Take a guided tour of Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. Pass idyllic beaches, see some of the most gorgeous ruins of Ancient Greece, and learn about Ancient Greek history.

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Pickup service is available from centrally located hotels in Athens.
Private group available

Highlights

Discover the Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon on the half-day tour
Enjoy beautiful views of the Saronic Gulf and its islands
Experience breathtaking Cape Sounion, with its steep cliffs and crystal blue waters
Walk back in time to the Temple of Poseidon, God of the Sea

Full description

The tour begins with a breathtaking drive along the scenic coastal road. During this relaxing ride you’ll enjoy splendid views of the Saronic Gulf while passing through some of Athen's most beautiful suburbs; Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza. Arrive at Cape Sounion, a historic and beautiful area of Greece. The steep cliffs offer a breathtaking, panoramic view, and on a clear day you can look out to some of Greece's beautiful isles. In addition to the views, look forward to visiting the 5th-century B.C. Temple of Poseidon. God of the Sea, Poseidon was second only to Zeus in Greek mythology. Made of white marble, the columns still stand today as a reminder of the Athenian Empire. The trip will conclude with a relaxing drive back to Athens after having experienced the sights and architecture of ancient Greece.

Includes

Entrance fee to Cape Sounion archaeological site
Guide
Transportation in air-conditioned bus
Pickup and drop-off from centrally located hotels

Food and drinks
Tips

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

Know before you go

Pick-up is available from the majority of hotels in Athens and takes place approximately 1 hour before the tour departure time
Alternatively, you can meet at the activity provider's office 15 minutes before the tour departure time

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 347 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.2/5
Transportation
4.4/5
Value for money
3.9/5
Safety
4.6/5

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Appointment taken 3 hours before to be picked up at the hotel but I had to move and 15 minutes before the appointment change of point but arrive directly at the key tour agency. Taken for transport delivery ensure. It's tourism version mc do fast but if the burger doesn't match, do your cerfa

May 29, 2022

Can’t fault the temple itself! Absolutely beautiful!! Problem was with the company (keytours). Booked nearly a month before, included pickup from hotel, confirmation email recieved. Less then 24hours notice- recieved email, collecting from another hotel (10mins from own hotel). Contacted GYG (replied v quickly and helpful) Keytours didn’t care, said they can’t collect me due to area to small (should of stated at booking or outside of 24hrs so I could change). So went to another hotel waited for 50mins after the time stated! No apology!! Then on the way back, didn’t even drop me off at the other hotel, said that’s as close as they can get!!! Not happy!! Very disappointed! Don’t charge for hotel Pickup if you can’t be bothered!!

April 28, 2022

Great tour. Good group to go with. The actual site is kind of “bleh” once you’ve seen all of the other ruins in Athens, IMHO. But the tour group did a great job giving some history of the city of Athens, the areas we were driving through, and some other cool tidbits throughout the drive.

October 11, 2021

From Athens: Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Tour

From Athens: Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Tour

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