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title: Sunset Private Tour to Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 120
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 50
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 10 of 30 (Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/sunset-private-tour-to-cape-sounio-temple-of-poseidon/
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# Sunset Private Tour to Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon

In our comparison: #10 of 30 in Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Take an unforgettable day trip to Cape Sounion, an ancient temple built on top of a towering sea cliff. Climb up to the Temple of Poseidon for panoramic views of the Aegean, and explore the ruins of this structure dedicated to the Greek god of the sea. This incredible tour takes you along south Attica’s scenic coastal roads to reach the ancient Temple of Poseidon. The views of the Aegean Sea from this temple dedicated to the Greek god of the sea are breathtaking.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 7 start times: between 15:00 and 18:00

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €120 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 50 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: LS Tours
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.98 from 50 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 50 of 50.

- 5 stars: 49 (98%)
- 4 stars: 1 (2%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle

## Not included

- Airport Pick-Up & Drop-Off (additional cost depending on vehicle type)
- Entry/Admission Fees - Sounio Archeological Site
- Licensed tour guide
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Athens** (1h) - Pickup from your hotel, airbnb appartment, Athens airport or Piraeus port. After an hour and 15 minutes drive along the Athenian riviera we will reach Sounio.
2. **Glyfada** (pass by, no stop) - is a suburb in South Athens located in the Athens Riviera along the Athens coast. It is situated in the southern parts of the Athens' Urban Area.
3. **Voula** (pass by, no stop) - is a southern suburb of Athens and former municipality in East Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.
4. **Lake Vouliagmeni** (10m) - ("Sunken Lake") is a small brackish-water lake fed by underground currents seeping through the mass of Mount Hymettus located to the south of Vouliagmeni. You will have some free time to take a few pictures.
5. **Varkiza** (pass by, no stop) - has a widely known beach, which has tennis courts, parkland and fields, restaurants, taverns, complexes and other amenities.
6. **Temple of Poseidon** (1h) - Cape Sounion is the promontory at the southernmost tip of the Attic peninsula, 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the town of Lavrio and 70 kilometres (43 mi) southeast of Athens. The ancient Greek temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, built during 444–440 BC, is one of the major...
7. **Athens** (1h) - We start our way back to Athens.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00
- 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.

## Good to know

- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €240 | €120 |
| 4 | €332 | €83 |
| 6 | €408 | €68 |

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 · #10 of 30** | €120 | 4h | 4.98 (50) | 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 #10 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.

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