Apostle Paul's Footsteps Tour: Corinth Private Biblical Sites

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Duration5h–6h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

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.

5h–6h

Step-by-step itinerary

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.

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Pericles Century

Is this one for you?The five to six hours leaves room for lunch or a separate activity before or after, making this a half-day commitment that fits into a longer itinerary. If you're spending a full day in the Corinth area, this tour anchors the morning or afternoon without consuming the entire day.