Guided Tours

Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Guided Sunset Tour

Name: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Guided Sunset Tour
Start: 2026-06-10T18:00:00
End: 2026-06-10T23:00:00
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 hrs

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9:00am - 6:30pm

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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(1,941)

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

Last week

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.

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
Mark B
Group
Verified booking
Yesterday
Profiter du coucher de soleil était une expérience magnifique depuis le temple de Poséidon. C’était très dépaysant et très relaxant. Le bus était climatisé, l’audioguide fourni par l’entreprise permet de mieux comprendre plusieurs éléments historiques, et la guide nous donne des informations assez intéressantes.
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!

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.

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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