Guided Tours

Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Guided Sunset Tour with Transfers

Name: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Guided Sunset Tour with Transfers
Start: 2025-01-03T14:30:00
End: 2025-01-03T19:30:00
Location: Athens

Tourist taking selfie at Temple of Poseidon, Sounion, Greece, during sunset.

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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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Eychenne

3/5

Dec, 2024

I would expect to stay fifteen minutes more, because after our departure so 15 minutes later, the temple shone light.... And it would be a must The Sunset but not your fault 😉 Sorry the menu was not reflecting my comment

Yuri

3/5

Dec, 2024

Tour location (cape sounio) gorgeous, comfortable and fast trip, helpful and friendly staff. However, from the website it looked like it was a guided tour, and although we didn't really care much for that, it's actually not a guided tour at all but just the transfer. That said, great service and inexpensive

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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!

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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.