Sounio Sea Kayak Tour to the Temple of Poseidon full program
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Athens, Greece
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Perfect for adventurous kayakers looking for a unique experience
- Savor an included lunch at a traditional Greek Tavern
- Hotel pickup and drop-off adds convenience
- Small group sizes ensure a more personalized experience
What's Included
- BCU certified guide(s)
- Kayaking equipment
- Lunch
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Snacks
- Entrance fee - Sounio Temple
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Temple of Poseidon
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
2
Legrena Beach
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Sounio Beach
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complaints, or other serious medical conditions
- All passenger heights and weights MUST be advised at time of booking
- Please wear a swimsuit, hat, and shoes that can get wet
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- For this tour, guests should NOT exceed the limit of : 280kg (617lbs) per couple/pair for a double sea kayak -- 120 kg approx. maximum per participant 2m (6,5 ft) each This is mostly for safety reasons but also for the guests’ comfort, following the technical specifications of the manufacturer of our kayaks’ fleet. Thanks for your understanding. For any further question, please do not hesitate to contact us.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Mary_O
Gabriel and Stratos are my two favorite people after the fabulous day! They gave us individual attention that included a great transport, personalized kayak tour with yummy honeydew melon followed by a tour of the Temple of Poseidon and a beachside lunch. They were so smart and talented- thanks to them we learned about everything from sea life to history! Amazing day and definitely recommend this- the area is beautiful. I also can’t say enough nice things about our guides- Awesome experience!
Reviews
5.0
based on 126 reviews
James_P, Dec 2025
Our tour guides were the best ever. They were very informative and even had dinner with us.
Amazing stuff guys and we’ll remember it forever.
Erin_E, Sep 2025
The guides were extremely professional, knowledgeable, kind and funny! We enjoyed every minute of our experience.
Janna_W, Sep 2025
We had a great trip Kayaking on the sea. It was some work as we're used to kayaking rivers and lakes but the water was so clear and the views were amazing. The meal at the end was too notch!
Lincoln_M, Sep 2025
The guides are experts and attentive, making sure everyone is taken care of and safe. The water is warm and clear in the view of the temple of Poseidon is the cherry on top. I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the water and would do it again in a heartbeat..
Ken_B, Sep 2025
Best tour we did in Athens, by far. Gabriel and Aries made this day so much fun for us. The pick up and drive to the kayaking location was all smooth and timely.
Aries was a fabulous, patient guide, who taught us a lot about kayaking (we had different abilities in our group) and pointed out landmarks with accompanying stories along the way. We stopped for a swim and light snack at a very private beach.
We returned to a short tour of the temple of Poseidon and the a fabulous meal of fresh seafood and local fare.
The perfect day.
We are just waiting for the photos Aries took of our group during the kayaking. Please send! Thank you!!
Morna_P, Jul 2025
Boat and crew were great but be prepared for a windy and exciting sailing. The island of Delos was fascinating if you enjoy history and ancient ruins. I actually wish we’d had more time there. Overall a great experience!
Kelly_M, Jul 2025
My son (he’s 21) and I really enjoyed this. It was a great way to get out of Athens for a bit, see the sea and get to the temple of Poseidon. We opted for a pick up at our hotel, which went smoothly. The drive there was at least 90 minutes and lots of traffic for the first 45. We enjoyed kayaking although if you don’t have much experience, it can get a little rough out there with strong winds. We kayaked to a little cove, took some time to snorkel (the best part!) and kayaked back to the main beach. B/c of all the traffic, things were a bit rushed and we had to hurry to get to the temple and didn’t have a ton of time there. Would have been nice to relax there for a bit. Then we drove back to the beach and had dinner with our two guides, who ordered lots of authentic Greek food. The meal was very good. And we got to watch the sunset from the beach. Then they drove us back to Athens, which probably took about an hour and 20 minutes. Oh, and my son and I were the only two people so we had the guides to ourselves! Overall, a very good experience, but it was an expensive one.
