Private Ride, Beer Garden Stop

Private Highlights of Munich Bike Tour with Beer Garden Stop

4 reviews

from $398.39 private group price

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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Fat Tire Tours - Munich

Overview

Three and a half hours, one guide, and a loop through Munich that starts and ends at Karlsplatz. This is a private tour, so only your group rides.

Along the way the guide pauses at the Michael Jackson memorial, the Bayerische Staatsoper, the Residenz, the Friedensengel, the Deutsches Museum, Marienplatz, the Frauenkirche and Karlsplatz, among other sights. Stops at sights where admission applies are pass-by or exterior stops only. After the ride along the Isar and through the Gartnerplatz quarter, the group works its way back through the heart of the old town before finishing where it started.

The listing says most travellers can participate. Bikes, helmets and an English-speaking guide are included. Drinks and food at the beer garden stop, dinner and gratuities are not. Anyone who wants a fixed overview of the city on the first day of a stay, with a place to sit and eat halfway through, gets both here.

What's Included

Included

Use of bicycle
Use of helmet
English-speaking guide

Not Included

Alcoholic beverages
Dinner
Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet at Karlsplatz officeMeet at the operator's office at Karlsplatz 4. Enter the courtyard between the pharmacy and the Sixt car rental agency; the office is in the back right corner.
Old town stopsRide to the Michael Jackson Memorial (5 minutes), the Bayerische Staatsoper (5 minutes, admission not included), then pass by the Residenz (10 minutes) and stop at the Prinzregententheater (10 minutes, admission not included).
Friedensengel and Wiener PlatzStop at the Friedensengel (5 minutes), then reach Wiener Platz (30 minutes), the longest stop of the tour. Food and drinks here are at your own cost.
Isar river sightsContinue past the Muffathalle (5 minutes) and the Deutsches Museum (10 minutes, admission not included), then stop at the Isar (5 minutes).
Southside landmarksStop at the Gartnerplatztheater (5 minutes, admission not included), Marienplatz (10 minutes), the Frauenkirche (5 minutes) and St. Michael (5 minutes).
Finish at KarlsplatzThe tour ends with a stop at Karlsplatz (10 minutes), back at the same meeting point where the ride began.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you plan the day, from what to carry to how the beer garden stop works.

Who it suits. The listing says most travellers can participate, and one reviewer described the route as easy. It is a private tour, so only your group takes part.
What is included. Bicycle, helmet and an English-speaking guide are covered. Alcoholic beverages, dinner and gratuities are listed as not included, so budget for your own consumption at the beer garden.
Getting there. There is no hotel pickup. Meet at the office at Karlsplatz 4, in the courtyard between the pharmacy and the Sixt agency. The listing notes the meeting point is near public transportation.
The guide. Both reviewers praised their guides, one describing the tour as fun, instructive and interesting and the other highlighting local history and knowledge. One reviewer also said the guide gave great recommendations for places to visit during the rest of their stay.
Food and drink. Nothing is paid for you there, so plan to cover your own order.
Weather and gear. The listing does not state a what-to-bring list, so dress for the weather and for three and a half hours on a bike. Helmet use is included.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, per the listing, and hotel pickup is not included, so you need to make your own way to Karlsplatz. Drinks and dinner are extra, which matters if you expect the beer garden stop to be covered. Cancellations inside 24 hours of the start time receive no refund, and changes inside that window are not accepted. One point to note is that sightseeing stops with admission, such as the opera house and Deutsches Museum, are exterior or pass-by visits only.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The tour includes use of a bicycle, use of a helmet and an English-speaking guide for the full 3.5 hours. It runs privately, so only your group participates. Drinks, dinner and gratuities are not included.

Is The Beer Garden Stop Paid For?

No. Alcoholic beverages and dinner are both listed as not included.

Where Does The Tour Meet, And Is There Hotel Pickup?

Hotel pickup is not included. The meeting point is the operator's office at Karlsplatz 4, 80335 Munich, in the courtyard between the pharmacy and the Sixt car rental agency. The tour ends back at the same point.

Do We Go Inside The Sights On The Route?

Mostly no. Stops such as the Bayerische Staatsoper, Prinzregententheater, Deutsches Museum and Gartnerplatztheater are listed with admission not included, and the Residenz is a pass-by. Free-admission stops like Marienplatz (10 minutes), the Frauenkirche (5 minutes) and the Friedensengel (5 minutes) are short visits.

Can Anyone Join, Including Kids Or People With Limited Mobility?

The listing says most travellers can participate and that the tour is not wheelchair accessible. One reviewer found the route easy. For children or specific mobility questions, check with the operator through the booking page before reserving.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

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 cut-off times follow the local time of the experience.