Athens City and Sea bike tour
Begin your coastal bike adventure near the Acropolis metro station in the morning, where you meet your guide and pick up your bike and helmet. First, cycle around the base of the Acropolis and enjoy unique views of the Parthenon. Then, pass through the Thission neighborhood.Continue along a flat, bike-friendly route through the city’s quieter neighborhoods on route to the coast. Feel the fresh Aegean breeze and absorb the relaxed atmosphere as you take in great views of the Saronic Gulf. Discover waterside highlights like the visitor’s center for Athens’s new opera house and national library, the tae kwon do complex from the 2004 Olympic Games, the Faliro Marina, and the Averof Ship Museum. Next, head to the Flisvos Marina to explore as you like. Maybe stay on your bike for further exploration or kick back with refreshment or meal (own expense).Visit the ancient Keramikos cemetery, which dates back to 3000 BC, as you cycle toward the city. At your original departure point in the early afternoon, your tour concludes.
Overview
Begin your coastal bike adventure near the Acropolis metro station in the morning, where you meet your guide and pick up your bike and helmet.
First, cycle around the base of the Acropolis and enjoy unique views of the Parthenon. Then, pass through the Thission neighborhood.
Continue along a flat, bike-friendly route through the city’s quieter neighborhoods on route to the coast.
Feel the fresh Aegean breeze and absorb the relaxed atmosphere as you take in great views of the Saronic Gulf. Discover waterside highlights like the visitor’s center for Athens’s new opera house and national library, the tae kwon do complex from the 2004 Olympic Games, the Faliro Marina, and the Averof Ship Museum.
Next, head to the Flisvos Marina to explore as you like. Maybe stay on your bike for further exploration or kick back with refreshment or meal (own expense).
Visit the ancient Keramikos cemetery, which dates back to 3000 BC, as you cycle toward the city. At your original departure point in the early afternoon, your tour concludes.
Itinerary
Plaka
Cycling through the most picturesque neighborhood of Athens Plaka, is a great way to start the tour to the coast.
Roman Agora
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.
5 minutesTower of the Winds
Admire the Tower of the Winds, this spectacular octagonal building that was a meteorological station in the roman times.
5 minutesFethiye Mosque
While you are admiring the buildings of the Roman Agora you will also notice the impressive Fethiye Mosque surviving from the Ottoman times.
5 minutesAncient Agora of Athens
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.
2 minutesChurch of the Holy Apostles
As we are riding on an ancient path we see this splendid little Orthodox Church of the Holy Apostles from the Byzantine times.
2 minutesTemple of Hephaestus
We also see the very well preserved ancient Temple of Hephaestus.
2 minutesTemple of Hephaestus
A 5 minute stop in order to marvel the temple from afar and take pictures
5 minutesOpen Air Cinema THISION
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.
1 minuteStoa of Attalos
Check out the Stoa of Attalos in the Ancient Agora that houses the Museum of the Agora.
2 minutesStavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre
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.
5 minutesKeramikos Archaeological Site
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.
3 minutesFloating Naval Museum Battleship Averof
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.
5 minutesFloating Naval Museum Battleship Averof
Enjoy the Athenian beach life in Kalamaki beach! You will have free time to explore, have a refreshing drink or even have a swim!
30 minutesNational Library of Greece
We get to see the New Library of Athens with its green rooftop, part of the SNFCC.
5 minutesThissio
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.
5 minutesAcropolis
We make our last stop in front of the west entrance of the Acropolis and we see this breathtaking monument from one more viewpoint.
2 minutesFlisvos Marina
Cycle through the beautiful Flisvos Marina where the luxurious speed boats and yachts are docked.
Alimos
We will stop at a nice beach and if weather permits you can enjoy swimming for a while.
30 minutes
Location
Address
Athanasiou Diakou 16, Athina 117 42, Greece
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Top quality Trekking Bike + Helmet
- Traditional pastry tasting
- English speaking tour leader
- Athens' Suggestion List
- VAT & all taxes
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food & drinks
Additional Information
- 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.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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