Private Tour
Sunset Private Tour to Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Take an unforgettable day trip to Cape Sounion, an ancient temple built on top of a towering sea cliff. Climb up to the Temple of Poseidon for panoramic views of the Aegean, and explore the ruins of this structure dedicated to the Greek god of the sea. This incredible tour takes you along south Attica’s scenic coastal roads to reach the ancient Temple of Poseidon. The views of the Aegean Sea from this temple dedicated to the Greek god of the sea are breathtaking.
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Airport Pick-Up & Drop-Off (additional cost depending on vehicle type)
Entry/Admission Fees - Sounio Archeological Site
Licensed tour guide
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Athens
Pickup from your hotel, airbnb appartment, Athens airport or Piraeus port. After an hour and 15 minutes drive along the Athenian riviera we will reach Sounio.
Glyfada
Glyfada is a suburb in South Athens located in the Athens Riviera along the Athens coast. It is situated in the southern parts of the Athens' Urban Area.
Options
Cape Sounio
Pickup included
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip
Lane D,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00We enjoyed the transfer with a private driver from Athens to the Temple of Poseidon. The scenic route was beautiful. Nico was our driver and he was great! We also stopped for dinner with fresh seafood after visiting the temple and it was great.
Don’t Miss This Tour
Pamela S,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Leisurely drive down the coast, lots of information along the way. Appropriate amount of time at the Temple with time to enjoy a drink at the cafe. On the way home, stopped at a beachfront seafood rustic restaurant for fabulous grilled fresh snapper. Overall a wonderful experience!
Niko is an outstanding tour guide.
Andrea S,
Jun 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Niko is a delightful young man. He is knowledgeable, interesting, patient and made an outstanding recommendation for dinner when we were on our way back to Athens. His van is comfortable and he's a great driver. Our party of 7 all highly recommend him.
Beautiful photo-op
Bernard G,
May 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00The views of the Temple of Poseidon in the sunset are simply spectacular and Alex was great in insuring we got tickets before the arrival of the tour buses and that my wife got in a restroom stop. But what the tour description didn’t say is that we continue to have very nice views of the sunset afterward along a road that runs along the .water. The stop at a lake on the way to the temple made a nice break and a chance to stretch our legs. We opted to buy ourselves a late dinner at a restaurant on the water in the fishing village that was recommended by our driver and has a nice sea bream - with waiter intruding us to the fish before it was cooked.
Highly Recommend!
Julie B,
Apr 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alex was the best! Picked us up outside our hotel and was so knowledgeable about everything. We stopped at the geothermal lake, like others mentioned, but it was closed for a private event. The temple and coastal view were AMAZING! It was so worth the trip since we didn't have time on this visit to get to any islands. It gave us an insight into how beautiful Greece is. Didn't stay for sunset, because 3 tour busses showed up...too crowded. Instead we saw the sunset from the fish restaurant on the way home. Sea Bream - the best we had the whole trip, and a Greek salad. We enjoyed our conversation with Alex so much.
Great experience with amazing views
dianek514,
Apr 3, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Visiting the Temple of Poseidon was well worth thr trip. The drive to the Temple is scenic and gives great views of the coast. We enjoyed seeing what is left of the temple and walking through the ruins of houses near the temple. We arrived in the morning just after the archaeological site opened and had the place to ourselves! I also highly recommend this tour company! We had a great time with Nikos! He shared interesting information about the places we drove through and the site itself. He made sure we all had a great time (which isn't always easy to do with teenage kids). We would happily go on a tour with him again!
Highly rated tour and transport company
happyholidayer21,
Oct 27, 2024
- Tripadvisor
5.00If you are looking for a company who can make your last day in Athens really special, pick you up from your accommodation or cruise, provide transport for a superb private tour, including the Temple of Poseidon and a wonderful, chilling beach bar, then drop you at the airport - Then look no further!! We also thought that Alex, our driver was brilliant! - Really knowledgeable and informative and super helpful! A lovely last day in Athens.
Day trip of a lifetime
Mary S,
Sep 30, 2024
- Viator
5.00Our driver, George, was incredible and so informative. He came on time and we had a great time. Cape Sunion was gorgeous. The whole trip was a highlight of our Greek odyssey. .
Wonderful sites and a great host
David R,
Aug 27, 2024
- Viator
5.00Alex was very informative and friendly throughout the tour, the sites and views along the way were wonderful and his knowledge and insights into the history behind things was great to learn about.
Highly recommend this small group tour to the Temple of Poisedon
Michael H,
Jul 27, 2024
- Viator
5.00Excellent! Great tour and knowledgeable guide. Definitely worth the money for a small group tour that picks you up and drops you off at your hotel. The Temple of Poisedon is amazing. Also included a stop at a nice beach side restaurant with fresh seafood (at your expense). The Temple of Poseidon is an ancient Greek temple on Cape Sounion, Greece, dedicated to the god Poseidon. There is evidence of the establishment of sanctuaries on the cape from as early as the 11th century BC. Sounion's most prominent temples, the Temple of Athena and the Temple of Poseidon.
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