City Ride, Greek Treat Included

Athens: Discover the City Electric Bike Tour

★ 4.8 666 reviews

from $51 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Praxitelous 22
Cancellation: Free cancellation
On board: Greek treat included
Run by: electricityrides

Overview

Three hours on an electric bike is enough to see most of Athens without wearing yourself out, and this ride is built around that idea. You start at the operator's office on Praxitelous Street, meet your guide, get shown the route, and roll straight into the city's central meat and fish markets, where locals shop for fresh supplies. From there the tour passes the Athens Trilogy, three neoclassical buildings that house the Library, the University and the Academy, then continues through the upper part of the city with its upmarket streets.

Timing is arranged so the group reaches Syntagma Square for the changing of the guard, with a chance to photograph the Evzones. The route then takes in Zappeion Hall, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, a loop around the Acropolis and a climb to Areopagus Hill for a view of the city from above. The final stretch runs through Plaka, Anafiotika, the Roman Agora, Monastiraki and Psyrri, ending back at the office with a Greek treat.

E-bikes parked on a paved street near the Thissio promenade in Athens with the Acropolis above

It suits travellers who want a first-day overview of the city and a mix of famous and lesser-known spots. The e-bikes do the hard work, but you do ride on some regular streets with traffic, so basic city cycling confidence is needed. Guides are local rather than official site guides, and the tour does not enter any of the monuments.

From$51 per person

Duration3 hours

Rating4.8 from 666 reviews

What's Included

Included

E-bike
Local guide (not an official guide)
Bottle of water
Greek treat

Not Included

Tips
Entry/tickets for sites

Run byelectricityrides

Itinerary

Meet on PraxitelousThe tour starts at Praxitelous 22 in central Athens, where you meet your guide, see the route for the day and get set up on your e-bike.
Central Municipal MarketThe first stop is the traditional meat and fish market, where you watch local Athenians buying fresh supplies.
Athens TrilogyYou pass by the Academy of Athens and the neighbouring neoclassical Library and University buildings.
Syntagma SquareThe schedule is timed so you arrive for the changing of the guard and can take photos with the Evzones.
Stadium and templesThe ride continues past Zappeion Hall and the Panathenaic Stadium to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, then around the Acropolis and up Areopagus Hill for a view over the city.
Old town loopYou ride through Plaka, Anafiotika, the Ancient Agora, Monastiraki and the streets of Psyrri.
Finish and treatThe route back passes the Athens triangle, a local hangout area, before ending at the office with a Greek treat.

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What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what to know before you book, drawn from the listings themselves.

What to bring. The listing asks for comfortable shoes and comfortable clothes. A bottle of water is provided. One reviewer also mentions that luggage can be left at the meeting point, which saves hunting for lockers in the city.
Riding conditions. You will ride on some regular streets with cars, mostly pedestrian streets, and cross traffic lights. The listing states you must be familiar with riding a bike in city conditions. One reviewer warns to expect busy stretches, including a ride through the market.
Pace and fitness. The e-bikes make covering the city manageable, and reviewers say the bikes handle hard-to-reach corners well. The tour covers a lot of ground in three hours, so some stops are brief. A few travellers said they would have liked more time at each stop.
Guides. Guides are local rather than official site guides. Reviewers describe them as knowledgeable, sharing stories and answering questions. Several travellers single out the guides as the reason they would book again.

Where this tour sits among 12 tours (8 shown) in E-Bike Tours listed here (from-price per person, USD)

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City Ride, Greek Treat Included (this tour)$51
Street Art and Greek Life E-Bike$54
Mid-Motor E-Bike, Live Audio Guide$55
Small-Group Scenic E-Bike, 3 Hours$57.31

Weather and weight. The tour is cancelled with a full refund if it rains. The listing also asks that riders be under 120kg, or 260 pounds. There is no hotel pickup, so you make your own way to the meeting point.
Photos. There is a scheduled photo stop at Syntagma Square with the Evzones, plus a city view from Areopagus Hill. The route passes many of the main sights, so there are plenty of photo opportunities along the way.

From$51 per person

Rating4.8 from 666 reviews

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Common issues. The tour does not enter any of the sights, and entry tickets are not included, so do not expect to go inside the monuments. Some travellers said more time at each stop would improve the ride. There is no hotel pickup, and the tour is cancelled with a full refund in the event of rain. Riders must be comfortable cycling in traffic and be under 120kg. Tips are not included.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The price covers the e-bike, a local guide, a bottle of water and a Greek treat at the end. Tips, entry tickets for the sites and hotel pickup are not included. The tour does not enter the sights, so you will not need tickets during the ride itself.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

The meeting point is Praxitelous 22, Athina 105 61, in central Athens. Hotel pickup is not included, so you make your own way there. One reviewer noted that luggage can be left at the meeting point free of charge.

Is It Suitable For Kids?

One reviewer described the tour as great to do with kids and an entertaining three hours. The listing does not state a minimum age, so families should weigh that against their children's comfort riding a bike in city conditions.

How Fit Do I Need To Be?

The e-bikes do most of the work, and reviewers say they make covering Athens easy. However, you must be familiar with riding a bike in city conditions, since the route includes some regular streets with cars and crossings at traffic lights. The listing also asks that riders be under 120kg, or 260 pounds.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. If it rains, the tour is cancelled with a full refund. Check the booking page for the exact terms that apply to your booking.

What Should I Wear And Bring?

Wear comfortable shoes and comfortable clothes, as the listing recommends. A bottle of water is provided. Bring a camera or phone for the photo stop with the Evzones at Syntagma Square and the view from Areopagus Hill.