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Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis

Athens, Greeceby Athens by bike

  • 2.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 12 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

See the sights of Athens in this fun and easy 9km journey by regular or electric bike. During this 2.5 hour relaxed pace tour on quiet streets and narrow paths, we make stops at many of the must-see sights of Athens, including the Ancient Agora, Roman Forum and the Athens Cathedral.    Gain local insight to the city and enjoy a modern view of Athens without missing the amazing ancient part. Should you wish to combine the cycling tour with a guided visit to Acropolis then the Bike tour + Acropolis option is the right option for you! This way, not only you will have a complete overview of the city from a local’s perspective, but you will have also expanded your knowledge around the rich history of the monumental Acropolis.

What's included

  • Acropolis Guided tour with a licensed guide (for bookings with the option "Bike Tour + Acropolis"
  • English speaking tour leader
  • Athens' Suggestion List
  • VAT & all taxes
  • Top quality bikes (electric or regular according to your selection)+ Helmet
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Acropolis Entry Ticket (unless option is selected)

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stop 1

    5 min

    Check in and bike fitting

  2. 2

    Acropolis Museum

    5 min

    Short stop to get tips about visiting Acropolis

  3. 3

    Herod Atticus Odeon

    Pass by

    A beautiful Roman amphitheater

  4. 4

    Pnyx

    Pass by

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  5. 5

    National Observatory of Athens

    10 min

    We leave the bikes and have a 10min walk to have a breathtaking view of Athens from above

  6. 6

    Stop 6

    5 min

    A 5 minutes stop to check out this local neighborhood

  7. 7

    Kerameikos Cemetery

    5 min

    We pass by one of the most important sights of Athens

  8. 8

    Ancient Agora of Athens

    Pass by

    A secret path leads us outside of the birthplace of democracy

  9. 9

    Roman Agora

    5 min

    A 5 minutes stop for pictures outside the Gate of the Roman forum

  10. 10

    Tower of the Winds

    Pass by

    .

  11. 11

    Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens

    10 min

    A 10 minutes break to visit one of the biggest Orthodox church in Athens

  12. 12

    Adrianou Street

    Pass by

    The main market street of Plaka

  13. 13

    Plaka

    10 min

    We will pass by the old town of Athens and make stops to scenic corners

  14. 14

    Hadrian's Library

    Pass by

    .

  15. 15

    Stop 15

    Pass by

    .

  16. 16

    Temple of Aries

    5 min

    A 5 minute stop in order to marvel the temple from afar and take pictures

  17. 17

    Acropolis

    5 min

    Admire the most important archaeological site in Greece from a breathtaking point of view

  18. 18

    Fethiye Mosque

    Pass by

    .

  19. 19

    Panathenaic Stadium

    10 min

    A 10 minutes stop to admire the magnificent stadium that hosted the first Olympic games (Not available with the Athens Essentials e-bike tour option.)

  20. 20

    Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center

    5 min

    We check out one of the most beautiful neoclassical buildings in Athens (Not available with the Athens Essentials e-bike tour option.)

  21. 21

    Stop 21

    Pass by

    .(Not available with the Athens Essentials e-bike tour option.)

  22. 22

    Arch of Hadrian

    5 min

    Our final stop to the most photographed monument in Athens (Not available with the Athens Essentials e-bike tour option.)

  23. 23

    Presidential Mansion

    10 min

    Check out the presidential Guards in front of this ex-royal palace (Not available with the Athens Essentials e-bike tour option.)

Meeting and pickup

The meeting point is 60m from the "Acropolis" metro station, at Athanasiou Diakou 16 Street & Syggrou Avenue, 11742 Athens.(link). When using Google or Apple Maps, be sure to include the postal code 11742 to locate us correctly. Piraeus port is about 40 minutes by taxi depending on the traffic.

End point

The meeting point is 60m from the "Acropolis" metro station, at Athanasiou Diakou 16 Street & Syggrou Avenue, 11742 Athens.(link). When using Google or Apple Maps, be sure to include the postal code 11742 to locate us correctly. Piraeus port is about 40 minutes by taxi depending on the traffic.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Our e-bikes are suitable for riders 147 cm (5 ft) and taller. If you're between 147–160 cm, please let us know in advance so we can arrange a smaller bike. Participants under 147 cm can join with a regular bike (ONLY FOR E-BIKE OPTION)
  • Our tours will operate under all weather conditions, rain or shine
  • Please arrive at the starting point 15 minutes early. The bike tour begins promptly at the scheduled time and late arrivals cannot be accommodated
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  • Please note that there are no restroom facilities at our meeting point
  • This tour is suitable for all fitness levels, as long as you can ride a bike. Not recommended for those with heart conditions or other serious medical issues
  • Participants must be over 12 years old
  • This tour does not include entry to archaeological sites (except for the Electric Bike + Acropolis Visit option). The focus is on exploring the city’s layout, enjoying the ride, and capturing great photos and it does not include an in-depth historical commentary
  • This tour is limited to a maximum of 12 participants
  • The tour leader may modify the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances or traffic regulations on the day of the tour
  • For option 'Electric Bike + Acropolis Visit' :Acropolis entrance tickets are included, so please do not purchase them separately

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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