Private City Bike Tour in Athens with Local Expert Guide

4 Hours Duration

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About This Tour

Discover Athens on two wheels with a private guided bike tour that blends the city’s ancient landmarks with its lively modern neighborhoods. Ride along quiet al...

Duration: 4 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Athens · Languages: English, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish

Know before you go: STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE; PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; Not wheelchair accessible; Not suitable for pets; Infants must not sit on laps; Infant seats unavailable

About Athens

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Aristotle, Themistocles, Pericles and Plato all wandered this great city; the birthplace of democracy and home to the mighty Parthenon. Be sure to engage a local guide to make the most of your travels through the ancient town

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What's Included

Vat 24% and all taxes
Friendly local guide
Must see and off the beaten path
Iconic places for photoshoot
Multiple start times available
Coffee and/or Tea
Bottled water
Top quality conventional trekking 28'' bicycle
Helmet
Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities (optional)
Extra food and drinks

Itinerary

1

Day 01

.You will meet your passionate guide near a metro station, choose a bike, and embark on your discovery of the magical world of the ancient Greek civilization. Your private guide will lead you through the quiet alleyways and safe bike trails to the hilltop where the magnificent Acropolis located. You will pass such amazing landmarks as the Acropolis Museum, Herod Atticus Odeon, National Observatory of Athens. Once you've reached the Acropolis, you will admire the breathtaking panoramas of Athens. Then you will wander around the ancient monuments and marble pillars of the Parthenon. You will cycle through the modern neighborhoods of Athens and see the present-day culture of Greece. After it, you will take insights into the ancient civilization's daily life at the Ancient Agora of Athens and Roman Agora, two oldest squares in the world that served focal points of the political, economic, and social life in the city.You will visit the biggest Orthodox church in Athens and then stroll through the authentic cobbled alleyways of Plaka. All communications of this neighborhood laid deep underground, so cables and wires won't spoil the enchanting view. You will grab some fresh air in the National Garden and explore its rich flora. Your route will lay through the Presidential Mansion and the Panathenaic Stadium hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. You will stop at one of the most important archeological sites and gaze upon the massive, but yet impressive ruins of the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Your tour will conclude at the triumphal Arch of Hadrian, the most photographed landmark in Athens.The Acropolis Museum was established in 2009. This ultra-modern building houses all archaeological findings of the sacred site from ancient household objects to fragments of eternal marble of the Parthenon itself.Herod Atticus Odeon is an outdoor stone theater located at the foot of the Acropolis in Athens. Although it was built in 161 AD, the theater still fascinates with its tremendous scale and serves the main venue for important cultural events.It is a research institute and architectural monument located on the Hill of the Nymphs. According to local legends, nymphs performed their rituals on the top of this hill. The place is perfect for a panoramic observation of the city.The Acropolis is the largest ancient Greek temple complex, located on a rocky hilltop overlooking all of Athens. Every monument, piece of wrecking ruin, and even stone of the Acropolis possess strong historical memory.The Parthenon is a brilliant example of the Doric style in architecture. It represents the gold standards of architectural skills. Ancient engineers developed a unique method of optical correction and turned a massive temple into an elegant construction.Pnyx Hill is a small rocky hill in the center of Athens. It is considered the birthplace of world democracy, where the regular meetings of the assembly in Athens were held.Thissio is a historical neighborhood of Athens known for its fashionable shops and cafes.Kerameikos Cemetery is the ancient Athenian graveyard, where the noblest citizens were buried.The Ancient Agora of Athens is one of the oldest squares in the world. It was the focal point of the political, economic, and social life in the polis.The Roman Agora is an architectural complex in the center of Athens. The square was built at the beginning of the 1st century during the period of the Roman Empire with funds from Julius Caesar and his entourage.The Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens or the Mitrópoli is a main Greek Orthodox cathedral and the largest church in Athens. It is a major city landmark and the site of official ceremonies like coronations and important weddings and funerals.Plaka is the oldest and most picturesque area of Athens, developed around the ruins of the Ancient Agora.Adrianou Street is the largest central cobbled alleyway in Plaka. It is famous for its tourist shops, taverns, cafes, and wine cellarsThe Tower of the Winds in Athens is the oldest meteorological monument in the world.The National Garden is a real oasis in the city center. The large public park has 15.5 hectares planted with five hundred different species of flowers, plants, and trees from all over the world.The Presidential Mansion is a part of the Greek architectural heritage of the late 19th century and now serves the official residence of the President of the Hellenic Republic.The Panathenaic Stadium hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. It is the only stadium in the world built entirely out of marble. Hundreds of famous musicians such as R.E.M., Jose Carreras, Depeche Mode, etc. gave their concerts at the Panathinaikos Arena.The Zappeion is a monumental building in classical style constructed specially for the Olympic Games.It is a remarkable historical site where the remnants of the Temple of Olympian Zeus nestled. In ancient times a colossal statue of Olympian Zeus stood inside the temple, which was considered one of the seven wonders of the world.It is a triumphal arch in Greece built in 131 AD.