Apostle Paul's Footsteps Tour: Corinth Private Biblical Sites
Five to six hours tracing Paul's mission through Corinth's temples, ports, and the platform where he stood trial
A private tour of Corinth's biblical and historical sites where Apostle Paul preached and was tried, led by an English-speaking guide with hotel or cruise ship pickup included. The route covers nine stops across five to six hours: the Isthmus and Corinth Canal, the ancient port of Kenchreai where Paul arrived, the Bema platform in the Roman Forum, the Temple of Apollo, the Archaeological Museum, Acrocorinth's fortified acropolis, and the Apostle Paul Church. Groups of one to four travel in a sedan. Groups of five to seven in a minivan. Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums are not included and must be paid separately.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Apostle Paul's Corinth sites
- Visit Isthmus of Corinth
- See the Diolkos ancient road
- Explore Kenchreai eastern port
- Visit Glauke Fountain and Paul's Column
- Tour the Temple of Apollo
- See the Bema of Apostle Paul
- Visit Archaeological Museum of Corinth
- Explore Acrocorinth acropolis
- Conclude at Apostle Paul Church
- The Diolkos 10m
- Ancient Port of Kenchreai 20m
- Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) 25m
- Temple of Apollo 20m
- Archaeological Museum of Corinth 45m
- Acrocorinth 40m
- Apostolos Pavlos Church 20m
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi.
- expert English-speaking guide with extensive historical knowledge.
- hotel or cruise ship pickup and drop-off.
- bottled water throughout the day.
- Every day except Tuesday 07:30 07:45 08:00 08:15 08:30 08:45 09:00 09:15 09:30 09:45 10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00
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Private tour of Corinth's biblical and historical sites following Apostle Paul's path, with expert English-speaking guide, hotel pickup.
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The experience
The tour starts at the Isthmus of Corinth, where the 19th-century Corinth Canal cuts through rock to connect the Peloponnese with mainland Greece. From there you move to the Diolkos, an ancient stone-paved road where ships were transported overland: a feat of engineering that anchored Corinth's maritime power. The route then reaches Kenchreai, the eastern port where Apostle Paul arrived in 53 A.D., with remnants of Roman harbor facilities and early Christian structures still visible in the ruins.
The heart of the tour centers on sites tied directly to Paul's presence and preaching. The Bema, an elevated platform in the Roman Forum, is where Paul delivered his teachings in a city dominated by pagan traditions and where he was brought before the Roman proconsul Gallio around 51 A.D.: an event recorded in Acts 18:12-17. Modern mosaics depicting Paul's trial enhance the site. You also visit the Temple of Apollo, one of the oldest Doric temples in the Peloponnese, which gives context to the pagan world Paul encountered. The Glauke Fountain, carved into the hillside and tied to Greek mythology, adds another layer to Corinth's layered history.
The Archaeological Museum of Corinth holds artifacts from prehistoric times through the Roman era: statues, pottery, and items from the Sanctuary of Asklepios displayed in a curated space. Acrocorinth, the ancient fortified acropolis, offers views across the landscape and shows ruins from classical Greece alongside Byzantine, Frankish, and Ottoman fortifications. The tour concludes at the Apostle Paul Church, a three-aisled basilica built in 1936 on the site of an earlier church Paul established, marking the end point of his spiritual legacy in the city. Your guide, an English speaker with extensive historical knowledge, travels with you in an air-conditioned vehicle equipped with Wi-Fi, and bottled water is provided throughout the day.
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 Bema and why does it matter to Paul's story in Corinth?
The Bema is an elevated platform in the Roman Forum where Apostle Paul was brought before the Roman proconsul Gallio around 51 A.D., accused of spreading new religious teachings. Gallio dismissed the charges, allowing Paul to continue his mission: an event recorded in Acts 18:12-17 that marks Corinth as a key site in early Christian history. Modern mosaics at the site depict Paul's trial and journey.
How long does this tour actually take, and what does that time include?
The tour runs five to six hours total, and that duration includes travel time between the nine different locations. You'll spend time walking and exploring at each site, from the Isthmus Canal to the Apostle Paul Church, with stops at the port of Kenchreai, the Bema, temples, the Archaeological Museum, and Acrocorinth's acropolis.
Do I need to pay extra for entry to the archaeological sites and museums?
Yes, entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums are not included in the tour price and must be paid separately at each location. Your guide will accompany you through the sites and explain their significance, but admission costs are your responsibility.
What's the difference between the sedan and the minivan, and how is that decided?
Groups of one to four people travel in a luxurious sedan vehicle. Groups of five to seven travel in a comfortable minivan. Both are air-conditioned with onboard Wi-Fi. The vehicle type is determined by your group size at the time of booking.
Can I arrange airport pickup as part of this tour?
Optional airport pickup is available at an additional cost beyond the tour price. Standard hotel or cruise ship pickup and drop-off are included. Airport service is a separate add-on you can choose at checkout.
What should I bring or wear for a day walking through these ancient sites?
Wear comfortable footwear for walking and exploring the different locations. Bring a hat and sunscreen, as Greece often experiences warm and sunny weather. Bottled water is provided during the tour, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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Apostle Paul's Footsteps Tour: Corinth Private Biblical Sites
5h–6h · EN · at your hotel
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