Private City-To-Sea Bike Tour

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Summary

You’ll meet your guide at our Start Point, Voreou 10, close to the vibrant and picturesque Monastiraki Square (and metro station) in the center of historic Athens. After setting off, we shall continue past the Ancient Athenian Agora and the Thesion Temple to reach the main cycle lane. From this point on, we’ll continue along the new designated cycle-only route towards the seaside. We cycle alongside the tracks of the Athens-Piraeus light rail link, following also traces of the ancient Ilissos river and passing some residential areas of the city. Before reaching the sea, we go by the state-of-the-art cultural center of the New Opera House and National Library Buildings designed by Renzo Piano, completed in the summer of 2016, and donated to the Greek State by the Niarchos Foundation (click here for more info). Moving on, we go over the pedestrian bridge and reach Faliro Bay and the coast esplanade. We cycle round the 2004 Olympic installations, a warship-turned-naval museum, and finally make a stop at the beach to refresh ourselves (including a swim if you so fancy!). We then return to central Athens by the same route, to enjoy a small 'meze' and refreshment on our private terrace with Acropolis view. PLEASE NOTE: All sites that we visit are not ticketed and thus require no additional fees. Cost of entry to any historical sites is not included in the tour price.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
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Why take this tour?

Rolling from Athens to Faliro Bay. This tour introduces visitors to the charms and contradictions of Athens as experienced by its inhabitants, while allowing cyclists to get up some speed. It combines several different aspects of the city. Your personal guide will take you through historic Athens, ordinary residential areas, early twentieth-century refugee housing, award-winning modern architecture, and the irresistible sea experience. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, groups or families, this tour is ideal if you wish to go beyond the standard tourist routes and get a real feeling for the wider city. If you have two days to spend in Athens, we suggest taking the City Highlights Tour on your first day and continue with this Tour on the next day.

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What’s included?

  • Safety gear

  • Use of bicycle

  • Bottle of mineral water

  • Rooftop refreshments & Greek 'meze' (snack)

  • Waterproof poncho (in the unlikely necessity!

  • Snacks

  • Bottled water

  • Coffee and/or Tea

  • Alcoholic Beverages

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Roll in Athens

About operator:

We are a micro tour provider offering bike and walking tours in Athens. Our people come from varied backgrounds, but we all have a passion for Athens ancient and modern, and are keen to share our love for the city and its contradictions with you. Our office is located just two blocks from Monastiraki Square, in the heart of the city. Please keep in mind that we don't keep regular office hours, as we're usually on our bikes. If you want to drop by, please contact us beforehand via email, pm or phone.

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