Mark_W, Jul 2025
Sea Kayak Tour with Temple of Poseidon and Athens hotel pickup went smoothly. The guides were friendly and very knowledgeable about the area and helpful with instructions for using tandem sea kayaks. They were very helpful when my wife fell and scraped her arm with providing first aid treatment. The authentic Greek seafood lunch was delicious!
Sarah_D, Jul 2025
This was a perfect last day for our visit in Greece. Our guides were friendly and knowledgeable, and they made us feel part of the family.
Kellie_S, Jul 2025
Beautiful kayak on a amazing coastline with experienced guides.
The Temple of Poseidon was stunning and the Greek food afterwards superb.
Mary_O, Jun 2025
Gabriel and Stratos are my two favorite people after the fabulous day! They gave us individual attention that included a great transport, personalized kayak tour with yummy honeydew melon followed by a tour of the Temple of Poseidon and a beachside lunch. They were so smart and talented- thanks to them we learned about everything from sea life to history! Amazing day and definitely recommend this- the area is beautiful. I also can’t say enough nice things about our guides- Awesome experience!
Elisha_S, Jun 2025
We had a great time kayaking. All our guides were so much fun and we all had a great time! You should do this while visiting Greece, one of our favorite activities we did while there!
Etta_J, May 2025
If you're going to Athens Greece,this is an amazing adventure. I was not a kayaker, but they made me feel very comfortable. It included snacks on a beach and a beautiful lunch spread after the tour was over, the guides were amazing!! They stuck with us and made us feel safe and comfortable.
Joseph_P, Apr 2025
My wife and I had an absolutely amazing time on our kayak tour around Sounion and of the ruins on foot. Both of our guides, Natalia and Pantelis went above and beyond for us. They treated us like family. They made sure to make our last day visiting Greece one we would never forget.
Representative George was great as well, keeping in contact with us throughout beginning a day or so before our scheduled tour date to organize pick up.
I will recommend this tour to any of my friends who travel to Greece and of course, look at some of their other tours when we return.
One piece of advice, make sure to schedule this tour with some flexibility since it is weather dependent.
Brenda_T, Oct 2024
Kayaking on the sea was amazing. Gabriel and Padelis were amazing guides. Wonderful ride to our location with knowledgeable Gabriel and great time on the water either Padelis. Then an amazing spread of food for lunch with a tour through Poseidon temple. So very wonderful.
Celia_K, Sep 2024
The guides were friendly and experienced, and we had a wonderful time! The kayaking conditions were great, and we enjoyed some time on a small beach snorkeling and swimming. We also had the pleasure of driving up to the Temple of Poseidon for a visit, followed by a wonderful dinner on the beach. Many thanks for such a memorable experience!!
Susan_c, Sep 2024
Great guides….very personable as well as knowledgeable. Great dinner afterwards as well. Highlight of our trip to Athens!
Salem_A, Aug 2024
It was a wonderful experience, special thanks for the amazing team who made it even more lovely, it is highly recomended.
Jennifer_W, Aug 2024
We were picked up from our hotel on time. A great demonstration on how to kayak and beautiful views. We went to a beach and spent time in the shade, swimming and fresh fruits. Then went back to see the temple before our tour guides ordered us an amazing assortment of food. Everyone was so kind, patient and knowledgeable. The food was amazing and favorable even my teenage son enjoyed.
Renee_L, Aug 2024
Loved every mermaid filled experience ! The food was delicious the guides were extraordinary! Poseidon ! Ice cream! Driver! Stories! Shrimp! Sardines! Octopus! Greek salad! Fried feta! Swimming! Views! Totally amazing Greek experience!
Tracey_T, Jul 2024
Fun family outing. Guides were friendly and fun! Kayaking! Snorkeling! Historical ruin! Great food! What more can you ask for! Highly recommend! Bonus Greek ice cream on the ride home!
