The 4 Best Private Temple Tours in Athens

1.Cape Sounio & Temple Of Poseidon Breathtaking Views Private Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $150Our pick

Travel from Athens or Piraeus in a private air-conditioned car or minivan to Cape Sounion. Your English-speaking driver, including George, Dimitris, Melina, Theo, and others, shares local history, allows photo stops, and can suggest a taverna or ice cream stop. Temple admission costs €20 per person.

“We had a number of hours to kill after disembarking from our cruise ship before flying home, so we decided to book this last tour of our trip once we were back in Athens. We met Melina, our driver, right at the cruise terminal and she was a very enthusiastic tour guide as we made our way down the coast. We chatted about Greek mythology all the way to Cape Sounion (she was surprised how much we knew!) and then spent some time at the Temple of Poseidon. Afterward, we were supposed to stop for lunch but a number of the restaurants we were looking at weren't open for lunch…”

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2.Cape Sounio and Temple of Poseidon Private Day Trip with Private Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $199

Travel from Athens along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounio in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Your local host, such as Fotis, Antonis, Yorgos, or John, can tailor the route with coffee, pastries, swimming, seaside food, and local stops. Plan for about six hours, with entrance fees and extra meals paid separately.

“The guide and driver were very welcoming. My friend abd I had a beautiful day trip down tge coats fro Athens to see The Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounio.”

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3.Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon, Athenian Riviera Private Tour from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $135Cheapest good one

This private 4 to 5-hour drive from Athens follows the Riviera through Glyfada, Voula, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza, and Anavyssos to Cape Sounio. Your English-speaking driver, such as Petros, Costa, Spiros, or Nick, provides history and local context but does not enter the archaeological site. Entrance costs €20 per person.

“This tour was exactly as described. It was a very relaxing tour. The scenery along the Athenian Riviera was beautiful. The temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounio was amazing to see. Our driver was very nice, friendly and knowledgeable.”

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4.Sunset – Temple of Poseidon Half Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $144

You’ll leave Athens in a private vehicle with a driver such as Dimitris, Andreas, or Ilias, follow the Athenian Riviera past Glyfada and Vouliagmeni, then spend about an hour at Cape Sounion. The trip is timed for sunset at Poseidon’s Temple, with hotel, Airbnb, or port pickup on the private option.

“From the moment of booking our tours with the Olive Sea team, the experience was flawless. They worked with me to tailor a multi-day private tour experience in Greater Athens. We enjoyed the Athens historical tour, as well as evening tours to Corinth and the Temple of Poseidon over 3 days. Gianna was so responsive and accommodating, it took all the stress out of planning foreign travel. The tours were seamless, right down to new luxury cars and fresh water for hot days. Our guide, Ilias, truly became a dear friend. He took us everywhere. Beyond the sites, we dined at restaurants carefully selected by him. He stayed with us…”

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