Landmarks

From Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Half-Day Trip

Name: From Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Half-Day Trip
Start: 2026-06-09T18:00:00
End: 2026-06-09T23:00:00
Location: Athens

Temple of Poseidon at sunset with visitors seated on ancient stones.

Tourists watching sunset at Archaeological Site of Sounion with sea and boats in view.

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

Visitors at Cape Sounion enjoying the sunset near the Temple of Poseidon.

Duration

5 hrs - 6 hrs

Open today

9:00am - 6:30pm

Free cancellation

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

4.5/5(1,944)

Marvi G

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

Well organized, the tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Watching the sunset over the mountains was one of my most memorable parts of the trip.

Undine D

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The tour was nice, the bus comfortable, friendly and knowledgeable guide. Sadly the audio guide that was provided occasionally skipped forwards, backwards, repeating itself, which was slightly annoying, but the information provided was interesting. Personally i feel like the entrance fee to the temple is a bit of a scam though, there are many historical sights that offer much more to see for a less steep price. There are a restaurant and restrooms next to the site, but I'm not sure I would pay the entrance to the temple again.

Ines D

Group

Verified booking

6 days ago

Tour was fine enough, tour guide spoke English and was entertaining and understandable. We didn't have so much time to see the Temple but also there wasn't that much to see. It was a bit cloudy when we went so we didn't actually see the sunset, which wasn't at all the tour's fault. Leaving was a bit chaotic as the leaving time was 5 minutes after sunset.

Laura G

Solo

Verified booking

May 2026

Very nice guide, many interesting stories. There's a good restaurant with restrooms at the temple. Entry is 20€ which I thought was a bit overpriced. Especially since they close right after the sun has set and you're kinda hurried out and back to your bus. But I saw a lot nice places around Athens and the beautiful ocean :)

Davide G

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The moment in which we reached the temple was really unique! It was one the most beautiful attractions I had ever seen! Our guide was really nice and funny. The sunset was really majestic

Johanna S

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

We went to visit Cape sounion & the Temple of Poseidon. Our guide Alice showed us where the bus was and during the bus drive she enthusiastically gave us clear information about the day. Everything was clear and organised! For the Temple you need to pay an entrance fee you can search it up online how much that will be for you. Overall a good experience.

Embark on a 5-hour guided tour from Athens, led by a licensed archaeologist who brings the myths and legends of ancient Greece vividly to life.

Travel along the stunning Athens Riviera, passing beaches, fishing villages, and seaside resorts while enjoying stories that connect the landscape to Greek history.

Arrive at Cape Sounion, where the majestic Temple of Poseidon towers 70 meters above the Aegean Sea on a dramatic cliffside.

Witness a magical sunset over the Aegean, as the marble columns of the temple glow in golden light and the horizon melts into sea and sky.

Explore the archaeological site in depth, capturing breathtaking photos and learning about the temple’s role in ancient seafaring, mythology, and Greek culture.

5-hour tour of Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion

Round-trip AC coach transfers from central locations in Athens

English-speaking driver

English-speaking archaeologist guide

Temple of Poseidon entry tickets

TOTAL DURATION5 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
Start point
Doukissis Plakentias
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1. Temple of Poseidon
Tickets not included
Guided tour & Explore place
2. Cape Sounion
Guided tour, Explore place & Sunset
End point
Doukissis Plakentias
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

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

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What our guests say
Laura G
Solo
Verified booking
May 2026
Very nice guide, many interesting stories. There's a good restaurant with restrooms at the temple. Entry is 20€ which I thought was a bit overpriced. Especially since they close right after the sun has set and you're kinda hurried out and back to your bus. But I saw a lot nice places around Athens and the beautiful ocean :)
Davide G
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The moment in which we reached the temple was really unique! It was one the most beautiful attractions I had ever seen! Our guide was really nice and funny. The sunset was really majestic
Undine D
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The tour was nice, the bus comfortable, friendly and knowledgeable guide. Sadly the audio guide that was provided occasionally skipped forwards, backwards, repeating itself, which was slightly annoying, but the information provided was interesting. Personally i feel like the entrance fee to the temple is a bit of a scam though, there are many historical sights that offer much more to see for a less steep price. There are a restaurant and restrooms next to the site, but I'm not sure I would pay the entrance to the temple again.
áLvaro O
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
It took one hour and a half to get to the destination in bus, so three hours roundtrip, to stay ~1 hour at the venue. It was sold as a sunset in the Egean Sea, whereas watching it from the most convenient spot (hence having to pay the 20 € more per person to visit the historic site) dealt us in the sunset occurring behind a hill, at least in the beginning of May. The place's beautiful, but the historic site reassembles some others already visited in the city and the sunset is not that breathtaking... So it pays off? Meh!
Ines D
Group
Verified booking
6 days ago
Tour was fine enough, tour guide spoke English and was entertaining and understandable. We didn't have so much time to see the Temple but also there wasn't that much to see. It was a bit cloudy when we went so we didn't actually see the sunset, which wasn't at all the tour's fault. Leaving was a bit chaotic as the leaving time was 5 minutes after sunset.

What to bring

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

The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.

This experience is pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

Please note that entry to the Temple of Poseidon is not included in the ticket and must be paid for separately at the site.

Head to Doukissis Plakentias, Chalandri 152 34, Athens, Greece, where your guide will meet you right outside the Halandri metro station (Blue Line). Arrive at least 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure a smooth departure.

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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.