Walking & Biking Tours in Athens

The UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens is the city's most visited attraction, but it has the traffic to match. This 2-hour walking tour makes an early start to avoid the crowds and includes highlights such as the Parthenon, the Theater of Dionysus, and the Odeon. For the full experience, upgrade to include a 2-hour guided visit to the Ancient Agora.

Explore the very best of Athens by electric bike on a 5.5-hour, guided tour of the city's highlights and view points. Enjoy the flexibility to ride at your own pace, pedaling your bike or just zipping along with electric assist. Trace a route from the Odeon of Herodes Atticus to ancient markets, historic sites and national landmarks. Ride up Lykavittos Hill for sweeping city views, then take in the Olympic sites and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Discover Athens on a tour that's as active, or relaxing, as you want.

Delve into Athens' character and cuisine on this small-group walking tour. The Greek capital mixes ancient, Ottoman, neoclassical, and modern influences, and this tour lets you explore its different neighborhoods and culinary styles. Stroll through Syntagma Square, the city's heart; explore hip and old-school neighborhoods; visit markets, and stop to taste local specialities such as 'koulouri' bread, meze, olive oil, cheese, and authentic Greek coffee. Food tastings and central hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Explore the best of Athens with very little effort on this 4 hour electric bike tour. With a local guide, set off by electric-powered bike to discover the Greek capital's ancient and modern highlights. Cruise by the Greek Parliament on Syntagma Square, see the Panathenaic Stadium, and explore historical Plaka and the ancient ruins beneath the Acropolis. Travel much of the way along traffic-free streets, stop to sample tasty Athenian delicacies, and hear about the sights from your informative guide, via the provided headsets. Numbers are limited for a small-group experience.

Head deep underground and uncover the wonders of Ancient Greece on this UNESCO-approved tour of Athens' metro stations excavations. Traveling both on metro and on foot, you'll visit four of the Greek capital's most significant excavation sites. See the haunting ruins of a sub-Mycenaean cemetery at Syntagma station; visit Monastiraki station to see the supposed riverbed of the old Iridanos River; uncover burial grounds at Kerameikos station; and learn more about Athens' underground treasures at Kerameikos station.

Discover the top sights of Athens with ease on a 3.5-hour electric bike tour, led by a local guide. Hop on your electric-powered bike, and make light work of Athens' attractions following a route that's 95% traffic-free. Ride around the Acropolis rock and ancient agora, delve into historical Plaka, see the Bath House of the Winds, and more. Stop to savor a traditional Greek coffee, and learn about the sights via the crystal-clear headset commentary from your guide. Numbers are limited on this small-group tour for a more personalized experience.

Experience the beauty of Athens during its most captivating time of day with a 2-hour sunset walking tour. Climb up to some of the best viewpoints and the city, where you can admire the coastline, Port of Piraeus and Salamina Island.  See the white marble of the Acropolis and ancient temples washed in a golden glow, and toast the end of another day in the Greek capital with a glass of local wine.  

Make easy work of Athens' busy streets and steep hills by whizzing around the sights on an easy-to-ride electric bike. This 3-hour small-group bike tour is limited to 12 people and is ideal for first-time visitors or those wanting to see more of the city. Glide effortlessly around the hilltop ruins of the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens, pedal around the atmospheric Old Town of Plaka and explore lively Monastiraki. Hop off along the way to see the New Acropolis Museum, Hadrian's Arch, Panathenaic Stadium and the National Gardens of Athens.

Explore central Athens on a walking tour focused on the neighborhood of Anafiotika and the city's hills. As you follow a guide along ancient pathways that lead to Mars Hill (Areopagus), Pnyx Hill, and Philopappos Hill, learn about the long history of the area and enjoy views of the city.

Enhance your experience of Athens on a 4-hour mythological tour of the ancient Greek city. Alongside an entertaining guide, visit major landmarks like the Acropolis and the Olympian Zeus Temple and listen to the captivating myths that surround each landmark. Hear tales that combine myth, legend and historical fact; admire the morbid majesty of the ancient Keramikos cemetery; and gain valuable insight into the culture of modern and ancient Greece on this educational tour.

