Private Tour
Cape Sounio Private Tour From Athens with Greek Traditional Food
Overview
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The lacy coastal road that begins in the Athenian suburb of Glyfada and winds its way through Vouliagmeni and Lagonisi to reach Cape Sounio is one of Attica’s most sublime routes. Small beaches with their sandy shores or rocky stretches, crystal-clear sparkling water and a perfectly blue sky accompany you along the way and delight the senses, mind and soul of anyone taking this gorgeous route to get to one of Greece’s most idyllic spots, Cape Sounio.
From a distance, your gaze is captivated by the ruins of the temple of Poseidon, commanding, stunning, a characteristic example of classical architecture of the 5th century BC. This is the spot that the ancient Athenians chose to honor their god Poseidon, within a fortress constructed to protect their coastline.
Millions of visitors from around the globe also come here to gaze upon the sun setting into the arms of the Saronic Gulf. A memory that stays with them for a lifetime...
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Temple of Poseidon at Sounio is closing 30 minutes before the sunset. The sunset from November to April is around 17:00.
Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.
Airport pick-up and drop-off upon request (Additional cost)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel/ port pickup and drop-off
Lunch/ Dinner (With Greek Traditional Food option)
Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
Gratuities
Sounio & Temple of Poseidon (can be purchased only on-site)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Athens
Pick up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port. We need about 1,5 hours to get to Sounio.
Glyfada
Glyfada is a suburb in South Athens located in the Athens Riviera. It is situated in the southern parts of Athens' urban area. The area stretches from the foot of the Hymettus mountain to the Saronic Gulf. It is the largest of Athens' southern suburbs.
Options
With Greek Traditional Food
Lunch/ Dinner: Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine and traditional foods.
Pickup included
Without food
Pickup included
Reviews
123 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Day to Cape Sounio
Isabel L,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour met my expectations and exceeded them! George was a bit early for our pickup time but we were ready and it was good to get on the road early (9:30) to beat some of the tourist busses. George was a delightful man, livening in Athens all of his life, so he was very knowledgeable about the island all of the questions we asked. George provided water and WiFi for the trip. Our first stop was a beautiful lookout at a swimming lake in Vouliagmeni,just a quick stop to stretch our legs and admire the beautiful view. Then it was on to the Temple of Poseidon. George told us how this was a strategic spot for the ancient Athenians to use as a lookout for enemy attack boats. The ruins perched on the edge of the water just blew me away, it was stunning. After our visit, George took us to a lovely seaside restaurant owned by 4 brothers, 2 worked in the restaurant and the other 2 were the fisherman. We were please with the table and view and we also avoided a few large groups! Our meal was outstanding. We listened to the waiter’s recommendations and we were very pleased. Our friends had the Sea Grill which was cooked and then filleted tableside and I had the Mussels Saganaki,Greek salad, beetroot salad and of course some Mythos, a Greek beer. Perfect spot for lunch with amazing food. Then back on to our hotel in Athens. We all wholeheartedly said that this booking was a Grand Slam and highly recommend it.
A wonderful half day
johnpU29ZV,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Every aspect of the tour were excellent. George our guide and driver, the sights, and the fresh seafood for lunch. We highly recommend.
Ideal way to experience Sounion
Desi W,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful experience with our knowledgeable tour guide, George. He provided interesting historical background throughout the tour and was easy to engage with. The trip was comfortable and just the right length. I would recommend including lunch with the package. We stopped at a delightful restaurant on the water and the food was delicious.
Sunion evening sunset trip.
BhargaviMona G,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful drive Knowledgeable driver who knew his Greek mythology! Great restaurant to end the evening.
Great experience!
F9507AEstefaniad,
May 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was excellent! We got beautiful photos of the temple at sunset. Our driver, Spyros, was amazing. This is the third tour we booked with My Athens Transfers and all three were perfect. We had Spyros, Costa, and Alex for the different tours. All were on time, informative, easy to communicate with, flexible, and made the drives go by so fast. We learned so much about the sites and about Greek life. Very nice and interesting people. Overall, I highly recommend this company!
Cloudy day visit to Poseidon's Temple
S8328UBericn,
May 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Driver provided a nice experience including an unexpected stop at Lake Vouliagmeni. Area surrounding Poseidon's Temple was very beautiful! Unfortunately the day was very cloudy so the sunset was a disappointment (obviously not the tours fault :)). Although the food was excellent at the seaside restaurant the experience to be expected and what we could order at the restaurant should have been more clearly explained. We did not know what food was included for what we paid for so just followed what the waiter said to order. It would have been nice to know how this worked ahead of time.
Sounios and Temple of Poseidon trip was spectacular.
Camper784519,
May 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our evening trip to Sounios and the Temple of Poseidon was spectacular. Fortis, our guide was amazing. The van was clean and comfortable and deluxe. I recommend MyAthensTransfers without hesitation. I would use them again and again.
A Scenic Drive.
Kristine B,
Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The temple of Poseidon was a little disappointing. There were only 2 signs explaining the area. The highlight of the trip was the drive along the seacoast, and the inclusive meal. We were able to sample all types of seafood. Yanni, our driver, was excellent. He answered lots of our questions about the economics of Greece today as well as some history of the area.
Nick did a great job. ...
Bruce D,
Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nick did a great job. Was early and drove very safely. Trip down to Temple of Poseidon was beautiful. Very good knowledge of the area and historic sites. Also took us to Lycabettus Hill - spectacular views of Athens.
A must do!
Adriana L,
Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience. Niko shares some interesting facts about the city and the temple. The conversation was interesting and very pleasant. Dinner was outstanding and the restaurant was great. I will recommend this trip to anyone who wants to have exceptional memories. Overall, 20 out of 10.
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