Munich Bike Tour: English Garden, Landmarks & Beer Garden

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Free cancellation

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Duration2h–3h 40m

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

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.

2h–3h 40m

Step-by-step itinerary

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant 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.