Small-Group Scenic E-Bike, 3 Hours

Small-Group Athens Scenic e-Bike Tour

★ 4.9 28 reviews

from $57.31 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Tzireon 12
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Active Athens Holidays

Overview

This three-hour e-bike ride from Active Athens Holidays covers the classical sights of Athens, starting at the operator's office on Tziraion 12, right next to the Acropolis Metro Station. An English-speaking certified facilitator leads the group past the Ancient Agora, Kerameikos Cemetery, the Roman Agora, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Cathedral, Zappeion, the National Garden, the Presidential Mansion and the National Observatory, with short stops along the way.

The group is capped at 12 travellers, though actual numbers vary, and one party of two couples reported having the tour entirely to themselves, four people in total. Riders on past departures have praised the guides for their knowledge of Greek history and Athens in particular, and several have singled out the included refreshments as a memorable part of the ride.

Each traveller gets a coffee or tea, a waffle with praline chocolate and a 500ml bottle of water, all included, along with the use of the bicycle and third party liability cover. It suits anyone comfortable on a bike who wants a fast orientation to the main ancient and modern sights. Travellers with back problems or pregnancy are advised against it, and the tour is not wheelchair accessible.

From$57.31 per person

Duration3 hours

Rating4.9 from 28 reviews

What's Included

Included

Coffee and/or Tea
Bottled water (A bottle of water 500ml per person)
All fees and taxes
Use of bicycle (Minimum 1,55cm)
An English speaking, Certified facilitator
Third Party Liability Cover

Run byActive Athens Holidays

Itinerary

Meet at the officeCheck in at Active Athens Holidays, Tziraion 12, next to the Acropolis Metro Station.
Ancient AgoraThe first stop on the listing is the Ancient Agora of Athens, which the group passes or briefly stops at.
Kerameikos and Roman AgoraTwo more short stops at the Kerameikos Cemetery and the Roman Agora.
Panathenaic StadiumA short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium.
Cathedral and ZappeionPassing stops at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, the Zappeion Conference and Exhibition Center and the National Garden.
Presidential Mansion and ObservatoryThe last stops on the listing are the Presidential Mansion and the National Observatory of Athens.

BikeIncluded

GuideIncluded

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical things shape how this ride feels, drawn from the listing itself.

Fitness and pace. The motor does the climbing for you. One reviewer noted that with the e-bikes every hill is easy to climb, and another said the e-bikes easily propel you through the streets, so the ride takes minimum effort. Basic balance on a bike is still required, so this is not the place to relearn how to ride.
Group size. The tour runs with a maximum of 12 travellers. One group of two couples reported having only their own four on the tour, which they described as fantastic.
Food and drink. Coffee or tea, a waffle with praline chocolate and a 500ml bottle of water are included per person. Multiple reviews single out the waffle stop as a highlight of the ride.
Helmets. Reviewers have described the bikes and helmets as being in perfect working order, and the e-bikes as high quality and well maintained.
Route and traffic. One reviewer described the route as mostly car-free. Another said the e-bikes easily propel you through the streets and that there is plenty of time for photos and information at the stops.

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

Small Group, Optional Acropolis Stop$33.24
E-Bike Hidden Gems and Highlights$38
1-Hour Express E-Bike Tour$45
Historic E-Bike, 1.5 to 2.5 Hours$50
City Ride, Greek Treat Included$51
Street Art and Greek Life E-Bike$54
Mid-Motor E-Bike, Live Audio Guide$55
Small-Group Scenic E-Bike, 3 Hours (this tour)$57.31

Height requirement. The listing gives a minimum rider height of 1.55m for the bikes. Anyone below that height will not be able to use the bicycles on this tour.

From$57.31 per person

Rating4.9 from 28 reviews

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Common issues. The listing rules out wheelchair users and advises against the tour for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers and anyone with heart conditions or other serious medical conditions. You need to actually know how to ride a bike: one reviewer who had not ridden in years could not manage it and sat the tour out after nearly hitting a parked car. Pickup is not stated in the listing, so travellers need to make their own way to the office near the Acropolis Metro Station. Cancellation is free only up to 24 hours before the start time, and the tour depends on good weather, with a different date or a full refund offered if the operator cancels for that reason.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The tour includes the e-bike, coffee or tea, a waffle with praline chocolate, a 500ml bottle of water, all fees and taxes, an English-speaking certified facilitator and third party liability cover. Everything on the itinerary is a passing or short stop, so there are no entry fees to worry about.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

At the Active Athens Holidays office on Tziraion 12, next to the Acropolis Metro Station.

How Long Is The Tour And How Big Is The Group?

It runs for 3 hours with a maximum of 12 travellers. One group reported a much smaller ride in practice, just their own party of four.

Is It Suitable For Kids Or People With Limited Mobility?

It is not wheelchair accessible. The listing advises against it for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers and anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions, and riders must be at least 1.55m tall to use the bicycles.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Within 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. If poor weather cancels the ride, the operator offers a different date or a full refund.

Do I Need To Be Fit, And What Should I Bring?

The electric assist helps with the hills, and one reviewer said you cover a lot of ground with minimum effort. You do need to be able to ride a bike. Coffee or tea, a waffle and a bottle of water are provided, along with the bicycle itself.