Cape Sounio & Temple of Poseidon Tour
Athens, Greece
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon sit roughly 43 miles (70 kilometers) from Athens along the coastal road—close enough for a half-day trip, but far enough that coordinating public transport and timing the visit independently takes planning most visitors don't have time for. This guided tour covers the coastal drive and the Temple of Poseidon, including its original Doric columns, with panoramic views of the Saronic Gulf.
- Explore beyond Athens without any of the logistical stress
- Sit back and enjoy the view as your driver tackles the roads
- See a side to Greece you'd miss out on if you stayed in the city
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from select hotels included for ease
What's Included
- Astonishing view of the Saronic Gulf
- Hotel pickup and drop-off with motor coach (selected Hotels only)
- Professional tour guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Local taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Any private expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Pickup starts: 1 hour before departure. Traveler pickup is offered from selected Athens hotels. Enter your accommodation details and we will inform you on the exact pick up time and location after your booking. If you are staying at an area outside of our pickup zone, you will be advised to proceed to the nearest pick up point.
Operating hours.3:00 pm
Itinerary
1
Archaeological Site of Sounion
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Temple of Poseidon
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 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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Reviews
3.9
based on 17 reviews
Michael_K, Sep 2024
My wife and I were disappointed in this tour. Although it initially was nice that we were picked up at our hotel, by the time all the other folks were also picked up, a lot of time was used just getting out of (and later back in) to Athens. After entering the actual site, we rec'd an overview of the Temple ruins and some free time for photos and souvenir shopping. All told, the total trip lasted almost 5 hours with approx. 4 hours on the bus. I personally found our tour guide difficult to understand because of her heavy accent. Following this tour, we took two other Viatour tours to other sites and the difference was significant.
Kimberley_R, Jul 2024
II appreciated the story about the Cape and the historical value & importance of the Temple but it’s a long, albeit pleasant drive for a 30-45 minute visit.
Steevenson_N, Dec 2023
Beautiful view and great tour guide. Like that there were snacks and bathroom available. Sunset was perfect time to go!
Nicole_S, May 2023
The tour and guide were very good however the pick ups were a bit unorganized. They did not seem to know how many people they were expecting for the tour which resulted in a long wait before we were able to start the drive to Sounio.
John_R, May 2023
The tremendously skilled bus driver & wonderful tour guide were as incredible as the sights. The weather was perfect & the length of the tour was just right 👍
Frdrique_F, Nov 2022
I can not to go thèse place bécause when i réserve on France you write me (Tripadvisor whrite me ) thé day is thé 18 november and thé hour is 15h
But my phone is out of order when You whrite me thé new hour at thé hôtel is 13h35 so i have not see my phone is a new on order thé 19 novembrer
So
i have pay fornothing i Saïd you at phone between thé hôtel thé 18 but i have niot a answer …
I want to have a remboursement but nobody answer me …
I am very bad
Can you do some think for me please
I Hope your answer
Best regards
Frédérique Feru
Stephanie_P, Aug 2022
For the first-time visitor to Athens, this was a way to see the coast of the city’s beautiful peninsula before ascending the hill where the Temple to Poseidon sits. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of this place!
matteomadrigali, Feb 2020
Bus picked us up on time and tour guide gave us interesting information during the trip about Athens and the surrounding areas.
Good amount of time at the site and, given it was February, not a lot of people around.
If possible, I would suggest to stop halfway through the bus ride to take pictures as the surrounding area is very pretty but hard to take nice pictures from the bus.
ANTONIO_C, Jul 2024
Tour fantastico. Non solo conosci la Riviera Ateniese ma Capo Sunio è un attrazione spettacolare, piena di storia e una posizione Unica. Guida preparata ed esaustiva
Susanasalome_M, Oct 2023
Muy buena excursión la guía maravillosa sin palabras. Una signal más de la perfección de los dioses.
Martine_l, Sep 2023
Belle visite malgré un temps venteux et pluvieux
Le temps de la visite était rapide (35minutes) pour 3h30 de trajet aller retour
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