Munich Sightseeing Tours by Bike: FAQ's and Answers
Q: Do we have to make a reservation or can we just show up?
A: Reservations are recommended, however one can also just show up at our meeting point at the appropriate time and most of the time can get on the tour without a reservation.
Q: What is the difference between the Standard Tour and the Superior Standard tour?
A: The Superior Standard tour is a bit more expensive, takes 5 hours and usually has significantly smaller groups. This tour is more geared towards a different clientele and offers somewhat more in-depth information, includes a few more stops and generally has a more relaxed pace because although the route is more or less the same with just a few additions, we take an entire extra hour to do the tour.
Q: How long is the Deluxe bike tour?
A: This tour lasts about 7 hours, including stops in two beer gardens, and in total is about 9 miles or 15 km in length.
Q: What does the Deluxe Tour cover that our other sightseeing tours do not?
A: This tour covers the Königsplatz, the Olympic Park and the Nymphenburg Palace and more of the English Garden.
Q: What kind of bikes do we use?
A: We use Cruisers, with very comfortable seats.
Q: Can we pay with a credit card?
A: Yes, we accept Visa and Master Card.
Q: What do we see on the tour?
A: Please refer to this list of sightseeing highlights.
Q: Is the tour strenuous and how long is it?
A: We cover about 4 miles in a grand total of 4 hours, so no, the tour is not the least bit strenuous. We ride at a very relaxed pace and stop at a point of interest on the average every 400 meters.
Q: Is the tour safe and appropriate for children?
A: Our tour is very safe and is almost always on bike paths completely separate from the street. Kids are very welcome to come along. Toddlers can be in a child seat, like this cute little guy is on the left, and for those from 4 to about 6 yrs of age we even have 3 tag-along bikes. For kids from 5 to 12 we have 16”, 20” and 24” bikes and naturally provide helmeets upon request as well. Kids love our tours too!
Q: How long do we stay in the beer garden?
A: We enjoy Munich’s most popular beer garden for about 45 minutes to about an hour, and sometimes when everyone wants to, just a wee bit longer. 8-)
Q: Do we have a tandem bicycle?
A: Yes, we have two tandems. These are for those that have a partner who cannot ride a bike! Please call to reserve if you would like (NEED) to use one.
Q: Do we have a 3-wheel bicycle?
A: Not as of today, but we should have a couple by the start of the 2012 season.
Q: How many people are in a group?
A: Group size almost always ranges from 2 to about 25, yet sometimes there are yet a few more. Our official limit is 28 (new policy since 2011)
Q: Do we offer group discounts?
A: Yes, we offer group discounts and the price is usually either €18 or €19 per person instead of the usual €24. Chaperones of school groups come as our guests for every ten students / pupils paying. For more information you can refer to THIS PAGE about group tours.
Q: Is there a student discount?
A: Yes, our “backpacker” discount is €18 per person and is offered to those staying in HOSTELS and certain BUDGET HOTELS in Munich. The list of places we cooperate with on this discount is here. A prerequisite however is to pay cash in advance in our shop, Discover Bavaria, at least 10 minutes before the tour begins.
Q: How do we get to your location?
A: Check out this MAP. Our shop, Discover Bavaria is DIRECTLY around the corner from the REAR entrance to the world famous beer hall, the Hofbräuhaus. We are in the Hochbrücken Str. at the corner of the Bräuhaus Str. The Hochbrücken Str. is a side street on the North side of TAL, which is the street which runs from the East end of Marienplatz towards the Isartor (East).
Our Meeting Point for our bike tours is under the TOWER of the OLD town hall at the END of the TAL Str. / East END of the Marienplatz. This is the building under which the street runs. The TOY MUSEUM is inside the tower and we meet at the entrance to this museum, under the arch. For about 15 minutes after we meet we are still at that location, albeit about 10 meters more towards the TAL street, in front of the statue of Juliet.
Q: Do we provide helmets?
A: Yes, we have helmets for those that would like to use one, though it is not mandatory to wear one.