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(254)
We had a wonderful experience with Rena…great trip!!! Beautiful site and swimming at the end!! We even Greek pies!!!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! I'm thrilled to hear you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the beautiful sights, swimming, and Greek pies — it was a pleasure guiding you. I hope these memories stay with you, and I’d love to ride with you again soon for more adventures in Greece! - Rena
Nice and cruisey bike ride from the city to the ocean. We liked that we weren’t on any main roads once out of the city. Once at the sea we had free time to swim or grab a bite at the cafe. Our guide Alex was great fun, lots of laughs and chats along the way. I think he’s worthy of having a bike named after him ;)
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m delighted to hear you enjoyed the relaxed ride out to the ocean and appreciated the peaceful route away from the main roads. It was fantastic sharing laughs and chats with you along the way, and I’m honored by the bike naming suggestion—maybe one day! I'm glad you had a great time, and I hope to see you again for more fun adventures. Safe travels! - Alex
What an amazing way to see Athens! The ride was smooth and safe. Our tour guide Costas was amazing!, he explained different parts of the city and even provided a long list of suggestions for restaurants and things to do in Athens. We really enjoyed his company and knowledge. We definitely recommend this tour to anyone!! Because it’s the best way to see the city, while doing something outdoors and being active!
Thank you for recommending the tour, I hope you have an amazing time exploring the rest of Athens and that our paths cross again someday! Kostas
A great way to discover Athens. You get to know not only the typical tourist places, but also a nice insight to other quarters of Athens away from the city center. We cycled safely on cycle paths and pedestrian areas all the way out to the city‘s lovely beaches. Physically it was not challenging because of the e-bikes provided for the tour. We were lucky to be the only guests that day so we had we you might call a private tour. We were also lucky to have Aggelos as our guide. He turned out to be extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his city and he patiently answered all our questions about greek culture, politics, history … . His english was excellent and so over all he was a very pleasant companion. We would recommend this tour for those who want to discover Athens off the beaten track.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring Athens beyond the usual sights and that the e-bikes made the experience comfortable and fun. It was a pleasure guiding you and sharing my passion for this beautiful city. I'm glad you felt like you had a personalized tour, and I truly appreciate your kind words about my knowledge and patience. I hope you carry great memories of Athens and that our paths cross again someday! - Aggelos
Truly an excellent experience. My guide Kleanthis was truly kind, professional, very attentive, and meticulous. Even though I did not always understand English, he did everything to explain the various places we passed through. From the historic center to the sea, it is a relaxing and very interesting e-bike tour. We made strategic stops, and he gave me time to take a swim in the sea as well. The bike is super comfortable. I recommend this tour to everyone and sincerely thank the organization and the guide who accompanied me.
Thank you for your kind words and for recommending the tour. I truly appreciate it and hope to welcome you back to Athens someday for another ride! Kleanthis
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
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!!
