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Best of Munich Electric Bike Tour
4.7(80 reviews)Munich, Germany
4hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
On the Best of Munich Electric Bike Tour, participants will ride an electric bike for four hours, exploring the city's historic and cultural landmarks. The tour is designed for those interested in learning about Munich's past and present. It includes visits to main sights such as the origins of the Nazi party, the city park surfers, and a stop at a traditional Munich beer garden. This experience is suitable for individuals and groups looking for a comprehensive overview of the city. It is important to know that the tour covers well-known locations and stories, ensuring a thorough understanding of Munich.
Itinerary
1
Wittelsbacher Brunnen
The Wittelsbacherbrunnen is a monumental fountain located on the northwestern edge of Munich's city center, at the transition between Lenbachplatz and Maximiliansplatz. Constructed between 1893 and 1895, it was designed by sculptor Adolf von Hildebrand in the Neo-Classicist style. The fountain serves as an allegory for the primal forces of water.
2
Konigsplatz
Königsplatz (King's Square) is a square in Munich, Germany. Built in the style of European Neoclassicism in the 19th century, it displays the Propyläen Gate and, facing each other, the Glyptothek (archeological museum) and the Staatliche Antikensammlungen (art museum). The area around Königsplatz is home to the Kunstareal, Munich's gallery and museum quarter.
3
Fuhrer Building
The Führerbau ("the Führer's building") is a historically significant building at Arcisstrasse 12 in Maxvorstadt, Munich. It was built between 1933 and 1937, during the Nazi period, and used extensively by Adolf Hitler. Unlike many other buildings associated with the Nazis, it still stands today and currently houses the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich.
4
Alte Pinakothek
The Alte Pinakothek, (Old Pinakothek) is an art museum located in the Kunstareal area in Munich, Germany. It is one of the oldest galleries in the world and houses a significant collection of Old Master paintings.
5
Pinakothek der Moderne
The Pinakothek unifies the "Sammlung Moderne Kunst" (National Collection of Modern and Contemporary Arts), the "Staatliche Graphische Sammlung" (National Collection of Works on Paper), the "Neue Sammlung" ('New Collection': National Museum for Design and Applied Arts) with the "Architekturmuseum der Technischen Universität" (Munich Technical University's Museum of Architecture), in one building and is deemed one of the most important and popular museums of modern art in Europe.
6
Siegestor
The Siegestor (English: Victory Gate) in Munich is a three-arched memorial arch, crowned with a statue of Bavaria with a lion-quadriga. The monument was originally dedicated to the glory of the Bavarian army. Since its restoration following World War II, it now stands as a reminder to peace.
7
Odeonsplatz
The Odeonsplatz is a large square in central Munich which was developed in the early 19th century by Leo von Klenze and is at the southern end of the Ludwigstraße, developed at the same time. The square is named for the former concert hall, the Odeon, on its northwestern side. The name Odeonsplatz has come to be extended to the parvis (forecourt) of the Residenz, in front of the Theatine Church and terminated by the Feldherrnhalle, which lies to the south of it. The square was the scene of a fatal gun battle which ended the march on the Feldherrnhalle during the 1923 Beer Hall Putsch.
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Residenz Munchen
The Residenz (Residence) in central Munich is the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria. The Residenz is the largest city palace in Germany and is today open to visitors for its architecture, room decorations, and displays from the former royal collections.
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Hofgarten
The Hofgarten (Court Garden) is a garden located between the Residenz and the Englischer Garten. The Hofgarten was built in 1613–1617 by Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria in the style of Italian Renaissance garden. In the center of the garden is a pavilion for the goddess Diana, built-in 1615 by Heinrich Schön the elder.
10
Bayerische Staatskanzlei
Bayerische Staatskanzlei is also the name of the building in Munich that houses the personal offices of the chancellery staff. It was erected from 1989 to 1993 around the central dome of the former Bavarian Army Museum, which had been built in 1905 at the site of the Hofgartenkaserne barracks and was demolished in World War II.
11
English Garden
With an area of 3.7 km2 (1.4 sq mi) (370 ha or 910 acres), the Englischer Garten is one of the world's largest urban public parks. The name refers to its English garden form of informal landscape, a style popular in England from the mid-18th century to the early 19th century.
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Eisbachwelle
Eisbachwelle, is just past a bridge near the Haus der Kunst art museum, where the river forms a standing wave about one metre high which is a popular river surfing spot. The water is cold and shallow—sometimes only 40 cm deep—making it only suitable for experienced surfers
13
Friedensengel
The Angel of Peace is part of the Maximilian Park and a point de vue at the eastern end of a line of sight forming Prinzregentenstrasse. Next to the Isar, slightly elevated above street level, is an open space with a fountain; this has a dolphin waterspout surrounded by four smaller waterspouts. Two staircases lead to the observation deck . A column 38 metres high and in the Corinthian style is located here, on top of which is a six-metre statue of the Angel of Peace. It is a replica of the Nike of Paeonius.
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Deutsches Museum
The Deutsches Museum (German Museum, officially Deutsches Museum von Meisterwerken der Naturwissenschaft und Technik (English: German Museum of Masterpieces of Science and Technology)) in Munich, Germany, is the world's largest museum of science and technology, with about 125,000 exhibited objects from 50 fields of science and technology. It receives about 1.5 million visitors per year.
15
Ohel Jakob Synagogue
Ohel Jakob Synagogue (transliterated from Hebrew as "Jacob's Tent") is a Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at the Sankt-Jakobs-Platz in Munich, Germany. It was built between 2004 and 2006 as the new main synagogue for the Jewish community in Munich. The synagogue was inaugurated on 9 November 2006 on the 68th anniversary of the Kristallnacht.
What's included / not included
Electric Bike and HelmetLive Guide
GratuitiesCost of any food or drinks
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- Group may be mixed with non-Ebikes
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