitable clothing makes a difference.
Pace and fitness. Reviewers describe the tour as an easy, relaxing way to explore the city. One family with members from ages seven to 45 found it manageable throughout.
Lunch is extra. The 45 minute stop at the Chinese Tower beer garden is a relaxed break, but food and drinks are not included in the tour price. Several reviewers enjoyed the pause in the middle of the ride.
Group riding. Guides are repeatedly praised for keeping everyone together and watching out for safety.
Guides and tipping. Reviewers consistently describe the guides as knowledgeable, funny and engaging, naming several different guides across recent reviews. Tipping is customary in Germany, and the listing asks riders to tip the guide if they did a good job.

Common issues. The tour runs in all weather, so a wet or cold day means a wet or cold ride. One reviewer reported the group splitting at traffic lights and waiting several times to catch up. Lunch, drinks, gratuity and hotel pickup are all excluded, so budget for the beer garden stop separately. One family also suggested the bikes for five to seven year olds riding on their own could be better.

Common Questions

Where Does The Tour Meet?

The meeting point is Marienplatz 15, 80331 München, right next to the Spielzeugmuseum (Toy Museum). Hotel pickup is not included, so travellers make their own way there. The tour starts daily at 11.30am.

Is Lunch Included At The Beer Garden?

No. The 45 minute stop at the Chinese Tower beer garden is built into the itinerary, but food and drinks are not included. Bring cash, as the listing warns that many places along the route do not take cards.

What Is Included In The Price?

The tour includes the bike, the guide and helmets on request. Lunch, gratuity and hotel pickup are excluded.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children?

One reviewer's family, with children from age seven up, found the tour suitable overall. The same reviewer suggested the bikes for five to seven year olds riding on their own could be better.

What Happens If It Rains?

The tour rides no matter the weather, so dress appropriately. One reviewer took the tour in rainy weather and still described it as fun and memorable thanks to the guide.

Can I Cancel The Tour?

Yes, you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Check the booking page for the full terms.