Guided Tours

Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Guided Sunset Tour

Name: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Guided Sunset Tour
Start: 2025-08-02T17:00:00
End: 2025-08-02T22:00:00
Location: Athens

Tourists taking a selfie at sunset in Archaeological Site of Sounion, Greece, with sea and island view.

Passengers seated inside an AC bus on a one-day guided tour.

Ruins of Poseidon Temple at Cape Sounion during dawn, Greece.

Tour group observing the Changing of the Guard near Westminster Abbey, London.

Duration

5 hr

Open today

09:00am - 06:30pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Enjoy a captivating guided tour of Cape Sounion and the iconic Temple of Poseidon, rich in history and stunning coastal views.

4.5/5

(1,847)

Sandra

Jun 2025

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Communication was confusing - given two different pick up locations so had to go to the office to clarify the day before. The trip itself was long but you got to see the coast and various holiday resorts outside of Athens. More information along the route about these would be good. No stops on the way - it was a long wait for the actual sunset before rushing to leave on the coach again. Only seating was in the Temple restaurant which was very basic, busy and expensive. Overall not a bad excursion but not the best.

Sujata

Jun 2025

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The overall experience was good and worth the amount spent. Cape Sunion was beautiful during the Sunset. Actually the road to Cape Sunion has picturesque view. The temple of Poseidon is mostly in ruins and pretty similar though much smaller than what you see in Acropolis or Parthenon. But the surroundings are beautiful.

Sascha

Jul 2025

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Great excursion, with the guide Geoge, who was super friendly and gave great information about the excursion. The entrance to the temple is worth it, you can explore a lot and take lots of beautiful pictures. The stay of over 2 hours is perfectly adequate. The bus transfer is very pleasant.

Explore the majestic Temple of Poseidon perched at the tip of Cape Sounion.

Accompany an expert guide to learn more about the monument.

Bask in unparalleled panoramic views of Sounion from the southeastern peak.

Soak in the jaw-droppingly brilliant sunset over the Aegean Sea.

Sunset tour of Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon

English-speaking archaeologist guide

Entrance fee to the archaeological site of Sounion (€20)

Guided tour of archaeological sites

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Sascha
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Great excursion, with the guide Geoge, who was super friendly and gave great information about the excursion. The entrance to the temple is worth it, you can explore a lot and take lots of beautiful pictures. The stay of over 2 hours is perfectly adequate. The bus transfer is very pleasant.
Svein-inge
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
My expectations were met and history at the site is very interesting. The guide at the tour had a lot of history knowledge (that I experienced in a conversation on the bus)...so I guess a lot of your other tours he can share more of his knowledge than on this sunset tour 😊).
Adina
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Very well-planned trip with a kind and interesting tour guide. The ride down was beautiful and the Temple of Poseidon was terrific. We stayed until just after sunset which was perfect!
Abhijit
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The ride was through a breathtaking picturesque beachfront road once we got outside of Athens metropolitan area, which came as a pleasant surprise! The tour guide 'Thanos' was very friendly and helpful who explained stories from Greek mythology and made the trip memorable!
Collin
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Very interesting information and the guide was educational! The views were spectacular and so beautiful...the temple itself is breathtaking and so is the sunset. Definitely recommend!

Your tour will begin at the Halandri Metro station in Athens. You will meet your tour guide aboard the air-conditioned tour bus. You will reach the cape just in time to catch the enchanting sunset. Your guide will tell you several intriguing facts and myths about Cape Sounion. It’s interesting to note that Sounion is also mentioned in Homer’s legendary epic, The Odyssey.

The Temple of Poseidon was a popular destination for famous poets and writers from across the world. The English poet Lord Byron is said to have left his signature on the temple marble nearly two centuries ago. Once you are done exploring the temple, spend a few tranquil moments on the coast, watching the sun disappear below the horizon. On your way back, you can visit the Athens Riviera and walk along the promenade. Several of the charming waterfront cafes are certainly worth a visit.

Temple of Poseidon

Monday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 06:10pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 06:10pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 06:10pm
Thursday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 06:10pm
Friday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 06:10pm
Saturday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 06:10pm
Sunday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 06:10pm

Additional information

The entrance fee to archeological sites is NOT included with the ticket price. It costs 10 EUR to enter the archaeological site of Sounion.

EU citizens under the age of 25 and non-EU citizens under 5, enjoy free entry!

Wear comfortable walking shoes. A hat might be a useful accessory as well, especially in summer.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

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