Cape Sounio Private Tour From Athens with Greek Traditional Food
Overview
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The lacy coastal road that begins in the Athenian suburb of Glyfada and winds its way through Vouliagmeni and Lagonisi to reach Cape Sounio is one of Attica’s most sublime routes. Small beaches with their sandy shores or rocky stretches, crystal-clear sparkling water and a perfectly blue sky accompany you along the way and delight the senses, mind and soul of anyone taking this gorgeous route to get to one of Greece’s most idyllic spots, Cape Sounio.
From a distance, your gaze is captivated by the ruins of the temple of Poseidon, commanding, stunning, a characteristic example of classical architecture of the 5th century BC. This is the spot that the ancient Athenians chose to honor their god Poseidon, within a fortress constructed to protect their coastline.
Millions of visitors from around the globe also come here to gaze upon the sun setting into the arms of the Saronic Gulf. A memory that stays with them for a lifetime...
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Temple of Poseidon at Sounio is closing 30 minutes before the sunset. The sunset from November to April is around 17:00.
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.
Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.
Airport pick-up and drop-off upon request (Additional cost)
What To Expect
Athens
Pick up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port. We need about 1,5 hours to get to Sounio.
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 of the Hymettus mountain to the Saronic Gulf. It is the largest of Athens' southern suburbs.
Options
With Greek Traditional Food
Lunch/ Dinner: Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine and traditional foods. Pickup included
Without food
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel/ port pickup and drop-off
Lunch/ Dinner (With Greek Traditional Food option)
Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
Gratuities
Sounio & Temple of Poseidon (can be purchased only on-site)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
131 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Just do it!
Lora Z,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic trip. Our driver was knowledgeable putting out things and giving information as we drove the 1 1/2 hours from the port to the temple. Be sure to arrive before sunset as the views are spectacular. Be forewarned that it gets cold and windy very quickly at sunset. We traveled 4/28. We opted for the Greek dinner. The owner was friendly and the food good. You had your choice of any items on the menu plus beer or wine. This trip was our one splurge and worth it.
GREAT TOUR!!!
Cruiser49036860442,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, George, was absolutely incredible. He was so knowledgeable about the history of the entire country — from ancient times all the way through modern day. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with him all the way up to Poseidon. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better guide!
Drive to Sounion
Gerard R,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip to Sounion. We very much enjoyed the company of Mike who was a very entertaining and competent driver. We loved his sense of humor and knowledge and his good stories. He offered us a good suggestion for a meal on the way as well. We highly recommend him.
Cape Sounio
N6860HAmaryc,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was great. Nick was a great guide. The car was a comfortable Mercedes van. We loved Cape Sounio - it was a stunning place to visit. And we opted for lunch on our way home, which was a delicious seafood meal on the water.
Anniversary trip
T4415WIerink,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day and Angelo was delightful! He was very knowledgeable, kind, and accommodating.
Breathtaking and wonderful
Jamacia H,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Alex is the BEST. The trip was breathtaking. The views and the history is worth it. It's just so beautiful and relaxing.
Athens to Temple of Poseidon
C2431PFaarong,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00George and Michael were knowledgeable and personable. We really enjoy their insights and conversation as we traveled through the coastal towns from Athens to the Temple of Poseidon. The food stop was fantastic as well. Definite recommend.
Best excursion of our vacation
Anna V,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dimitri picked us up at the port in Athens as we were on a cruise. Pickup went smoothly as he was right at the entrance as I had been advised via WhatsApp. When we asked for an English speaking tour guide we hoped for, but did not expect such easy communication. It was a fantastic trip that I would urge anyone to try. For added incentive, Dimitri stopped on the way back to Athens at a restaurant right on the Adriatic Sea where we had an authentic Greek meal. We all enjoyed our day with Dimitri!
Amazing Day to Cape Sounio
Isabel L,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour met my expectations and exceeded them! George was a bit early for our pickup time but we were ready and it was good to get on the road early (9:30) to beat some of the tourist busses. George was a delightful man, livening in Athens all of his life, so he was very knowledgeable about the island all of the questions we asked. George provided water and WiFi for the trip. Our first stop was a beautiful lookout at a swimming lake in Vouliagmeni,just a quick stop to stretch our legs and admire the beautiful view. Then it was on to the Temple of Poseidon. George told us how this was a strategic spot for the ancient Athenians to use as a lookout for enemy attack boats. The ruins perched on the edge of the water just blew me away, it was stunning. After our visit, George took us to a lovely seaside restaurant owned by 4 brothers, 2 worked in the restaurant and the other 2 were the fisherman. We were please with the table and view and we also avoided a few large groups! Our meal was outstanding. We listened to the waiter’s recommendations and we were very pleased. Our friends had the Sea Grill which was cooked and then filleted tableside and I had the Mussels Saganaki,Greek salad, beetroot salad and of course some Mythos, a Greek beer. Perfect spot for lunch with amazing food. Then back on to our hotel in Athens. We all wholeheartedly said that this booking was a Grand Slam and highly recommend it.
A wonderful half day
johnpU29ZV,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Every aspect of the tour were excellent. George our guide and driver, the sights, and the fresh seafood for lunch. We highly recommend.
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