Landmarks

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

Name: From Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Half-Day Trip
Start: 2026-04-14T09:00:00
End: 2026-04-14T15:00:00
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 hr - 6 hr

Open today

9:00am - 6:30pm

Free cancellation

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

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

4.5/5

(1,912)

Daniela P

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The tour was right on time. The guide on the bus spoke English, but he was very easy to understand. The drive along the coast was truly beautiful. The driver may have been going a little too fast, but there were no problems.

Theresa S

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

Our trip was very nice. The audio guide we received on the way there was interesting, but also relatively sparse. GPS tracking for the guide is a nice idea, but it caused some tracks to skip. There was no way to listen to anything manually. Cape Sounion and the temple were beautiful. We had excellent weather and were able to watch the sunset before getting back on the bus. On the day of our trip, there were demonstrations in Athens, which is why the city center was closed off. It was a little difficult to get information about how the pick-up would work. Headout did not actively provide us with any information, so we had to search for it ourselves and contact the actual provider.

Luis J

Solo

Verified booking

Jan 2026

Quick trip, with stops to have excellent views of the temple. Also the time we were allotted inside was enough to get good pictures and know the place. The sunset is truly amazing.

Elina B

Couple

Verified booking

Nov 2025

The guide Dido (hopefully I wrote it correctly) was great. The audio guide works on GPS - it starts an interesting story and then just switches to another and you cannot hear the ending. In general, the tour is great for lazy afternoon in the city, if you don't want to plan anything yourself. Everything is taken care of. And the view of the temple is great even without buying the entering tickets.

Radosveta K

Couple

Verified booking

Nov 2025

We went on a touron 11.11. 2025 in the afternoon Our guide was informative and entertaining. she told us things that we can't read in guides. The trip started and finished on times.We have had an unforgettable time.

Laura G

Solo

Verified booking

Oct 2025

This was an excellent tour! Our guide, Stephanos did an amazing job at telling engaging stories about ancient Greek history. The only thing is that the buses do not leave from the location indicated. Luckily, I had seen other reviews mentioning this and called the office to find out the right pick up location. Other than that, truly worth the while!

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 morning/daytime or sunset tour of Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion (as per option selected)

Round-trip AC coach transfers from 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
Theresa S
Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
Our trip was very nice. The audio guide we received on the way there was interesting, but also relatively sparse. GPS tracking for the guide is a nice idea, but it caused some tracks to skip. There was no way to listen to anything manually. Cape Sounion and the temple were beautiful. We had excellent weather and were able to watch the sunset before getting back on the bus. On the day of our trip, there were demonstrations in Athens, which is why the city center was closed off. It was a little difficult to get information about how the pick-up would work. Headout did not actively provide us with any information, so we had to search for it ourselves and contact the actual provider.
Pascale D
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The tour description didn't mention the break of over an hour by the sea. Unfortunately, the weather was bad that day, and we couldn't do anything except stop at a rather expensive café. The guide was interesting but made too many sales pitches.
Daniela P
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The tour was right on time. The guide on the bus spoke English, but he was very easy to understand. The drive along the coast was truly beautiful. The driver may have been going a little too fast, but there were no problems.
Pablo U
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
I really liked that they told us part of the temple's history on the way there
Luis J
Solo
Verified booking
Jan 2026
Quick trip, with stops to have excellent views of the temple. Also the time we were allotted inside was enough to get good pictures and know the place. The sunset is truly amazing.

Temple of Poseidon

Monday	9:00am - 6:30pm	last entry 6:10pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 6:30pm	last entry 6:10pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 6:30pm	last entry 6:10pm
Thursday	9:00am - 6:30pm	last entry 6:10pm
Friday	9:00am - 6:30pm	last entry 6:10pm
Saturday	9:00am - 6:30pm	last entry 6:10pm
Sunday	9:00am - 6:30pm	last entry 6:10pm

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.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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.