Acropolis & Partnenon Guided E-Bike Tour

Located only a breath away from the Acropolis museum, Athens by Bike is where you will meet your bike tour leader. Then, you will receive a short introduction of the tour and you will get a state-of-art city bike and a helmet before starting our exciting Acropolis tour by bike around all the main landmarks of Athens! During the first part of the tour, you will get a glimpse of the Panathenaic Stadium, the symbol of modern Olympic Games, as well as Zappeion Hall, a magnificent architectural neoclassical structure and one of the most significant landmarks of the city of Athens. Our brief stop outside the Presidential Mansion, will give you the change to marvel at the magnificent event of the changing of the guards before continuing further into the city. With the view of the Acropolis from above, you will ride down the wide pedestrian path and reach Thission, one of the buzziest and most interesting neighbourhoods of Athens. Our bike tour in Athens will take you by the Ancient Greek and Roman Agora in order to reach the Athens City Cathedral where you will have the chance to visit the biggest Orthodox church in Athens. The bike tour includes cycling through the charming Plaka Neighborhood where the central local market for souvenirs and small gifts is found. Towards the end of the 1st part of the Acropolis tour by bike you will be able to take the most memorable photos in front of the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Handrian’s Arch before heading to the Acropolis. The second part of the tour consists of a walking tour of the Acropolis that will focus solely on the sacred rock and its monuments, such as the Parthenon. After returning to the starting point, you will get off the bike and meet your licensed tour guide in order to begin our historic tour of the Acropolis and its significant monuments. During this tour you will learn about the history and importance of the monuments that are essential to Greek History, such as the Theatre of Dionysus, the Temple of Asclepius and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. You will enjoy the magnitude of the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylea and the Erechtheion before reaching the top of the hill where the Parthenon resides. You will stand in awe in front of the glorious monument and enjoy a one-of-a-kind panoramic view of the city of Athens. By the end of the Acropolis Tour of Athens, you will have the best understanding of ancient Greek history and its importance and connection to modern day Athens. Our Acropolis tour by bike is one of the best tours in Athens and combines the thrill of cycling with a detailed sightseeing experience. As this is the only tour in Athens offering both a bike tour of Athens and an Acropolis tour, it covers pretty much everything you expect to see and encounter in Athens. Designed for the average cyclist, the tour is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. As we avoid busy streets and the route is mostly flat with no hills during cycling, our tour is also the safest way to experience the essence of the city. After the end of our tour, your tour guide will also give you lots of suggestions and tips for the rest of your vacation and make your stay the most unforgettable one!