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Combo (Save 19%): Temple of Poseidon Sunset Half-Day Trip + Acropolis & Parthenon Tickets

Name: Combo (Save 19%): Temple of Poseidon Sunset Half-Day Trip + Acropolis & Parthenon Tickets
Start: 2026-08-26T17:00:00
End: 2026-08-26T20:00:00
Location: Athens

4.2/5(8,945)

Claire G

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

Outstanding experience at the Acropolis & Parthenon 🇬🇷 An absolutely breathtaking experience and, without doubt, one of the highlights of our time in Athens. The Acropolis is an outstanding historical site, with the Parthenon standing proudly above the city and far-reaching views across Athens. We found the downloadable audio guide really added to the experience. Listening to the history and stories as we walked around helped bring the ancient world to life and gave us a much better sense of what this incredible place must have been like all those centuries ago. We also visited the Acropolis Museum, which was well worth adding to the trip. It gave us some welcome time out of the intense Greek sunshine while allowing us to see original statues, sculptures and archaeological finds. The museum also has its own free digital audio guides, with descriptions of many of the exhibits, which made the visit even more interesting. (Acropolis Museum) A particular highlight was stopping for a drink at the museum café and taking in the beautiful views. The museum’s facilities offer some fantastic perspectives across the archaeological site and towards the Acropolis. (Acropolis Museum) We’d also passed the Acropolis on an evening bus tour, and seeing it illuminated against the night sky was equally spectacular. One tip: do a little research before booking to find out when the busiest periods are. It can get extremely crowded around the top, and having fewer people around would definitely make the experience even more special. Overall, an unforgettable visit — breathtaking history, incredible architecture and some of the best views of Athens. Highly recommended! 🇬🇷🏛️

Lorenzo M

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The guided tour was simple and intuitive, thanks in part to the module being activated based on our GPS location. We didn't have to wait in line, except for a quick check at the entrance. The location is simply incredible. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

Dulce S

Group

Verified booking

Today

Visiting the Acropolis at 8:00 a.m. was definitely the best choice! By the time we went down to the museum, we could already feel the scorching heat of Athens... A unique and wonderful experience!! I highly recommend it, and buying your ticket in advance makes things so much easier!

Guillaume M

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

With the 8 a.m. reservation, it's really perfect—the line moves quickly, and it's much easier to take photos since the guided tour groups aren't there yet.

Vincenzo B

Group

Verified booking

Last week

Buying a ticket online is very easy, but in my opinion, there shouldn't be a single line for both those who have already bought their tickets online and those who still need to do so.

Jelena M

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

It was an amazing experience! Highly recommended! Tips: Do it early in the morning if possible. The weather becomes very hot very fast and have the water on hand.

Unlock ancient Athens with access to the Acropolis, Parthenon, and more—then chase the sunset at Cape Sounion for one perfectly themed Greek adventure.

Roam the Acropolis, stand before the Parthenon, sit where ancient dramas played in the Theatre of Dionysus, and learn its history via your audio guide.

Cruise the coastal road to Cape Sounion and hear dramatic legends of Poseidon and King Aegeus as you approach the cliffside temple with a multilingual audio guide.

Acropolis & Parthenon

Adult entry e-ticket for Acropolis Hill (with an available time slot)

Entry tickets to Acropolis & Parthenon with audio guide

Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish & Chinese

Offline content (text, audio narration, and maps)

Athens city audio tour (optional)

Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion

5-hour sunset tour

Round-trip AC bus transfers from Athens

English-speaking driver

Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Russian

Acropolis & Parthenon

Athens City audio tour with Chinese option

Tour guide

Headphones

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Adriane S
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Booking and getting into the Acropolis were very easy. The audio guide wasn't necessary. There's a free audio guide available at the entrance that you can install very quickly. Unfortunately, I had to pay for the audio guide for the kids here. Kids get in for free, after all. The audio guide at the Acropolis is also free. With HeadOut, I paid twice for the kids. And they didn’t even use it...
Lorenzo M
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The guided tour was simple and intuitive, thanks in part to the module being activated based on our GPS location. We didn't have to wait in line, except for a quick check at the entrance. The location is simply incredible. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.
Marco B
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
There is no need to exchange the digital tickets you receive; they grant direct access to the visitor area. The two audio tours in Italian are generated using AI or machine translation, so they contain some translation errors.
Jelena M
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
It was an amazing experience! Highly recommended! Tips: Do it early in the morning if possible. The weather becomes very hot very fast and have the water on hand.
Hanna S
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
I recommend you to go here in the first part of the day, because it is very hot here. Then have some bottles of water, because you will stay there for some hours.

