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Athens sunset electric bike tour

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Language: English

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

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Why you’ll love this…

See the key highlights of Athens while riding a comfortable e-bike
Enjoy cycling on a safe route and go up-hill without any efforts
Listen to informative commentary by the local expert bike leader
Experience the city in its most beautiful hour and take memorable photos

What to expect

During the Athens sunset electric bike tour, you will discover all the highlights of the city, many hidden spots and the best views without any efforts.

The tour will start by exploring the city and visiting the National Gardens, one of the most beautiful places in the heart of Athens. Next, the tour leader will guide you towards the Presidential Mansion and see the ceremonial unit of the Presidential Guards. Then, it's time to discover the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games took place, and Zappeion Hall, a magnificent Neoclassical building.

The next stop will be in front of the impressive Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch, but the best is yet to come! You will visit the National Observatory Hill where you will get an astonishing panoramic view of the Parthenon.

This journey back in time continues with the views of the Ancient Greek Cemetery (Kerameikos), the Ancient Greek Agora and the Roman Agora. The tour will end with a visit to the Athens Orthodox Cathedral and to the lovely neighbourhood of Plaka. Here you will find plenty of amazing spots to get awesome photos of the Old City.

What's included

Top quality electric bikes
English speaking tour leader
Helmet
Athens city suggestions' list

What's not included

Pick up and drop off service
All extras not explicitly mentioned

Where

Athanasiou Diakou str., 16, 11742, Athens

Meeting point:

"Athens by bike" shop is located 60m away from the metro station "Acropolis". Arrive at the starting point 15 minutes prior to the start time for check-in.

What to remember

Guests must be at least 12 years old to join this tour
Depending on specific local conditions, reasonable changes in the itinerary may be made, where deemed necessary
Tours run in all weather conditions, rain or shine
There is limited availability of bikes for heights less than 160cm, please let your local tour operator know beforehand if they are needed. You will find the contact information on the voucher after booking

Provider

Athens by bike

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From Netherlands - May 2022

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Great tour with a fantastic guide Dimitris Xirogiannis. Absolutly a fo to start with your visit of Athens

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