Join us for our Munich Essentials Bike Tour and get to know one of Germany’s most interesting capital cities, in around half the time of a regular bike tour! Your expert, local tour guide will explain Munich’s cultural origins, show you the best of Munich’s architecture, both old and new, as well as give you a primer on Munich’s unfortunate role in the rise of Adolph Hitler and National Socialism. After riding through the Königsplatz, you’ll have time to view the river surfers at the Eisbach Wave. You might even get the chance to wave a friendly greeting to the local royal family at the Münchner Residenz – the former royal palace of the Bavarian royal family.
Tour Details
What’s Included
What’s Excluded
Good to Know
Highlights
Meeting Point
Your tour meets at our shop which is just off Karlsplatz 4 (Stachus), the bustling square between the Main Train Station (Hauptbahnhof) and Marienplatz.
At the Karlsplatz fountain with your back to Karlstor and the pedestrian shopping street, turn right along Sonnenstrasse. After 50 meters, you will see our shop in the courtyard of Karlsplatz 4, on the right-hand side. The closest metro station is Karlsplatz (Stachus).
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about our Bikes/Biking in Munich
I haven't been on a bike in years, is biking in Munich difficult?
While all of our tours maintain a leisurely pace, we want our guests to have fun and be safe, so being able to ride a bike is paramount. Munich is a very bike-friendly city and cars are used to sharing the road with cyclists and pedestrians.
We believe there is a tour for everyone, therefore each of our bike tours fall into one of the following categories, which you can find identified on the individual tour page:
Leisurely Cycling – Perfect for novice bike riders or those that haven’t been on a bike in years. You should have average balance, be able to start and stop comfortably, and be familiar with hand brakes. We will be riding on bike lanes, through parks, on cobbled streets, and occasionally with traffic. Safety is our number one priority but confidence in yourself is the first step to overall group safety. If you’re not sure how you’ll fare, we invite you to come to our office about 30 minutes prior to your tour start time to try the bikes.
Intermediate Cycling – You should have good balance, be able to start and stop comfortably, and be familiar with hand brakes. Riders should be prepared for small hills, riding single-file behind other riders, and riding in a group. Safety is our number one priority but confidence in yourself is the first step to overall group safety.
Athletic Cycling – Tours that fall under this category are by no means strenuous, but they cover a greater distance than our other tours and/or spend more time cycling in the roads than our other tours. You should have good balance, be able to start and stop comfortably, and be familiar with hand brakes. We vary between single-file & group riding. Safety is our number one priority but confidence in yourself is the first step to overall group safety. We have children join us on tours at this level all the time so it completely depends on your confidence with a bicycle!
Is a helmet included?
In Germany cyclists are not compelled by law to wear a helment, however we require them for children. We have helmets of all sizes available in our office.
Are the bike tours appropriate for kids?
Our tours are great options for families and kids are very welcome. We have several types of kids’ bikes, seats, and helmets to make sure everyone of all sizes is comfortable on tour. Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult on the tour.
- Our city tours are very casual, with only slight elevation gains, on varying surfaces from smooth gravel to pavement. It is necessary however that any person planning on taking our bike tours to have at least some experience riding, and should be comfortable riding in a group.
Where is the meeting point?
Your tour meets at our shop which is just off Karlsplatz 4 (Stachus), the bustling square between the Main Train Station (Hauptbahnhof) and Marienplatz.
At the Karlsplatz fountain with your back to Karlstor and the pedestrian shopping street, turn right along Sonnenstrasse. After 50 meters, you will see our shop in the courtyard of Karlsplatz 4, on the right-hand side. The closest metro station is Karlsplatz (Stachus).
Do we go inside museums and monuments?
Our bike and walking tours do not enter the monuments due to time constraints, unless entering a monument/museum is specified on the tour page itself. Our tours are designed to enjoy the city from a broad perspective, so that’s what we’re going to do!
Do I need to reserve a bike separately?
No – the bike is included with the bike tour, so just bring yourself and we will take care of the rest!
General Tour Questions
Can I leave the tour early?
No, it is not possible to leave the tour early. If our public tours don’t fit your schedule, we may be able to arrange a private tour that works for you.
How early do I need to arrive at the meeting point?
We ask that all guests arrive no later than 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Are tours cancelled in case of rain?
No, our tours run rain or shine. We have ponchos available for anyone that needs them in our office.
Are reservations required for the tours?
Yes, reservations are required for all tours.
Other Questions
What is your cancellation policy?
We’re happy to offer free changes and 100% refund up to 24 hours before tour* Failure to cancel a reservation at least 24 hours prior to scheduled departure may result in forfeited travel funds. Fare difference may apply.
Are Munich gift cards available?
Yes! You can click here to access Fat Tire Tours, Munich gift certificates.
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