Guided Tours

Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Guided Sunset Tour

Name: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Guided Sunset Tour
Start: 2026-02-25T14:30:00
End: 2026-02-25T19:30:00
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

9:00am - 6:30pm

Free cancellation

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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.

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Elina

Nov 2025

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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.

Kristine

Oct 2025

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Vassillis was a great tour guide, very funny. The coach was comfortable. We weren't lucky with the weather but the views were incredible regardless. Top tip, take some snacks as the restaurant is pricy and the only option for food once youre there.

Laura

Oct 2025

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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!

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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What our guests say
Luis
Jan 2026
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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
Nov 2025
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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
Nov 2025
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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.
Lewe
Nov 2025
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I liked the view at the venue but I disliked the audio guide on the way. I had hoped for more historic informations...
Veronica
Nov 2025
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Beautiful, crazy sunset, too bad we left while the sky was still clear :)

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	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

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.