City to Sea Bike Tour
This tour will introduce you to the charms and contradictions of Athens by bike. You will visit the Monastiraki Square, the Ancient Athenian Agora, the Thesion Temple, the New Opera House and National Library Buildings. Your 3.5 hour tour will begin and end in the Roll in Athens offices.
- Go by the New Opera House and National Library Buildings.
- Cycle around the 2004 Olympic installations.
- See the Ancient Athenian Agora and the Thesion Temple.
AVAILABILITY
Daily
DURATION
3.5 hours
START LOCATION
Roll in Athens office
END LOCATION
Roll in Athens office
TOUR LANGUAGE
English
Detailed Description
This tour combines several different aspects of the city like the history, residential areas, architecture and most important sights. You will meet you guide on the Roll in Athens offices located in located in Voreou 10 Monastiraki, in downtown Athens.
After getting your gear set off, you will continue to the Ancient Athenian Agora and the Thesion Temple to reach the main cycle lane. From there you will continue towards the seaside and cycle along 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.
You will go by the brand new 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. Before the end of the tour you will make a stop to refresh ourselves at a coffee house by the sea.
Tour Tickets (may vary by date)
| Ticket | Price (EUR) |
|---|---|
| General (P/P) | 30.00 (EUR) |
Tour Itinerary
9:00 AM
Tour Departure option 1
12:30 PM
End of Tour option 1
5:00 PM
Tour Departure option 2
8:30 PM
End of Tour option 2
Included
- Safety gear.
- A bottle of mineral water.
- Rooftop refreshments and Greek 'meze' (snack).
Recommended
TIPS FOR CYCLING IN ATHENS
Athens is not exactly a bike-friendly city, but on the other hand attitudes to cyclists have become much more aware and positive in recent years. Please remember the following:
- Athens remains a car-dominated city and the culture of the average Athenian vehicle driver can be summed up in the phrase “might makes right”.
- In practice cars have absolute priority over both cyclists and pedestrians.
- Do not assume that you can cross a zebra crossing if a vehicle is approaching.
- Even at pedestrian crossings with traffic lights you are strongly advised to double check and make sure that, irrespective of the lights, all oncoming vehicles have stopped.
- Pedestrian ways and crossings are areas contested by pedestrians, cyclists, bikers and occasionally even cars and vans.
Cancellation Policy
Due to limited space on our tours, our cancellation policy is as follows:
- More than 24 hours: Full refund
- Less than 24 hours: No refund is possible
Please Note: We may be able to reschedule your booking if unforeseen circumstances arise. This is based on tour availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What if it rains?
Athens is a Mediterranean city, and rain is so rare that it is generally welcome. However, we are prepared to do the tour even if it is raining (within reason, of course), and can provide you with light ponchos to help keep you dry. Nevertheless, if it is raining 2 hours prior to your tour and you don’t want to go out in the rain, just call us at +30 6974 231 611 or +30 6946 862 151 and we will happily refund your tour in full or try to reschedule if possible.