Follow in the footsteps of ancient Greek gods and philosophers on a 3-hour walking tour along the mythical Heridanos river in Athens, uncovered during construction of the city's modern metro. Pass by the ruins of Roman baths, mystical sanctuaries, and ancient highlights like the Agora and Acropolis for a unique journey through millennia of Athenian history.

Experience Athens at its most enchanting - as darkness falls - on this 4-hour evening walking tour. Admire views of the illuminated Parthenon and Acropolis and roam the alleyways of Plaka past tavernas filled with cheerful locals. Continue by classical sites bathed in moonlight, such as Ares Rock (Arios Pagos) and the Ancient Agora, and learn about their role during Athen's Golden Age between 500 and 300 BC. Lastly, discover Monastiraki's flea market and join the locals at a bar in picturesque Psyrri, savoring a drink and traditional 'mezedes' appetizers.

Combine ancient Greek architecture with traditional Athenian food on this 4-hour Acropolis and Plaka walking tour. Head to the hilltop Acropolis and tour its age-old buildings as your guide shares their stories. Marvel at the Parthenon, Temple of Nike, Odeon, Propylaea, and more; and then explore Plaka, Athens' cobbled old town. Admire the neoclassical architecture and visit cafes, markets, and shops to sample local delicacies such as Greek donuts, cheese, pies, coffee, and more.

Get an insider's look into the best Athens has to offer on this 2.5-hour small-group tour of the ancient city. Explore the city with a private guide who can share insights into the local history and culture. You'll visit the culturally rich squares of Ktozia and Monastiraki and get an up-close look at the UNESCO-listed Acropolis. Avoid the hassle of a big group with this small-group tour, designed for 12 people or less.

See Athens' essential sites by electric bike on a 2.5-hour, guided tour of the city with an experienced guide. Enjoy the flexibility to ride at your own pace, by pedaling your bike or just zipping along using the electric assist. Trace an all-star route from the Acropolis to the Panathenaic Stadium, a scenic park and historic churches and markets, and continue past the Ancient Theater, the Herodion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Get a great overview and orientation of the city that's as active, or relaxing, as you want.

Experience the beauty of Athens in the cooler evening hours on a sundown tour by electric bike. Get a battery-powered boost to cruise through the city's bustling streets, historic sites and surrounding hills for majestic viewpoints and a great dose of local culture. Cover much more ground than walking to make the most of your time, and visit many of the city's most iconic attractions, including Monastiraki Square, the New Acropolis Museum, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Roman Market.

If you're short on time and energy, take a three-hour electric bike tour of Athens.  After being fitted with your bike, your private guide takes you past the city's sights of the past and present. Feel free to stop whenever you like to ask questions or take photos. With the aid of your electric motor, you'll cover several important areas of the city without getting worn out.

See a different side of the Greek capital on an energizing half-day bike tour of Athens. Cycle through the city along bike-friendly paths, getting a great perspective of landmarks like the Parthenon, before heading to the beautiful coastline known as the Athens Riviera. Soak up fantastic views of the Saronic Gulf while riding along the water, and see coastal highlights that most visitors miss like the new opera house, the Faliro Olympic Complex and Flisvos Marina. Enjoy leisure time to explore the marina, and take advantage of your local guide's insider expertise.

Get under the skin of Athens and add a dose of local coffee and culture into the mix on a leisurely 4-hour small-group walking tour. Stroll around top attractions including historical Syntagma Square, charming Plaka and the Roman Market with a local guide, and discover tucked-away corners including the dinky whitewashed cottages of Anafiotika, trendy Psiri, street markets and more. Stop to enjoy a cup of classic Greek coffee at a popular caf e, and learn all about Athens' history and daily life in the Greek capital.

Delve into the history of ancient Greece on this 3-hour Athens walking tour. With an expert guide, stroll around the historical heart of Athens to see Syntagma Square, the Parliament Building and the ancient ruins tucked around the slopes of the stunning, UNESCO-listed Acropolis. Check out fascinating archaeological exhibits in Syntagma Square and admire awesome views of the Parthenon as you view the Theater of Dionysus, Odeon of Herodes Atticus and other sights. With revealing commentary from your guide throughout, this walking tour of Athens will delight history buffs.