Explore the Acropolis during the day, then head to Cape Sounion in the evening for a scenic coastal drive and sunset visit to the Temple of Poseidon.

Getting started

Begin at the Acropolis at your selected entry time. Present your ticket at the entrance and proceed through the site's security checks before exploring the archaeological complex. Later, make your way to the designated departure point in Athens for your Cape Sounion sunset tour.

Acropolis & Parthenon

Enter the Acropolis Hill with your pre-booked ticket and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at your own pace using a self-guided digital audio tour on your smartphone.

Features

Discover the Theatre of Dionysus, considered the birthplace of ancient Greek drama.

Walk past the Asclepieion, an ancient healing sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius.

Admire the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a remarkably preserved Roman amphitheater still used for performances.

Visit the Temple of Athena Nike, the monumental Propylaea, the iconic Parthenon, and the distinctive Erechtheion with its famous Caryatids.

Pause at the Belvedere viewpoint for sweeping views over Athens.

Listen to expertly researched stories, historical insights, and lesser-known anecdotes that bring Classical Athens to life.

Reuse the audio tour anytime before, during, or after your visit for added context and flexibility.

Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Sunset Tour

What to expect

Board your transfer in Athens and travel along the coastal roads of the Athens Riviera toward Cape Sounion. Upon arrival, explore the Temple of Poseidon and spend time admiring the sea views before watching the sunset from the headland.

Features

Round-trip transfers between Athens and Cape Sounion.

Scenic drive past beaches, seaside towns, and coastal viewpoints.

Visit to the Temple of Poseidon overlooking the Aegean Sea.

Sunset views from Cape Sounion before the return journey to Athens.

What to bring

Acropolis & Parthenon

Have your passport, ID, and student ID ready for a seamless experience.

Bring along your walking shoes, a bottle of water, sunscreen, and a hat for comfortable exploration.

Don’t forget to bring your smartphone and headphones, and make sure your phone is fully charged before your visit.

Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion

Bring along your sunglasses, hat, and water bottle for a comfortable experience.

Wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.

Accessibility

Acropolis & Parthenon

The Acropolis has limited accessibility for visitors with mobility challenges. While there is an elevator near the South Slope entrance, its operation is managed entirely by the venue and may not always be available. Contact the site a day before your visit at +30 210 3214172 or +30 210 9238470 to confirm availability.

Baby strollers are not permitted inside the Acropolis archaeological site due to the site's uneven terrain and lack of suitable storage facilities.

Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion

The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.

This experience is pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

Acropolis & Parthenon

After booking, you’ll receive an email with instructions for accessing your ticket and audio tour. If you don’t see the email in your inbox, check your spam or junk folder.

Download your ticket and audio tour using Wi-Fi before your visit, as the mobile signal on Acropolis Hill can be weak or unreliable.

To get to the Acropolis, take Metro Line 2 and exit at Acropolis station. Walk along Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, and you’ll see the Theatre of Dionysus on your right.

The audio tour works on Android (5.0 or later) and iOS smartphones with 100-150 MB of free space. It is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th gen or older, iPad 4th gen, or iPad Mini 1st gen.

The app and audio guides require around 200-250 MB of space on your device.

Be prepared for potential wait times as you might encounter long lines at the entrance.

The Acropolis Museum offers free admission on March 6 (Melina Mercouri Day), March 25 (National Holiday), May 18 (International Day of Museums), and October 28 (National Holiday).

Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion

The Temple of Poseidon sunset tour doesn't include entry ticket to the site.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.