As we are starting our ride, just before entering in the picturesque area of Plaka, we see the beautiful and impressive Choragic Monument of Lysicrates.
Cycling through the most picturesque neighborhood of Athens Plaka, is a great way to start the tour to the coast.
We make our first small stop at a beautiful location overlooking to the ruins of the Roman Agora of Athens, seeing monuments like the Tower of the Winds which is considered as the world's first meteorological station, the Gate of Athena Archegetis and the Fetiye Mosque.
Admire the Tower of the Winds, this spectacular octagonal building that was a meteorological station in the roman times.
While you are admiring the buildings of the Roman Agora you will also notice the impressive Fethiye Mosque surviving from the Ottoman times.
We continue our ride through the ancient path that crosses the Ancient Agora of Athens, the administration and commercial center and the heart of the ancient city of Athens. There you can see among others the Byzantine Church of the Holy Apostles, the Temple of Hephaestus and the Stoa of Attalos.
As we are riding on an ancient path we see this splendid little Orthodox Church of the Holy Apostles from the Byzantine times.
We also see the very well preserved ancient Temple of Hephaestus.
Check out the Stoa of Attalos in the Ancient Agora that houses the Museum of the Agora.
As soon as you cycle outside the path of the Ancient Agora you have in front of you one of the nicest open air cinemas of Athens, that has been around since 1935, Cine Thision.
We cross the limits of the ancient city, passing the Keramikos Archaeological Site that includes ruins of the potter's quarter of ancient Athens, the ancient Keramikos Cemetery and the ancient walls of the city.
After cycling through neighborhoods of Athens on a great bike lane, we reach the spectacular building of Stavros Niarhos Cultural Center designed by the world famous Architect Renzo Piano.
We get to see the New Library of Athens with its green rooftop, part of the SNFCC.
Admire the impressive Battleship Averof that was used in historical wars like the Balkan Wars, WW1 and even WW2, as well as Olympias a reconstruction of an ancient trireme.
Enjoy the Athenian beach life in Kalamaki beach! You will have free time to explore, have a refreshing drink or even have a swim!
We will stop at a nice beach and if weather permits you can enjoy swimming for a while.
While cycling back we pass through the beautiful neighborhood of Thissio. We are riding on a beautiful cobbled street and we are getting a taste of the Athenian outdoor lifestyle.
We make our last stop in front of the west entrance of the Acropolis and we see this breathtaking monument from one more viewpoint.
Cycle through the beautiful Flisvos Marina where the luxurious speed boats and yachts are docked.
Athens City And Sea Bike Tour
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Instant Confirmation
- Lowest Price Guaranteed
- Duration: 4 Hrs 30 Mins
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
10:30 AM
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Return Details :
1)Please note that you need to be at the starting point 15 minutes in advance 2)We have a few small bike frames so please let us know beforehand if you are less than 160cm tall in order to arrange an .. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Cycle through quiet neighborhoods to reach the amazing Athens "Riviera". Admire the breathtaking view of the Sarunic gulf, and the Athens beautiful Esplanada. Cycle safe on bike lanes together with our experienced tour leaders. In the summertime and/or when weather permits, dont forget to bring your swimsuit with you, as you can enjoy swimming in the sea at one of Athens nice beaches!
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Itinerary:
As we are starting our ride, just before entering in the picturesque area of Plaka, we see the beautiful and impressive Choragic Monument of Lysicrates.
Cycling through the most picturesque neighborhood of Athens Plaka, is a great way to start the tour to the coast.
We make our first small stop at a beautiful location overlooking to the ruins of the Roman Agora of Athens, seeing monuments like the Tower of the Winds which is considered as the world's first meteorological station, the Gate of Athena Archegetis and the Fetiye Mosque.
Admire the Tower of the Winds, this spectacular octagonal building that was a meteorological station in the roman times.
While you are admiring the buildings of the Roman Agora you will also notice the impressive Fethiye Mosque surviving from the Ottoman times.
We continue our ride through the ancient path that crosses the Ancient Agora of Athens, the administration and commercial center and the heart of the ancient city of Athens. There you can see among others the Byzantine Church of the Holy Apostles, the Temple of Hephaestus and the Stoa of Attalos.
As we are riding on an ancient path we see this splendid little Orthodox Church of the Holy Apostles from the Byzantine times.
We also see the very well preserved ancient Temple of Hephaestus.
Check out the Stoa of Attalos in the Ancient Agora that houses the Museum of the Agora.
