Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon, Athenian Riviera Private Tour from Athens
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
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
The Temple of Poseidon at Sounio is closing 30 minutes before sunset. The sunset from November to April is around 17:00.
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)
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
English Private tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel/ port pickup and drop-off
Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
Gratuities
Sounio & Temple of Poseidon (can be purchased only on-site)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
119 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sounio trip to temple of Poseidon!
Culture22731793993,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael was amazing! He was knowledgeable and told us a lot about the areas as we drove by!! We stopped for lunch at the place he took us and the food was amazing and fresh! Highly recommend Michael!
Nice trip
Mary G,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Temple of Poseidon was impressive. Dimitri was very informative. Beautiful views. Worth the trip
Awesome driver
924darciec,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Alex, our driver the day before on another sightseeing adventure, so happy he was able to drive us to the Temple of Poseidon We had lunch at an awesome seaside restaurant he recommend ed. He is very knowledgeable about Greece history and culture Showed us some extra sights along the way. Alex is a great ambassador for Greece and Athens
Great afternoon tour and delicious greek lunch.
I1250BLmichaelc,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent the afternoon on a tour to the Temple of Poseidon with our driver Alex. We also made a short stop to view Lake Vouliagmeni on the way to the temple and a stop for a late lunch at the 4 Brothers Tavern where the staff is genuinely friendly and polite, and the fish is fresh and amazing. I highly recommend My Athens Transfer and our Driver Alex when visiting Athens Greece. You won’t regret it.
Great Temple Tour
Ted G,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a long drive from Athens Plaka area. Our driver absolutely knew the area and shared insights and interesting information. We did make a couple of stops along the way for photos. I do not recommend for anyone with limited walking ability. The wheelchair ramp at the Temple of Poseidon only goes up about half way to the temple.
Great day trip outside of Athens
530brucea,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great 4 to 5 hour experience and our guide Costa was incredibly knowledgeable and we learned a tremendous amount about Greek history.
Great guide and driver, fantastic trip.
Alison K,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic trip to see Temple of Poseidon at sunset. Michael was our driver. He was knowledgable, courteous and prompt. And a great driver in a city that’s not easy to drive in. Absolutely recommend!
First visit to Athens, hopefully not the last!
alisonk9902,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael was our guide and driver to Temple of Poseidon for the sunset. He was informative and knowledgeable about all the sights we passed along the way. He was clear as to how to visit the temple and where to meet him when we were finished. He was a great driver, very safe and the vehicle was spotless. If we had more time we would absolutely book another day trip outside of Athens with him. Very professional and a great guide. He also gave us some suggestions on what to do our last day in Athens, which was very helpful. Highly recommend!
Poseidon adventure
Barry M,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Pleasant half day tour from Athens. Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon is spectacular (entrance €20) but there isn’t a whole lot to see on the way there and back. Constantinos was an entertaining guide and the van was comfortable.
Wonderful 5 hour private tour
Fearless215836,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Mike Iliadis, was very knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed our 5 hour private tour with him, he showed us many areas along the coast and shared many facts and lots of history. He was a safe driver and even offered to take us to the pharmacy and grocery store. Highly recommend Mike!
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