Linda_L, Jun 2024
Probably my favorite tour we did in Greece. We were picked up at the hotel and had a lovely drive and chat down to the coast. We had two wonderful kayak guides who took care of us and made things super fun. We drove up to the Temple of Posidon and timed it in between tour groups, so we had a nearly private experience. After that, we had a traditional Greek meal on the water with our guides. The food was super fresh and tasty and the conversation with our guides was lovely. It felt like they shared their favorite bits of Greece with us. Highly recommend!!
Danielle_P, Jun 2024
Gabe was in contact with me multiple times before our trip. We had to reschedule due to high winds and he gave us multiple options to fit it into our schedule.
The day of the trip, Gabe and one of the other guides were right on time to pick us up. They pointed out many interesting things along the route and made even the drive an enjoyable part of our experience.
Once onsite for the kayaking, we joined another small group and two additional guides. They made sure we were safe and gave us clear instructions before heading out on the water. The weather was perfect and the paddling was very doable. We stopped at a small beach to get out and swim. They provided a snack and water. While on the water and beach the guides told us some history and myths about the area. They also took pictures while out on the water and sent them to us after. Once back on land they took us up to Poseidon's Temple via van and gave us as much time as we wanted there to explore. Then we headed back to the kayak launching site which is at a restaurant on the beach. Gabe asked what kind of food we liked and ordered a variety of things to try. Three of the guides (Gabe, Pedro and one other - I apologize for not knowing his name) ate with us. We were sitting at a table in the sand right next to the water. The food and the view were fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed the kayaking as well as talking with the guides. The whole family agreed that this tour was the highlight of our trip (and we did a many things so that means a lot)!
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Very friendly, very patient. If you have never kayaked before, these people are great to get yourself started!
Stacey_S, Jun 2024
We had a great time! The wind was a bit strong so we couldn't go the normal route, but we still had great views, stories about the area from our guides and the temple. Gabrielle, Padlelis, and Christso were all friendly and helpful and we would 100% recommend this tour. Our family of four, including two teenagers, very much enjoyed.
MariaJose_C, May 2024
Everything during our excursion was perfect. Manus, our driver was punctual and extremely professional. He gave us lots of amazing recommendations for Athens and taught us a lot of history. Our guide Pantelis made our sea kayaking very fun and very safe. This is for anyone who wishes an authentic different experience that leaves your soul filled with joy. Highly recommend! Worth every penny!
Denise_S, May 2024
This is such a great tour! Our guides were so great at explaining the history of the area as well as instructing us in the kayaks. We felt so safe and could just take in all the beautiful scenery. The views from poseidons temple are also spectacular. Such a beautiful site to explore. And the meal at the restaurant at the end of the tour is outstanding. It’s so fun to try new things that you wouldn’t know to order that are delicious Greek specialties
Mary_P, May 2024
Had an amazing day! We were picked up from our Athens hotel. Our driver was fabulous and gave us a ton of food recommendations to try. We got in the kayaks quickly and had a great time paddle, the sea was beautiful and the guide was helpful with me figuring out how to use the rudder. Afterwards we changed into dry clothes and were driven up to the Temple of Poseidon to have a poke around, then had a ton of dinner food to try for lunch. Would definitely recommend!
Roxanne_A, Apr 2024
Went with my 11 year old niece and everything was absolutely lovely! The guide who came to pick us up was warm and full of interesting information! Our kayaking guide was great with my niece, and even managed to get her to laugh despite her being in her moody preteen phase…
The temple was splendid, lunch was tasty and the sea beautiful.
Can only recommend :)
Matthew_H, Nov 2023
Tour guides were very nice. They shared stories and recommendations. Temple of Poseidon is beautiful. Food was good. Great location. Restaurant right on the water. Owner of restaurant referred to as “mermaid” was a lovely elderly woman who was super nice and gave us a bottle of Greek liquor. Great tour but a bit expensive for what it was.
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