Sunset Valley of the Temples tour in Agrigento

The sandstone temples shift from gold to shadow to stark white light as the sun disappears.

A two-hour guided tour of the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento that follows the light from late afternoon through sunset and into night, letting you see the ancient Greek ruins in three completely different ways. An Italian-speaking guide leads the group through the complex as the landscape transforms around the temples. The tour includes entry to the valley and is wheelchair accessible. Children from age one are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset visit to Valley of the Temples

• Admire temples in warm sunset light
• Watch sunset at Temple of Concord
• Experience temples illuminated at night

The experience

The tour starts in the late afternoon when the sun still warms the sandstone and you can see how the temples sit in relation to the landscape around them. As you walk through the valley with your guide, the light begins to shift. The Temple of Concord, the best-preserved Greek temple outside Greece, catches the setting sun and the color of the stone changes in front of you, turning the way you see the monument itself.

Once the sun drops below the horizon, the valley goes dark. Then the floodlights come on, and the temples emerge again in a completely different way: stripped of context, lit from below, standing alone as pure architectural form. This is when you see them as monuments rather than as part of a landscape, and the scale and precision of the ancient work becomes impossible to miss. The two-hour tour is built around this sequence: the still light, the sunset moment, and the night reveal.

Your guide speaks Italian and walks the group through the complex at a pace that lets you stop and look. The valley is wheelchair accessible, and there are public transportation options nearby if you're staying in Agrigento without a car. Entrance to the valley is included in the tour price.

What’s included

• Entry to the Valley of the Temples.
• a guide who speaks Italian and leads the group through the complex.
• access to the valley during the three phases of light from late afternoon through night.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 17:30 and 21:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (26 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (18 to 25 years) · Child (4 to 17 years): free · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 35

Live guideItalian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Sicily Tours and Tour Guides/ Wafe Tours srl

Is this one for you?If you're staying in Agrigento without a car, the tour starts at the valley itself, so you only need to arrange transport there: the guide and the sequence of light are already planned. The two-hour timing means you can fit it into an afternoon or evening without committing your whole day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (18 to 25 years); Child (4 to 17 years): free; Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Temple of Concord and why does it matter in the Valley of the Temples?

The Temple of Concord is the best-preserved Greek temple outside Greece and the centerpiece of the valley. It's the landmark you watch change color as the sun sets, and it's the reason the sunset timing of this tour is built around that specific spot.

How long does the tour take and what time does it start?

The tour runs for two hours. It starts in the late afternoon so the sun is still warm when you arrive, then follows the light through sunset and into the evening when the floodlights come on.

Is the Valley of the Temples easy to reach if I'm staying in Agrigento without a car?

Public transportation options are available near the valley, so you can get there without renting a car. Your guide meets the group at the valley itself and leads you through the complex on foot.

Is the valley accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes, the Valley of the Temples is wheelchair accessible. The tour follows paths that accommodate wheelchairs, and your Italian-speaking guide can adjust the route if needed.