Small Group, Optional Acropolis Stop

Athens Small Group E-Bike Tour

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from $33.24 per person

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Athanasiou Diakou 16
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Athens by bike

Overview

This ride starts on Athanasiou Diakou 16, right by Syggrou Avenue and a short walk from the Acropolis metro station, and spends two hours and thirty minutes moving between the city's landmarks on two wheels. The base tour uses Trekking bikes with 24 gears, and there is an e-bike option. There is also a booking option that adds Acropolis entrance tickets, which is worth selecting before you arrive if you want to go inside rather than ride past.

The route is built around seeing the city's layout rather than deep history lectures: the Acropolis Museum and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus from the saddle, stops in Thissio and on Adrianou Street, short stops at Kerameikos Cemetery and the Ancient Agora, and pass-by views of the Acropolis and Philopappos Hill. Admission to the archaeological sites is not part of the standard price, so this is a photo-and-atmosphere tour, not a site-entry tour, unless you take the ticket option.

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

Groups are capped at 12 travellers, participants must be over 12 years old, and the operator says the pace suits all fitness levels as long as you can ride a bike. Riders between 147 and 160 cm tall should mention it in advance so a smaller frame can be arranged. Hotel pickup and drop off are not included, so plan to make your own way to the meeting point.

From$33.24 per person

Duration2 hours 30 minutes

Rating5.0 from 1,264 reviews

What's Included

Included

Top quality Trekking bikes with 24 gears + Helmets
English speaking tour leader
Athens city suggestions' list
VAT & all taxes
E-bikes (if the E-Bike tour option is selected)
Acropolis entrance tickets (If Acropolis+entrance tickets is selected)

Not Included

Hotel pick-up and drop off

Run byAthens by bike

Itinerary

Meet at Athanasiou Diakou 16The meeting point is 60m from the Acropolis metro station, at Athanasiou Diakou 16 and Syggrou Avenue, postal code 11742. Arrive 15 minutes early; the tour leaves on time and late arrivals cannot join.
Acropolis MuseumPassing by with a short stop.
Odeon of Herodes AtticusPassing by with a short stop.
ThissioA 5-minute stop, free.
Kerameikos CemeteryA 5-minute stop, admission not included, so this is a viewing stop rather than a walk inside.
Ancient AgoraA 5-minute stop, admission not included, viewed from the street.
AcropolisPassing by with a short stop. Entry is only included if you booked the Acropolis entrance tickets option.
Philopappos HillPassing by with a short stop.
Adrianou StreetA 5-minute stop, free.

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HelmetIncluded

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What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will decide whether this tour works for you, from bike sizing to footwear and the fact that this is a ride, not a museum crawl.

Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop off are not included. The meeting point is 60m from the Acropolis metro station, and the operator advises including the postal code 11742 in your maps app. There are no restrooms at the meeting point, so plan ahead.
Riders under 160 cm. The listing asks anyone between 147 and 160 cm tall to say so in advance so a smaller bike can be arranged. Participants must be over 12 years old.
Effort level. The operator calls the route suitable for all fitness levels as long as you can ride a bike. One reviewer described the ride as hardly strenuous, with a few climbs along the way, and said the e-bike assist handled those. If you would rather not pedal uphill at all, pick the e-bike option when booking.
Shoes and clothing. One reviewer cautioned future riders to wear appropriate shoes and clothing so as not to delay the group. Comfortable footwear you can pedal in is the safe choice.

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

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Weather. Tours run in all conditions, rain or shine, so check the forecast and bring a layer or a rain shell depending on the season.
After the tour. The tour includes an Athens city suggestions list from the operator, and reviewers mention their guides shared recommendations after the ride. Treat the ride as a way to spot places you want to come back to.

From$33.24 per person

Rating5.0 from 1,264 reviews

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Common issues. This is not an entry tour in its standard form: admission to the Acropolis and the other archaeological sites is excluded, and the operator is clear that the focus is the city's layout, the ride and photos rather than in-depth historical commentary. One reviewer said a single busy intersection was unavoidable, though the guide gave a heads up. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, requires participants to be over 12, and anyone with a heart condition or serious medical issue is advised not to ride. Arrival is strict: get there 15 minutes early or you cannot join, and there are no restrooms at the start point. Runs in all weather, so a rainy day means riding in it.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

A Trekking bike with 24 gears, a helmet, an English-speaking tour leader, the operator's Athens city suggestions list, and VAT plus all taxes. E-bikes are included only if you select the e-bike tour option, and Acropolis entrance tickets are included only if you select that booking option.

Does The Tour Include Entry To The Acropolis?

Not in the standard version. The base tour passes by the Acropolis with a short stop but no entry, and the operator states the tour does not include entry to archaeological sites. To go inside, book the Acropolis entrance tickets option.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop off are not included. You meet at Athanasiou Diakou 16, at the corner of Syggrou Avenue, 60m from the Acropolis metro station. Use the postal code 11742 in your maps app to find it, and arrive 15 minutes before the start.

Can Children Or People With Limited Mobility Join?

Participants must be over 12 years old, and riders between 147 and 160 cm should notify the operator in advance for a smaller bike. The tour is not wheelchair accessible. It is described as suitable for all fitness levels, as long as you can ride a bike, but it is not recommended for people with heart conditions or other serious medical issues.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted. Cut-off times follow the local time in Athens.

How Long Does The Tour Run And What If The Weather Is Bad?

The tour lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes and runs under all weather conditions, rain or shine, so dress for whatever the forecast holds. The guide may adjust the route for traffic or other circumstances on the day. Groups are limited to 12 travellers.