Athens City and Sea Bike Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Athens' historic sites by bike
- Visit Stavros Niarchos Park's cultural center
- Ride along the scenic Athens Riviera
- Discover the Flisvos Marina's vibrant atmosphere
- Enjoy a leisurely ride suitable for all fitness levels
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided bike tour through Athens
- Visit to Stavros Niarchos Park
- Ride along the Athens coastline
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: 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.
Pass by: 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.
Meeting point
Start Location
Athens by bike, Athanasiou Diakou 16, Athina 117 42, Greece
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; proficiency in the language is recommended.
- Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes suitable for cycling.
- Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Ensure your camera or smartphone is charged to capture the scenic views.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Our bikes are suitable for riders 152 cm (5 ft) and taller. If you're between 152–160 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
Traveler reviews
A great half day riding from the city centre to the beachside suburbs were the locals live and play. Highly recommended
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.
Great tour
Dimitris was top, bikes were ebikes which made the experience smooth & restful, beach visit was refreshing
A brilliant tour, thank you so much!
We went on this tour earlier today and it was fantastic! As other reviewers have mentioned, it takes you past the main city highlights and then out to the suburbs and the coast which are much less crowded and chaotic! Dimitris was without doubt the best guide I’ve had on any tour, ever! Friendly, charismatic, knowledgeable and really kind - I was quite nervous as I’m not a regular cyclist but he put me at ease. Thank you!
Fantastic - a must on your Athens visit
Dimitris was our guide and what a fantastic guide he was too, funny, charasmatic, interesting and knowledgeable. It was a small group, really friendly and we were taken round a variety of historic sights which ended at the beach. On the way back we stopped at a bakery and sampled some delicious savoury food and sweet pastries (explained to us as a 'fuel stop' by Dimitris). Bikes I couldn't fault. I am a keen cyclist and regular spinner and was expecting these bikes to be maintained to a mediocre level. I was pleasantly surprised at how smooth they all were, clearly very well looked after. I personally didn't need the assist as it was not a difficult cycle but you have the option of adding an electrical assist from 1-5 so this tour caters for all levels, there was one 79 year old on the tour and he managed fine and my wife is not a confident cyclist and she did too. Dimitris always ensured he kept the whole group together and included regular stops. Please don't let a lack of fitness or cycling put you off this tour. Thank you Dimitris for a fantastic day out.
That's great!
The tour has a pleasant length, also suitable for little riders, because the bikes are really good! Plus sun, warmth and carolis - what more could you want. Karolis knows a lot about Athens, always has an answer, manages to involve everyone - a great guide! We noticed very positively that everyone we dealt with, from buying tickets to chatting with the other guides, everyone has visible fun doing what they do. We would have missed something if we hadn't done the tour. Thanks to the whole team!