Guided Tours

Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Guided Sunset Tour with Transfers

Name: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Guided Sunset Tour with Transfers
Start: 2024-11-25T15:30:00
End: 2024-11-25T20:30:00
Location: Athens

Tourist taking selfie in Archaeological Site of Sounion

Hop-on-hop-off bus in Athens with view of Acropolis, part of 48-hour tour including Cape Sounion sunset.

Tour group witnessing the Changing of the Guard ceremony near Westminster Abbey, with an optional visit to Buckingham Palace, in London

Revel in an exceptional guided tour of Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon with full round-trip transfers from Athens!

Highlights

Explore the majestic Temple of Poseidon perched at the tip of Cape Sounion.
Accompany an expert guide to learn more about the monument.
Enjoy pick-up and drop-off services in a luxurious air-conditioned vehicle.
Bask in unparalleled panoramic views of Sounion from the southeastern peak.
Soak in the jaw-droppingly brilliant sunset over the Aegean Sea.

Inclusions

Sunset tour of Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon
English-speaking archaeologist guide
Round-trip transfer from Athens
Transfers by AC bus

Exclusions

Entry to the Temple of Poseidon
Entrance fee to the archaeological site of Sounion (€10)
Guided tour of archaeological sites

Cancellation policy

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

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Nikoloz

4/5

Nov, 2024

Good that bus took us to the place. Time scheduling would be better if we would stay the sunset there. It was great sunset. And we had to leave exactly, during that great sunset.

Michel

4/5

Sep, 2024

Comfortable bus. No-one mentioned wifi on board . Was it available, I wonder? We had to get back at 19:40. I think staying another 10 minutes would have made the sunset complete. Why not give us an extra 10 minutes ? No reason really. The commentaries were minimal. So much so that few even thought of giving the guide a tip.... Anyway, a lovely site, and a lovely evening. Finally, it would have been right to mention that the excursion did not inclde the entrance ticket to the site. It is quite cheap anyway, but I was not expecting to have to queue again. Best wishes !

Debra

3/5

Aug, 2024

Again, this was overpriced as most of the other tours in Athens, and the experience underwhelming and you spend ~3hrs on the bus in total. It's not really a human guided tour, you listen to it on a portable device on the1.5hr bus trip to the Cape Sounion. My audio device didn't work properly and kept going on and off, therefore I didn't get to enjoy the history. The AC on the outward journey was also not cold at all so it was a sweaty ride in 35c weather! We had just over 1.5hrs at Cape Sounion & Temple of Poisdedon which was more than enough time. The sunset view was breathtaking though!

Carryl

3/5

Jun, 2024

The guide was lovely, but when I asked at the office if my trip included a ticket to the temple, I was told yes! When I arrived, I was told no, I still had to get a ticket. No-one mentioned that the gates close at 8:30pm before sunset so when you go down to use toilet, you can't get back in. We arrived at 8pm, so that was not a lot of time at all. Told there would be so-goon bus, there was not!

Gailledrat

3/5

Jun, 2024

I made this visit in June 2024. It's worth noting that the journey time is very long (1h30 to 2h on the outward journey alone) and you don't stay long on site. The guide on the bus is supposed to be an archaeologist, but we were mainly shown the beaches and tourist attractions, which for me had nothing to do with the history/archaeology aspect. What's more, I thought he'd tell us lots of stories about Greek mythology, but we were only told the well-known story of Theseus. Even one member of the group suggested other stories, but the guide ignored them. The guide didn't come with us to the site, so in the end we were given few details about the Temple of Poseidon, its features or its history. Once there, there's not much to do outside the temple. There is a café and a small store, but their offerings are very limited. This left me wanting more, and I don't think the experience is worth the price. There are more attractive prices offered by public transport in the area, and here the guide wasn't very helpful.

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Your experience

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.

Know before you go

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.

My tickets

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.