Top Athens Kayaking Tours

The Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion is a bucket-list item for many visitors to Athens, but the crowds leave many disappointed. Beat the crowds, see it from a fresh perspective, and get a light workout too on this thrilling adventure by 2-person sea kayak. Paddle along the Athenian Riviera with a swim and snack stop at a hidden beach or rocky islet before admiring the temple.

Explore the Sunken City of Epidaurus without the hassle of planning how to get there or organizing equipment with this private sea kayaking and snorkeling experience. Let a guide handle everything, including lunch and logistics, as you enjoy taking in ancient ruins underwater. Take in a Roman villa, mosaic floors, and more just off Kalymnios Beach.

Leave the heat and crowds of Athens behind and set out on this sea kayaking experience along the picturesque coastline of eastern Attica. Meet at Lagonēsi, Kalyvia Thorikou, and paddle along the coast, stopping to admire rock formations and islets. Discover hidden beaches and tiny islets that you might otherwise miss, snorkel around dramatic rock formations, and relax over Greek snacks and beverages.

The Athens Riviera coastline is best accessed from the water—but standard boat tours follow fixed routes that don't reach the quieter coves and remote beaches only accessible by kayak. This guided sunset tour departs from Kavura Point and explores the Saronic Gulf, with stops at a remote beach and a small island for snorkeling along the way.

Leave the bustle of Athens behind for a kayaking adventure along the Athenian Riviera. Paddle up the scenic coastline of the Saronic Gulf, stopping for a swim and snack on the way to Cape Sounion. Admire a unique view of the Temple of Poseidon from the water, and then go ashore to explore the ancient archaeological site, finishing with a delicious meal at a Greek tavern.

Get a view of Athens that many people miss on this private sea kayaking tour. After a pickup from your Athens accommodation in the morning or afternoon, head to the water. After an introduction and a chance to get familiar with your equipment, you’ll paddle along the coastline, looking for natural and cultural highlights as you go. Enjoy delicious Greek fare as part of your adventure, too.

Swap ancient archaeological sites for a different kind of adventure with this guided sea kayaking experience. Paddle with a local guide who knows the coastline inside out, leading you to hidden beaches, sea caves, and top snorkeling spots that are easy to miss without insider knowledge.

Prebook this Acropolis of Athens and Parthenon tour to guarantee your visit to the UNESCO World Hertiage Site. Going with a guide gives you more as you walk along the site learning the history and beauty behind the ruins. Plus, you can choose whether to add your admission ticket for convenience when you book or to purchase when you arrive there.

Visit one of Greece’s most picturesque coastal viewpoints on a half-day small-group tour from Athens to Cape Sounion. Travel by minivan along south Attica’s scenic shoreline roads to reach the ancient Temple of Poseidon, built atop a towering sea cliff with fantastic views of the Aegean. Explore the ruins of this temple dedicated to the Greek god of the sea, and opt for an afternoon tour to catch a famously beautiful sunset.

Enhance your experience of Athens on a mythological tour of the ancient Greek city. Alongside an entertaining guide, visit major landmarks like the Acropolis and listen to the captivating myths that surround each landmark. Hear tales that combine myth, legend and historical fact; and gain valuable insight into the culture of modern and ancient Greece on this educational tour.

Arrange for a stress-free ride to Athens International Airport, and end your trip to the Greek capital on a high note, with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at your Athens hotel or accommodation, and relax on the journey to the airport in a climate-controlled vehicle. Leave all the logistics and navigation to someone else, and enjoy one last trip through the city before you depart.

Watch one of the most majestic sunsets in Greece with a half-day twilight tour to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. Travel along the Saronic Gulf and Athens Riviera to the cape, which sits atop a sheer sea cliff and was a sacred site in the ancient world. Tour the Temple of Poseidon, dedicated to the mythological god of the sea, and see the sun dip below the horizon and several islands in the distance.

Journey back to ancient Greece on this guided tour of Athens’ UNESCO World Heritage–listed Acropolis. Visit the Theater of Dionysus, stroll past the Propylaea gateway and the Temple of Athena Nike, and stand in awe before the grand ruins of the Parthenon. After exploring the sprawling citadel, learn more about the excavations as you browse more than 4,000 artifacts at the Acropolis Museum. Upgrade to include timed tickets.

Seeing Athens, Piraeus, and the Riviera independently can mean figuring out transportation between widely spread sights. Simplify your sightseeing with a hop-on hop-off bus connecting key landmarks across three routes, while audio commentary adds context along the way. Get off wherever interests you, then continue when you’re ready, combining convenient transportation with the freedom to explore Athens and its surroundings at your own pace.

Marvel over one of Greece’s most photographed monuments on this half-day tour to the Temple of Poseidon from Athens. Wind your way along the coastal cliffs and beaches on the scenic drive to Cape Sounion, then grab your camera as you spot the magnificent remains of the Temple of Poseidon, perched high on the sea cliffs. You have a chance to get up close to the ancient monument, explore ruins dating back to 444 BC, and soak up the impressive coastal views.

Journey from Athens to Cape Sounion on a private door-to-door tour starring the ruined Temple of Poseidon, dating to the 5th century BC and known for its location perched above the sea. On the way, admire the scenery as you wind past beaches and sparkling water. As you return, opt to enjoy a Greek meal at a charming taverna or view Lake Vouliagmeni. Entrance fees are at your expense.

Discover the best of Athens and the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion on this full-day Super Saver—a combination of two popular tours for a great discounted price. Start with a guided morning stroll around top Athens attractions such as Syntagma Square, the charming old Plaka district, and more. Then, take a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Acropolis to see its classical showpieces, including the Parthenon. Finish with a scenic afternoon trip to see the Temple of Poseidon, a 5th-century BC temple perched on sea cliffs at Cape Sounion.

Combine two popular tours of Athens and Cape Sounion into one day with this Athens Super Saver. In the morning, board an air-conditioned coach for a sightseeing tour of Athens’ highlights with a guide: stroll around the Parthenon and the Acropolis; see the Panathenaic Stadium; and visit the New Acropolis Museum. Then, take an afternoon trip to Cape Sounion, where the Temple of Poseidon overlooks the Aegean Sea.

Travel back in time to the thriving empire of ancient Greece on a full-day tour of Athens led by an expert guide. In the morning, visit a combination of classic and contemporary sites to gain a holistic picture of the bustling Greek capital including the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. Then, after savoring a delicious lunch, head out to the Saronic Gulf to Cape Sounion where the great Temple of Poseidon is still standing.