Tours/Athens/Viator
Viator · Private tour

Essential Athens, Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon & Great Lunch

5.0(10)Athens1 hour
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR5.0(9)

Description

Why this tour: We avoid the crowds, it is private & personalized, flexible and it includes real Greek food with no "fixed menu". A full-day tour just for you and your partner or group- to all of the Athens essentials sites & the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. Depending on your energy levels (and pace) we will add a unique "Greeks-only-know" location. We explore as much as we can in the available time (a full day of 8-9 hours) but depending on your pace! Explore the city: The Acropolis site & museum, Hadrian's Arch & the Temple of Zeus, Panathinaic/Olympic Stadium. Watch the changing of the guards. Enjoy this flexible tour plus a great lunch which -for some- is the highlight of the day; a treat from your tour leader. It will allow you to blend in with the locals! Then, take a ride along the Athens Riviera with magnificent Mediterranean & Aegean Sea views to visit & explore one of the most impressive and picturesque ancient sites in Greece, the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion.

Tour Options

Athens, Cape Sounion and Lunch
  • All Athens essentials, real Greek food with the locals, Coastline Trip to Cape Sounion & the temple of Poseidon Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included75 min

Wonder around the famous "rock" with its Parthenon, Temple of Nike, and Temple of Erechtheion plus a stop at Herodes Atticus Theatre.

Admission not included50 min

The Acropolis Museum, one of the most important museums in the world, houses the findings of only one archaeological site, the Athenian Acropolis.

15 min

At the main square of Athens with the Parliament building, you will attend the changing of the guards next to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

5 min

A quick stop at the Neoclassical Maximos Mansion which is the official residence of the Prime Minister of Greece since 1982.

Admission not included15 min

The only stadium in the world built entirely of marble. Greeks know it as 'Kallimarmaro' stadium which means "beautiful marble". This is where the classic Marathon ends.

Admission not included15 min

Here stands one of the greatest ancient temples dedicated to the God Zeus. It was once home to one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World.

70 min

In between all the exploring, we will enjoy a real Greek lunch away from the tourist traps surrounding the above sites! Both lunch and drinks are included!

Admission not included30 min

At the end of the Sounio Peninsula at the southernmost point of Attica, lies the Temple of Poseidon within a fort that protects the coast of Attica. Made entirely of white marble, it was erected in the middle of the 5th century BC and built to honor Poseidon, god of the sea. Ideal to visit at sunset (optional) and finish a great tour!

Highlights

The highlight of the tour: Greek lunch, drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
In-car Bottled Water & Information Booklet for all tour activities and sites.
Very flexible itinerary and start times
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of one small backpack bag
Totally private tour for 1 to 8 related only people.

What's included

Included
The highlight of the tour: Greek lunch, drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
In-car Bottled Water & Information Booklet for all tour activities and sites.
Very flexible itinerary and start times
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of one small backpack bag
Totally private tour for 1 to 8 related only people.
Not included
Entrance fees to the Athens sites & the temple of Poseidon
Shopping stops unless required by the traveler/s
PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE (optional)
Gratitudes (optional)

Pickup Locations & Times

Any Athens hotel or Airbnb, the Athens airport, Piraeus and Nafplio port. Possible extra cost for some locations.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Reviews(10)

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jagpreetk2019
May 10, 2026
Great conversation

For tour guide was very knowledgeable and respectful. Enjoyed the conversations with him along with the tour.

Operator response

Thank you!

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73linneaj
April 13, 2026
Amazing day!

Athens tour was AMAZING… host was fantastic! Overall 5stars! Port pickup was well worth it to have them keep our luggage for the day while we toured and then dropped off at our hotel.

Operator response

Thank you!

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jessicadC1074RT
February 7, 2025
Best Tour in the World

This private excursion was by far the best we have ever been on. Nikos was an exceptional guide providing us with a private and personable experience. He provided a wealth of knowledge and history throughout the tour. When it came to lunch, Niko’s ordered for us and that was such a delightful experience. What great taste! Wow!! Nikos was amazing in his guide and making us feel exquisite. Nikos, thank you for the best tour ever and for being caring and compassionate with our needs. You truly are the best!! And to the World….if you haven’t booked a tour with him….you have no idea what you are missing!

