11 Athens Kayaking Tours to Book Early

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 a BCU-certified guide, stopping to swim and snack before visiting Poseidon’s Temple. Guides such as Gabriel, Pantelis, Aries, and Natalia are praised for patient instruction and local stories. Hotel pickup, equipment, snacks, lunch, and temple entry are included.

“Everything during our excursion was perfect. Manus, our driver was punctual and extremely professional. He gave us lots of amazing recommendations for Athens and taught us a lot of history. Our guide Pantelis made our sea kayaking very fun and very safe. This is for anyone who wishes an authentic different experience that leaves your soul filled with joy. Highly recommend! Worth every penny!”

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2.Cape Sounion Guided Kayaking Tour with Lunch

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

Kayak beneath the cliffs of Cape Sounion with a certified guide, stopping at Archi Island or Legrena for a swim and snack. Then visit Poseidon’s Temple and eat at a seaside taverna. Hotel pickup may be included, and guides such as Stratos, Ares, George, Gabriel, and Natalie have helped make this a friendly choice for beginners and families.

“Our guide George was excellent and ensured we had a wonderful day! All equipment was safe and clean according to government guidelines. You do not need any Kayaking experience before going on this trip as all is explained by a qualified guide. Dry bags can be provided on previous request and flip flops are fine for the activity. Sunset at Poseidon’s temple: priceless. Dinner was on the beach, almost with our feet in the water!”

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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 guides such as Marios, Dimitris, or Michail. After a short lesson, paddle the Saronic Gulf, stop for a swim and snorkeling, then watch the sunset from the water. No previous kayaking experience is needed, and free photos are included.

“This trip on kayaks was the best thing we did in Athens. Dimitri and Marious were excellent hosts Their care was second to none and they clearly know everything about their area. we were lucky enough to see a turtle which was just wonderful. The swim was a lovely interlude too. beautiful sunset , great chats , thank you 😊”

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

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

Meet at Kavouri Beach in Vouliagmeni for a beginner-friendly sunset paddle along the Athens Riviera. A certified guide provides instruction, kayaks, snorkeling gear, photos, and safety support. You will cover about 2.5 km, pause at coastal spots, snorkel in the Saronic Gulf, and return as the sun drops.

“Instructors were amazing lovely people, making sure we were okay and very friendly. Taught us well and encouraged us. There isn’t much to see while kayaking other than the sunset but the sunset was beautiful and we had the opportunity to snorkel which was great.”

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5.Sea Kayak and Snorkeling Adventure with Picnic

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

Meet certified Nomads Path guides at Nuevo Loca Beach Bar in Anavyssos for a four-hour paddle along the eastern Attica coast. You’ll learn basic sea-kayak technique, visit rocky formations and nearby islets, stop to swim and snorkel, and share a traditional picnic. Guides such as Kostas, Dimitri, Mike, and Konstantinos have helped make this a friendly family outing.

“Great tour, knowledgeable and helpful guides, good fun for the family. We kayaked out and around a small island, stopped to rest for snorkeling and a snack, then back to the beach.”

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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 outing along the eastern Attica coast. Your English-speaking guide teaches the basics on the beach, then leads you past cliffs and beaches with breaks, snacks, photos, and an optional picnic. Hotel pickup is available, and no kayaking experience is needed, but you must know how to swim.

“bellissima esperienza! Dimitris, il nostro istruttore, è stato molto gentile e disponibile! È stato bravissimo nel guidarci durante il tour facendoci scoprire posti meravigliosi! una splendida persona oltre che un ottimo istruttore! consigliamo questa esperienza oltre che Dimitris di Nomadspath!”

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7.Kayak and Snorkeling at Caves and Hidden Beaches

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

Paddle along the Athenian coast with certified guides, exploring sea caves and stopping to snorkel with provided masks, snorkels, life jackets, and kayaks. Dimitris and Mike guide the easy route, which suits beginners and experienced paddlers. The 2-hour-15-minute trip starts at 11:00 am in Agios Dimitrios and returns to the same meeting point.

“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 leave Athens by private transfer for an Attica beach, learn sea-kayak basics, then paddle about three hours along cliffs, caves, beaches, and islets toward the Temple of Poseidon. Aegean Outdoors provides guides, gear, a snack, a meal, and pickup. Alex is one named sea-kayaking guide associated with the company.

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9.Sounio Sea Kayak Temple of Poseidon

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

Paddle a double kayak along Sounio’s rocky coast with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Archi or a secluded beach for swimming and Greek snacks before viewing the Temple of Poseidon from the sea. Guides such as Stratos, Stavros, Gabriel, and Padlis add local stories. Sunset trips offer cooler air and striking Aegean 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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10.From Athens Half Day Sea Kayak Tour at the Corinthian Gulf

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

Spend about four hours kayaking the Corinthian Gulf with a certified guide, visiting the seal cave near Alkion and the beaches around Alkyonidos. Mike and Marius are named guides on one reported outing. Kayak, snorkeling gear, snacks, photos, insurance, and fees are included. Transport is not normally 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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11.Offroad experience and at the end Sea Canoe

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

Yvonne picks you up in Athens for a private six-hour outing into Attica. You’ll visit Marathon, ride through mountain scenery, enjoy snacks and water, then finish with sea canoeing led by Panos. Equipment is supplied, and pickup from your Athens Airbnb keeps the day simple.

“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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