Athens Morning Bike Tour

Description

Athens bike tour is the best way to have fun while cycling and uncovering the charms of Athens with our Top rated bike tour! Ride around the historic centre and enjoy Athens monuments and much more at a relaxed pace, using a safe traffic-free route.

You will get to know Athens from a different point of view, passing by all the must-see locations and many hidden spots. It the best half-day activity and such a fun introduction for first-time visitors as you will reach areas that you wouldn’t on a bus or on foot!

Athens bike tour will make your stay in Athens the most pleasant one. Our Athens cycling tour is definitely a must-do activity while in Athens and Greece.

What to expect:

Our morning Athens bike tour starts from the biggest pedestrian street of Athens, located a stone’s throw away from the Acropolis, where you will have a short introduction about the tour’s schedule.

Equipped with a comfortable bike for a relaxed and enjoyable tour, we will begin the exploration of the city, passing by the new Acropolis Museum.

During the tour, we will make short stops at all the main highlights of the historic center of Athens, such as the National Observatory, the Ancient Greek cemetery (Kerameikos), Thission neighbourhood, the Ancient Greek Agora, the Roman Agora, and Athens’ Orthodox Cathedral. We will give you time to enjoy the view and take nice pictures.

We will pass by the scenic neighborhood of Plaka and the local market for souvenirs and small gifts. Next, we will ride through the maze of the National Gardens, the best place to enjoy nice and shady trails.

Then, it’s time to cycle towards the Presidential Mansion and get impressed by the ceremonial unit of the Presidential Guards. The trip through charming Athens will be continued with a short stop to the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games took place, and to Zappeion Hall, a magnificent Neoclassical building.

The morning Athens bike tour memorable experience will end in front of the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch, which is one of the best photo shooting spots in Athens.

This bike tour is designed for the average cyclist. We do not cycle on busy streets and we avoid difficult up-hills.

Your tour leader will lead the group through the streets of Athens, supervise the itinerary and ensure your safety. He will provide useful tips and suggestions to help you get the most out of Athens. We are looking forward to showing you around Athens by bike and offering you an unforgettable way of sightseeing! 

Highlights:

• Acropolis Museum
• Acropolis panoramic view
• National Observatory
• Ancient Greek Cemetery of Kerameikos
• Thission
• Ancient Greek Agora, Roman Agora
• Athens City Cathedral, Plaka neighborhood
• National Gardens
• Presidential Mansion
• Panathenaic Stadium
• Zappeion Exhibition Hall
• Temple of Olympian Zeus
• Hadrian’s Arch

(Depending on specific local conditions, reasonable changes in the itinerary may be made when deemed necessary.)

Please note: This tour does not include hotel pick-up and drop-off service. This means that you will have to arrange your own transfers to reach the designated meeting point and start the tour. Meeting point: 16, Athanasiou Diakou str, 11742, Athens. Please arrive at the starting point at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.