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From Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Sunset Tour with Entry Tickets

Cape Sounio with Poseidon Temple overlooking the Aegean Sea and anchored boats.
Cape Sounio with Poseidon Temple on hilltop overlooking the Aegean Sea.
Guest using audio guide at Poseidon Temple, Cape Sounio.
Bus on coastal road for Cape Sounio and Poseidon Temple trip transfers.

Duration

5 hrs

Open today

9:00am - 6:30pm

Free cancellation

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Transfers available

Pickup available

    • Enjoy an unhurried visit, with commentary in six languages that you control, so you can pause, rewind, and linger longer at Cape Sounion viewpoints.

    • Arrive at your chosen afternoon departure, meet your escort, receive basic instructions, then join the group as you set off together from Athens.

    • Ride an air-conditioned bus along the coast, stop at viewpoints for photos, then arrive with entry included at the Temple of Poseidon.

    • Walk into the Temple of Poseidon, roam the ruins and cliffs at your rhythm, and watch the sea and sky gradually shift color as dusk approaches.

    • Temple of Poseidon entry tickets

    • Audio guide in 6 languages

    • English speaking escort in the bus

    • Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus

    • Photo stops

    • Guide at the monument

    • Food and beverages

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

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    Angela T

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    Aug 2025
    The kindness and availability of the tour leader. The curiosity about Athen, its buildings, its neiborhood during the trip to Poseidon Temple.

    Richard D

    Couple
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    Mar 2026

    Claudia P

    Solo
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    Jan 2026

    Ben G

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    Oct 2025

    Tom M

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    Jan 2025
    Everything was perfect. Beautiful stuff!
  • Visit Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon with round-trip bus transport, entry ticket, and a multilingual audio guide.

    Getting started

    Board your round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus at the designated departure point and take your seat for the journey to Cape Sounion. Your English speaking escort in the bus explains the plan for the trip and timings. Once everyone is on board, you set off along the coastal road toward the Temple of Poseidon.

    Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion

    What to expect

    You travel by road from Athens to Cape Sounion, where the Temple of Poseidon stands on a headland above the sea. Time at the site combines coastal views, brief photo stops, and independent exploration using your audio guide in 6 languages.

    Features

    • On the way to Cape Sounion, the bus route includes scheduled photo stops so you can step off briefly and capture the coastal scenery before continuing.

    • Your Temple of Poseidon entry tickets are included, allowing you to enter the archaeological site directly on arrival without arranging separate admission.

    • An audio guide in 6 languages is available for you to use during the visit, allowing you to listen in your preferred language while you move around the temple and surrounding area at your own pace.

    • Throughout the journey, an English speaking escort in the bus is available to share practical information, coordinate timings at Cape Sounion, and assist with any questions related to the trip logistics.

  • What to Bring

    • Shoes: Please wear comfortable walking shoes to ensure you can enjoy the experience with ease throughout the tour.

    • Camera: Do bring your camera or smartphone so you can capture the scenic views at the photo stops.

    What’s Not Allowed

    • Pets: You are not allowed to bring pets on this tour, so please make alternative arrangements.

    Accessibility

    • Wheelchair Access: This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users due to the terrain and walking conditions.

    Additional information

    • Departure times May–Aug: Departures are at 4:30pm from Omonoia, 4:45pm from Old Parliament, and 5pm from Melina Mercouri/Plaka.

    • Departure times September: Departures are at 4pm from Omonoia, 4:15pm from Old Parliament, and 4:30pm from Melina Mercouri/Plaka.

    • Departure times October: Departures are at 3:00pm from Omonoia, 3:15pm from Old Parliament, and 3:30pm from Melina Mercouri/Plaka.

    • Departure times November–February: Departures are at 2pm from Omonoia, 2:15pm from Old Parliament, and 2:30pm from Melina Mercouri/Plaka.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.