Why choose this Athens tour ?
Cycle with an electric bike safely on bike lanes and through quiet neighborhoods together with our experienced tour leaders and reach the amazing Athens “Riviera”.
Admire the breathtaking views of the Saronic gulf, and the Athens beautiful Riviera while cycling along the waterfront and enjoying the sea breeze!
In the summertime and/or when weather permits, don’t forget to bring your swimsuit with you, as swimming at one of Athens’ delightful beaches is a must!
Make the most of your Athens adventure
What makes Athens City and Sea bike tour a unique experience ?
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.
A 5 minute stop in order to marvel the temple from afar and take pictures
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.
Check out the Stoa of Attalos in the Ancient Agora that houses the Museum of the Agora.
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 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.
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!
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour requires a better standard of fitness and cycling ability
- Minimum age: 14 years old
- Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- We will not enter any archaeological sites on this tour
- This tour focuses on helping visitors get a sense of the city’s layout, capturing memorable photos and allowing an enjoyable experience and does not focus on explaining the history of the city.
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Athens City and Sea bike tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Top quality Trekking Bike + Helmet
- Traditional pastry tasting
- English speaking tour leader
- Athens’ Suggestion List
- VAT & all taxes
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food & drinks
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Athens by bike.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 204 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.
– We have limited bikes for heights less than 160 cm, so please let us know beforehand if you need a smaller bike.
– Tours run under all weather conditions, rain or shine.
– Please note that you need to be at the starting point 15 minutes in advance
– The bike tour will start with the participants who are present at the scheduled starting time. After that time, you will be unable to join.
– Please note that there are no restroom facilities at our meeting point.
– The tour leader may modify the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances or traffic regulations on the day of the tour.