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Combo (Save 5%): Temple of Poseidon Sunset Half-Day Trip + Acropolis & Parthenon Tickets

Parthenon temple on the Acropolis in Athens under a blue sky.
Visitors at Cape Sounion enjoying the sunset near the Temple of Poseidon.
Acropolis in Athens during a guided bike tour, showcasing ancient ruins and architecture.
Erechtheion temple with Caryatids at Acropolis, Athens.

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(25,533)

Wolf-Rüdiger Sprunkel

Wolf-rüdiger

Jan 2026
Verified booking
Simply fantastic! The Acropolis tour was simply fantastic. We were there in mid-January and the tourist crowds were manageable. Be sure to visit the Acropolis Museum afterwards. Only then is it a complete experience. Booking and service via Headout were reliable and perfect!
Josue Daniel Ramirez Rivas

Josue

Feb 2026
Verified booking
The tour of the Acropolis in Athens was extraordinary! Walking among historical monuments such as the Parthenon is a unique experience, and the guide made it even more engaging with clear and fascinating explanations. An unforgettable experience that I recommend to anyone visiting Athens!
MARIPO TSIVERY TANJONA

Maripo

Jan 2026
Verified booking
Visiting the Acropolis was unforgettable. The staff were incredibly warm and helpful, instantly making me feel welcome. The place itself is absolutely amazing—standing before the monumental Parthenon, I felt wonderfully small in the shadow of such timeless architecture.
    • 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

    • Acropolis & Parthenon entry tickets

    • Access to Odeon of Herodes Atticus

    • Access to Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus

    • Athens City & Plaka audio guide in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish

    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

  • TOTAL DURATION5 hours
    Start point

    Dionysiou Areopagitou

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    Acropolis

    1. Acropolis

    Tickets included
    3 attractions

    Highlights

    Cape Souinon

    2. Cape Souinon

    1 attraction

    Highlights

    End point

    Dionysiou Areopagitou

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    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • 25,533 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Josue Daniel Ramirez Rivas

    Josue

    Feb 2026
    Verified booking
    The tour of the Acropolis in Athens was extraordinary! Walking among historical monuments such as the Parthenon is a unique experience, and the guide made it even more engaging with clear and fascinating explanations. An unforgettable experience that I recommend to anyone visiting Athens!
    Tamar Kenigsberg Bentov

    Tamar

    Feb 2026
    Verified booking
    Walked all over without a time limit. The crowds were heavy but that's typical for that time of day. I used a free audio guide off soundcloud. The sights were amazing. The app and ticket were easy to use.
    Malatinszki Mihály

    Malatinszki

    Feb 2026
    Verified booking
    We took lots of picturesque photos. Admission was quick and easy! There weren't many people, the view of the city was beautiful, and the acropolis was wonderful!
    Anne Craig Bell

    Anne

    Feb 2026
    Verified booking
    Lovely day every was very straightforward. Easy to walk around and was an amazing day . We enjoyed your around Plaka also
    Kieran McCartney

    Kieran

    Feb 2026
    Verified booking
    Unfortunately the skip the line did not work and we were made to wait in the regular line for the acropolis entry. When we tried to use the hop on hop off bus ticket the driver would initially not accept the ticket. We were made to wait downstairs on the bus so he could see us the whole 20 minutes it took to get to a stop with a agent outside who then eventually was able to issue us paper tickets. This was not a pleasant experience and kind of spoilt it for us unfortunately. Again these are not necessarily headouts faults but there clearly is a issue with the expectations from the local companies you use not fully fulfilling the expectations of us the clients.
  • Acropolis

    Monday8:00am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:30pm
    Tuesday8:00am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:30pm
    Wednesday8:00am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:30pm
    Thursday8:00am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:30pm
    Friday8:00am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:30pm
    Saturday8:00am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:30pm
    Sunday8:00am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:30pm

    Acropolis Museum

    Monday9:00am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:30pm
    Tuesday9:00am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:30pm
    Wednesday9:00am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:30pm
    Thursday9:00am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:30pm
    Friday9:00am - 10:00pmlast entry 9:30pm
    Saturday9:00am - 8:00pmlast entry 7:30pm
    Sunday9:00am - 8:00pmlast entry 7:30pm

    Temple of Poseidon

    Monday9:00am - 6:30pmlast entry 6:10pm
    Tuesday9:00am - 6:30pmlast entry 6:10pm
    Wednesday9:00am - 6:30pmlast entry 6:10pm
    Thursday9:00am - 6:30pmlast entry 6:10pm
    Friday9:00am - 6:30pmlast entry 6:10pm
    Saturday9:00am - 6:30pmlast entry 6:10pm
    Sunday9:00am - 6:30pmlast entry 6:10pm
  • 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.

    • Stay ahead of the game, download the audio app beforehand to dodge any network glitches at the location.

    • Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

    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

    • The audio tours are not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation.

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

    • 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 instantly.

    • Please display the same at ticket redemption/ pick-up point along with a valid photo ID.

    Ticket redemption point

    Acropolis & Parthenon Tickets with Audio Guide

    • Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.

    Pick-up point

    Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Sunset Tour

    • This tour includes pick-up and drop-offs.

    • Please choose your pick-up point at the time of booking.

    • Pick-up points are possible from Omonoia Square, Syntagma /Old parliament, and Plaka old city/Melina mercury monument.

    • On the day of your tour, arrive at the pick-up point 10-15 minutes before the scheduled time of pick-up.

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