Sounion Sunset Private Tour

Recommended by 97% of travelers

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Athens, Greece

5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Overview

Begin your private trip to Sounion with a delightful drive along the spectacular Aegean coast. Along the way, pause for photo opportunities at picturesque beaches, scenic yacht harbors, and Vouliagmeni Lake. Once at the cape, visit the Temple of Poseidon, which offers exceptional sea views. Conclude with a traditional seafood meal at a waterfront tavern (own expense), before returning to your Athens hotel.

Get the personalized experience of a private tour
Travel comfortably in round-trip transportation
Choose a morning or afternoon start time
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Athens

What's Included

Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Professional Drivers (Not licensed to accompany you into the sites)
Bottled water

Entrance fee - Entrance Fees to the Temple of Poseidon (20.00 Euros per adult)

€20.00 per person
Dinner
English-speaking licensed tour guide (Optional / 260 Euros payable in cash).Subject to availability.
Airport pickup/drop-off on request (additional fee varies by vehicle type)
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Airport Pickup:Your driver will meet you upon your arrival at the Athens International Airport - “Eleftherios Venizelos”, at the customs exit, holding an H.P. Tours sign with your name on. Port pickup: Your driver will meet you at the Piraeus Port cruise ship terminal, holding an H.P. Tours sign with your name on. Notice that Piraeus port has three terminals, Terminal A, B and C. Depending on the terminal that your ship will dock at, your driver will be waiting for you at the corresponding exit. (e.g. If your ship docks at Terminal A, your driver will meet you at the Terminal A exit etc.) In case your ship docks at Terminal B or Terminal C and the corresponding exit gate is closed, you will need to take the shuttle bus to come to Terminal A (3 MIN RIDE), where your driver will be waiting for you.

Itinerary

Avenue of Poseidon (Poseidornos) (Pass By)

Limni Vouliagmenis

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Varkiza

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Poseidon

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Lagonisi

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infant seats available

Most travelers can participate
Infant car seats are available upon request
Your tour is totally private. No unknown passengers will participate in your group.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

The drive along the coast was beautiful! We had a delicious dinner of Greek salad, fish, and shrimp. Highlight was sunset and our driver, Panos. He was amazing and so nice. We learned so much about Greece. Wonderful time!

Reviews

4.9

based on 32 reviews

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Timing the crowd is key....

Jason_N, Apr 2026

Timing the crowd is key. Jimmy adjusted our trip to put us there ahead of the “sunset” bus tours, and it made an enormous difference. We had no line going in and passed a huge line going out.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Dear Jason, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic time with us! Your satisfaction is our highest priority, and we’re pleased to know we could contribute to a memorable experience. We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back and providing our services again in the future. Until then, please accept our warmest regards and best wishes. Sincerely, Frank Kotsiopoulos Managing Director H.P. Tours

The drive along the coast...

Mary_O, Sep 2025

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Mary, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic time with us! Your satisfaction is our highest priority, and we’re pleased to know we could contribute to a memorable experience. We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back and providing our services again in the future. Until then, please accept our warmest regards and best wishes. Sincerely, Frank Kotsiopoulos Managing Director H.P. Tours

There are probably better ways to get to Cape Sounion.

Matt_K, Aug 2025

Basically just a car service to Cape Sounion. I booked for 4pm which I guess was too early? So we had to stop for dinner at 5 on the way not on the way back, as advertised. The sunset at the Temple of Poseidon was at 8:24 pm. So we didn’t need to get there until 7:30. Not sure why we weren’t told that. The dinner spot was fine. Great people and the food was good, but not a place I would have chosen on my own. There were other seemingly more interesting places in the area. Our driver was nice, but quiet. We didn’t expect a tour guide, but some of the other reviews mention drivers who were talkative and informative. Overall definitely worth going to Cape Sounion and the temple of Poseidon. That said, this was just hiring a driver to get there. Not sure we needed to spend 500 to do that and then an addition 300+ for dinner at 5pm.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Hello Matt, We would once again like to thank you for choosing H.P. Tours – Hellenic Private Tours for your private tour, and for taking the time to share your feedback with us and with fellow travelers. Regarding your comments, we acknowledge that the tour starting time of 16:00 was not ideal for catching the sunset on that particular date. In hindsight, a later departure time should have been recommended by our team to ensure a better overall experience. We regret this oversight. Given the original timing, having dinner before reaching the Temple became necessary to stay as true as possible to the itinerary and to ensure you could still experience the sunset there. While we understand your criticism, we would like to note that the decision regarding the starting time was made by you. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the restaurant’s service and the food provided. Delivering authentic cuisine and warm, genuine hospitality is always our goal when suggesting dining options. That said, we’d like to emphasize that our restaurant recommendations are always optional. If you had preferred another dining option, this could have been discussed directly with your driver. Regarding your experience with the driver, we will follow up on this internally to better understand his perspective and assess the situation more thoroughly. While we appreciate that you described him as “nice,” we also want to understand more deeply why you felt the overall experience lacked the depth you expected. We take all guest feedback seriously, and we can guarantee your review will help us improve further. Our goal is to consistently deliver the high-quality service that has defined H.P. Tours over the years, and we thank you for contributing to that effort. Warm regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Managing Director H.P. Tours

