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title: Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 35
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.96
reviews: 3655
duration_minutes: 150
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 2 of 82 (Acropolis Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/athens-scenic-bike-tour-with-regular-or-electric-bike-acropolis/
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# Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis

In our comparison: #2 of 82 in Acropolis Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

See the sights of Athens in this fun and easy 9km journey by regular or electric bike. During this 2.5 hour relaxed pace tour on quiet streets and narrow paths, we make stops at many of the must-see sights of Athens, including the Ancient Agora, Roman Forum and the Athens Cathedral.
  
Gain local insight to the city and enjoy a modern view of Athens without missing the amazing ancient part.

Should you wish to combine the cycling tour with a guided visit to Acropolis then the Bike tour + Acropolis option is the right option for you! This way, not only you will have a complete overview of the city from a local’s perspective, but you will have also expanded your knowledge around the rich history of the monumental Acropolis.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: The meeting point is 60m from the…
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- 7 start times: between 09:30 and 17:00
- Age rule: Our e-bikes are suitable for riders 147 cm (5 ft)…

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €35 per person for the BIKE TOUR- REGULAR BIKE option; other options up to €110
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 4.96/5 from 3655 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Athens by bike
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 13:30, 14:00, 16:30, 17:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.96 from 3655 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 3634 of 3655.

- 5 stars: 3542 (97%)
- 4 stars: 92 (3%)
- 3 stars: 15 (0%)
- 2 stars: 2 (0%)
- 1 star: 4 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIKE TOUR- REGULAR BIKE | €35 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: The tour lasts for about 3 hours JOIN WITH A REGULAR BIKE: Explore the historical city center in a fun and relaxed bike ride with our top quality trekking bikes. |
| E-BIKE TOUR | €45 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: The tour lasts about 3 hours. JOIN WITH AN ELECTRIC BIKE: The electric bikes will guarantee a relaxed and enjoyable ride around the Acropolis hill and the historical city center. |
| E-BIKE+ACROPOLIS+TICKETS | €105 / person | English | INCLUDES A TOUR TO ACROPOLIS: An extra 1.5 h stop with your licensed tour guide at the Acropolis site. ACROPOLIS TICKETS INCLUDED:: Tickets are provided during the check in. |
| PRIVATE ELECTRIC BIKE TOUR | €110 / person (for 2+ people) | English | PRIVATE TOUR: Uncover the charms of both the ancient and the modern city centre of Athens on an electric bike privately Duration: 3 hours ELECTRIC BIKE |

## What's included

- Acropolis Guided tour with a licensed guide (for bookings with the option "Bike Tour + Acropolis"
- English speaking tour leader
- Athens' Suggestion List
- VAT & all taxes
- Top quality bikes (electric or regular according to your selection)+ Helmet

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Acropolis Entry Ticket (unless option is selected)

## Itinerary

1. **Check in and bike fitting** (5m)
2. **Acropolis Museum** (5m) - Short stop to get tips about visiting Acropolis
3. **Herod Atticus Odeon** (pass by, no stop) - A beautiful Roman amphitheater
4. **Pnyx** (pass by, no stop) - .
5. **National Observatory of Athens** (10m) - We leave the bikes and have a 10min walk to have a breathtaking view of Athens from above
6. **A 5 minutes stop to check out this local neighborhood** (5m)
7. **Kerameikos Cemetery** (5m) - We pass by one of the most important sights of Athens
8. **Ancient Agora of Athens** (pass by, no stop) - A secret path leads us outside of the birthplace of democracy
9. **Roman Agora** (5m) - A 5 minutes stop for pictures outside the Gate of the Roman forum
10. **Tower of the Winds** (pass by, no stop) - .
11. **Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens** (10m) - A 10 minutes break to visit one of the biggest Orthodox church in Athens
12. **Adrianou Street** (pass by, no stop) - The main market street of Plaka
13. **Plaka** (10m) - We will pass by the old town of Athens and make stops to scenic corners
14. **Hadrian's Library** (pass by, no stop) - .
15. **.** (pass by, no stop)
16. **Temple of Aries** (5m) - A 5 minute stop in order to marvel the temple from afar and take pictures
17. **Acropolis** (5m) - Admire the most important archaeological site in Greece from a breathtaking point of view
18. **Fethiye Mosque** (pass by, no stop) - .
19. **Panathenaic Stadium** (10m) - A 10 minutes stop to admire the magnificent stadium that hosted the first Olympic games (Not available with the Athens Essentials e-bike tour option.)
20. **Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center** (5m) - We check out one of the most beautiful neoclassical buildings in Athens (Not available with the Athens Essentials e-bike tour option.)
21. **.(Not available with the Athens Essentials e-bike tour option.)** (pass by, no stop)
22. **Arch of Hadrian** (5m) - Our final stop to the most photographed monument in Athens (Not available with the Athens Essentials e-bike tour option.)
23. **Presidential Mansion** (10m) - Check out the presidential Guards in front of this ex-royal palace (Not available with the Athens Essentials e-bike tour option.)

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 13:30, 14:00, 16:30, 17:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

The meeting point is 60m from the "Acropolis" metro station, at Athanasiou Diakou 16 Street & Syggrou Avenue, 11742 Athens.(link).
When using Google or Apple Maps, be sure to include the postal code 11742 to locate us correctly. Piraeus port is about 40 minutes by taxi depending on the traffic.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our e-bikes are suitable for riders 147 cm (5 ft) and taller. If you're between 147–160 cm, please let us know in advance so we can arrange a smaller bike. Participants under 147 cm can join with a regular bike (ONLY FOR E-BIKE OPTION)
- Our tours will operate under all weather conditions, rain or shine
- Please arrive at the starting point 15 minutes early. The bike tour begins promptly at the scheduled time and late arrivals cannot be accommodated
- Please note that there are no restroom facilities at our meeting point
- This tour is suitable for all fitness levels, as long as you can ride a bike. Not recommended for those with heart conditions or other serious medical issues
- Participants must be over 12 years old
- This tour does not include entry to archaeological sites (except for the Electric Bike + Acropolis Visit option). The focus is on exploring the city’s layout, enjoying the ride, and capturing great photos and it does not include an in-depth historical commentary
- This tour is limited to a maximum of 12 participants
- The tour leader may modify the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances or traffic regulations on the day of the tour
- For option 'Electric Bike + Acropolis Visit' :Acropolis entrance tickets are included, so please do not purchase them separately

## Compared with other Acropolis Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #2 of 82** | €35 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (3655) | shared |
| [Athens Acropolis Official E-Scooter Guided Tour Fat E-Bike](/greece/athens/tours/athens-acropolis-official-e-scooter-guided-tour-fat-e-bike/?format=md) | €59 | 2h | 5.0 (564) | shared |
| [Acropolis E-bike Tour With Entrance Tickets](/greece/athens/tours/acropolis-e-bike-tour-with-entrance-tickets/?format=md) | €69 | 4h 30m | 4.97 (738) | shared |
| [Greek Cooking Class in Athens Including Rooftop Dinner with Acropolis View](/greece/athens/tours/greek-cooking-class-in-athens-including-rooftop-dinner-with-acropolis-view/?format=md) | €100 | 4h | 4.95 (1143) | shared |

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