Guided Tours

Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Guided Sunset Tour

Name: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Guided Sunset Tour
Start: 2025-09-18T16:00:00
End: 2025-09-18T21:00:00
Location: Athens

Tourists taking selfie at sunset in Archaeological Site of Sounion, Greece.

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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Guided tour

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

4.5/5

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Caragh

Aug 2025

Verified booking

4/5

Actual tour was amazing, but we were told 2 different pick up locations and only ended up realising this once we got to the wrong location. Bus didn't turn up so rang the company and they said the pick up address was on the other side of Athens. Had to quickly uber to the right location after being told the wrong one, we were very lucky to not miss it. More information should be provided on this tour as it is quite unorganised.

Sascha

Jul 2025

Verified 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 2025

Verified 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 😊).

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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Oliver
Aug, 2025Verified booking
4/5
The views were great, smooth drive there and no issues once there. However pick up point wasn't clear - went to the office that morning to confirm - the information provided by HeadOut was out of date. Pick up is from the office only.
Caragh
Aug, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Actual tour was amazing, but we were told 2 different pick up locations and only ended up realising this once we got to the wrong location. Bus didn't turn up so rang the company and they said the pick up address was on the other side of Athens. Had to quickly uber to the right location after being told the wrong one, we were very lucky to not miss it. More information should be provided on this tour as it is quite unorganised.
Angela
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Our tour guide, George, was so much fun!! Very knowledgeable, funny, and extremely personable!! Our driver, Jimmy, was prompt & safe! Highly recommend this booking. As far as Cape Sounion... nothing short of spectacular!
Alba
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The experience went great! The guide very friendly and fun, explaining interesting things along the tour. The views of Cape Sunion and the temple of Poseidon at sunset are beautiful. The entrance fee is paid separately, it is 20€ which is worth paying once there.
Eduardo
Jul, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Everything was on time, clean and well organized. The information said that we would have a guide in the place, but actually the guide explained everything In the bus and left us to explore on our own when we reached the archeological site.

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.

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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

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