Apostle Paul's Journey: Athens & Corinth Tour
Walk where Paul debated philosophers and stood trial before Roman power
This 8–9 hour tour follows the Apostle Paul's missionary journey through Athens and Ancient Corinth, visiting the Agora where he engaged with philosophers, the Areopagus where he addressed the city's council, and the archaeological sites in Corinth where he spent significant time teaching. Hotel pickup is included. Entrance fees to sites and museums are optional add-ons at checkout.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Athens and Ancient Corinth
- Visit the Ancient Agora of Athens
- Explore the Areopagus hill
- See the Church of Saint Dionysius
- Travel to the Corinth Canal
- Visit ancient Kechrees port
- Explore Ancient Corinth ruins
- Tour the Museum of Ancient Corinth
- Climb Acrocorinth acropolis
- Ancient Agora of Athens 1h
- Herakleidon Museum 30m
- Agios Dionysios Areopagitis Church 20m
- Corinth Canal 20m
- Ancient Port of Kenchreai 20m
- Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) 1h
- Archaeological Museum of Corinth 45m
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- air-conditioned sedan vehicle for groups of 1–4 people.
- English-speaking driver with historical knowledge.
- bottled water and WiFi on board.
- comfortable pace suitable for all fitness levels.
- Every day except Tuesday 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00
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Trace Paul's path through Athens and Ancient Corinth on an 8–9 hour tour with hotel pickup, visiting the Agora, Areopagus, and the sites where he preached to early Christians.
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The experience
Your driver picks you up from your hotel and heads first to the Ancient Agora of Athens, the political and commercial heart where Paul arrived to share Christianity amid the city's debates and cultural exchanges. From there, you walk to the Areopagus, a marble hill northwest of the Acropolis where the city's council of philosophers and scholars listened as Paul presented his message: a pivotal moment in early Christian history. The tour then stops at the Church of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite in the Kolonaki district, dedicated to the man Paul converted who became Athens' first bishop.
The drive south takes you across the Corinth Canal, an engineering marvel that cuts through the Isthmus and separates the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. You arrive at ancient Kechrees, Corinth's eastern port where Paul landed in 51 A.D. to begin his mission. Remnants of Roman storerooms, breakwaters, and a 4th-century Christian basilica still stand, layering commerce, faith, and history in one place. Then you enter Ancient Corinth itself, where the Bema (a raised platform in the city center) marks where Paul is believed to have addressed the community and stood trial. The Temple of Apollo rises nearby, a reminder of the city's long religious complexity, while the Agora evokes the everyday marketplace Paul wrote about in his letters.
Before leaving the site, you explore the Museum of Ancient Corinth, established in 1932 to preserve artifacts from the city and its sanctuaries. The exhibits show daily life, religious practices, and art from the classical world. The tour concludes at Acrocorinth, the fortified hilltop that guarded the city for centuries and once housed the Temple of Aphrodite. From the ruins, panoramic views stretch across the landscape: a vantage point to reflect on the blend of faith, power, and culture that shaped the region.
Top questions
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 exactly is the Areopagus and why did Paul go there?
The Areopagus is a marble hill northwest of the Acropolis that served as a judicial and political meeting place in ancient Athens. Paul came here to address the city's council of 100 members (philosophers, scholars, and former officials) marking a pivotal moment in the spread of Christianity in the classical world.
Where did the Apostle Paul actually arrive when he came to Corinth?
Paul arrived at Kechrees, Corinth's eastern port on the Saronic Gulf, in 51 A.D. The port was a vital hub of trade and travel during the Roman era, and though much of it now lies submerged or in ruins, Roman storerooms, breakwaters, and a 4th-century Christian basilica are still visible.
What is the Bema and what happened there?
The Bema is a raised platform in the center of Ancient Corinth where Paul is believed to have addressed the local community and stood trial before the Roman proconsul. It sits in the heart of the city, near the Agora marketplace where everyday life unfolded during Paul's time.
How long is the drive from Athens to Corinth, and what do we see on the way?
The drive south takes you across the Corinth Canal, an engineering marvel built long after biblical times that slices through the Isthmus and separates the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. The canal itself highlights the strategic importance of the region, and the journey gives you time to reflect on the geography Paul navigated.
Is entrance to the archaeological sites and museums included in the tour price?
Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museums are optional and added at checkout. Your tour includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and a driver with historical knowledge. You choose which sites to enter when you book.
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Apostle Paul's Journey: Athens & Corinth Tour
8h–9h · EN · at your hotel
from € 166.67 per person
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