Munich: English Garden Walking Tour with Eisbach Surfers
We explore Munich’s lifestyle in the English Garden, tracing the park’s 18th-century origins and its role in modern city life — from lawns and streams to lively beer gardens. Stops include the Eisbach wave with surfers, the Monopteros, the Chinese Tower beer garden, and other park landmarks.
Basic Information
Total time
2h
Language
English (check the calendar for availability)
Price
„Pay what you wish” tours do not have a fixed price. It is up to you to evaluate your guide’s work and reward it. Some people give 10€, others 50€ depending on their satisfaction and abilities.
Meeting point
Dianatempel in Hofgarten, Munich Nearest public transport: C metro station; B metro station
Additional info
☂︎ This tour is organised by Walkative Munich guides. Look for the guide with the yellow umbrella.
❗Our tours run no matter the weather. High or low temperatures, rain or snow is not a reason for us to cancel our tours. We are always here for you. The only reason for cancellations are extreme weather conditions (like heavy storms…), guide's sudden sickness or no minimum number of people (5) to run the tour, but we will always let you know using the data you provided during registration for the tour.Booking rules
Booking is obligatory. Our pay as you wish tours are designed for individual travellers and small groups. We don’t accept parties of more than 7 people on them. If you travel in a party of 8 or more (school groups, bigger groups of friends etc.), please choose a paid option of 18€ per person or book a Private Tour. For more information on the latter, please contact us.
About the tour
Munich is not only known as the city of beer and the modern combination of “laptop and lederhosen”, but also as one of the most liveable cities in the world. In addition to the internationally renowned universities and companies located here, this standard of living is characterized above all by a large number of parks, sports facilities and Munich’s beer garden culture. This Munich lifestyle is perfectly captured by the Eisbach surfers, who have made Munich one of the most famous inner-city surf spots in the world.
On this tour through the English Garden, we experience all these facets of the Munich lifestyle. The English Garden is one of the largest inner-city parks in the world, laid out in the 18th century, and is today a lively meeting place for those seeking relaxation, for sports enthusiasts and for culture lovers. On our tour, we explore the history and development of the park – from its initial planning to its modern character.
At the same time, we immerse ourselves in the world of Munich’s surfers. At the famous Eisbach wave, an artificial standing wave in the English Garden, surfers have been riding the waves on this side arm of the Isar for decades. Sports enthusiasts from all over the world meet here to experience the unique combination of white water and urban flair.
Join us on a tour that shows Munich from its most authentic side: green, lively, modern – and surprisingly wild.
Experience with us the green heart of Munich and the unique surf culture that makes this city so special!
After visiting Munich do check our tours in other German cities: Berlin and Dresden!
Highlights
- 1
English Garden
Explore one of the world's largest urban parks, a green oasis in the heart of Munich.
- 2
Eisbach Surfers
Watch skilled surfers ride the famous man-made wave on the Eisbach river, a unique urban spectacle.
- 3
The Monopteros
A Greek-style temple on a hill offering panoramic views of the English Garden and Munich skyline.
- 4
Chinese Tower
A striking pagoda housing one of Munich's most famous and lively beer gardens in its courtyard.
- 5
Beer Garden Culture
Experience an essential part of Munich's lifestyle at one of the city's most popular meeting spots.
6Park's History
Learn about the park's origins and evolution from its 18th-century design to its modern character.
Map
Dianatempel in Hofgarten, Munich Nearest public transport: C metro station; B metro station
