Small-Group City Ride

Munich Small-Group Bike Tour

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from $73 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Radius Tours GmbH

Overview

Radius Tours GmbH runs this three-hour ride out of its office on Dachauer Strasse 4, finishing where it started. The group size is capped at 15 travellers, and every stop on the route, from Konigsplatz to the Chinese Tower beer garden, is free to enter. A local guide leads the way and the use of a bicycle is included.

The route takes in Konigsplatz, Ludwig Maximilian University, Odeonsplatz and the Eisbachwelle, before a long stretch in the English Garden. The single longest stop is an hour at the Chinese Tower beer garden, weather permitting, which reviewers repeatedly single out as a highlight. Several travellers describe riding as a way to cover a lot of ground, and one reviewer calls it a great way to start a trip to Munich.

It suits riders of adult size, since the minimum height is 160cm and there are no children's options. The listing says most travellers can participate. Travellers are asked to arrive 20 minutes before departure and meet inside the shop.

What's Included

Included

Bike tour of Munich
Local guide
Use of bicycle
Stop at famous Chinese Tower beer garden (weather dependent)

Not Included

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Itinerary

Meet at Radius ToursCheck in at Dachauer Strasse 4, 80335 Munich, 20 minutes before departure. The office is a shop with large glass windows and a small parking space in front, on the north side.
Dachauer Str. 4 briefingThe listing allocates 5 minutes here for setup before the group rolls out.
KonigsplatzA 15-minute stop.
Ludwig Maximilian UniversityA brief 5-minute pass by the university.
Odeonsplatz20 minutes at the square.
Eisbachwelle20 minutes at the river wave, where reviews mention watching the surfers in the canal.
English Garden30 minutes riding through the park, which reviewers describe as a scenic stretch of greenery.
Chinese Tower beer gardenThe longest stop at 1 hour. Food and drinks are at your own expense, and the stop is weather dependent and may not happen on rainy days.
Return to Dachauer Str. 4A final 5-minute leg back to the meeting point, where the tour ends.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of the ride.

Getting a bike. You arrive 20 minutes early, which gives time to get set up before the group sets off. One reviewer described the bikes as comfortable and well maintained.
Pace and fitness. The ride is aimed at ordinary city cyclists. One reviewer says riding in the city is very easy and that bikes allow the group to cover a lot of ground.
What to bring. Food and drinks are not included, so budget for anything you want at the beer garden. Gratuities are also excluded.
Weather matters. The beer garden stop may be dropped on rainy days, so check with your guide. One group got caught in a rain storm and took it in stride, but a rain layer is a sensible addition.
Group feel. The group is capped at 15 travellers, and reviewers describe small groups with guides who interact a lot and adapt the tour to questions and interests.
Timing your visit. One reviewer calls it a great way to start a trip to Munich, since riding lets the group cover a lot of ground and get your bearings along with historical context.

Common issues. Hotel pickup is not included, and the tour is not wheelchair accessible. Pregnant travellers and anyone with serious heart or other medical conditions are advised against joining, and there are no children's options, with a minimum height of 160cm. The beer garden stop is weather dependent. The experience also requires a minimum number of travellers and good weather, and if it is cancelled for either reason you are offered a different date or a full refund. One reviewer reported a rushed pace and issues with bike condition on their ride, which is worth weighing.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The tour includes the guided bike ride, a local guide, and use of a bicycle. A stop at the Chinese Tower beer garden is also included, weather permitting. Gratuities, food and drinks, and hotel pickup are not included.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

At the Radius Tours office at Dachauer Strasse 4, 80335 Munich, a shop with large glass windows and a small parking space in front, on the north side. You should come inside 20 minutes before departure. The tour ends back at the same point, and hotel pickup is not included.

Is The Beer Garden Stop Guaranteed?

No. The listing states that the refreshment stop at the beer garden may not happen on rainy days, and suggests checking with your guide to confirm. Food and drinks there are at your own expense.

Can Children Join The Tour?

There are no children's options available. The minimum size to attend is 160cm, or 5ft 3in, so the tour is really for adult-sized riders.

Is The Tour Accessible For Limited Mobility?

It is not wheelchair accessible. The listing also says it is not recommended for pregnant travellers and that participants should have no heart problems or other serious medical conditions. The meeting point is near public transportation.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. If the tour is cancelled for poor weather or because the minimum number of travellers is not met, you are offered a different date or experience, or a full refund.