Cape Sounion

Q: What are the nearest attractions to Cape Sounion?

Attractions near Cape Sounion: Temple of Poseidon Mikrolimano Vouliagmeni Beach (Akti Vouliagmenis)

EO91, Lavreotiki, Cape Sounion, Greece, 19500

The Basics

While there are plenty of hotels and villas in the area, international travelers most commonly visit Cape Sounion as a day trip or half-day trip from Athens. Outside of the select calendar days when admission to Greek heritage sites is free (and attractions get crazy busy), you’ll need to pay for a ticket. Under-18s, EU students, and people with disability certificates go free, while non-EU students and EU nationals over the age of 65 enjoy a discounted rate.

The easiest way to visit the cape is on a tour. Cape Sounion tour options include sunset tours, which make the most of views that span islands and the Peloponnese, and sailing cruises, which enable you to admire the temple from below then ascend for a closer look, as well as bus tours and private tours.

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Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

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$60.53 per adult

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. an excelent tour guide and driver. very pleasent and knowledgeable. on time and as was scheduled. nice small group

learning more about Greece mythology while visiting the area. touring the coast and learnning aboutlife there this dayes.

Shula_F, Mar 2023

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Fabulous Trip with excellent tour guide Theo

Vivbooth, Mar 2023

Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

From start to finish this trip was fantastic our driver Αντονης & tour guide Θεοδώρας/Theo/Teddy were brilliant. Theo was a likable, funny young man whose knowledge of Greek was incredible. Lake Vougliamevi was beautiful and cape sounion awesome. Would highly recommend this tour.

Overall good tour

David_S, Nov 2022

Full Day Private Tour: Essential Athens Highlights plus Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon

Highlight: Drive to Temple of Poseidon. Driver was very nice and informative. Car was clean. Cons: Stop at store in Plaka where is was implied you should buy something. Owner followed me around the whole store. Also, we should’ve had a say in where to have lunch. Everything felt forced! Beautiful view though.

. an excelent tour guide and driver. very pleasent and knowledgeable. on time and as was scheduled. nice small group

Shula_F, Mar 2023

Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

learning more about Greece mythology while visiting the area. touring the coast and learnning aboutlife there this dayes.

Great Tour, Great Tour Guide

John_K, Mar 2023

Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

It wasn’t the high wind or overcast weather, but the tour guide Teddy’s vivid and insider knowledge that made our visit to Poseidon’s Temple so special.

Don’t miss this tour!

Eliza_A, Mar 2023

Essential Athens and Cape Sounion, Poseidon's Temple, Private Day Tour

Dominic was amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable. And was able to share the history of the region as well as any documentary or history book that I have read. He was funny he gave us great tips for our stay and generally he was just a pleasure. I highly recommend this tour! We saw everything and went at our own pace.

Incredible A+ Service

Wade_W, Mar 2023

Full Day Private Tour: Essential Athens Highlights plus Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon

From the moment we were picked up to the moment we were dropped off our entire tour was perfection. We never felt rushed and were given plenty of history and tips for being in Athens. Best part was lunch at Akrogiali. Incredible suggestions on good food and wine. Wouldn't have changed a thing

A Sunset to Remember

Jackie_N, Mar 2023

Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

Cape Sounion and the Poseidon temple were gorgeous! We went during the sunset and it was beautiful to watch that from the temple. Our tour guide, Lily, was great to be with during this trip. She was very pleasant, funny, and knowledgeable and kept us interested the entire time!

Cape visit

Everett_C, Mar 2023

Cape Sounion Private Sunset Tour From Athens With Seaside Dinner

George driver was excellent, got us to temple before it closed. Also made pit stop on way back for emergency restroom. The restaurant was nice, wine was good, salads and appetizers were some of the best we've had this week. Main course was not of same quality, we both thought the shrimp and pork were overcooked.

Recommended tour

talymark, Mar 2023

Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour with Audio Guide

Recommended tour - we had a fantastic escort - Charalampos, and a good driver.the rout is lovely and the clouds did not affect our enjoyment.

Our guide was very...

Margaret_D, Mar 2023

Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. She engaged all the group in stories, games and legends on the ride to and from Sounion.

Sunset at Temple Memorable

Joe, Oct 2022

Cape Sounion Private Sunset Tour From Athens With Seaside Dinner

Trip was very good. Our driver George was professional, friendly and very knowledgeable on Greek history. The sunset at The temple at Cape Sounion was beautiful. The restaurant included had a great view and delicious Greek dinner. Highly recommended ask for George!

Worth it!

Robbin_S, Feb 2023

Private Sunset Tour at Cape Sounion

We loved everything about this. The driver was so personable, sharing information and making us feel so welcome. He went above and beyond to make this a great tour. Thank you!

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Things to Know Before You Go

One of the most iconic sights in mainland Greece, Cape Sounion is a must for photographers, Instagrammers, and history buffs.
The 19th-century poet Lord Byron carved his name into one of the columns here. Please don’t follow his example, although plenty of travelers have.
The site includes a café-restaurant, a gift shop, and restrooms.
Slopes and uneven terrain present some challenges, but it’s possible to get close to the Temple of Poseidon using a wheelchair. The steep beach path is not wheelchair-accessible.

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How to Get There

Cape Sounion overlooks the Aegean Sea, about 40 miles (65 kilometers) southeast of downtown Athens; most tours follow the scenic coast road. Though KTEL operates buses from the Mavromateon Terminal with stops in downtown Athens, most travelers find a tour is quicker and more convenient.

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When to Get There

Cape Sounion is open from morning to sunset seven days a week, closing on January 1, March 25, May 1, December 25 and 26, and Greek Orthodox Easter Sunday, with reduced hours on Greek Orthodox Good Friday and Easter Saturday. Most tours visit in the afternoons, so arrive early on a weekday morning for your best chance of a quiet site. Avoid weekends, Greek holidays, and days when Greek heritage sites offer free admission.

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The Temples at Cape Sounion

In a strategic position at the southernmost tip of Attica, Cape Sounion has been occupied since prehistoric times and is mentioned by Homer. While it’s the 5th-century Temple of Poseidon, the sea god, that draws travelers to the cape, the site is also home to a smaller and much more ruined temple of Athena, a fortified settlement, and a port.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What are the nearest attractions to Cape Sounion?

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The Basics

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