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Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Guided Sunset Tour

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Ruins of Poseidon temple at Cape Sounion during dawn, part of Athens hop-on-hop-off bus tour.
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Duration

5 hr

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09:00am - 06:30pm

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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.

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(1,834)

Katarzyna Wiśniewska

Katarzyna

May 2025
Verified booking
First of all I'd like to thank our guide. He was very well organised and super nice and communicative - it was effortless on my part to board the right bus in Omonia and find the right bus for the trip back to Athens. Travel to destination was very comfortable (bus was clean and had AC) and picturesque with lovely coastal scenery. We arrived at the Temple of Poseidon with plenty of time to get around and we stayed there long enough for all the essentials: 1) getting superb pictures; 2) enjoying the location; 3) dining al fresco at local restaurant (very nice menu, service and clean facilities). All in all, awesome experience I will remember for years to come. Highly recommended!
Sandra Solway

Sandra

Jun 2025
Verified booking
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 Kar

Sujata

Jun 2025
Verified booking
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.
    • 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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    Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Spain and over 31 countries have loved this experience

    Collin MacIsaac Monesmith

    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!
    Andrea Malandrino

    Andrea

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Beautiful experience, outstanding guide, breathtaking views--absolutely recommended. I recommend getting temple tickets before arriving.
    Adina DR Sterling

    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 Mishra

    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!
    Sandra Solway

    Sandra

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    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.
  • 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

    Monday09:00am - 06:30pmlast entry 06:10pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 06:30pmlast entry 06:10pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 06:30pmlast entry 06:10pm
    Thursday09:00am - 06:30pmlast entry 06:10pm
    Friday09:00am - 06:30pmlast entry 06:10pm
    Saturday09:00am - 06:30pmlast entry 06:10pm
    Sunday09:00am - 06:30pmlast 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

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

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