Munich Bike Tour: English Garden, Landmarks & Beer Garden

Cycle through Munich's center, then watch surfers ride the Eisbach Wave year-round.

A private bike tour of Munich led by an English-speaking guide, covering landmarks from the Munich Toy Museum to the House of the Arts with stops at the English Garden and Eisbach Wave. Choose between a 90-minute classic route or a 3-hour extended tour. The route stays on cycling paths, avoiding heavy traffic, and includes a safety briefing, helmet and bike.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Munich Toy Museum15m
2. Munich Residence10m
3. Odeonsplatz10m
4. English Garden45m
5. Eisbach Wave10m
6. House of the Arts4m

Munich bike tour with landmarks visit

• Meet at starting point
• Learn about Max Joseph Statue and Opera House
• Cycle through Munich Residence courtyards
• Stop at Odeonsplatz and visit St. Kajetan Theatiner Church
• See Bavarian State Chancellery
• Lunch break at English Garden food court
• Watch locals surf at Eisbach Wave
• View House of the Arts
• Buy water and conclude tour

The experience

You meet at the Munich Toy Museum and cycle through the city's center on paths built for bikes. The guide explains the Max Joseph Statue and Opera House at Odeonsplatz, walks you through the courtyards of the Munich Residence, and points out the Feldherrnhalle and St. Kajetan Theatiner Church: the second most beautiful church in Munich. The route avoids major roads. 98% of the ride stays on dedicated cycling paths.

A stop at the English Garden gives you time to rest and eat. The garden has a food court with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, plus alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, so you can refuel without leaving the tour. From there you head to the Eisbach Wave, where locals surf a standing wave in the canal year-round: a sight most visitors miss on foot. The tour ends near the House of the Arts, a contemporary art museum in a historically significant building, with a final stop to buy water.

The 90-minute classic tour hits the main landmarks and gives you a feel for the city. The 3-hour extended version explores further and builds in more leisurely stops. Both tours run in all weather, so dress for the conditions. Specialized infant seats are available if you're bringing small children, and public transit is nearby if you need an alternative to cycling.

What’s included

• Local English-speaking guide.
• bicycle and helmet.
• safety briefing before the tour starts.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 8 Jan 2027

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Mikes Bike Tours Munich

Is this one for you?Book the 90-minute classic if you want the main sights in a morning or afternoon. Choose the 3-hour tour if you prefer a slower pace and more time at each stop. The extra hour lets you linger in the English Garden and explore further from the city center.

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Top questions

What's the Eisbach Wave and why do people surf it?

The Eisbach Wave is a standing wave in a Munich canal where locals surf year-round. The wave forms naturally in the water, and surfers ride it without needing an ocean. It's one of Munich's most unusual sights and a stop on the bike tour.

How much of the bike tour is on regular roads versus cycling paths?

The tour stays on cycling paths for 98% of the ride, so you avoid heavy traffic and major roads. The route is built around Munich's network of dedicated bike infrastructure.

Can I bring my young child on the bike tour?

Yes. Specialized infant seats are available, so you can bring small children along. Let the operator know when you book.

What happens at the English Garden stop?

The English Garden is a lunch or break stop with a food court on the premises. You can choose from vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, plus drinks, before the tour continues to the Eisbach Wave.

Is the tour only available in English?

Yes, the tour is only available in English. Your guide is a live, English-speaking local who leads the group and shares stories about Munich's history and landmarks.

What if the weather is bad? Does the tour still run?

The tour operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately for rain or cold, and the ride will go ahead as scheduled.