The 11 Athens Kayak Tours That Earn Their Price

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 the Sounio coast with BCU-certified guides such as Gabriel, Pantelis, Aries, or Natalia. Paddle to a quiet cove, swim and snorkel, visit Poseidon’s Temple, then share a traditional Greek meal by the water. Hotel pickup and small groups keep the day simple.

“It was a wonderful experience, special thanks for the amazing team who made it even more lovely, it is highly recomended.”

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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, stop at Archi Island or Legrena for a swim, then visit Poseidon’s Temple and eat at a seaside taverna. Hotel pickup may be included, and guides such as Stratos, Ares, George, and Gabriel bring local stories and patient instruction.

“It was absolutely wonderful, it gave me a renewed appreciation for kayaking. The restaurant we went to for lunch had some of the best food I had in Greece.”

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3.Sea Kayak Sunset Tour

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

Kayak about 2.5 km along Kavouri Beach with a certified Greek or English-speaking guide. Stop for a swim and snorkel, then watch the sunset over the Saronic Gulf. Marios, Dimitris, Michail, and other guides have earned praise for patient instruction, local stories, and excellent photos.

“A fun kayaking experience, great commentary from the guide and a stop at a beach for a swim/snorkel.”

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

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

Join a certified guide for a gentle 2.5-kilometer sea-kayak trip from Vouliagmeni. You will learn the basics, paddle along the Athens Riviera, stop to snorkel, and return as the sun sets. Guides Dimitrius and Mario are named in guest feedback, and free photos are included.

“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 certified guides such as Kostas, Dimitri, Mike, or Konstantinos at Nuevo Loca Beach Bar in Anavissos. After a short kayak lesson, paddle along the eastern Attica coast, pass rock formations and islets, stop to swim and snorkel, and share a light picnic before returning.

“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

Escape Athens for a 4 to 6.5 hour sea kayaking trip along eastern Attica. Your English-speaking guide teaches the basics, leads you past cliffs and beaches, and pauses for snacks, photos, and swimming. Pickup, picnic lunch, and small-group options depend on your booking.

“Heel leuke activiteit! Wij zaten 4 dagen in athene en dit was de perfecte onderbreking van de stad. De gidsen zijn heel vriendelijk en komen tussendoor babbeltjes doen en vertellen interessante weetjes. Ik zou het iedereen aanraden.”

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7.Kayak and Snorkeling at Caves and Hidden Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Meet at Ag. Dimitrios at 11:00 am for a guided kayak trip along the Athens coast. Dimitris and Mike may lead your small group through sea caves, snorkeling stops, and a quiet private beach, with kayaks, masks, snorkels, and life jackets provided.

“Dimitris and Mike were great guides. The trip was very fun and they made sure everyone in the group was keeping up. Great trip for families and friends! Thank you Nomadspath!”

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8.Athens Sea Kayak Tour

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

You’ll paddle for about three hours along Attica’s coast with an English-speaking Aegean Outdoors guide, stopping to swim and snorkel before reaching the Temple of Poseidon by sea. Hotel pickup, equipment, a beach snack, and a restaurant meal are included.

“A truly magical experience touring the different islands in Greece. Learned so much about the history that could not have been done without the Aegean group. From the food ordering the the incredible views they absolutely blew it out of the water. Take the stress out of travel and book for your next adventure.”

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9.Sounio Sea Kayak Temple of Poseidon

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

Join a small group of up to eight for a three-hour sea-kayak trip along the Athenian Riviera. Guides such as Stratos, Stavros, Gabriel, and Padlis lead you past caves and steep shores, with a swim stop, Greek snacks, and a rare sea-level view of Poseidon’s temple.

“The experience was amazing. Someone who doesn't know to swim can definitely try kayaking and have a wonderful experience in the sea. Gabriel who picked and dropped me from my place of stay was amazing. Stavarous, such a wonderful person. He boosted me up and washed away my fear of getting into the sea. He shared a lot of history of the place which was amazing. Gabriel and Stavarous were lovely and Im so happy and thankful to them for giving me such an experience.”

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

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

Paddle the Corinthian Gulf for about four hours with a certified guide, stopping at a seal cave and Alkyonidos Beach. Mike and Marius have led outings with hotel pickup, snacks, snorkeling gear, and free photos. Private transport is not normally included, so confirm your route to Alkyonides Gulf.

“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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11.Offroad experience and at the end Sea Canoe

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

Leave Athens at 10:00 for a private 4WD trip into Marathon with guide Yvonne, then cool off on a sea canoe outing led by Panos. You get pickup from your Athens Airbnb, snacks, bottled water, and canoe equipment for this six-hour escape.

“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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