--- title: Cape Sounio Temple of Poseidon Half Day Private Tour lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 215 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 31 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 23 of 30 (Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/cape-sounio-temple-of-poseidon-half-day-private-tour/ --- # Cape Sounio Temple of Poseidon Half Day Private Tour In our comparison: #23 of 30 in Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The Athenians couldn’t find a better place to build the temple for their God of the Sea. This incredible temenos lies 60 meters above the sea level and provides the visitor with an amazing view of the Aegean Sea. Drive along the Athenian Riviera and visit Poseidon's Temple only in 5 hours. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 5 start times: between 07:30 and 16:30 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €215 per person for the Poseidon Half Day Private Tour option; other options up to €850 - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 31 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Olive Sea Travel - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 16:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.87 from 31 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 30 of 31. - 5 stars: 29 (94%) - 4 stars: 1 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (3%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Poseidon Half Day Private Tour | €215 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 5 hours Pickup included | | Sunset Cruise Poseidon Temple | €850 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Pickup included | ## What's included - Entrance Fees [Temple of Poseidon][For bookings made after 15 January 2025] - Bottled water - Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off - Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.] - Transport by private vehicle ## Not included - Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 280 €] ## Itinerary 1. **Glyfada** (pass by, no stop) - We will cross the suthern suburbs of Athens to enjoy the seaside areas, called the Athenian Riviera. 2. **Voula** (pass by, no stop) - We will drive by Voula. 3. **Vouliagmeni** (pass by, no stop) - We will drive by Vouliagmeni with the luxurious hotels and the famous lake protected by Natura 2000. 4. **Varkiza** (pass by, no stop) - We will drive by Varkiza. 5. **Anavyssos** (pass by, no stop) - We will drive by Anavyssos. 6. **Temple of Poseidon** (1h) - On entering the site you will see the dominating Temple of Poseidon, the ancient Greek god of the sea, surrounded by the remains of fornications, the gateway (porticos) and houses. Close by are also see the remains of the temple Athena Souniada. Besides its unique location... 7. **Athens** (pass by, no stop) - We will drive back to Athens. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 16:30 - 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. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Specialized infant seats are available - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator. - The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €430 | €215 | | 4 | €592 | €148 | | 6 | €660 | €110 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon start at €28 per person. ## Compared with other Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #23 of 30** | €215 | 5h | 4.87 (31) | private | | [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 #23 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/cape-sounio-temple-of-poseidon-half-day-private-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md