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See Athens in the golden afternoon light on a private, 100% electric Tuk Tuk, with free pickup from your hotel or apartment in the city center.
In 2 hours your local driver-guide takes you past Syntagma Square and the Evzones guard, the neoclassical Academy, University and National Library, up Mount Lycabettus for the best views over the city and the Acropolis, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch, then through the old streets of Plaka, the Roman Agora, Monastiraki and Psiri.
Our open-air Tuk Tuks reach narrow streets where big buses can't go. Every tour is private: just you, your family or friends. Ask your driver to stop for photos anytime.
At the end, stay in Plaka, Monastiraki or Psiri for dinner or a drink, or we drop you back at your hotel.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Free pickup from hotels and apartments within 2.5 km of Syntagma Square (Plaka, Monastiraki, Koukaki, Kolonaki, Psyrri, Pangrati). Please wait in your lobby 10 minutes before the start time; your driver will arrive in a white electric Tuk Tuk with the TukTuk Athens logo. At the end of the tour we can drop you back at your hotel or in the center (Plaka, Monastiraki or Syntagma). Staying further away? Message us after booking and we'll arrange pickup, or meet us at the National Garden entrance, Leof. Vasilisis Amalias 21 (busts of Sophocles, Aeschylus and Euripides), Syntagma.
National Garden entrance on Vasilisis Amalias Avenue, next to the busts of Sophocles, Aeschylus and Euripides (Syntagma). Look for the white electric Tuk Tuk with the TukTuk Athens logo.
Itinerary
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Syntagma (Pass by)
Start at Syntagma Square, the heart of modern Athens, facing the Greek Parliament.
Admission ticket free -
1Monument to the Unknown Soldier
See the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament, guarded by the Evzones in their traditional uniform. The changing of the guard takes place every hour.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Agios Dionysios Areopagitis Catholic Cathedral
Pass the neoclassical Catholic Cathedral of St. Dionysius the Areopagite on Panepistimiou Avenue.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The Academy of Athens
Photo stop at the Academy of Athens, part of the famous neoclassical Trilogy together with the University and the National Library.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
National Library of Greece (Pass by)
Pass the National Library of Greece, the third building of the neoclassical Trilogy, with its grand marble staircase.
Admission ticket free -
4Agios Dionysios Areopagitis Church
Short stop at the Orthodox church of Agios Dionysios Areopagitis in elegant Kolonaki, known for its beautiful painted interior.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Panathenaic Stadium
Photo stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, built entirely of marble and host of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
2 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Temple of Olympian Zeus
See the giant columns of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, once the largest temple in ancient Greece.
2 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Arch of Hadrian
Stop at Hadrian's Arch, the Roman gateway built in 131 AD between ancient Athens and the new Roman city.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Plaka (Pass by)
Ride through the narrow streets of Plaka, the old town under the Acropolis, full of neoclassical houses, little shops and tavernas.
Admission ticket free -
Hadrian's Library (Pass by)
See the impressive ruins of Hadrian's Library, built by the Roman emperor in 132 AD.
Admission ticket free -
8Roman Agora
Stop at the Roman Agora and the Tower of the Winds, an ancient clock and weather station from the 1st century BC.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
Monastiraki (Pass by)
Pass through Monastiraki Square and its famous flea market, with views of the Acropolis. A great area to stay for dinner after the tour.
Admission ticket free -
Psiri (Pass by)
Finish through Psiri, an old neighbourhood now known for its street art, bars and restaurants.
Admission ticket free -
9Mount Lycabettus
Drive up Mount Lycabettus, the highest point in central Athens, for panoramic views over the city and the Acropolis.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Enjoy your tour while having an icecream, a soft drink or a typical greek snack
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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