Ancient Athens Segway Tour: Five Hills & Ruins in 2 Hours

Cover five of Athens' most famous hills on a Segway without the fatigue of climbing them on foot.

An Ancient Athens Segway tour covers five archaeological sites across the city's seven famous hills in two hours, departing from and returning to the office near the Acropolis Museum. You ride your own Segway past the Areopagus, Acropolis hill, Roman Forum, Kerameikos and Ancient Agora, stopping for photos at each site with a live guide in your choice of language. The tour includes the Segway, helmet, water and access to bathroom facilities at the office. You do not enter the interiors of the archaeological sites themselves.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Herakleidon Museum10m
2. Odeon of Herodes Atticus5m
3. Kerameikos Archaeological Site5m
4. Areopagus10m

Segway tour of ancient Athens

• Start at office near Acropolis Museum
• Photo stop at Pnika Hill
• Photo stop at Stoa of Attalos
• Photo stop at Roman Agora gate
• Photo stop at Odeon of Herod Atticus
• Photo stop at Kerameikos area
• Photo stop at Mars Hill and Acropolis entrance
• Return to office near Acropolis Museum

The experience

How do you see five major ancient sites without spending the whole day walking uphill? You ride a Segway through the neighborhoods where they stand. The tour departs from the office near the Acropolis Museum, where you get fitted with a helmet and briefed on the Segway before heading out. From there you glide up and down Athens' most beautiful hills: Pnika Hill for the best Acropolis and Parthenon views, then the Areopagus (Mars Hill), where Apostle Paul once addressed the Athenians, then down to the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the ancient theater that still hosts the Athens Festival every summer.

The route takes you past the Stoa of Attalos at the Ancient Agora, where you stop for photos with one of the city's most recognizable columned structures behind you, then to the Kerameikos archaeological site: the area where ancient Athenian potters once worked. You also pass the Roman Forum and its gate. The whole loop covers more ground than you'd manage on foot in the same two hours, and the Segway handles the elevation changes that would otherwise wear you down. A live guide in English, Spanish, French, German or one of three other languages leads the group and stops at each site to explain what you're looking at.

You need to be at least 12 years old and weigh between 100 and 250 pounds to ride. Anyone under 18 must be with an adult. Wear comfortable shoes and don't carry large bags. The tour suits all fitness levels because the Segway does the work. You're balancing and steering, not climbing. Water and bathroom access are available at the office before and after the ride.

What’s included

• The tour includes use of a Segway and helmet.
• bottled water.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, French, German or one of three additional languages.
• and access to bathroom facilities and free WiFi at the office near the Acropolis Museum.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (17 to 90 years) · Child (8 to 16 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Hebrew, Russian and Ukrainian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Athens City Segway Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see multiple ancient sites without spending hours on foot climbing Athens' hills: the Segway covers the distance and elevation in two hours, leaving your legs fresh for the rest of your day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Ukrainian and Hebrew.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 16 years). Under 8: they can't be included in the booking.

What are the five ancient sites I'll see on this Segway tour?

The Ancient Athens Segway tour stops at the Areopagus (Mars Hill), Acropolis hill, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Agora with its Stoa of Attalos, and the Kerameikos archaeological site. You also pass the Roman Forum. These sites sit across five of Athens' seven famous hills, and the tour includes photo stops at each one.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs two hours total, departing from and returning to the office near the Acropolis Museum. You cover five major archaeological sites in that time without the walking effort it would take to reach them on foot.

Do I need Segway experience to book this tour?

No experience is required. You receive a briefing and fitting at the office before the tour starts, and the guide leads the group at a pace suited to all fitness levels. Riders must be at least 12 years old and weigh between 100 and 250 pounds.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes use of a Segway and helmet, bottled water, and a live guide in your choice of language. Bathroom facilities and free WiFi are available at the office. The tour does not include entry to the interiors of the archaeological sites, only photo stops at their exteriors.

What should I wear and bring?

Wear comfortable shoes and clothes you can move in. Don't carry large bags on the Segway. Water is provided, and the office has a bathroom and WiFi available before and after the ride.