The 10 Best Kayak Trips in Athens

1.Sounio Sea Kayak Tour to the Temple of Poseidon full program

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $260Our pick

Spend about eight hours kayaking along the Sounio coast with BCU-certified guides, stopping to swim and snack before visiting Poseidon’s Temple. Guides such as Gabriel, Pantelis, Aries, and Natalia are praised for patient instruction. Hotel pickup, equipment, lunch, snacks, and admission are included.

“Great guides….very personable as well as knowledgeable. Great dinner afterwards as well. Highlight of our trip to Athens!”

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2.Cape Sounion Guided Kayaking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $112

Paddle beneath the cliffs of Cape Sounion with a certified guide, stopping at Archi Island or Legrena beaches for a swim and snack. Then visit Poseidon’s Temple and eat at a seaside taverna. Guides such as Stratos, Ares, George, and Gabriel have earned warm praise for their patience and local stories.

“From start to finish it was an incredible experience. We had 3 tour guides with us who were all so lovely. It was so much fun, and a great day out with fantastic scenery, tranquility & delicious Greek dining at the end. We got to see the temple of Poseidon in a beautiful way out at sea & also got to go to the grounds of it too. All in all, 10/10 experience!”

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3.Sea Kayak Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2.5 - 4 hours · from $90Best value

Paddle about 2.5 km from Kavouri Beach with a certified guide such as Marios or Dimitris, stopping to swim and snorkel before sunset. Choose shared or private kayaking, with optional hotel pickup and free photos included.

“Professional, patient and friendly staff. Wonderful relaxed experience. Transportation on-time.”

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4.Small Group Sunset Sea Kayaking in Athens Riviera with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

Paddle 2.5 km along the Athens Riviera in a group of no more than eight. You’ll receive beginner-friendly instruction, use provided kayak and snorkel gear, stop for a swim, and return as the sun sets. Guides Dimitrius and Mario are named among the team.

“I consider this trip one my best highlights in 2025. This was the first time kayaking for my wife and I. The experience and views were amazing. I highly recommend this as a "must do" activity when in Athens!”

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5.Athens Riviera: Sea Kayak and Snorkeling Adventure with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $144

Meet guides from Nomads Path at Nuevo Loca Beach Bar in Anavyssos for a four-hour sea-kayaking trip along eastern Attica. You’ll learn basic paddling, visit rocky coves and nearby islets, stop to swim and snorkel, and share a traditional picnic. Kayaks, safety gear, photos, and snacks are included.

“We went as an extended family of 6 with mostly no prior experience and we all had a great time with Mike/Mikaelis and Konstantinos from Nomads Path. They gave good instructions at the beginning and kept everyone safe and comfortable while leading us on a fun sea kayaking journey. Kayaking as a team of two, we all learned more about keeping in synch and working better together, especially when threading the needle to squeeze into the sea cave. :) We were glad to rest on the island and share a light and delicious lunch, where we also looked at the rocks and pebbles on the beach, as well as snorkeled.…”

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6.Sea Kayaking Adventure on the South/East Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 4 - 6.5 hours · from $127

Leave Athens for an easy sea kayaking trip along eastern Attica. Your English-speaking guide teaches the basics, then leads you past beaches and cliffs on the Aegean. Guides including Constantino, Mario, and Dimitris have earned praise for friendly instruction. Picnic, photos, and hotel pickup depend on your booking option.

“Lovely guides that knew alot about the environment. They did everything to let you get the best experiance.”

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7.Athens Sea Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $192

You’ll leave Athens by private transfer for an Attica beach, learn sea-kayaking basics, then paddle along cliffs, caves, beaches, and islets toward Cape Sounion. The day includes snorkeling, a beach snack, the Temple of Poseidon, and a seaside lunch or dinner.

“Nondas very nice and we had a wonderful time, food are delicious and we love it all.”

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8.Sounio Sea Kayak Temple of Poseidon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Paddle a double kayak along the Athenian Riviera with TREKKING HELLAS guides such as Stratos and Padlis. Stop at Archi islet or a secluded Sounio beach for swimming, snacks, and rock jumping, then view the Temple of Poseidon from the sea. Sunset departures offer cooler air and softer light.

“This excursion was amazing and a must do for those who love being out in the water! The guides were wonderful and we can’t wait to see all of the pictures and videos that Natalia and the crew took! Thanks so much for such a great day!”

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9.From Athens Half Day Sea Kayak Tour at the Corinthian Gulf

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $192

Join a certified guide for a four-hour sea-kayaking trip on Greece’s Corinthian Gulf. Paddle from Alkyonides Gulf to a seals cave and hard-to-reach beaches, then stop for snorkeling and a fresh picnic. The group is capped at 12, with gear and photos included.

“Mike and Marius made this a really enjoyable trip. They picked us up from our hotel, 2 hours away from the kayaking location. They were friendly and engaging. When we got to the location, the water and wind were stronger than expected, so we spent part of the kayaking time in the area we originally expected. Then we moved to a slightly calmer area, and got to see some beautiful landscape. Mike was very interested in making sure that even though the location changed, we were still happy with everything going on. We stopped for some snorkeling, and Mike set out a picnic of fresh fruit and vegetables, which was…”

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10.Offroad experience and at the end Sea Canoe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $180

Yvonne picks you up from your Athens Airbnb at 10:00 am for a private 4WD trip toward Marathon, where the marathon race began. After about five hours in the area, Panos leads the sea canoe portion, with equipment, snacks, and water included.

“Fabulous day from start to finish. Yvonne picked us up from our hotel. We felt so comfortable and relaxed in her care. The scenery up in the mountains was amazing and Yvonne’s driving skills were next level. We enjoyed a delicious lunch made by Yvonne. We finished our day with a canoe trip with Panos which was great and nice to cool off. Panos’ beautiful parents rounded off an already awesome day by inviting us to drive by for an ice cream. We would highly recommend spending a day with Yvonne and Panos it was well worth the money.”

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