Apostle Paul Tour: Athens & Corinth with Private Guide

Eight hours tracing Paul's sermons across two ancient cities, from the Agora to Acrocorinth

A private guided tour of Athens and Corinth following Apostle Paul's missionary journey, with hotel or cruise ship pickup and an English-speaking guide. The itinerary covers the Areopagus where Paul addressed the Athenians, the Ancient Agora, the Church of St. Dionysius, and in Corinth the Bema where Paul preached, the Temple of Apollo, Kenchreai port, and panoramic views from Acrocorinth. Groups of 1–4 travel in a sedan; groups of 5–7 in a minivan. Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums are not included; lunch stops are scheduled but meal costs are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Apostle Paul's Athens and Corinth

• Visit Ancient Agora of Athens
• Explore Areopagus Hill
• Tour Church of St. Dionysius the Areopagite
• See Isthmus of Corinth and Corinth Canal
• Visit Kenchreai port ruins
• Explore Temple of Apollo
• Visit Glauke Fountain
• See Paul's Column in Roman Forum
• Tour Archaeological Museum of Corinth
• Explore Acrocorinth fortress
• Enjoy lunch at traditional taverna
• Visit Apostolos Pavlos Church

The Experience

You start from your hotel or cruise ship and head into Athens to the Areopagus, the rocky outcrop where Apostle Paul stood and addressed the Athenians about the "Unknown God." From there the tour moves to the Ancient Agora, where Paul's speech took place among the ruins of temples and public buildings that once anchored the city's intellectual and political life. The Church of St. Dionysius the Areopagite comes next—a site tied to Paul's first Athenian convert, a judge of the Areopagus who became one of the earliest Christians in Greece.

The drive south crosses the Isthmus of Corinth, where the 19th-century canal cuts through the rock to separate the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. You arrive at Kenchreai, the eastern port where Paul landed in 53 A.D., then move inland to the Temple of Apollo, one of the oldest Doric temples in the region, and the Glauke Fountain, steeped in myth. The Bema—an elevated platform in the Roman Forum—is where Paul preached and later stood trial before the Roman proconsul Gallio, an event recorded in Acts 18. Lunch is scheduled at a traditional taverna in the area; you cover the meal cost yourself. The Archaeological Museum of Corinth holds pottery, statues, and relics spanning prehistoric to Roman times.

Acrocorinth, the ancient fortified acropolis, closes the day with views across the landscape and layers of Greek, Byzantine, Frankish, and Ottoman ruins. The tour ends at the Apostolos Pavlos Church, a three-aisled basilica built in 1936 on the site of an earlier church Paul established. An English-speaking driver with historical knowledge leads the entire journey; the vehicle is air-conditioned with onboard Wi-Fi and bottled water. The full eight to nine hours includes travel time between locations.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi.
• bottled water.
• English-speaking driver with historical knowledge.
• hotel or cruise ship pickup and drop-off.
• comfortable seating for groups of 1–7 depending on vehicle type.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Pericles Century

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want a guide focused on Paul's Christian heritage sites across Athens and Corinth in a single day, rather than a general history tour.

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Top questions

What did Apostle Paul do at the Areopagus in Athens?

The Areopagus is the rocky hill where Paul stood and delivered a sermon to the Athenians about the "Unknown God," challenging their religious and intellectual traditions. This moment became pivotal in the spread of Christianity to Greece.

Where in Corinth did Apostle Paul preach?

The Bema, an elevated platform in the Roman Forum of ancient Corinth, is where Paul delivered his teachings. He also stood trial there before the Roman proconsul Gallio around 51 A.D., an event recorded in the Acts of the Apostles.

Does the tour include entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites?

Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums are not included in the tour price and must be paid separately at each location.

Is lunch included, or do I pay for it myself?

Lunch stops are scheduled at a traditional taverna in Corinth, but meal costs are not included and are your responsibility.

What kind of vehicle will I travel in?

Groups of 1–4 people travel in a luxurious sedan; groups of 5–7 travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan. Both include Wi-Fi and bottled water.

How long does the tour take, and what does that time include?

The tour runs eight to nine hours, and that duration includes all travel time between Athens and Corinth as well as time spent at each site.