Landmarks

From Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Sunset Tour

Name: From Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Sunset Tour
Start: 2025-02-21T15:30:00
End: 2025-02-21T20:30:00
Location: Athens

Aerial view of the ancient Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio, Attica, Greece during sunset.

Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Tourist watching sunset at Temple of Poseidon, Archaeological Site of Sounion, Greece.

Temple of Poseidon at Sounion during sunset with sea view in the background

Explore the idyllic seaside villages and sandy beaches of the Athens Riviera. Catch a breathtaking sunset at Cape Sounion, next to the ancient Temple of Poseidon.

Highlights

Admire a memorable sunset at Cape Sounion in Greece.
See the incredible Temple of Poseidon, built during the Golden Age of Athens. Get a chance to go inside the temple to discover its rich history.
Travel through the spectacular Athens Riviera in the comfort of an air-conditioned bus.
With an English-speaking driver and escort by your side, learn a great deal about the area.
Elevate your experience with an audio guide available in 6 languages or an expert-led tour.

Inclusions

Sunset tour from Athens
Round-trip transfers
Pick up from 3 different meeting points (choose pick-up point at checkout)
English-speaking driver/escort
Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, or Russian on the bus (optional)
Experienced English-speaking tour guide (optional)
Headphones
Entry tickets to the Temple of Poseidon (purchase at entrance)

Exclusions

Food & drinks

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.

Ejs

5/5

Oct, 2024

The trip with the bus was a suprise, I could see a lot of the coastline. The hostess was friendly and charming, the experience of stepping in ancient steps amazing

Carolina

5/5

Sep, 2024

The trip was organized and we left on time, with enough time to tour the place and take spectacular pictures and adequate time to watch the sunset.

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Your experience

The tour will start from Athens and will take you along the south coast towards the Athens Riviera. You will travel in a premium air-conditioned bus, as you take in the beautiful scenery on the journey. An English speaking guide and escort will accompany your group, giving you a great deal of insight into the area. You will soon reach the Sounion, and be dazzled by the spectacular landscape around you. The Sounion is one of the prominent areas mentioned in Homer’s epic Odyssey. In ancient Greece, the area was a sacred ground dedicated to Athena and Poseidon.

You can see the marvelous Temple of Poseidon perched on the edge of a cliff, 70 meters above water level. If you wish to explore its interiors, you can buy entry tickets at the temple's entrance.

Gaze across the Aegean Sea from the cliff, where legend says King Aegeus threw himself off. Your guide will talk about the story behind Aegeus throwing himself off the cliff, while also talking about the significance of the area and its history. You can catch a breathtaking sunset over the sea, which is perfect for some memorable photos.

Operating hours

Temple of Poseidon

Monday	09:00 AM - 06:30 PM	last entry 06:10 PM
Tuesday	09:00 AM - 06:30 PM	last entry 06:10 PM
Wednesday	09:00 AM - 06:30 PM	last entry 06:10 PM
Thursday	09:00 AM - 06:30 PM	last entry 06:10 PM
Friday	09:00 AM - 06:30 PM	last entry 06:10 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM - 06:30 PM	last entry 06:10 PM
Sunday	09:00 AM - 06:30 PM	last entry 06:10 PM

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring along your sunglasses, hat, and water bottle for a comfortable experience.

What to wear

Wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.

Important Information

The audio guide is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Russian.
The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.
Entry tickets to the Temple of Poseidon can be purchased at the entrance gate.
Facilities: Pram/Stroller Accessibility.

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.