Historic Athens Views of the City eBike Tour
Description
A relaxed ride that lasts almost 3 hours , with our electric bikes we can go almost everywhere! We steepen the hill of the Nymphs where we will stop and enjoy amazing views of the Acropolis. Then we go downhill towards Aerus Pagus and the ancient Odeon of Herodus Atticus. We continue on the aristocratic Dionysiou Aeropagitou Street. Follows a stop at the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch and the famous evzones at the Hellenic Parliament so we take our time to get as many photos we want. The National Gardens are a refreshing way to towards the Presidential Mansion and the Panathenaic Stadium. On the way back we go through the picturesque Plaka , the Ancient and Roman Agora.
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The name of the hill is derived from an inscription that was dedicated to the nymphs, who were worshiped here in times of antiquity. Unlike the Gods of Mount Olympus, the Nymphs never lost their place in popular legend, and today they are still spoken about, in terms of fairies.
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus has been staging musical and theatrical performances – on and off – for two full millennia but audiences have never stopped being inspired by the iconic setting at the base of the Acropolis
Dionyssiou Aeropagitou pedestrian street is one of the most impressive streets of Athens, if not the world, offering an extraordinary view of the southern slope of the Acropolis, where some of the city’s most significant monuments stand, along with the Parthenon itself.
The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, also known as the Olympieion, was built over several centuries starting in 174 BCE and only finally completed by Roman emperor Hadrian in 131 CE. Its unusually tall columns and ambitious layout made the temple one of the largest ever built in the ancient world
Hadrian's Arch, is a monument which, in spite of the marks of time and repetitive acts of vandalism, still preserves its elegant silhouette and an admirable patina through the gradual oxidation of its pentelic (from the quarries of Mt. Penteli) white marble.
A beautiful columned building styled in the neo-classical Greek fashion, the Hellenic Parliament is an imposing building located in Syntagma Square in the centre of Athens. Completed in 1843, the Parliament building was originally the Royal Palace of Greece and was designed by German architect Friedrich von Gärtner for King Otto.
In the heart of Athens, lie the beautiful National Garden which is tranquil and peaceful in contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city. The National Garden is the perfect place to relax and ponder on after visiting all the marvellous archaeological sites that the city has to offer.
The Panathenaic Stadium is a classical cultural monument of Greece. Its history is directly connected to the Modern Olympic Games, from their revival in 1896 until the Athens Olympic Games in 2004. It is also the place from which the Olympic Flame is delivered to all the Olympic Games, Winter, Summer and Youth, as well as the Athens Authentic Marathon.
Plaka is one of the oldest neighborhoods of Athens, located right below the Acropolis hill. It is extremely beautiful and picturesque, distinguished for its authentic character and traditional layout. The largest part of Plaka consists of neoclassical houses that date back to the 19th century, although archeological findings suggest that the region has been continuously inhabited since the prehistoric times.
Situated to the north-west of the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora of Athens was originally established as the administrative and trade centre of the city – hence its name, the ‘trade marketplace’. The Agora witnessed the Panathenaic Procession, the greatest celebration in the ancient city of Athens, memorialising the unification of Attica under King Theseus.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Child rates include (booster seat / co-pilot bike) only. If an extra ebike needed to be booked then it would be on an adult pricing.
- For children to get an ebike they must be confident riders over 1,50 m/5 feet tall and their hands should be able to grab the brakes well, Also they should know to manoeuvre well through pedestrian crowds at some points.
- We keep the right to not allow kids on Ebike if we feel it is not safe.
Reviews(9)
Giorgos was an excellent guide and took care to help my 67 year old wife and 73 year old sister feel comfortable on the e-bikes. It was the first time for both of them and they loved the experience.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted Giorgos made your wife and sister feel comfortable on their first e-bike ride and that they loved it. — MTM Travel and Tourism
Our guide George was great and very informative. Perfect way to see the sites. The bikes were fun and easy to ride.
It is our pleasure to see that you enjoyed your tour provided by MTM DMC. We hope to see you again in one of our experiences. MTM DMC Team.
Our guide , George was great and gave a great tour. There were too many people in our group (10) for a busy city. Especially when a couple of them had trouble riding a bike. Weaving in and out of people with so many riders, especially the inexperienced ones, slowed the tour and detracted from the fun. We still enjoyed the ride and learned a lot from George.
We never took the ride. After test riding the bikes the day before we decided the bikes were not only not safe but also not in good mechanical order. Two of the bikes only had the use of the throttle and no assist, and the brakes were not in good working order. We tried to cancel the ride but we were 47 minutes too late to meet the 24 hour cancellation period. We ended up paying over $260 for no ride. Very disappointed!
What an awesome bike ride! Our guide was so fun and had so many fun stories and knowledge of Athens history! It was one of our favorite memories during our 3 week vacation! We saw Acropolis, the coliseum, the changing of the guards, and lots more! Can’t recommend this bike tour enough!!
Best way to see Athens! Less walking, great views of the ruins, a knowledgeable guide! If you are comfortable on a bike, this is the best way to go. The sights around Athens are basically connected to each other and are walkable, however, being on a bike allows you to see the ruins from different perspectives. Vagos, our guide provided great information which gives the visuals more depth, since he relates it to the people (and the activites) who lived during the different times and relates it to recent events as well.
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Being able to share new memories with my family. George was very helpful and outgoing and not only did an excellent job at explaining everything but he took the time to outline the best restaurants in Athens after we finished the tour
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Papa George was amazing with the history of our stops!! Highly recommend!!! Took us many places and kept the group on a good pace
We had an awesome experience. Sotos was our guide along with Neland and they both did a great job. So knowledgeable and fun. The ebikes all worked well and I would recommend this tour to anyone who comes to Athens. Great value too.
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