Athens City and Sea E-bike tour
Description
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!
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Itinerary
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!
We get to see the New Library of Athens with its green rooftop, part of the SNFCC.
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.
We will stop at a nice beach and if weather permits you can enjoy swimming for a while.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our bikes are suitable for riders 147 cm (4.10 ft) and taller. If you're between 147–160 cm, please let us know in advance so we can arrange a smaller bike.
- Our tours will operate under all weather conditions, rain or shine
- Please arrive at the starting point 15 minutes early. The bike tour begins promptly at the scheduled time and late arrivals cannot be accommodated
- Please note that there are no restroom facilities at our meeting point
- This tour is suitable for all fitness levels, as long as you can ride a bike. Not recommended for those with heart conditions or other serious medical issues
- Participants must be over 12 years old
- This tour does not include entry to archaeological sites. The focus is on exploring the city’s layout, enjoying the ride, and capturing great photos and it does not include an in-depth historical commentary
- This tour is limited to a maximum of 12 participants
- The tour leader may modify the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances or traffic regulations on the day of the tour
Reviews(250)
The route was amazing, very safe & scenic! The bikes were fantastic, as much or as Little assist as you like. and our guide Kostas was engaging,patient, and completely knowledgeable about our ride. Had plenty of time for photos and water. Lovely stop for a local snack. Cannot recommend highly enough
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a real pleasure riding with you and I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed the route, the bikes, and the local snack stop.Safe travels, and thanks again for choosing to explore with us! Kostas
A great ride through the old city then outer Athens down to the marina and beach in a perfect sunlit morning. Kostas our guide was great company and very informative, and the pastry shop along the way was extraordinary. Great bikes too: a much cooler way to get around than traipsing through the sun. Highly recommend this tour as a way of seeing more than the usual sites.
I truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Athens for another ride someday. Safe travels! Kostas
This was a h highlights of my trip to Athens. The guide, Costas, was very knowledgeable, extremely engaging and an authority on all things Greek. The route itself was scenic and very safe. The bikes worked fantastically well and I strongly recommend this for a riders of any ability or age.
It was a pleasure showing you around our city. Thank you for the recommendation, and I hope to welcome you back to Athens for another ride in the future. Safe travels! Kostas
Our tour guide was Stephanie! She was kind and friendly! We had so much fun riding together and she explained us the city of Athens very nicely, and riding bike kept our kids occupied the whole time! Can’t wait for the next visit!
I’m really happy you and your family enjoyed the bike tour around Athens and that the kids had fun too. Hope to see you again next time!! Stephanie
We had the best tour with Marios- would highly recommend!! Marios was very informative and personable with a genuine demeanour, which made our bike tour even more enjoyable 😊👍
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure spending time with you and showing you around. Marios
We had such an amazing time with the guide Cristina! She took really good care of us and explained a lot along the way. The tour was really pleasant and the bikes of very good quality. This tour is a great way to explore and experience the city while also seeing the sea side. Absolutely recommend it.
Thank you a lot for your amazing review. Hope to see you again!!
Cannot express fully how good this bike tour was. If you're even considering it, book it. Friendly welcome at the office. Bit tricky to find it, so look it up, to be sure. Our group had 3 members. E bikes explained clearly, but if you want to actually cycle, no need to use the motor. Tour would be suitable for anyone of all fitness levels, as long as you can ride a bike ! Kostas our guide, had lots of interesting information to pass on. He explained the route and we felt very safe at the few crossings we came across. The 4 and a half hours went by so quickly. Thanks Kostas for a very memorable and enjoyable day out.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure having you on the tour. I’m really happy you enjoyed the ride and felt safe throughout. Hope to see you again for another ride someday! Kostas
The bike tour was amazing and our tour guide, Kleanthis, was fantastic, probably the best we ve ever had. Once familiarized with our e-bikes, we were expertly guided through Athens stopping at some key history spots for photos and a brief explanation. The route to the sea was flat and safe with interesting stops and explanations along the way. When at the sea we had time to swim, enjoy a beverage and the scenery. The bikes worked well and were easy and comfortable to ride. The pies we had on the return were delicious. This tour was a highlight for us. You will really enjoy it!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that it was a highlight of your trip. It was a pleasure guiding you through Athens and sharing its history and beautiful scenery. I'm glad you found the bikes comfortable and the stops enjoyable. Hope to see you again for more adventures!
Our guide Jim was very informative and enthusiastic. A great half day trip exploring parts of Athens outside the city centre. It was great to see the locals out and about at the National Library Complex and on the beaches. Highly recommended as a break from walking the marble streets of Plaka.
I’m really glad you enjoyed exploring a different side of Athens beyond the city center.Thank you for joining the tour,hope to see you again!! Jim
Dimitris was top, bikes were ebikes which made the experience smooth & restful, beach visit was refreshing
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the ebikes and had a refreshing beach visit. We strive to make every experience smooth and enjoyable, and your feedback truly means a lot. Hope to see you again soon! - Dimitris
