Munich: City Bike Tour with Beer Garden Lunch & English Garden

Summary

Cycle past Munich’s stories, city parks, and beer garden flavors

You’ll pedal through Munich’s heart with a local guide, catch river surfers in action at the English Garden, pause for lunch in a lively beer garden under chestnut trees, and end among music and chatter at Marienplatz. Expect laughter, stories from locals, and small surprises along each turn.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the sound — dozens of bikes rattling over cobblestones outside the Mullersches Volksbad. Our guide, Anna, handed me a helmet and grinned like she’d seen a hundred nervous tourists before. “Don’t worry,” she said, “Munich is made for bikes.” She was right. Once we started pedaling towards Königsplatz, everything felt slower and closer — you could actually hear people chatting in Bavarian at the bakery windows.

I didn’t expect to see surfers in the middle of Munich. But there they were at the Eisbach Wave — wetsuits on, boards under arms, taking turns riding this wild little river wave while tourists cheered from the bridge. The spray smelled faintly green and cold. Anna explained how it started as an underground thing and now everyone just accepts it as part of city life. We kept going through the English Garden (which is huge by the way), weaving past sunbathers and dogs chasing sticks. At one point I nearly ran into a goose — not my finest moment.

Lunch at the Chinese Tower beer garden was loud in a good way — clinking steins, people singing half-remembered folk songs. I ordered bratwurst and pretzel because honestly, what else do you do? The mustard was sharper than I thought it’d be; I liked it. Anna toasted us with her Radler and told us about student protests that happened nearby in the ‘60s. It’s weird how much history sits right next to all this regular life.

We finished up near Marienplatz where street musicians played accordion under the Rathaus clocktower. My legs were tired but not wrecked — it’s an easy ride even if you haven’t biked in ages. I still think about that feeling of rolling through so many layers of Munich in just a few hours. If you’re curious about Munich’s old streets and want to see more than guidebooks show you, this city bike tour is worth it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Munich city bike tour and beer garden

• Meet at office and try bikes
• Visit Königsplatz cultural center
• Pass by English Garden
• See Eisbach Surfers
• Visit old botanical gardens
• Visit Pinakotheken art galleries
• See Wittelsbacher Brunnen fountain
• See Bayerische Staatskanzlei offices
• Visit Odeonsplatz with landmarks
• See Angel of Peace monument
• Visit Maximilleneum parliament building
• Break at Chinese Tower beer garden
• Visit Marienplatz main square
• See Viktualienmarkt farmers market
• Visit Ohel Jakob synagogue
• Visit St. Peter's Church
• See Deutsches Museum

Top questions

How long does the Munich City Bike Tour last?

The tour lasts approximately four hours from start to finish.

Is lunch included on this Munich bike tour?

The tour includes a lunch stop at an authentic beer garden where you can purchase traditional food and drinks.

Are bikes and helmets provided?

Yes, use of bicycle and optional helmet are included for every participant.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is at Mullersches Volksbad in central Munich.

What main sights are covered on this tour?

You’ll visit Marienplatz, English Garden (with Eisbach surfers), Odeonsplatz, St. Peter's Church, Deutsches Museum, King’s Square (Königsplatz), farmers’ market (Viktualienmarkt), and more.

Is this bike tour suitable for beginners or kids?

Yes; children’s bikes and equipment are available if notified after booking. The route is easy-paced and suitable for most fitness levels.

Does the tour run in bad weather?

The tour operates rain or shine; sunscreen is provided but dress appropriately for weather changes.

Are there public transport options nearby?

Yes; public transportation stops are close to the starting point at Mullersches Volksbad.

What’s included

Your day includes use of a comfortable bicycle with optional helmet, children’s bikes or infant seats if needed (just let them know after booking), sunscreen for sunny days, plus free wifi and luggage storage at their shop before you set out—so you don’t have to worry about your bags while exploring by bike.