BIKE TOUR OF KALAMATA
Pedal away through this beautiful coastal city!
Enjoy a 3-hour bike tour around Kalamata, one of the most beautiful cities of the Peloponnese, and explore its hidden gems. Whether this is your first or umpteenth time here, one thing that’ll surely amaze you is how quickly you can get from one end of the city to the other. Join us with your own bike or let us provide a bike for you.
Where
You’ll cycle around one of the most beautiful coastal cities of the Peloponnese: Kalamata.
You may have been here before, or you may have already been around it on foot or by car, but how about exploring it on a bike, just for something different?
A 5km bike lane starts from the historic centre of the city and ends up at the wonderful awarded beach of Kalamata, making the bike a great way to get around.
Cycling in a laid-back manner and taking in the impressive scenery, you’ll go past some amazing sights and discover their hidden history.
The Bike Tour highlights include:
- Upper Square / Church of Presentation of Jesus (Υpapanti tou Sotiros)
- Constantine and Helen Convent
- 19th century Classical and Neoclassical Buildings
- Old Karelia Tobacco Factory
- Historical and Folklore Museum of Kalamata
- Archaeological Museum / Old Market
- Down Square / Byzantine Church of the Holy Apostles
- Othonos Square & Vasileos Georgiou II Square
- Church of Agios Ioannis o Prodromos
- Cultural Centre – Nikolaos & Regina Pantazopoulou Neoclassical Building
- Kalamata Municipal Railway Park / Open-Air Museum
- Old Flour Mill / Roller Mills
- Customs / Kalamata Port
- Beach of Kalamata (Navarinou Street)
When
The Bike Tour is available Monday-Saturday all-year round, either in the mornings or in the evenings.
Official holidays are excluded.
The Tour
Put on your helmet and get ready to explore the history of Kalamata accompanied by our experienced bike rider!
Why tour the city
Each city has a unique identity that makes its stand out. Some are historic and beautiful cities with a rich architectural and cultural legacy, others are more modern, offering the latest amenities and a more contemporary history. Some are perfect for winter getaways, while others are ideal for summer holidays.
Kalamata is a city where its rich history is evident wherever you go, blending in beautifully with the modern way of life and making it the ideal destination and choice whatever you may be looking for!
What you’ll discover
We’ll meet up at the 23rd March Square in Kalamata, in the historic centre.
We’ll tour around the small alleys of the city and stop at the sights that interest you.
Naturally, even the most relaxing exercise needs energy. But don’t worry, we’ve thought of everything. We’ll make a quick stop at a shop with traditional, home-made delicacies, so you can get a taste of the rich culinary tradition of this area.
At the end of the bike tour, you’ll have time to do some shopping or enjoy a coffee in one of the many local cafes.
Before we bid our farewells, we’ll give you all the inside tips about where to shop, where to have the most delicious meal and where to have fun in Kalamata. You just need to ask.
Tips
To make your experience even more memorable, here are some tips:
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, a hat and sunglasses, as you will spend quite a bit of time outdoors.
- Notify us of any special dietary needs (e.g. vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, flexitarian, etc.)
- Notify us of any allergies (e.g. food allergies, allergies to bees, etc.)
Pricing
- Small, semi-private groups of 4 people: €65,00/per person
Contact us to request a price:
- For individual and family bookings.
- For private tours with less than 4 participants.
- of people: 4.
- For organizing your tour and transfer from Athens.
We can also design and provide tailor-made tours and multi-day tours in the region of Peloponnese and all over Greece upon request.
Drop us a line at [email protected] and together we’ll come up with a tailor-made experience just for you!
Included in the price
- 1 city bike per person
- Quality helmet
- Baby and child seats (for our younger friends)
- Local treats / drinks / bottle of water during the ride
- Experienced bike rider throughout the tour
- Public Liability insurance
- All taxes
Excluded from the price
- Tips and gratuities (optional)
- Personal purchases from local shops (optional)
- Transfer (optional)
Additional info
- Availability: Monday-Saturday, all-year round, excluding public holidays.
- The tour takes place either in the mornings or in the evenings after coordination.
- Level:
- The Bike Tour may be enriched with any of the following experiences: Wine Tasting or an Olive oil tasting, the Traditional Food Tour, the Cooking class & Private dining with Head Chef or just a delicious and filling meal at a traditional local eatery, upon request.
- Tell us about the bike you’d prefer or anything else at mamasflavours@gmail.com.
- In the summer months, the Bike Tour may be combined with a short, revitalizing dip in the beautiful beach of Kalamata (Navarinou Street).
- Languages: English & Greek. Other languages can be provided at an extra charge.
- Family friendly.
Cancellation policy
Mama’s flavours reserves the right to postpone or cancel the activity due to bad weather. If the tour is cancelled, you may choose an alternative date or request a full refund.
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