Athens Segway Tour: Acropolis, Ancient Agora & Olympic Stadium
Glide past five millennia of monuments without walking the hills.
A 3-hour guided Segway tour of Athens covers the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Olympic Stadium, National Gardens and Monastiraki on a motorized two-wheeler with helmet and guide included. The tour suits travelers aged 9 and up at any fitness level, though it is not recommended for pregnant travelers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, French, German and three additional languages.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Athens city highlights segway tour
- Segway introduction and practice
- Visit Acropolis with story and photos
- View Acropolis Museum from outside
- See Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Explore Olympic Stadium with story and photos
- Visit Ancient Agora of Athens with story and photos
- Stop for photos at viewpoint
- Enjoy National Gardens with segway play and photos
- Discover Monastiraki with history and photos
- Acropolis 10m
- Acropolis Museum passing by
- Temple of Olympian Zeus 5m
- Olympic Stadium 10m
- Ancient Agora of Athens 5m
- Roman Agora 5m
- Change of Guards 5m
- National Gardens of Athens 10m
- Monastiraki Entry included 10m
What’s included
- Use of a Segway for the full three hours.
- helmet.
- a live guide in your choice of English, Spanish, French, German or one of three additional languages.
- stops and photo time at the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Olympic Stadium, National Gardens and Monastiraki.
Times
- Every day 09:00 10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00
Information
Ride a Segway past the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Olympic Stadium on a 3-hour guided tour of Athens with helmet included.
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The experience
You mount the Segway at the start and spend three hours riding past the major sites instead of walking between them. The route takes you to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum for photographs and a short history, then moves on to the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Olympic Stadium (where the first modern Olympics took place) before heading to the Ancient Agora. The guide stops at each site to share stories and take photos, so you see the monuments up close without the fatigue of climbing.
The National Gardens come next, with time to play with the Segway if the schedule allows, followed by a stop in Monastiraki for more photos. The route also passes Syntagma Square and the Ancient Parliament on Pnyka Hill, weaving together the classical and modern sides of the city. Because you are moving on the Segway rather than on foot, the tour covers more ground in the same time, and the hills that would slow a walking tour become manageable.
The Segway itself is the tool here. You get the use of it for the full three hours, along with a helmet and a guide who speaks your language. No prior Segway experience is required. The guide handles the setup and instruction. Children as young as nine can ride if an adult is present, and the operator notes the tour suits all fitness levels, which means the Segway does the work your legs would otherwise do.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
In English, with 5 departure times. In Spanish, French, German and Hebrew, at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Can I ride a Segway if I've never used one before?
Yes. The guide provides instruction and setup at the start, so no prior experience is needed. The Segway is the transport for the full three hours, and the operator confirms the tour suits all fitness levels.
What is the Acropolis Museum stop like on this tour?
The Acropolis Museum is a brief stop where the guide gives a short overview and you take photographs. It is not a full museum visit. The main focus is the Acropolis itself and the monuments around it.
How many sites do we actually stop at during the three hours?
The tour includes stops at the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Olympic Stadium, Ancient Agora, National Gardens, and Monastiraki, plus Syntagma Square and Pnyka Hill. Each stop is brief (a short history and photos), so the Segway keeps you moving between them.
Is this tour suitable for children?
Children aged 9 and up can ride, but they must be accompanied by an adult. The operator notes the tour suits all fitness levels, so younger riders at the minimum age should manage the Segway and the three-hour duration.
What happens if I'm not comfortable on the Segway during the tour?
The guide provides instruction at the start and is present throughout. If you have concerns about balance or control, mention them before the tour begins so the guide can offer extra support or adjust the route if needed.
Operated by Athens Segway Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Athens Segway Tour: Acropolis, Ancient Agora & Olympic Stadium
3h · EN · ES · FR · DE +3
from € 85 per person
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