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15 Best Cape Sounion Tours

The Cape Sounion tours travelers book for one reason: Poseidon’s temple on its cliff as the Aegean goes gold. Sunset departures time it exactly.

1.Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

Discover the ancient Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion on this affordable half-day sunset tour from Athens, featuring expert guides and stunning sea views.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Lovely tour, our tour guide was amazing and told us lots of interesting information on our way to Cape Sounion. He also told us the myths relating to it on the way back, he was really engaging. The Temple itself is beautiful and was a…”

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2.Athens: Cape Sounio & Poseidon Temple Trip with Audio Guide

Discover the beauty of Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon on a scenic day trip from Athens, featuring an audio guide, stunning views, and sunset magic.

★ 4.4

“Really enjoyed this tour . It was a lovely drive along the Athens riviera and we had enough time at the Temple of Poseidon . The sunset wasn’t great due to cloud but we did have some blue sky and lovely light for photos .…”

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3.Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

Discover ancient Greece with a small-group tour from Athens to Cape Sounion. Enjoy stunning sunset views, the Temple of Poseidon, and scenic coastal stops for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“Great compliments to our guide Athena! She did her best to make the history fun to learn about and keep the group engaged. The drive was comfortable and the tips she shared, about how to best spend the time at the Temple, were really helpful!”

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5.Athens: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience

Experience the stunning sunset at Cape Sounion and explore the Temple of Poseidon on a comfortable, eco-friendly half-day tour from Athens, with expert guides.

★ 4.3

“Great trip, beautiful view, charming place. I will appreciate longer time to spend there, 50 min wasn’t enough. Georg, our guide, was amasing. Thank you!”

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7.Essential Athens Highlights Plus Cape Sounion Skip-The-Line Tour

Discover Athens’ highlights on this private full-day tour, including the Acropolis, Syntagma Square, and Cape Sounion, with skip-the-line access and personalized service.

★ 5.0

“Pedros was one of the nest tourguides we have ever had. We saw a great deal. He was personable, knowledgeble, a a joyto spend a day with”

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8.Sounion with ticket Temple of Poseidon afternoon English tour

Discover the ancient Temple of Poseidon on a scenic afternoon tour from Athens. Includes hotel pickup, expert guide, and stunning coastal views for a memorable experience.

★ 4.0

“Your tour guide was a bit rude and made the trip somewhat uncomfortable. We asked a couple of questions and were told that he had already talked about it.”

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9.Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon Private Full Day Tour

Discover Greece’s highlights on a private day trip visiting Lake Vouliagmeni and the Temple of Poseidon, with personalized transport, great food, and stunning views.

★ 5.0

“Our guide George was really amazing. A local Athenian his whole life, he knows all about the country, economics, locations to see and food to eat. He remembered each of our names and I could not recommend him more! I would use him everywhere we…”

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10.Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour with Audio Guide

Discover the stunning sunset at Cape Sounion with this affordable guided tour from Athens, featuring scenic coastal views, expert commentary, and a visit to the iconic Temple of Poseidon.

★ 4.5

“We wanted a basic tour with a central pick-up location, no frills and easy for a family of four. The bus was comfortable and Stephanos, our onboard guide, was excellent. He did not escort us around the site but on the bus ride home Stephanos…”

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13.Athens: Sounio Poseidon Temple Athens Riviera Trip, Swimming

Explore Cape Sounio’s Poseidon Temple, enjoy stunning sunset views, swim in crystal-clear waters, and experience authentic Greek cuisine on this intimate day trip.

★ 5.0

“A fun, satisfying tour. Fotis is a friendly, enthusiastic, excellent guide, whose deep personal connection with the area makes for insightful commentary and provides the opportunity for unique, off-the-beaten path stops for food, sights and swimming. An interesting, relaxing, pleasant experience.”

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15.Cape Sounio & Temple Of Poseidon Breathtaking Views Private Trip

Discover the stunning Temple of Poseidon with a private, flexible trip from Athens. Enjoy scenic coastal drives, authentic local stops, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful day with our guide, Dimitris, getting out of Athens and enjoying a drive up the coastline to the incredible Temple of Poseidon. Dimitris showed us all the best places to view the landscape and the ruins, gave us plenty of time…”

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More Cape Sounion Tours

4.0Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience4 hours (approx.)$26.46 4.1Cape Sounion with Official Guide to the Temple of Poseidon4 hours$76 4.0Athens Super Saver: City Sightseeing Tour plus Half-Day Cape Sounion Trip9 hours (approx.)$195.32 4.0Athens Full Day Tour, Acropolis, Museum & Cape Sounion with Lunch10 hours (approx.)$210.26 4.6From Athens: Lake Vouliagmeni Spa & Temple of Poseidon Tour6 hours$112 5.0Cape Sounio and Temple of Poseidon Private Day Trip with Private Local Guide6 hours (approx.)$199.62 5.0Essential Athens and Cape Sounion, Poseidon’s Temple, Private Day Tour8 to 9 hours (approx.)$241.97 5.0Half Day Semi Private Road Trip to Cape Sounio/Poseidon’s Temple6 to 7 hours (approx.)$6.05 5.0Athens Sea Kayak Tour to the Temple of Poseidon with entrance fee and lunch8 hours (approx.)$260.01 4.9Athens Riviera: Poseidon Temple & Lake Vouliagmeni Day Tour8 hours$112 5.0Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon, Athenian Riviera Private Tour from Athens4 to 5 hours (approx.)$135.45 4.0Athens Combo: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Cape Sounion Sunset Tour5 hours (approx.)$33.97 5.0Athens: Half-Day Semi-Private Trip To Cape Sounio/Poseidon 5.0Private Sunset Tour of Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon & Athens Riviera5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$216.02 4.0Athens: Cape Sounion Afternoon Tour4 hours$76 4.5Best of Athens & Sunset at the Temple of Poseidon Full Day Tour9 hours (approx.)$181.02 5.0Buggy Tour in Ancient Ruins and Temples around Athens-SOUNIO Poseidon Temple8 hours (approx.)$241.35 5.0Private Temple of Poseidon Tour with a Pickup5 hours (approx.)$362.05 5.0Cape Sounio Temple of Poseidon & Athenian Riviera Tour(+swimming)6 to 7 hours (approx.)$90.95 5.0From Athens: Cape Sounion Guided Kayaking Tour with Lunch3 - 8 hours$112 5.0Athens Highlights & Sounio Temple of Poseidon Full Day Private Tour9 hours (approx.)$361.64 4.5Athens, The Acropolis and Cape Sounion Full-Day Tour with Lunch10 hours (approx.)$142.97 4.7Athens: Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour5 hours$106 4.3Athens Full Day Tour, Acropolis, Museum & Cape Sounion10 hours$206