Morning Ride, Surfers Stop

Munich Classic Bike Tour @ 11.30am with Surfers & Beer Garden Stop

★ 4.9 1,414 reviews

from $57 per person

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Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Mike's Bike Tours Munich

Overview

This tour rolls out from the Juliet Capulet Statue at Marienplatz at 11:30 in the morning and spends three to four hours linking Munich's old town with the English Garden, ending back near the Hofbrauhaus. An English-speaking local guide leads the way on a route that takes in Marienplatz, the Platzl, the Hofgarten, the courtyards of the Residenz, Max-Joseph-Platz and Odeonsplatz before the ride heads into the park. The longest stretch is a full hour in the English Garden, with a 45-minute stop at the Chinese Tower, where the beer garden stop takes place.

After the park the route follows the Isar, passing the Friedensengel, Isartor and the Maximilianeum before winding up at the operator's shop on Hochbrueckenstrasse. Bike and helmet are included in the price, along with luggage storage for the duration of the ride and entry into the Residenz Courtyards. Food, drinks, gratuities and hotel pickup are not included, and there is no hotel pickup at all: everyone meets at the statue on Marienplatz.

The pace suits most riders. Reviewers repeatedly describe an easy, relaxing ride with frequent stops, and one traveller over 60 called it very doable. Infant seats are available, and children must be accompanied by an adult. The tour runs in all weather, and ponchos are sold for one euro each if it rains.

What's Included

Included

Local English speaking guide
English-only tour
Free luggage storage for the duration of the bike tour
Use of bicycle (Bike and Helmet are included in the tour price)
Entry into the Residenz Courtyards

Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet at MarienplatzMeet at the Juliet Capulet Statue at Marienplatz 15 by 11:30. Guides make themselves known there. If you are more than 10 minutes late and cannot find the group, head to the operator's shop at Hochbrueckenstrasse 10 or call the number on the booking page.
Old town stopsThe ride begins with short stops at Marienplatz (10 minutes), the Mike's Bike Tours shop (2 minutes), the Platzl (5 minutes) and the Hofgarten (10 minutes).
Residenz and squaresNext come the Residenz Munchen (10 minutes), Max-Joseph-Platz (10 minutes) and Odeonsplatz (15 minutes). Entry into the Residenz Courtyards is included in the tour.
English GardenThe longest section is one hour in the English Garden, followed by a 45-minute stop at the Chinesischen Turm. This is where the beer garden stop sits, and food and drinks there are at your own cost.
Isar and returnThe route back follows the Isar (15 minutes) with brief stops at the Friedensengel (5 minutes), Isartor (2 minutes) and Maximilianeum (5 minutes). The tour ends at Mike's Bike Tours & Rentals, corner of Hochbrueckenstrasse and Brauhausstrasse 10, roughly four hours after the start.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this ride, from what to carry to how the group moves through the city.

Easy pace. Reviewers often describe the riding as easy and relaxing. One traveller over 60 found it very doable. The listing states that most travellers can participate.
Food and drink. Food and drinks are not included. The 45-minute stop at the Chinese Tower beer garden gives time to eat or drink, and one reviewer called the beer garden a highlight of the day. Bring money if you plan to eat or drink there.
All weather. The tour runs no matter the weather, and the listing notes ponchos are sold for one euro each in the rain. Check the forecast and dress accordingly.
Riding safely. Reviewers mention clear instructions on how to stay safe during the ride, and several also describe the tour as well organized and safe.
Getting there. There is no hotel pickup. Everyone meets at the Juliet Capulet Statue on Marienplatz by 11:30, and the meeting point is near public transportation. If you get lost or are running more than 10 minutes late, go to the shop on Hochbrueckenstrasse or call the number.
Helmets and bikes. Bike and helmet are included in the tour price. Helmets are not mandatory, so ask your guide for one if you want it. Free luggage storage is available for the duration of the tour.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travellers with back problems. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain does not stop the ride, so a wet day means a wet ride unless you buy a poncho. Food, drinks and gratuities are extra. The experience requires a minimum number of travellers; if that minimum is not met it can be cancelled, with a different date or a full refund offered.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Tour Price?

The price covers a local English-speaking guide, use of a bicycle and helmet, free luggage storage for the duration of the tour, and entry into the Residenz Courtyards. The tour is conducted in English only. Food, drinks, gratuities and hotel pickup are not included.

Where Does The Tour Meet And End?

There is no hotel pickup. The meeting point is the Juliet Capulet Statue at Marienplatz 15, and the tour starts at 11:30. It ends at Mike's Bike Tours & Rentals on the corner of Hochbrueckenstrasse and Brauhausstrasse 10, around the corner from the Hofbrauhaus, roughly four hours after the start.

Is The Beer Garden Stop Included?

No. The 45-minute stop at the Chinese Tower beer garden is part of the itinerary, but food and drinks there are at your own expense.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children And Older Riders?

Children must be accompanied by an adult, and infant seats are available. Most travellers can participate, and reviewers, including one over 60, describe the ride as easy and relaxing. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travellers with back problems.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You must cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted. The tour also requires a minimum number of travellers; if it is cancelled because that minimum is not met, you will be offered a different date or experience or a full refund.

What Happens If It Rains?

The tour goes out in all weather. In rain the operator sells ponchos for one euro. Helmets are included but not mandatory, so ask your guide for one if you would like it.