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Historic Athens: Small Group Electric Bike Tour

By We Bike Athens
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $56 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore the ancient sights of Athens by electric bike
  • Enjoy panoramic views from Pnyka and Filoppapos Hill
  • Glide down the narrow streets of Plaka
  • Go to the ruins of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus
  • Discover the site of the very first Olympic Games

Activity location

    • Athens
    • Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Apostolou Pavlou Street, 53, Athina 118 51, Greece | It is a resididential block we are behind the little park.
    • Athina, Greece

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Fast-Paced Tour with Highlights

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Choose this option to save time and embark on an express tour of Athens seeing all highlights, without any long stops and history. Just cycle and enjoy the sights. An occasional stop for photos is allowed if you wish. The tour lasts around 1,5 hrs.

Language options: English
Starting time: 3:00PM
Price details
CA $55.91 x 2 AdultsCA $111.82
Total
Price is CA $111.82
Until Thu, Apr 30

Small Group Tour with Dutch speaking tour leader

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Your guide will speak your chosen language, but might also speak other languages on the tour.

Starting time: 5:00PM
Price details
CA $71.89 x 2 AdultsCA $143.78
Total
Price is CA $143.78
Until Thu, Apr 30

Small Group with English speaking tourleader

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Historic Highlights and more with stops and time for pictures

Language options: English
Price details
CA $71.89 x 2 AdultsCA $143.78
Total
Price is CA $143.78

Small Group with French speaking tourleader

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • French

Your guide will speak your chosen language, but might also speak other languages on the tour.

Language options: French
Price details
CA $76.68 x 2 AdultsCA $153.36
Total
Price is CA $153.36
Until Thu, Apr 30

Small Group Tour with Dutch speaking tour leader

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Your guide will speak your chosen language, but might also speak other languages on the tour.

Starting time: 10:00AM
Price details
CA $76.68 x 2 AdultsCA $153.36
Total
Price is CA $153.36

Small Group with French speaking tourleader

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • French

Your guide will speak your chosen language, but might also speak other languages on the tour.

Language options: French
Starting time: 10:00AM
Price details
CA $76.68 x 2 AdultsCA $153.36
Total
Price is CA $153.36

Small group tour with Spanish speaking tourleader

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

All Highlights of Athens and more with time for stops and pictures.
Your guide will speak your chosen language, but might also speak other languages on the tour.

Price details
CA $76.68 x 2 AdultsCA $153.36
Total
Price is CA $153.36

Private Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Private tour for your group Historic Highlights of 2,5-3 hours.Upon request we can change the tour time.

Price details
CA $127.81 x 2 AdultsCA $255.62
Total
Price is CA $255.62

Group Tour for up to 6 All Highlights Historic Centre

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

This semi-private tour covers all the highlights in just 1,5 hours. We ride more, talk less, and start early to avoid crowds and heat. It’s perfect for those short on time or who prefer to continue afterwards exploring on their own.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00AM
Price details
CA $127.81 x 2 AdultsCA $255.62
Total
Price is CA $255.62

Highlights Tour with a Gyro Stop

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Enjoy all the highlights from the Highlights tour—now semi private in a small group of up to six people—plus a delicious stop for Greek gyros and a refreshing drink.

Starting time: 11:00AM
Price details
CA $127.81 x 2 AdultsCA $255.62
Total
Price is CA $255.62

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Electric bike rental
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Helmet
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People over 260 lbs (118 kg), People who can't ride a bike

What you can expect

Set out on a memorable electric bike tour of Athens that seamlessly blends the city’s ancient heritage with its vibrant modern character. Your experience begins at a centrally located meeting point, where you’ll receive a short briefing and have time for a test ride to get comfortable with your e-bike. Once you’re ready, you’ll start with a gentle ride on a wide no traffic road—an ideal way to ease into the tour and build confidence before exploring the city in full.

From there, the journey becomes more dynamic as you glide effortlessly uphill towards Pnyka and Filoppappou Hill. Thanks to the electric assistance, the climb is smooth and enjoyable, allowing you to focus on the stunning surroundings rather than the effort. At the top, you’ll pause to take in sweeping panoramic views of Athens, with plenty of opportunities to capture memorable photos of the city stretching out beneath you.

Continuing on, you’ll pass by some of Athens’ most iconic archaeological landmarks. Marvel at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, an ancient stone theatre still used for performances today, and visit the historic Areios Pagos, once the site of Athens’ supreme court in antiquity. As you ride along the slopes of the Acropolis, your guide will share fascinating insights into the significance of these sites.

The tour then leads you towards the Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the largest temples of the ancient world, and the nearby Arch of Hadrian, a striking monument that symbolises the transition from ancient Greek to Roman Athens. Along the way, you’ll also encounter more modern highlights, including the Parliament building, where you can observe the Evzones—the ceremonial guards—standing watch in their distinctive traditional uniforms.

Next, you’ll cycle passed the National Gardens, a peaceful green oasis in the heart of the city, before arriving at the Panathenaic Stadium. This remarkable venue, built entirely of marble, hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and remains a powerful symbol of athletic history.

As the tour winds down, you’ll ride through the charming, narrow streets of Plaka, one of Athens’ most picturesque areas. Nestled at the foot of the Acropolis, Plaka offers a glimpse into the city’s more intimate and traditional side, with its neoclassical architecture and lively atmosphere.

Before returning to the starting point, you’ll stop to admire the Tower of the Winds, an ancient timekeeping structure, and explore the nearby Roman and ancient marketplaces, where the layers of Athens’ history come vividly to life. This thoughtfully designed route ensures a rich, immersive experience, combining culture, history, and scenic beauty into one unforgettable ride.

Location

Activity location

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    • Athens
    • Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Apostolou Pavlou Street, 53, Athina 118 51, Greece | It is a resididential block we are behind the little park.
    • Athina, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Apostolou Pavlou Street, 53, Athina 118 51, Greece | It is a resididential block we are behind the little park.
    • Athina, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Apostolou Pavlou Street, 53, Athina 118 51, Greece | It is a resididential block we are behind the little park.
    • Athina, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Apostolou Pavlou Street, 53, Athina 118 51, Greece | It is a resididential block we are behind the little park.
    • Athina, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Apostolou Pavlou Street, 53, Athina 118 51, Greece | It is a resididential block we are behind the little park.
    • Athina, Greece