Overview
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!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Top quality Trekking Bike + Helmet
Traditional pastry tasting
English speaking tour leader
Athens' Suggestion List
VAT & all taxes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food & drinks
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Athens by bike shop: The meeting point is 60m away from the metro station "Acropolis", at Athanasiou Diakou 16 str & Syggrou ave,11742 Athens.Please add the postal code 11742 if you use google maps.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
- 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.
What to expect
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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.
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Plaka
Cycling through the most picturesque neighborhood of Athens Plaka, is a great way to start the tour to the coast.
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Roman Agora
5 min
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.
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Tower of the Winds
5 min
Admire the Tower of the Winds, this spectacular octagonal building that was a meteorological station in the roman times.
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Fethiye Mosque
5 min
While you are admiring the buildings of the Roman Agora you will also notice the impressive Fethiye Mosque surviving from the Ottoman times.
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Ancient Agora of Athens
2 min
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.
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Church of the Holy Apostles
2 min
As we are riding on an ancient path we see this splendid little Orthodox Church of the Holy Apostles from the Byzantine times.
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Temple of Hephaestus
2 min
We also see the very well preserved ancient Temple of Hephaestus.
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Temple of Hephaestus
5 min
A 5 minute stop in order to marvel the temple from afar and take pictures
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Open Air Cinema THISION
1 min
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.
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Stoa of Attalos
2 min
Check out the Stoa of Attalos in the Ancient Agora that houses the Museum of the Agora.
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre
5 min
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.
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Keramikos Archaeological Site
3 min
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.
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Floating Naval Museum Battleship Averof
5 min
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.
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30 min
Enjoy the Athenian beach life in Kalamaki beach! You will have free time to explore, have a refreshing drink or even have a swim!
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National Library of Greece
5 min
We get to see the New Library of Athens with its green rooftop, part of the SNFCC.
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Thissio
5 min
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.
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Acropolis
2 min
We make our last stop in front of the west entrance of the Acropolis and we see this breathtaking monument from one more viewpoint.
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Flisvos Marina
2 min
Cycle through the beautiful Flisvos Marina where the luxurious speed boats and yachts are docked.
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Alimos
30 min
We will stop at a nice beach and if weather permits you can enjoy swimming for a while.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Athens).
Additional Information
- 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.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
FAQs about Athens City and Sea bike tour
Can I cancel Athens City and Sea bike tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
Athens by bike shop: The meeting point is 60m away from the metro station "Acropolis", at Athanasiou Diakou 16 str & Syggrou ave,11742 Athens.Please add the postal code 11742 if…
What's included?
- Top quality Trekking Bike + Helmet
- Traditional pastry tasting
- English speaking tour leader
- Athens' Suggestion List
- VAT & all taxes
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food & drinks
Which places does it visit?
It visits Plaka, Roman Agora, Tower of the Winds, Fethiye Mosque, Ancient Agora of Athens, Church of the Holy Apostles, Temple of Hephaestus, Open Air Cinema THISION.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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