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The 15 Best Temple Sunset Tours in Athens

25 tours  ·  from $22 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 temple sunset tours in Athens worth the money, each with its price, its start time and the one thing to know before the gate.

Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip - Meeting at Metaxourghio and getting out of Athens
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Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

1.Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8,241 reviews · 5h 30m · from $23Our pick

Ride the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion with an English-speaking archaeologist guide, then enjoy about 1.5 to 2 hours at Poseidon’s Temple. Guides such as Lydia, Angelina, and Dimitra add Greek myths and local history, while the sunset provides the main event. Entry costs an extra €20.

“Great guide Angelina with lots of fun facts, Greek myths and information. Great day in all. Recommend.”

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Athens: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience - Meeting near the Acropolis and leaving Athens
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Athens: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience

2.Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,338 reviews · 4 hours · from $22Best value

Ride from central Athens along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion, with live English commentary from guides such as Katerina, George, or Fotis. Explore the Temple of Poseidon at your own pace, use the audio guide app, and watch the sunset over the Aegean.

“Great trip! Our guide did a great job navigating a tricky return trip due to a missing passenger and the lunar eclipse meaning it was very busy. The guide took a lot of care to make sure everyone got back to Athens safely with limited delays”

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Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour with Audio Guide - The ride from Athens along the Athenian Riviera
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Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour with Audio Guide

3.Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 542 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $33

Ride from central Athens along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion, stopping for photos near Lake Vouliagmeni before reaching the cliff-top Temple of Poseidon. An English-speaking escort, multilingual audio commentary, and three central pickup points make this a simple half-day outing.

“The location of pickup was a little hard to sort out so leave a little time for that.. if we hadn’t asked a story owner we would have never found it and we have plenty of time to look for it. The tour itself wasn’t great. Our tour guide was new - second tour ever and she did a great job, the buses were older and I didn’t like th headset version. The sunset was nice”

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Athens: Cape Sounion and Poseidon Temple Sunset with Audio Guide - Thorikos theater and the old silver mines
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Athens: Cape Sounion and Poseidon Temple Sunset with Audio Guide

4.Cape Sounion and Poseidon Temple Sunset with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 405 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $24

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Athens to Thorikos theater, the old silver-mining area, and the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. An archaeologist guide, audio app, WiFi, and round-trip transport are included. Bring headphones and budget €20 for site entry.

“It was a brilliant trip. Great guide and unbelievable sunset. Do not miss this if you are in Athens!”

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Athens: Sunset Tour to Cape Sounion & the Temple of Poseidon - From Athanasiou Diakou 26 to the Athens Riviera
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Athens: Sunset Tour to Cape Sounion & the Temple of Poseidon

5.Sunset Tour to Cape Sounion & the Temple of Poseidon

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 360 reviews · 4 hours · from $22

Ride from central Athens along the Riviera to Cape Sounion, where an archaeologist escort sets the scene before your independent visit to the Temple of Poseidon. You get more than an hour at the site, sunset views, and an audio guide, but admission costs extra and the return departure can feel brisk.

“The sight and the sunset was great, the trip there was smooth full of really interesting i sights from the guide Konstantin. We loved his relaxed but informative approach. Overall, well worth it. 100% recommend.”

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Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience - The ride along the Athenian Riviera
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Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience

6.Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 206 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $26

Ride the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion, hear Greek history and myths from an archaeologist guide on the bus, then explore the Temple of Poseidon independently at sunset. The $26.46 group price covers transport, but the €20 site ticket is extra.

“We had to pay to get into the archeological site. $20 each. Even though it says 1 hour free. Could walk around by restaurant”

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Private Sunset Tour of Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon & Athens Riviera - Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and the Athens Riviera
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Private Sunset Tour of Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon & Athens Riviera

7.Private Sunset Tour of Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon & Athens Riviera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $216Top rated

You’ll leave Athens with a private driver, follow the Riviera past Glyfada and Vouliagmeni, watch sunset at the Temple of Poseidon, then stop for dinner near Kavouri. Drivers such as Dimitris, Tas, George, and Giannis are praised for local history and flexible restaurant advice.

“Great afternoon with John who shared a lot about Greece, some history and general knowledge. Had a wonderful dinner at The Four Brothers on the way home. Beautiful sunset.”

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Best of Athens & Sunset at the Temple of Poseidon Full Day Tour - Seeing Athens by van, with short city stops
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Best of Athens & Sunset at the Temple of Poseidon Full Day Tour

8.Best of Athens & Sunset at the Temple of Poseidon Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $181

Spend a full day seeing Athens highlights, the Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium, Plaka, and Monastiraki, then return later for a coastal drive, beach stop, and sunset at the Temple of Poseidon. Expect two tour segments, a seasonal break, small-group transport, and a separate temple entry fee.

“This tour was just okay. Visiting the Acropolis was great. Yes it was hot, and busy. But overall it was a good experience. But beyond that, not sure the tour was worth it. Our guide wasn’t proficient in English (not a knock since she speaks multiple languages, just made it harder to fully understand). Another stinking point, we were crammed into a van sitting on top of each other. After having walked in the hot sun, sweating we had to return to a van to sit on top of one another. Overall not a great experience. Note: we left before the sunset experience.”