Operator response

Raul, Jessica, Nicole & Michael ... Thank you very much for the "extra" nice review. Nicer ... than we expected :) It was very pleasant to explore with the four of you and exchange knowledge and ideas! Maybe we meet again!! All the best. Nikos

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Mobile67198956108
May 29, 2024
Athens with Nikos

We were met promptly at our hotel in Athens and began our day with Nikos. He was very informative and assisted us with visiting the Acropolis and Parthenon. We had a wonderful traditional Greek lunch with way more food than we should eat, but it was worth ever minute. We also visited the Temple of Zeus, the Changing of the guard at Parliament,

Operator response

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

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A1970MIkellyd
October 30, 2023
Unforgettable tour of Corinth and Athens

I can't say enough great things about our tour with Nikos. He was very friendly and worked with us to customize our tour to see what we wanted to see within the time we had. We were able tour Corinth in the morning and Athens in the afternoon. Everywhere we went, he would park right at the entrance and then coordinate our pickup. It was awesome and saved us so many steps, especially when you are getting ready to climb the Acropolis. Finally, he helps you to understand Greek culture, both in the past and now. We got to see so many things. After the tour, we had a very enjoyable dinner where he ordered out some local favorites. I would highly recommend using Nikos for a tour of Greece.

Operator response

Kelly & Karen. This was a great day for us too. We appreciate your review a lot! Your communication and friendliness made our "work" a lot easier. It is a bonus when traveling and exploring with people like yourselves. Thank you very much for taking this tour with our boutique but very specialized agency. NG

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Extraordinary537803
July 28, 2023
A Wonderful Day in Athens

This tour exceeded our expectations . We were greeted at our hotel by Theo our guide. He was attentive and knowledgeable. He explained step by step what we were going to see and its history. In addition, let him order lunch you will not be disappointed with the food. My only regret is that I have so little time in Greece . My next trip around there will definitely be book Eudaimonia tours . Thanks to Nikos and Theo for helping us create a lasting family memory Thanks Adele V.

Operator response

Hi Adele. It was very pleasant for us to accommodate all your tours and transfers for you from the time you arrived in Greece until you flew back home. Thank you very much for the nice review. We would love to see you again. NG

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Connector14057503982
July 13, 2023
Tour with Eudaimonia guide to temple of Poseidon

We arranged with Eudaimonia for the tour to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. Our guide, Panayiotis ,picked us up in a comfortable sedan, on time at our hotel , The St George in Athens. The ride to the temple was very pleasant in that we were able to see many beaches with people swimming enjoying the beautiful weather. When we arrived at the site we got in the short line to purchase our tickets. Our guide was very helpful to get us oriented. Everyone was there to see the spectacular sunset through the columns of the temple . The temple itself is very impressive. Thanks to our excellent guide from Eudaimonia, our tour was something we will remember with pleasure. I would definitely recommend this tour to our friends when they visit Athens.

Operator response

Thank you very much once again.

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Arthur_B
June 16, 2023
Our guide, Nikos, was a...

Our guide, Nikos, was a wonderful tour guide. He was very personable and knowledgeable, and brought a very personal touch to everything we did that day.

Operator response

Thank you very much, Art!!

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765serahm
February 21, 2023
BEST Private Tour Experience in Athens!

Having only one full day in Athens, I read as many reviews as I could before booking this full-day tour guided by Theo. I am still in awe of all I was able to see, all with a knowledgeable, friendly, punctual and kind guide. I began at The Acropolis right when they opened, so I felt like I had it to myself. Same with the Acropolis Museum an hour later. Theo was so flexible - when I asked "what's that?" about something atop a hill, he said, "do you want to go there?" and we did - thus resulting in the BEST views/photos of the city (Chapel of St. George - Mt. Lycabettus). We also visited the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, the Changing of the Guards at Athens Parliament and the Panathinaic Olympic Stadium...all in one day and this included a lovely Greek lunch! Nikos handled my booking with great care and detail from beginning to end. I ended up booking Theo for my airport transfer the next day, and was grateful for the chance to thank him again for the incredible tour! As a solo traveler, I appreciated this experience which felt like touring a new city with a friend. Thank you to Theo and Nikos!!

Operator response

No matter how many reviews you read the important thing is to know how to read between the lines. We tried to make exploring Athens (which we ... don't like as a city) an experience by being at each place at the right time. You were very fast and full of energy so we manage to do not only the main sites but lots of extras. It was your ... fault! Thanks for the great review.

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Luv2Bonholidays
September 20, 2019
Superb, faultless service

We used EUDAIMONIA Private Tours for this half day tour and were blown away by the friendly, informative guide to the temple of Poseidon. I have misplaced the business card but our owner driver made many additional stops along the way to accomodate my wife's love of photography. His wife cooked some amazing greek areas for us to enjoy. on our way back to our hotel our tour was kindly extended to take in Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center, Athens, Greece. ... where the new Greek National Library and Opera House are located. .We loved the interior the library, the greenery and the architecture. We found out during our tour we could have booked EUDAEMONIA for the four day tour we took from Athens, including the Meteora Monasteries for not much more than we paid for the G.O. Tours (we would probably never use them again). We also booked EUDAEMONIA for our transfer to Athens Airport...same price and far more comfortable than a taxi. If in Athens i would not use anyone else but EUDAEMONIA.

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Operator response

Thank you very much for the awesome review~ We are very pleased you've appreciated our efforts!