Starting at Apostolou Pavlou 53, we’ll pedal along the beautiful Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, heading to our first stop: Pnyka Hill. Here, we’ll take a short hike to enjoy fascinating historical insights and breathtaking views of the city.
From Pnyka, we ride downhill to the iconic Herodion Theatre for a quick photo stop before continuing to the Acropolis Museum, where we’ll admire its stunning exterior. Crossing Amalias Street, we arrive at Hadrian’s Arch, a masterpiece of Roman Athens.
Next, we head to the grand Zappeion Hall, where we’ll pause to uncover its fascinating history. During the off-season, our route includes a tranquil ride through the lush National Garden, leading to the Presidential Palace, where we’ll witness the ceremonial Changing of the Guards.
Our adventure continues with a visit to the historic Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro), the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games. From there, we cycle to the charming streets of Plaka and head to the Tower of the Winds in the Roman Agora, one of Athens' most intriguing landmarks.
Our next stop is the magnificent Metropolis of Athens, before wrapping up at the historic Ancient Greek Agora, where Athens' vibrant ancient marketplace comes to life.
After this enriching 2.5-hour ride, we return to our starting point. This tour is the perfect blend of history, culture, and breathtaking sights—ideal for history lovers and first-time visitors alike!
Tour highlights
Dionyssiou Aeropagitou Street is one of the most impressive streets of Athens, offering an extraordinary view of the southern slope of the Acropolis.
Views of The Acropolis and the Parthenon, The hill of Pnyx, Metropolis Church, Panathenaic Stadium. The Plaka is the area of winding streets around the Acropolis. It's renowned for its small shops, restaurants, and some good examples of local domestic architecture. Roman and Ancient Agora
The idea of this tour is to give you a broad overview of the city's highlights. We'll be pointing out key sights, sharing interesting tidbits, and chatting about daily Greek life. This tour is designed to be light and enjoyable, so we won't dive deep into historical details. Let's embark on this journey and soak in the essence of the city together!
Meeting point: 53 Apostolou Pavlou, Athens. Close to Thiseio train station.
Price per person, included tour leader, helmet, e-bike and bottled water:
The above bike ride is available in English, Upon request Dutch, French, Spanish & Italian.
53 Apostolou Pavlou
11851 Athens, Greece
Tel.: +30 210 3472265
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