--- title: "Athens: Cape Sounion and Poseidon Temple Sunset with Audio Guide" lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 28 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.6 reviews: 436 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 29 of 30 (Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/athens-cape-sounion-and-poseidon-temple-sunset-with-audio-guide/ --- # Athens: Cape Sounion and Poseidon Temple Sunset with Audio Guide In our comparison: #29 of 30 in Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Visit the Temple of Poseidon one of the most important temples in Greece See the impressive panoramic view from the southeastern peak of Sounion. Experience the breathtaking sunset over the Aegean Sea. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet outside Metaxourghio metro station… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - 8 start times: between 11:00 and 17:00 - Food not included: Food and drinks – enjoy the freedom to… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €28 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.6/5 from 436 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Ammon Express - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.6 from 436 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 396 of 436. - 5 stars: 341 (78%) - 4 stars: 55 (13%) - 3 stars: 19 (4%) - 2 stars: 4 (1%) - 1 star: 17 (4%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Cape Sounion | €28 / person | English | Cape Sounion | | Sounion Tour | €28 / person | English | Sounion Tour | ## What's included - Basic travel insurance for a stress-free trip - Exclusive audio guide app for an enriched experience - Free WiFi on board to stay connected and share your journey - Expert archaeologist guide sharing captivating insights - Comfortable transportation in a modern, air-conditioned bus ## Not included - Entrance fee to the archaeological site of Sounion - Guided tour inside the archaeological site - Food and drinks – enjoy the freedom to choose! - Tips – at your discretion, always appreciated! ## Itinerary 1. **Depart Athens with a friendly escort (archaeologist) by bus and reach Cape So...** (2h 30m) - Depart Athens with a friendly escort (archaeologist) by bus and reach Cape Sounio when the sun is about to set. The best moment to enjoy the picturesque area of Sounio is during sunset. Walk around the magnificent Temple of Poseidon, one of the most important temples in... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet outside Metaxourghio metro station (red line), which is 8 minutes from Syntagma Square by metro. Once you arrive at Metaxourghio metro station, follow the exit to Karaiskaki Square and go up the stairs. Turn right and walk toward the metro station sign. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - You should be at the departure point 10΄ before the time indicated in the schedule - Our trip attendant-archaeologist shall have a sign of Ammon Express so that he/she will be recognisable easily once you validate your ticket before the exit of the metro station - Take a jacket during spring and autumn season - The audio guide app will be activated on the day of the tour with the help of our trip attendant. - To listen to the audio guide app please bring your headphones with you. - Free admission is granted to: Citizens of the European Union up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) Non-EU citizens up to 18 years old - Reduced admission is granted to: EU citizens aged 65 and over, only for visits between October 1st and May 31st - Important Note: During the months of June, July, August, September, and October, only the full ticket price applies – no reduced tickets are available for seniors 65+. ## Compared with other Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #29 of 30** | €28 | 5h | 4.6 (436) | shared | | [Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon Private Full Day Tour](/greece/athens/tours/lake-vouliagmeni-thermal-spa-and-temple-of-poseidon-private-full-day-tour/?format=md) | €142 | 6h | 4.95 (710) | private | | [Cape Sounio & Temple Of Poseidon Breathtaking Views Private Trip](/greece/athens/tours/cape-sounio-temple-of-poseidon-breathtaking-views-private-trip/?format=md) | €124 | 3h | 4.96 (385) | private | | [Athens Best and Cape Sounion, Poseidon's Temple Private Day Tour](/greece/athens/tours/athens-best-and-cape-sounion-poseidon-s-temple-private-day-tour/?format=md) | €210 | 8h | 4.99 (160) | private | Ranked #29 of 30 in Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €28 to €301, median €125; typical length 5h. 21 of 30 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/cape-sounion-tours/?format=md ## More in Athens - All Athens tours: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/athens-cape-sounion-and-poseidon-temple-sunset-with-audio-guide/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md