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Sunset - Temple of Poseidon Half Day Private Tour - Vouliagmeni adds a different kind of coastal stop
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Sunset – Temple of Poseidon Half Day Private Tour

9.Sunset – Temple of Poseidon Half Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $144

Take a five-hour private evening drive from Athens to Cape Sounion with an English-speaking driver, passing Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza, and Anavyssos before sunset at the Temple of Poseidon. Hotel pickup is included for private bookings. Drivers explain the route but do not guide inside the site.

“We enjoyed the tour immensely. Andreas was our guide and he arranged dinner for us at a restaurant by the Agean sea. The drive by the water was splendid. Posidean's Temple was beautiful and the sunset was superb. Ask to have Andreas, he is great!!”

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Athens: Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour - The drive down Athens’ Riviera
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Athens: Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour

10.Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 44 reviews · 5 hours · from $106

Ride in an air-conditioned limousine van from Athens or Piraeus along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion. Explore Poseidon’s cliff-top temple, hear its myths, and watch the sunset over the Attica coast. Your private group has an English-speaking driver, with audio guides in six languages.

“Nuestro conductor Costas muy amable y muy pendiente de nosotros. Buenas explicaciones.”

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Cape Sounio Private half day Poseidon Athenian Riviera sunset - Lake Vouliagmeni: a one-hour pause by warm water
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Cape Sounio Private half day Poseidon Athenian Riviera sunset

11.Cape Sounio Private half day Poseidon Athenian Riviera sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $137

Travel privately from Athens along the Athenian Riviera to Lake Vouliagmeni and Cape Sounio. Your English-speaking driver shares local history, adjusts the schedule for sunset, and returns you to your hotel or port. Temple entry costs €20, and a licensed guide is available for an extra fee.

“Fabulous Acropolis/Parthenon and optional Museum guided Tour with our excellent and fun Guide Vennardo (Bernie) The knowledge gained from our Guide regarding the history of Acropolis, mythological Gods, sights and detailed Museum Tour was very informative. Our Guide has a Greek History University degree. Recommend going on 8am Tour if weather is hot. Climb is a slow pace given crowds, however quite easy now given that there are ramps and proper steps. We had the option which included Tickets, which meant we could avoid the long ticket queues. You won’t regret taking this Tour.”

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Sunset Private Tour to Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon - The Athenian Riviera from Glyfada to Varkiza
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Sunset Private Tour to Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon

12.Sunset Private Tour to Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $144

Ride south from Athens with a private English-speaking driver such as Alex, Niko, or George. Stop at Lake Vouliagmeni, explore Poseidon’s Temple at your own pace, and watch the sunset over Cape Sounion. WiFi, water, and hotel pickup are included.

“Great your. Such an amazing, beautiful place. Absolutely worth seeing. Our driver Nikolos was amazing. Super knowledgable and very patient.”

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Temple of Poseidon and Cape of Sounion private sunset Tour - Lake Vouliagmeni in ten minutes
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Temple of Poseidon and Cape of Sounion private sunset Tour

13.Temple of Poseidon and Cape of Sounion private sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Travel from Athens to Cape Sounion in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Stop at Lake Vouliagmeni, pass beaches and marinas, then watch the sun set behind the Temple of Poseidon. Drivers such as Fotios, George, and Vassilis also share local tips.

“Very professional driver, Vassilis, arrived on time, drove very well, we stopped at Stavros Niarchos roof top park, lake vouliagmeni, a scenic viewpoint and finally cape Sounion. He gave us tips on how to get around and was there at the entrance when we were ready to leave. Tip- the gates close 20 minutes before sunset- we almost missed going up because we sat down at the cafe for snacks and drinks.”

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Private Sunset Sounio By Athenian Riviera With Acropolis Visit - A short Acropolis visit in the middle of the day
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Private Sunset Sounio By Athenian Riviera With Acropolis Visit

14.Private Sunset Sounio By Athenian Riviera With Acropolis Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

You’ll travel in a private sedan or minivan with an English-speaking driver to the Acropolis, Flisvos Marina, Vouliagmeni Lake, and Cape Sounion. The grand finale is sunset at Poseidon’s sea-facing temple. Drivers including Dimetri, Chris, Michael, Costas, and Andreas are praised for history and friendly service.

“Unfortunatley, when we got to Cape Sounion the road was closed due the the Olympic Torch expected to pass through. We got a view of the temple, but never got into the grounds. But Andreas was an amazing guy and gave us a great history of Greece today and the ancient times. The drive along the way to get there was very beautiful. Instead, we went to a very nice café on the water and we shared a coffee and stories with Andreas.”

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Sunset Private Tour to Poseidon Temple & Vouliagmeni Thermal Lake - Poseidon Temple at Cape Sounion
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Sunset Private Tour to Poseidon Temple & Vouliagmeni Thermal Lake

15.Sunset Private Tour to Poseidon Temple & Vouliagmeni Thermal Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $220

You’ll leave Athens in a private air-conditioned car or minivan with a local driver such as Harry or Marius, swim in 22 to 29°C Vouliagmeni Lake, stop for Greek food, then visit Poseidon Temple at Cape Sounion. Bring towels, dry clothes, and extra cash for both entrance fees.

“This was not a good trip. This is not a tour, simply the driver is driving you to the thermal lake. We were given 2.5h at the lake. After that, we were dropped at the Poseidon temple at 6:40pm, however the sunset was only at 8:40, and there was not much to do there for 2 hours, therefore we missed the sunset as we left after 1 h. The main problem of the tour is that this is not a real tour, simply a driver that drives the tourists between the hotel and the two locations. For that service, this is overpriced.”

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