Temple, shrine & monastery tours
The 13 best temple tours by E-bike you can book right now, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason, so start there.
See Nara by e-bike on a small-group tour covering Todaiji, deer, Kasuga Taisha, Wakakusa, and historic Japanese knives.
“Our family of five really enjoyed this tour. Was so nice having someone lead us around and not having to think out or plan ahead the route to take or find out where bikes could and couldn’t go. The e-bikes was a fun way for our kids to ensure the sightseeing.”
Ride Kyoto by e-bike through Gion, Fushimi Inari, and Tofukuji Temple with a local guide on this four-hour cultural tour.
“Very good Very informative Maki was full of knowledge. I truly had a great time, 4 hrs went by very quickly. Returning back to the shop was very pleasant since we followed the river. 5 stars”
Ride Kyoto’s quieter streets by e-bike, visiting temples, shrines, and local places with an English-speaking guide in a small group.
“Ben was a fantastic guide. He had plenty of interesting information about the local sights and let us have some time here and there to explore on our own. Very glad I booked this tour!”
Review of Siem Reap’s Angkor Wat sunrise and e-bike tour, with local breakfast, jungle temples, practical tips, costs, and honest advice.
“We had an awesome time on the tour! Jan was an amazing guide — super knowledgeable, communicative, and pleasant to spend the day with. Angkor Wat itself is amazing and worth seeing at sunrise, and I really enjoyed the e-biking to other temples more than I thought I would. Would definitely recommend this one :)”
Explore Naha’s Shuri temples by e-bike, with a small group, local guide, red gates, sacred springs, and quiet backstreets.
“Maki and Sally were both amazing guides. 10/10! 5 stars! They were knowledgeable and fun and definitely accommodated all levels of skill for our group. We can’t recommend this event enough as it gave us a great perspective on different areas of Okinawa and brought us to places that we never would have known to find our own”
Ride from Rethymno to Arkadi Monastery by e-bike, with village views, Cretan lunch, local history, and a 44-kilometer route.
“This cycling tour was a highlight of our trip. The views were absolutely stunning—rolling hills, peaceful villages, and a beautiful monastery that was well worth the ride. The E-bike made it almost effortless, with a few climbs along the way Our guide was fantastic, super knowledgeable, friendly, and full of great local stories. They really brought the history and culture to life. The food was delicious, the route was well-paced, and for the time and experience, it was great value. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a fun and meaningful adventure!”
Explore Nice by e-bike on a sporty five-hour tour with Roman ruins, monastery gardens, waterfalls, local food, and coastal views.
“This tour was excellent! Our group’s guide was very knowledgeable of the area and the history. The sites were amazing and the food was superb! I was able to bike up the biggest hills with ease on the e-bike. Originally I was worried about 5 hours on a bike and going up the hills as I’m not in the best shape. The tour went by fast with plenty of breaks and I was able to navigate the hills with ease on the e-bikes. Highly recommend! There are some areas that are down hill that are a little fast. It was a thrilling experience and easy to navigate; however if you…”
Explore Hiroshima by e-bike, from Peace Park and Hiroshima Castle to quiet Mitaki Temple, with an English-speaking guide and small-group pace.
“Vi ble møtt av en hyggelig guide som viste seg å være en amerikaner bosatt i Hiroshima. Turen startet med en omvisning i Fredsparken før vi syklet videre til slottet og derfra opp i fjellet til Mitaki- tempelet. Sistnevnte var en veldig positiv opplevelse, da dette tempelet ikke er en av turistmagnetene, og vi var der nesten alene. Sykkelguide kan virkelig anbefales. Varmen tåles bedre og man kommer seg raskt rundt. Sykkelkortene beholdt vi resten av dagen vår i byen.”
Ride an e-bike from Rethymno to historic Arkadi Monastery through quiet villages, scenic countryside, and Crete’s hills on a guided four-hour tour.
“Yiannis is a great guide, I booked the private tour and he showed me a lovely monastry run by a nun who takes care of about 20 sweet streetcats as well. We then went to a small village for some refreshments, to the military museum and then to a tiny old village that is just ruins now (beautiful scenery and a nice walk) and told me about it’s history. The bikeride itself was at times quite challenging, but the scenery is beautiful, you are thankful for the ebike during the climbs and Yiannis keeps a close eye on you to make sure you are alright and having fun. I had…”
Review of Agrigento’s 4.5-hour e-bike tour, with Valley of the Temples views, old-town stops, private ruins access, and Sicilian food.
“Tour bellissimo, abbiamo scoperto Agrigento come non c'è l'aspettavamo neanche noi, abbiamo mangiato i dolci del convento in una location a dir poco particolare, paesaggi, stradine chiese e.... il duomo veramente suggestivo, il tutto accompagnato da racconti e anedotti di Angelo e Nadia; ragazzi che trasudano e trasmettono l'amore per questa terra. Poi le mura della valle dei templi, le stradine interrate, i sentieri, i resti di due piccoli templi il tutto sempre accompagnato da riferimenti storici dei nostri accompagnatori. Che dire poi delle biciclette: fantastiche, è stato semplice anche per me che non avevo esperianza con biciclette elettriche con i cambi. Escursione che consiglio vivame...”
Review of Agrigento’s small-group e-bike tour, with Valley of the Temples paths, Old Town sights, Sicilian food, and practical tips.
“Angelo was a great tour guide with excellent local knowledge. The bikes provided were high quality and Angelo’s guidance made the tour very very enjoyable. We highly recommend this tour.”
Review of Kanazawa’s 4-hour Ninja Temple e-bike tour, with samurai streets, castle views, matcha, local guide Ti, and all-day bike use.
“We had a fantastic afternoon with Ti who was very knowledgeable and tailored our tour to help manage my husband’s mobility. The Machi-Nori e-bikes were great. Easy to ride and Kanazawa is flat. Lovely walk through Kenrokuen with autumn foliage peaking. After the tour Ti followed up with a list of ‘local knowledge’ restaurant recommendations. Thanks Ti!”
Ride Sedona at sunset by e-bike, visiting Amitabha Stupa, Seven Sacred Pools, Cultural Park, and Cathedral Rock views.