Jimmy was a great tour...

Linda_P, Jul 2025

Jimmy was a great tour guide! Loved his personality and knowledge of Greece! He took us to a great restaurant on the water and food and people were amazing! He also was a good driver! Next time we are Athens we will call him for another tour!!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience with fellow travelers. Your feedback means a lot to us and serves as a great encouragement for our team. We truly appreciate your support and trust in our services. It's our constant endeavor to exceed your expectations, and we're delighted to hear that we could make your journey memorable. We look forward to the opportunity of serving you again in the future and creating more wonderful experiences together. Warmest Regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Manager Director H.P. Tours

Breathtaking Experience

jean_s, Oct 2024

The beautiful ride along the Athens coastline coupled with the sunset at Poseidon's temple was absolutely breathtaking. The tour was greatly enhanced by Jimmy our driver/guide who was a wealth of knowledge and a pleasure to be with. This tour is highly recommended.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing H.P. Tours for your recent journey. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with Jimmy. We truly value your patronage and trust in our services. It would be our pleasure to welcome you back in the future for another memorable adventure. Warmest Regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Manager Director

A must while in Athens

Eric_D, Jan 2024

Frank was an excellent tour guide and the sunset views were amazing. We stopped for dinner at a local Greek restaurant on the way back which was also outstanding. I highly recommend this tour!

Guide was very...

Andrew_N, Apr 2023

Guide was very knowledgeable and gave a perfect tour. The stops on the way were great and so was the restaurant on the way back.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you for your kind words regarding our services. We really appreciate sharing your feedback. We hope we can offer you our services again in the future. Warmest Regards, On behalf of H.P. Tours Frank Kotsiopoulos Manager Director

Breathtakingly beautiful

Louise_B, Nov 2022

Our driver/ guide, Panos was very knowledgeable and attentive. We had such a great experience that we booked him for another excursion the next day

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Amazing

Dora_G, Aug 2022

My husband and I really enjoyed the ride seeing the beautiful coast and the dinner by the water was amazing. The view from Cape Sounion was breathtaking , so happy that we did this tour - worth it!

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing H.P.Tours for your tour. Hoping to offer you our services again in the future. Warmest Regards, On behalf of H.P. Tours Frank Kotsiopoulos Manager Director

Sunset at the Temple of Poseidon is Specatular!

Julie_P, Sep 2021

Stunning sunset view from Temple of Poseidon. Our guide was amazing! Picked us up at our hotel and drove the coastline from Athens to the southern most point in the region where the Temple is located. He stopped 5-6 times along the way to point our interesting landmarks and let us dip our feet in the sea at a lovely beach stop. When you get to the Temple, you must arrive at least 30 minutes before sunset because they close the gates. There is a rest room area and cafe right outside the gates. It's a good pit stop but you can't take any food or drinks inside the Temple grounds (except water bottles). Walk around the entire Temple and then pick a spot to watch the sunset - it's gorgeous. On the way back, our guide took us to a small local restaurant about 10 minutes from the Temple, which was a great way to wrap up the day. The drive back takes 1 hour, 15 minutes to the city center of Athens (longer on the way down because of stops) so be prepared as the entire trip is close to 6 hours. It's worth it, absolutely beautiful and wonderful tour guid!

Response from Host, Sep 2021

Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience with other travelers. We really appreciate it. We hope we can offer you our services again in the future. Warmest Regards, On behalf of H.P. Tours Frank Kotsiopoulos Manager Director