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Athens guided bike tour

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£31.00

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Language: English

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

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Why you’ll love this…

Discover Athens in a fun and safe way
Follow your guide and pass by all the must-see locations
Explore many hidden spots
Save time biking around the city

What to expect

Athens guided bike tour is the best way to have fun while cycling and uncovering the charms of Athens with a top rated bike tour!

Ride around the historic center 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 is a great half-day activity and a fun introduction for first-time visitors as you will reach areas that you wouldn’t on a bus or on foot.

Itinerary:

Acropolis Museum
Acropolis panoramic view
National Observatory
Ancient Greek Cemetery of Kerameikos
Thission
Temple of Hephaestus
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

What's included

Athens city suggestions' list
Helmet
Bicycle
Tour guide

What's not included

Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Where

16, Athanasiou Diakou str., 11742 Athens

Meeting point:

Meet your guide at Athens by Bike shop: The meeting point is 60m from the "Acropolis" metro station, at Athanasiou Diakou 16 Street & Syggrou Avenue, 11742 Athens.If you are using Google or Apple Maps, please remember to also include the postal code 11742 in the address to find the correct location.

What to remember

Not suitable for:

Travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Know in advance:

Minimum age is 12 years old
This tour is suitable for all fitness levels, as long as you are an able cyclist
There is limited availability of bikes for heights less than 160cm - inform the tour operator using the contact details on the voucher after booking
Please arrive at the starting point 15 minutes in advance
Tours run in all weather conditions, rain or shine
There could be participants with electric bikes joining the group
You will not enter any archaeological sites on this tour
This tour focuses on helping visitors get a sense of the city's layout, capturing memorable photos and allowing an enjoyable experience and does not focus on explaining the history of the city

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 24 hours before the experience begins.

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