Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Tickets

Drive from Athens to Cape Sounion and enjoy stories and sunset views at the Temple of Poseidon with an archaeologist guide.

• Everything you get: A 5-hour tour to one of Greece’s most magical sunset spots, complete with round-trip transfers from Athens in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus, an English-speaking driver, and an expert archaeologist guide.
• Why choose this: Unlike standard city tours, this takes you beyond Athens to explore a legendary clifftop temple with stories straight out of Homer’s Odyssey from an expert in the field.

Inclusions

• 5-hour morning/daytime or sunset tour of Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion (as per option selected)
• Round-trip AC coach transfers from Athens
• English-speaking driver
• English-speaking archaeologist guide

Exclusions

• Temple of Poseidon entry tickets

• Please note that entry to the Temple of Poseidon is not included in the ticket and must be paid for separately at the site.
• Head to Doukissis Plakentias, Chalandri 152 34, Athens, Greece, where your guide will meet you right outside the Halandri metro station (Blue Line). Arrive at least 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure a smooth departure.
• The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.
• This experience is pram/stroller accessible.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Private Athens Riviera half-day tour with a visit to Temple of Poseidon & Lake Vouliagmeni in air-conditioned vehicle.

• Everything you get: Discover the Athens Riviera with round-trip hotel or airport transfers, a small-group setting, and a professional English-speaking driver. Enjoy a scenic drive in an air-conditioned vehicle with facilities like Wi-Fi, phone charger bottled water and snacks onboard.
• Why choose this: Capped at just 12 people, explore at your pace with this private tour. Ideal if you want to know history of ancient Greece, get some sea views, and a swim in a natural thermal lake.

Inclusions

• Small-group experience (max 12 people)
• Hotel or airport pick-up and drop-off
• Air-conditioned vehicle (minibus, minivan, SUV, or sedan transport)
• Professional English-speaking driver
• WiFi on board
• Phone charger
• Bottled water
• Snack

Exclusions

• Admission tickets for Lake Vouliagmeni and Temple of Poseidon
• Licensed tour guide inside Archaeological site
• Towels at the lake (bring your own or rent at the lake)
• Meals and drinks

What to bring

• Bring your own towel for swimming at Lake Vouliagmeni, else you'll have to rent one on site.
• Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.
• Budget for meals and the Lake Vouliagmeni and Temple of Poseidon entrance fee as these are not included.
• Swimwear and a change of clothes are recommended for the lake visit.
• Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses are advised for outdoor activities.
• Wear good footwear because visiting Temple of Poseidon does involve a bit of walking.

What’s not allowed

• The experience is not suitable for pregnant women.
• Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
• Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited on the premises.
• Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the sites for security reasons.

Additional information

• Pickup is from your hotel lobby or, for Airbnb, at the building entrance after driver contact; airport/port pickups are at arrivals with a signboard.
• The driver is knowledgeable but not licensed to accompany guests inside archaeological sites.
• Itineraries are subject to change due to traffic or operational reasons.
• Showers and changing rooms are available at Lake Vouliagmeni.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Explore Athens on a flexible hop-on hop-off bus, then head to Cape Sounion for a guided tour of the temple at sunset.

• Everything you get on the Athens HOHO bus tour: Explore Athens your way with a 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass covering 35 stops across the city. Enjoy free WiFi, a city map, headphones, and audio commentary in 16 languages for a seamless sightseeing experience.
• Everything you get at Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion: Relax on a 4-hour round-trip sunset tour from Athens in an AC bus, guided by a professional who shares insights as you admire Poseidon's cliffside temple at golden hour.
• Why choose this combo: This combo lets you explore Athens freely by day and enjoy a guided sunset escape by evening— scenic and budget-friendly.

Inclusions

Athens HOHO bus tour

• 2-day unlimited HOHO pass with a map of the city
• Audio guide in Spanish, Turkish, Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese & Russian
• Free Wi-Fi onboard
• Headphones

Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion

• 4-hour sunset tour
• Round-trip AC bus transfers from Athens
• Pick-up and drop-off from central locations
• Professional guide

Exclusions

• Entry tickets to attractions
• Lunch

Orange Line: Athens

• First Bus: 8.30am from Syntagma Square, Old Parliament
• Last Bus: 7.30am from Syntagma Square, Old Parliament
• Frequency: every 15 mins
• Popular Stops: Acropolis Museum, Temple of the Olympian, Panathenaic Stadium

Blue Line: Piraeus

• First Bus: 10.45am from Acropolis
• Last Bus: 5.45pm from Acropolis
• Frequency: approx 2 hours
• Popular Stops: Planetarium, Piraeus

Yellow Line: Glyfada

• First Bus: 10am from Acropolis
• Last Bus: 7.10pm from Acropolis
• Frequency: approx 1-2 hours
• Popular Stops: Kosmas Beach, Glyfada Beach

Green Line: Vouliagmeni

• First Bus: 10.38am from Divani Apollon
• Last Bus: 6:20pm from Voula Park
• Frequency: approx 1-2 hours
• Popular Stops: Astir Beach, Kavouri Beach

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points and here for the detailed timetable.
Cape Sounion sunset tour

• First Bus: 2pm from Omonoia Square
• Last Bus: 2:30pm from Melina Mercouri Monument

Athens HOHO bus tour

• The buses are wheelchair accessible.
• Note that from Jan to Mar, the Yellow and Green Lines are closed.
• Children under the age of 5 years can travel for free.

Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion

• The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.
• This experience is pram/stroller accessible.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Two iconic Greek sites, one great price—explore ruins by day and watch a legendary sunset by night.

• Everything you get at Acropolis & Parthenon: Get access to the Acropolis, including the Parthenon, Theatre of Dionysus, and Odeon of Herodes Atticus. A multilingual audio guide adds rich historical context as you explore at your own pace.
• Everything you get at Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion: Enjoy a 5-hour guided sunset tour from Athens with round-trip AC bus transfers, an English-speaking driver, and audio guides in six languages to bring the myths of Poseidon to life.
• Why choose this combo: This combo ties together ancient temples, mythology, and epic views—perfect for history lovers chasing Greece’s timeless stories in one curated experience.

Inclusions

Acropolis & Parthenon

• Acropolis & Parthenon entry tickets
• Access to Odeon of Herodes Atticus
• Access to Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus
• Athens City & Plaka audio guide in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish

Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion

• 5-hour sunset tour
• Round-trip AC bus transfers from Athens
• English-speaking driver
• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Russian

Acropolis & Parthenon

• The Acropolis has limited accessibility for visitors with mobility challenges. While there is an elevator near the South Slope entrance, its operation is managed entirely by the venue and may not always be available. Contact the site a day before your visit at +30 210 3214172 or +30 210 9238470 to confirm availability.
• Baby strollers are not permitted inside the Acropolis archaeological site due to the site's uneven terrain and lack of suitable storage facilities.
• The audio tours are not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation.
• The app and audio guides require around 200-250 MB of space on your device.

Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion

• The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.
• This experience is pram/stroller accessible.
• The Temple of Poseidon sunset tour doesn't include entry tickets to the site.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.