Historic Athens: Small Group Electric Bike Tour

Historic Athens: Small Group Electric Bike Tour

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Discover an eclectic mix of modern and ancient sights on a 3-hour electric bike tour of Athens. Enjoy amazing views from Pnyka and Filoppapos Hill. Glide down the picturesque streets of Plaka, and discover some of the city’s legendary archeological sites.

Highlights

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 and the Areios Pagos
Discover the site of the very first Olympic Games
See some of the modern monuments of Athens
Look at the Evzones guards in front of the Greek Parliament building

Description

Embark on an electric bike tour of Athens that combines the city’s ancient and modern sites, and enjoy panoramic views, picturesque streets, and well-known archeological sights along the way. Following a short briefing and test ride at the centrally located meeting point, cruise through a park to familiarize yourself with the bike before the start of your tour proper. Glide effortlessly up the hill to Pnyka and Filoppappou, where there will be time to admire the views and take panoramic photos. Go to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the Areios Pagos (Supreme Court) on the slopes of the Acropolis, before heading to the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch. Along the way, discover some of the city’s more modern monuments, and look at the Evzones (guards) standing in front of the Parliament building in their colorful tunics. Travel through the National Gardens to arrive at the Panathinaic Stadium, site of the very 1st Olympic Games. Then, cycle back through the narrow streets of Plaka to discover a picturesque neighborhood just steps from the Acropolis. Stop to look at the Tower of Winds and discover the Roman and ancient markets, before heading back.