As soon as you cycle outside the path of the Ancient Agora you have in front of you one of the nicest open air cinemas of Athens, that has been around since 1935, Cine Thision.
We cross the limits of the ancient city, passing the Keramikos Archaeological Site that includes ruins of the potter's quarter of ancient Athens, the ancient Keramikos Cemetery and the ancient walls of the city.
After cycling through neighborhoods of Athens on a great bike lane, we reach the spectacular building of Stavros Niarhos Cultural Center designed by the world famous Architect Renzo Piano.
We get to see the New Library of Athens with its green rooftop, part of the SNFCC.
Admire the impressive Battleship Averof that was used in historical wars like the Balkan Wars, WW1 and even WW2, as well as Olympias a reconstruction of an ancient trireme.
Enjoy the Athenian beach life in Kalamaki beach! You will have free time to explore, have a refreshing drink or even have a swim!
We will stop at a nice beach and if weather permits you can enjoy swimming for a while.
While cycling back we pass through the beautiful neighborhood of Thissio. We are riding on a beautiful cobbled street and we are getting a taste of the Athenian outdoor lifestyle.
We make our last stop in front of the west entrance of the Acropolis and we see this breathtaking monument from one more viewpoint.
Cycle through the beautiful Flisvos Marina where the luxurious speed boats and yachts are docked.
Inclusions
- Sample Tasting in local pastry shop
- Helmet
- English speaking tour leader
- Top quality conventional trekking 28' bicycle
- VAT & all taxes
- Athens city suggestions' list
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food & drinks
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Instant confirmation
Minimum age: 12 years old
The tour leaders are not licensed tour guides explaining the meaning, destination and history of ancient and modern Greece.
Please note, participants riding electric bikes may join your tour group.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Traveler Reviews
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Our bike tour was so awesome. Super comfortable bikes, excellent and very safe route. We got to see the city, a nice trail through interesting neighborhoods, and gorgeous seaside . Our guide (Soto) was really awesome. He knew a ton about Athens, local culture, restaurants, biking, etc. He was an easy conversationalist, and met our pace perfectly. At the end of the tour he gave us several restaurant and bar recommendations in new neighborhoods we hadn’t visited in Athens. The meals we had there were awesome— lively patrons and environment, excellent food, at a great price. We highly recommend this tour, and highly recommend Soto!
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We had great time with Demos He is so possitive, interrsting and fun. We saw alot and had wonderful day. Highly recomended!! Thanks Demos!! Rinat and Yoram
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Our guide was very knowledgeable and likeable. He gave us a great overview of the city and kept our group small. It was a great way to start our trip! I would definitely recommend it!
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We stopped at the Opera House and our tour guide stopped us to wait for the water fountain to begin to move to the music. It was beautiful.
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We had the most wonderful time on the tour. It was my favorite adventure on our whole trip. The weather was beautiful and it was great to see more of Athens up close and personal. What really made our trip super memorable was our fantastic guide, Kostas. He was so helpful, knowledgeable, funny, and just an all around perfect guide to show us around. 10/10 would recommend this adventure if you like some physical activity while on our vacation!
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We had a small group of four. The experience from the reception to our local bike guide was excellent. The bikes and the shop are in great condition. Our guide Sotos is professional, patient and has a good sense of humor. The riding on the coast was a good escape from the historic Athens. Needless to say, a good way to see the locals lives and breezes. I'll recommend this trip.
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We had such a fine time with our small group and our local guide, Sotos! Ride of about 17 or 18 miles through the Plaka and suburbs to the gorgeous blue Aegean coast. Stopped for an iced espresso on the beach, then a delicious local sweet treat called bougasta. Great way to spend the morning
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Great time on the City and Sea tour, totally different perspective of Athens with 90% of tour on dedicated pedestrian and bike trails. We had ebikes which made the ride easy but it would be ok on non-powered bikes as well. The guide was excellent, very friendly and knowledgeable with good English. We did go for a swim at Kalamaki beach but the facilities are very poor there with dirty change rooms, no fresh water to shower off after swimming, and lots of garbage on the beach. If I went again I would skip the swim and just grab a beer.
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We had a really good time on Sotiris’ tour. Nice route with some great views at the end plus useful local recommendations.
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First I loved the fact that we covered so much of the city. It is a unique way while burning some calories to see a lot of the city. Very recommended to do it on the first day to get a good perspective of the city and its gems. We had the chance to have a perfect weather and an amazing tour guide Sotiris, which was super professional, helpful and knowledgeable. We got a lot of tips for our remaining days at Athens. Overall, very recommended.