Private Electric Bike, 3 Hours
3 hours · Athens by bike
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Private E-Bike, 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Private Athens Electric Bike Tour
from $85.97 per person, price varies by group size
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- Duration
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Meeting point
- Apostolou Pavlou 53
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Run by
- We Bike Athens
Overview
Two and a half hours on an electric bicycle, with a tour leader to yourself, is the shape of this ride. It starts and finishes at the We Bike Athens base on Apostolou Pavlou Street in Thissio, a short walk up the cobblestone pedestrian road from the metro. From there the route loops past the Pnyx and the Areopagus, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Arch of Hadrian, then on to the Zappeion, the Panathenaic Stadium and the Presidential Mansion before circling back through Plaka and the two ancient marketplaces.
Because it is private, only your group rides. A safety briefing, the e-bike, a helmet and bottled water are all part of the package. Several travellers said the electric assist made the hills around the Acropolis manageable and let them cover far more ground than they could on foot.
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Reviewers often mention the guides' storytelling and the changing of the guard at the Presidential Mansion as a standout moment. Some riders also reported a stop for gyros or souvlaki along the way, though food is not listed as included. Entry to the Panathenaic Stadium, the Ancient Agora and the Roman Agora is not included either, and the ride passes several sites without stopping long, so treat it as a moving overview rather than a deep museum visit.
From$85.97 per person
Duration2 hours 30 minutes
Rating5.0 from 69 reviews
What's Included
Included
- Tour Leader
- Safety briefing
- Use of an electric bicycle and helmet
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Run byWe Bike Athens
Itinerary
- Meet at We Bike AthensThe tour starts and ends at number 53 Apostolou Pavlou Street. From Thissio metro, walk up the pedestrian road and turn right where it splits, at the Macrame Ice Shop.
- Pnyx and AreopagusTen minutes at the Pnyx and ten minutes at the Areopagus, both free to enter.
- Acropolis slopes and HadrianFive minutes at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, then five minutes each at the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Arch of Hadrian, all free.
- Zappeion and stadiumFive minutes at the Zappeion Conference and Exhibition Center, then ten minutes at the Panathenaic Stadium, where admission is not included.
- Presidential MansionFifteen minutes here, passing the National Garden and Plaka along the way. Several reviewers singled out the changing of the guard as a highlight.
- Church and the two agorasTen minutes at the Church of the Virgin Mary Gorgoepikoos and Saint Eleutherius, then five minutes each at the Ancient Agora and the Roman Agora. Admission to both agoras is not included.
- Return to the startThe ride ends back at the meeting point on Apostolou Pavlou Street.
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What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical points will help you get the most out of this ride before you book.
- Meeting point. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off. The meeting point is number 53 Apostolou Pavlou Street, and the listing warns that taxi drivers sometimes confuse the address with another area, so searching for We Bike Athens on a map is the safer bet.
- Pace and fitness. The electric assist does most of the work on hills, and reviewers said the bikes were easy to operate. That said, one rider found the crowded paths in the city centre demanding, so a basic level of comfort on a bike helps.
- What to wear. The listing asks for comfortable clothing and shoes, and recommends sunscreen and a hat in summer. Reviews describe riding in high summer temperatures, so dressing for the heat matters.
- Children. Children aged 5 to 11, weighing up to 88 lbs (45 kg), ride in a child seat attached to an adult's bike or on a co-pilot tagalong rather than on their own e-bike. A confident young rider can be booked in the youth category instead, though the operator can decline if it seems unsafe.
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- Photos and flexibility. Because only your group rides, the pace can bend. One reviewer reported the guide adjusting the standard plan to include areas their group was interested in, so it is worth saying what you want to see.
Common issues. Hotel pickup and drop-off, food and drinks, gratuities, and entry to the Panathenaic Stadium, the Ancient Agora and the Roman Agora are all excluded, so budget for those separately. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are and infant seats are available. One reviewer warned that biking in the Athens city centre is not for the faint of heart, with crowded paths to weave through. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time, but within that window no refund is given, and poor weather can lead to a rescheduled date or a full refund.
Common Questions
What Is Included In The Price?
A tour leader, a safety briefing, use of an electric bicycle and helmet, and bottled water. Hotel pickup and drop-off, food and drinks unless specified, and gratuities are not included.
Do I Need To Pay Entry Fees At The Sites?
Most stops on the route are free to enter. Admission to the Panathenaic Stadium, the Ancient Agora and the Roman Agora is not included, so you would pay separately if you want to go inside those.
Where Does The Tour Start, And Is There Hotel Pickup?
There is no hotel pickup or drop-off. Everyone meets at We Bike Athens, number 53 Apostolou Pavlou Street, a short walk from Thissio metro station, and the tour ends back at the same point.
How Long Does The Tour Last?
The listed duration is 2.5 hours. The tour starts and ends at the same meeting point on Apostolou Pavlou Street.
Is It Suitable For Children?
Children aged 5 to 11, weighing up to 88 lbs (45 kg), ride in a child seat on an adult's bike or on a co-pilot tagalong rather than their own e-bike. A confident child rider can be booked in the youth category to get an e-bike, but the operator can refuse if it seems unsafe, and each child needs an accompanying adult or youth.
What Is The Cancellation Policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window there is no refund and changes are not accepted. The tour requires good weather, and if it is cancelled for poor weather you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
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