Tour operator
Radius Tours
A long-established Munich tour company near the main station, running city walks, Third Reich and Dachau memorial tours, and day trips across Bavaria.
Mike’s Bike Tours Munich
Guided bicycle tours of Munich since 1995, starting near the Hofbräuhaus and taking in the old town and the Englischer Garten with a beer garden stop.
At a glance
- Type
- Guided bike tours
- Area
- Altstadt, Munich, Germany
- Official site
- mikesbiketours.com
Good to know
- Bike tours
- Beer garden stop on the Mini Classic
- All ages
- Online booking
Why we recommend it
Mike's Bike Tours has been taking visitors around Munich by bicycle since 1995, making it one of the longest-running bike tour companies in the city. Tours start from Bräuhausstraße in the old town, a few steps from the Hofbräuhaus. Cycling suits Munich well: the centre is flat, there are many cycle paths, and the Englischer Garten and the Isar riverbanks are best explored on two wheels.
The Classic Bike Tour is the company's main tour and runs daily at 11:30 in the winter season. The Mini Classic, a shorter version that starts at 16:00, lasts around two and a half hours, covers fewer sights and includes a stop at a beer garden, where you can take a break for a drink and a snack. Check the website for the full programme and seasonal start times.
Bikes are provided, so you do not need to bring anything other than suitable clothing. Guided bike tours stop regularly so the guide can explain what you are seeing, and the tours are open to all ages, although younger children should be confident cyclists. As with any group ride, follow the guide's instructions in traffic, and be aware that Munich's cyclists ride fast on the main cycle lanes.
The tours suit active travellers, groups of friends and families with older children, and they are a good way to cover more ground than on foot. The beer garden stop on the Mini Classic is part of the appeal, but you can of course order a soft drink. If you only have one full day in Munich, a bike tour combined with a museum visit in the afternoon is an efficient plan.
Book online in advance in summer and during the Oktoberfest, when tours are busy. Bring a waterproof layer if rain is forecast. The meeting point on Bräuhausstraße is about five minutes' walk from Marienplatz and a short walk from Isartor S-Bahn station. Afterwards, the Hofbräuhaus, the Platzl and Maximilianstraße are all close by. If you would rather explore on your own after the tour, the Englischer Garten's long paths and the riverside routes along the Isar are among the most pleasant places in the city to ride.
Mike’s Bike Tours Munich FAQs
Where do Mike's Bike Tours start?
At Bräuhausstraße 10 in the old town, near the Hofbräuhaus.
How long has Mike's Bike Tours been running?
Since 1995.
What is the Classic Bike Tour?
The company's main guided bike tour, which runs daily at 11:30 in the winter season.
Is there a beer garden stop?
Yes. The Mini Classic tour includes a beer garden stop.
How long is the Mini Classic tour?
About two and a half hours, starting at 16:00.
Do tours run in winter?
Yes. The Classic Bike Tour runs daily at 11:30 in the winter season.
Are the tours suitable for children?
Tours are open to all ages, but children should be confident cyclists.
How do I book?
Online through the company's website.