Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Tickets with Audio Guide

Explore Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon at your own pace with a timed-entry ticket and a self-guided audio tour in 9 languages.

After booking, you’ll receive your timed-entry ticket and instructions by email. Download the self-guided audio tour to your smartphone before arrival, making sure your device is fully charged and you have your own headphones. On the day of your visit, arrive at Cape Sounion. Present your ticket at the entrance and begin exploring as soon as you enter the archaeological site.

This ancient sanctuary sits atop a dramatic headland overlooking the Aegean Sea, known for its historical and strategic significance in ancient Athens.

Features

• Walk through the Sanctuary of Poseidon and admire the marble columns of the Temple of Poseidon, a site revered in Greek mythology and central to ancient maritime rituals.

• Use your timed-entry ticket for direct access to both Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon, allowing you to explore without waiting in line.

• Activate your self-guided audio tour in your chosen language to uncover stories of Poseidon, ancient rituals, and the role of Cape Sounion in Athenian defense and religion.

• Discover the Sanctuary of Athena Sounias within the site, and enjoy panoramic views of the Aegean coastline and the surrounding Attica landscape as you move between key monuments.

Once you’ve completed your audio-guided visit, you are free to remain inside the archaeological site until closing time, giving you extra time to revisit favorite areas or take in the scenery.