Sunset Tour of the Valley of the Temples, Sicily

The temples change color twice in one evening: first the sunset, then the lights.

A 2-hour guided evening tour of the Valley of the Temples in Sicily with a live English-speaking guide, visiting the Temple of Hera, Temple of Concordia, Temple of Herakles and Temple of Zeus as daylight fades and floodlights come on. The tour runs exclusively in English, so there's no translation lag between stops. Admission ticket is separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset visit to Valley of Temples

• Arrive at Valley of the Temples
• Observe sandstone temples at twilight
• Admire temples lit by floodlights
• Enjoy guided tour in English

The experience

The Valley of the Temples is the most extraordinary assemblage of Greek temples in the world, and a sunset tour lets you see them in two states. You start while the sandstone still holds the day's warmth and color, watching how the light moves across each temple (Hera, Concordia, Herakles and Zeus) as the sun drops. Then, as twilight deepens, the floodlights come on, and the same stones look entirely different. The guide is live and speaks only English, which means you move at the group's pace without stopping for other languages.

The tour runs two hours, which is long enough to stand in front of each major temple and hear what makes it matter, but short enough to fit into an evening without consuming the rest of your day. You're on your feet the whole time, moving between the sites within the valley. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage site and wheelchair accessible, with public transportation nearby if you're not driving.

What’s included

• Licensed tour guide in English.
• access to all four main temples within the Valley of the Temples site.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (11 to 17 years) · Infant (under 11): free

GroupUp to 20 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Sicily Tours and Tour Guides/ Wafe Tours srl

Is this one for you?Two hours leaves room for dinner or another activity the same evening, but means you see the temples only in their lit-up state if you arrive after sunset. Book the tour if you want to catch both the color change and the floodlights in one visit.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (11 to 17 years); Infant (under 11): 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 are the four main temples I'll see on this tour?

The Valley of the Temples tour visits the Temple of Hera, the Temple of Concordia, the Temple of Herakles and the Temple of Zeus. The core of what makes this site the most extraordinary assemblage of Greek temples in the world.

Why does the guide speak only English on this tour?

The tour runs exclusively in English so the group moves together without pausing for translations into other languages. You see the temples at a single pace and don't lose time waiting between stops.

What happens to the temples after dark?

As twilight deepens into night, floodlights illuminate the temples, so you see the same sandstone structures in two completely different states: first in the warm colors of sunset, then in the cool white of the lights.

How much walking is involved?

The tour covers the valley on foot over two hours, moving between the four main temples. It's suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.