4.6/5 (42)
Temple of Poseidon
Free cancellation
Enjoy free cancellation on thousands of experiences. No stress, no waiting, just one click and it’s done.
Health & safety measures All the necessary measures are in place, so you can enjoy your experience the safest way possible.
Athens

Temple of Poseidon tickets and tours

Sort by: Popularity
Filter by:
All
Free cancellation
2 Days
1 Day
Guided Tour
Tour with audio guide
Athens full-day tour with Acropolis and Cape Sounion
Must see
Attractions & guided tours

Athens full-day tour with Acropolis and Cape Sounion

Discover the Acropolis of Athens and Cape Sounio during this tour! Enjoy your experience and learn more about ancient Greece.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Private Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Tour
Excursions & day trips

Private Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Tour

The coastline of the Saronic Gulf offers fresh sea air and wonderful sweeping views. This half-day private tour from Athens to Cape Sounion combines a mixture of nature and culture. With both guided and free time, you'll be able to make the most of your visit to this archaeological site and area of natural beauty.You'll set off early afternoon for a scenic Journey along the coastal road, passing the beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza, and arrive at the most southerly point of the Attica peninsula, Cape Sounion. Here, the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand defiantly atop a cliff.After a guided visit of the temple – which was commissioned by Pericles in 440 BC – you'll have time to walk at leisure on the rocky promontory of Cape Sounion, a place steeped in legend. Here you can enjoy views of the sparkling Aegean Sea and islands far below you.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, fr 

Cape Sounion Afternoon Tour
Excursions & day trips

Cape Sounion Afternoon Tour

The Saronic Gulf offers up one of the most scenic stretches of coastline in Greece. Enjoy an afternoon of fresh sea air and wonderful sweeping views with this trip from Athens to Cape Sounion. With a mixture of guided and free time, you'll be able to make the most of the visit to this archaeological site and area of natural beauty.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, fr 

Athens City Tour & Cape Sounion
Excursions & day trips

Athens City Tour & Cape Sounion

A tour that combines culture with nature. You'll spend a morning exploring the treasures of ancient Athens, taking in sites such as the Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and more before heading to the legendary Cape Sounion.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, fr 

Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion private sunset tour with audio guide
Excursions & day trips

Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion private sunset tour with audio guide

Enjoy an awe-inspiring private sunset tour at Cape Sounion and admire the Temple of Poseidon from this spectacular spot.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de, +1  ru

Athens combo hop-on hop-off bus and Cape Sounion sunset tour
Activities

Athens combo hop-on hop-off bus and Cape Sounion sunset tour

Watch the sunset next to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, then explore Athens at your own pace for two days on a hop-on-hop-off blue bus.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de, +1  ru

Historical Guided Tour of Athens and its Riviera
Attractions & guided tours

Historical Guided Tour of Athens and its Riviera

Escape the noise and traffic of the city for a day, explore the countryside and become part of the beautiful landscape and learn more about the local culture first-hand.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Sounio and the temple of Poseidon private tour with swimming stop
Attractions & guided tours

Sounio and the temple of Poseidon private tour with swimming stop

Enjoy a private evening tour of Cape Sounio from Athens. Explore the Temple of Poseidon. In summer, take a dip in the Lake Vouliagmeni.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

You might also like

Mythology Acropolis Afternoon Tour
Attractions & guided tours

Mythology Acropolis Afternoon Tour

Discover the Acropolis of Athens with this afternoon tour and avoid the crowds during your visit.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, fr 

Smartphone audio tour for the Acropolis Museum
Activities

Smartphone audio tour for the Acropolis Museum

Enjoy this audio tour of the Acropolis Museum of Athens on your smartphone and admire the treasures of Ancient Greece.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de 

Virtual tour of Ancient Agora of Athens from home
Excursions & day trips

Virtual tour of Ancient Agora of Athens from home

Enjoy a hassle-free virtual visit to the Ancient Agora of Athens from the safety of your home.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Athens Unlimited Attractions Pass
Attractions & guided tours

Athens Unlimited Attractions Pass

Explore Athens with a 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7-day pass that will give you access to up to 25 of the best attractions of the city.

free cancellation
Instant Confirmation
Audio tour of the Temple of Olympian Zeus of Athens
Museums & art galleries

Audio tour of the Temple of Olympian Zeus of Athens

Discover the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens thanks to this self-guided audio tour on your smartphone.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de 

Acropolis Museum Admission Tickets with Optional Audio Guide
Must see
Attractions & guided tours

Acropolis Museum Admission Tickets with Optional Audio Guide

Get the chance to visit the vast collection kept in the Acropolis Museum and to admire artifacts retrieved from the Acropolis' slopes!

Validity Flexible
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de 

Instant Confirmation
Small group delicious Athens guided food tour
Activities

Small group delicious Athens guided food tour

Discover the world of Greek food with 8-10 delicious food tastings. Enjoy the atmosphere of specialty food shops and the bustle of open-air markets.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, fr 

Private Acropolis delights and Athens food walking group tour
Activities

Private Acropolis delights and Athens food walking group tour

Join this combined Acropolis and food walking tour in Athens. Learn about the history of the historical landmark before exploring Athens Central Market.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Self guided tour with interactive city game of Athens
Activities

Self guided tour with interactive city game of Athens

Discover Athens during this interactive city game and have fun with your family and friends.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de, +1  nl

Acropolis Museum e-ticket with audio tour on your phone
Attractions & guided tours

Acropolis Museum e-ticket with audio tour on your phone

Experience the Acropolis Museum with an e-ticket combined with a self-guided audio tour on your smartphone.

Duration 2 hours
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de 

Instant Confirmation
Athens photo experience with a private local
Activities

Athens photo experience with a private local

Discover Athens' top photo places, get tips on how to take the best photos, and spice up your Instagram feed. Learn more about hidden gems by a private local.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Self-guided virtual tour of the Palace of Knossos
Excursions & day trips

Self-guided virtual tour of the Palace of Knossos

Discover Knossos from home with a virtual tour.

Duration 2 hours
Available in:

en 

Instant Confirmation
Delphi full-day tour from Athens
Must see
Excursions & day trips

Delphi full-day tour from Athens

Get all the best information for your one day Delphi Tour from Athens and book your tour at official rates. Get informed, plan and book your tours in Athens.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Athens: Temple of Olympian Zeus E-ticket with audio tour on your phone
Activities

Athens: Temple of Olympian Zeus E-ticket with audio tour on your phone

Book your Olympieion skip-the-line ticket and audio tour and marvel at the remains of a colossal temple at the pulsating heart of Athens

Flexible
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de 

Instant Confirmation

The inside story

The Temple of Poseidon is a place of beauty, mystery and wonder. Perched on a rocky spur on the coast of Cape Sounion, it’s considered one of the best-preserved ancient temples in all of Greece, and amongst the most important monuments from the Golden Age of Athens.

Built in 444 BC using marble from the nearby valley of Agrilesa, the architectural masterpiece is dedicated to the Greek god of Poseidon and resembles the well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus. Originally, it consisted of 34 Doric-style columns adorned with intricate carvings, but only 16 of these remain standing. As you explore the site, admire the craftsmanship and details of the remarkable structure while soaking up a sense of history and wonder.

Around an hour’s drive from Athens, the Temple of Poseidon makes for a perfect day trip from the Greek capital. Whether you’re a history buff or simply wanting to marvel at impressive architecture with sweeping views of the Aegean Sea, this place is worth a visit.

Read more

How to get there

Temple of Poseidon Cape Sounio, Sounio 195 00, Greece Athens