Temple of Poseidon: Sunset Views in Sounio

Experience the awe-inspiring Temple of Poseidon on a private tour from Athens. Marvel at the picturesque temple perched on a hill, overlooking the crystal-clear Aegean Sea. Don’t miss the chance to witness one of the best-rated sunsets on Tripadvisor!

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Athens - Pick up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port. We need about 1.5 hours to get to Sounio.
  • Flisvos Marina - Tour of Flisvos Marina.
  • Glyfada - Glyfada is a suburb in South Athens located in the Athens Riviera. It is situated in the southern parts of Athens’ urban area. The area stretches from the foot…
What's Included
  • Private tour with customizable program
  • Pick-up and drop-off service from Athens Hotel, Airbnb, or Port
  • Transportation in modern, first-class private vehicles
  • Luxurious sedans for groups of 1-3 people
  • Comfortable mini vans for groups of 4-7 people
  • English-speaking tour driver knowledgeable in Greek history
  • Vehicles equipped with WiFi, A/C, and bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Licensed guide to accompany you into archaeological sites
  • Entrance fees for all the attractions
  • Optional airport pick-up, available at an additional cost.
  • Kindly note that gratuities and tips are not included in the price and are left to your discretion.
  • Meal in Sounio Under Poseidon Temple - Lunch stops are scheduled, but meal costs are not included.
Additional Information

Visit one of the most important temples ever, the Temple of Poseidon! This picturesque temple is built on the edge of an impressive hill, overlooking the crystal-clear Aegean Sea. It’s definitely a great experience. Walk through the temple and enjoy one of the best-rated sunsets on Tripadvisor.
Head south of Athens to Cape Sounio on a private tour that…

Location
Athens
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Christyroberson
Apr 22, 2026
Personalized, private tour to Temple of Poseidon - We loved our trip to The Temple of Poseidon, just outside the city of Athens. Our driver spoke very good English, answered all of our questions and narrated just enough! At the end of our tour, he allowed us to stop and eat at a local restaurant that was amazing… fresh fish that had just been caught. The van was large, comfortable and very clean. I highly recommend this company, tour, and ask for the driver by the name of Theodore. He was fantastic and made our trip so nice.
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J9945wkterrih
Apr 22, 2026
Fantastic Trip to Temple of Poseidon! - Theo was a FANTASTIC tour driver and very knowledgeable about the areas. He was witty and spoke wonderful English. In addition to a fantastic trip through the Athenian Riviera to the Temple of Poseidon, he was kind enough to take us to a wonderful seaside cafe for a fabulous dinner of fresh sea bass, wonderful hosts and a beautiful sunset at Four Brothers. 100% recommend this adventure! Ask for Theodore!
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Molliet475
Mar 23, 2026
Coast Drive to Temple of Poseidon - Alex was an amazing driver and host in the trip! Would highly recommend.
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Andreafm4889gm
Mar 13, 2026
Great for families! - Great time on the trip to Cape Sounion! Alex and Alexander were amazing and we were so happy for another lovely trip with them. They are great for families and even let the kids DJ on the drive haha! It was a curvy ride, so you if get motion sickness- let them know! Very comfortable and beautiful drive out otherwise. They will help you to get comfortable. The price to get into the cape Sounion is worth it. The views are amazing! We also had a nice spot for sunset. Thank you again!
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Krzysztof177
Jan 5, 2026
Greek myths on the way to sunset at Sounion - The trip exceeded our expectations despite the fact we did not make it to the temple which was closed earlier. Our guide Christos filled the time with Greek mythology stories which we loved and stopped several times to show us interesting spots.
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Yeart98
Nov 3, 2025
Private tour and sunset at Poseidon Temple - Chris is the best! He spent all day with us driving us around and showing us the beautiful coast and then finishing our trip with the sunset at Poseidon’s Temple. He was friendly, funny, knowledgeable, and a great tour guide. Highly recommended
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Stephanie_d
Aug 27, 2025
Our driver Dimetri met us... - Our driver Dimetri met us on time at our hotel. He was very knowledgeable in Greek history and legend. He was very personable and easy to talk to. The views from the Temple of Poseidon were amazing. On our way back to Athens, we stopped at a waterside restaurant and had a fantastic lunch of fresh seafood
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Grace_l
Jun 19, 2025
Temple of Poseidon! - The tour with Chris was fantastic! He knew lots of information and shared that with us. We especially love the Greek mythology lore! The car was comfortable and the restaurant he recommended was delicious. Thanks for a great tour.
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Irish3230
May 25, 2025
Best panoramic views of Greece Coast on our visit to Poseidon Temple! - Andreas was amazing! We had a wonderful, informative evening with him, showing all the beautiful sea scapes on the way to Poseidon Temple. Andreas speaks incredible English. He made us feel like we knew him for years.
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Stephen_b
Oct 6, 2025
I would not do this tour again - First, our driver was great. He drove expertly through Athens streets. He was also very friendly. We knew we would get a private car, but were not expecting a taxi. It was comfortable, clean and had plenty of room. We went to the lake first, and when we got there, we found that the entry fee to the lake was 19 euro each. We are not cheap, but 38 euro for a few minutes of picture taking seemed too expensive. After that we went to the temple of Poseiden which we found very interesting and liked a. Lot. After we were done, we went back to the taxi and he asked us if we were ready to go back to the hotel. We said that we chose the option to have lunch (close to $70 more than without). He didn't know anything about it. Didn't know where we were supposed to go or anything. But, being the nice and polite driver he was, he called his place of business and they didn't know anything about it either and said it would cost extra because we were only scheduled so much time with the driver and they would have to charge another 30 minutes or so. Not the drivers fault, but Viator and the company they hired should get all the details. I think we should be reimbursed for the $70 we paid for the lunch we did not get. .
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).