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Athens: City & Sea Bike Tour
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4.9
27 reviews

Encounter the Athens Riviera with the perfect half-day activity for all bike enthusiasts. You will enjoy the sea breeze and admire the deep blue water of the Saronic gulf in this relaxed bike tour.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Duration 4.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

The tour was great. I liked it. Definitely something to do at the beginning of your trip. Maria was relaxed, supportive, friendly, open, professional and I could see she loves her city. She also shared about food and what people do during their free time. For me, the highlight was the stop at the beach, as I love the beach. I actually went to see it again during the last day of my stay. I recommend the tour and Maria as a guide You will love her.

L
Lucia – Romania

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Athens by bike | Bike Tours & E-Bikes

  • Acropolis Museum

    Sightseeing, Pass by, Safety briefing, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

  • Acropolis of Athens

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Pass by, Scenic views on the way (5 minutes)

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    Thiseio

    Photo stop, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

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    Kerameikos

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

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    Ilisos Park

    Pass by, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

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    Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

    Break time, Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)

  • Averof Museum

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Bike tour, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)

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    Flisvos Marina

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

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    Kalamaki Beach, Athens

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Walk, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Athens by bike | Bike Tours & E-Bikes

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Take a 4.5-hour morning bike tour of the Athens Riviera
  • Visit the SNFCC New Opera House and National Library of Athens
  • Visit the luxurious Flisvos Marina
  • Escape the bustle of the city center for the fresh breeze of the waterfront
  • Enjoy leisure time to explore, swim and dine at Kalamaki Beach

Full description

Begin your exciting coastal bike tour from our starting point, located very close to the Acropolis metro station.

Get introduced to your tour leader and learn all the important safety rules before putting on your helmet and getting on your bike to start!

Cycle towards the pictursque neighborhood of Plaka and check out the little souvenir shops aligned by the neoclassical buildings.

Ride by the Greek and Roman Agoras on your way to the lovely and hip area of Thission where the ancient cemetery of Kerameikos is located.

After completing your short introduction of the city center, get ready to follow the path towards the coastline.
Follow the metropolitan bike lane to reach Stavros Niarchos cultural center, the home of the National Opera house and National Library. Don't miss the chance to capture beautiful photos in front of this architectural jewel of Athens before continuing your fun tour.

Ride towards some of Athens' most beautiful and less visited by tourists neighborhoods such as Petralona, Kallithea and Moschato and enjoy beautiful views along the way.

Soon, you hit the Athenian Riviera waterfront and pass by major city attractions such as the Tae Kwon Do hall as well as the Averof ship museum and Flisvos Marina, a popular spot with yachts and lots of coffee shops that is loved by locals and tourists alike.

About half-way through the tour, and after having explored a big part of the city as well as the suburbs of Athens including many unseen highlights, you will have the chance to enjoy a well earned beach break by the sea. Dive in the crystal blue waters, practice your swimming skills or simply soak up the sun with a nice cold refreshment and feel the summer vibe all year long!

After this short break and before you return to the the city center, we have a surprise for you! You will delighted to try a scrumptious traditional pie at a famous local pastry shop to conclude this marvelous half day bike trip of Athens.
  • Top TrekkingBike + Helmet
  • English speaking tour leader
  • Traditional pastry tasting
  • VAT & all taxes
  • Athens' Suggestion List
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food & drinks
  • Children under 12 years
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • People with pre-existing medical conditions

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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.

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Know before you go

  • - This tour requires a better standard of fitness and cycling ability
  • - Minimum age: 12 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.
  • - The tour leader reserves the right to modify the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances or traffic regulations on the day of the tour.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 27 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5

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L
Lucia – Romania – Verified booking
The tour was great. I liked it. Definitely something to do at the beginning of your trip. Maria was relaxed, supportive, friendly, open, professional and I could see she loves her city. She also shared about food and what people do during their free time. For me, the highlight was the stop at the beach, as I love the beach. I actually went to see it again during the last day of my stay. I recommend the tour and Maria as a guide You will love her.
L
Louise – Australia – Verified booking
Great tour guides, and fun information without being boring and historical.
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Dekesh – United Kingdom – Verified booking
Great city tour provided by Dimitris. Dimitris was very knowledgable and shared his love for Greece. He was able to answer all the questions we had and also gave many suggestions of what to do in Athens. Dimitris also shared some fun facts about Greece and Athens and ensured the tour was conducted at a pace for everybody in the group considering the overall tour was about 4-4.5 hours. He has very good knowledge of the history of the areas of the tour. The electric bikes made going up the hills very easy. The tour was conducted at a good pace and some great information was shared with us. Athens by Bike provided the helmets, the check in was very quick, the bikes were good quality and well maintained. The staff were very friendly and made you feel comfortable. Definitely recommend taking the bike tours with Athens by Bike and definitely recommend upgrading to electric bikes. Thank you Dimitris!

Product ID: 70167

Activity provider:Athens by bike