Corinth: St. Paul’s Footsteps Tour, Ancient Ruins & Canal Views

Summary

Walk ancient streets in corinth hear paul’s story see canal temple ruins with a guide

You’ll walk ancient streets in Corinth with a local guide who brings St. Paul’s journey to life — from crossing the dramatic canal to standing by Apollo’s temple and seeing Paul’s first church. Taste local fruit, hear stories you won’t find in guidebooks, and feel history under your feet (literally). The moments linger longer than you’d expect.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I booked this Corinth day trip mostly out of curiosity — something about walking where St. Paul actually stood just got under my skin. The drive from Athens was quiet, except for our guide Dimitris humming along to old Greek pop on the radio (he swears it keeps him awake). Suddenly, the landscape split open at the Corinth Canal — it’s so much deeper and narrower than photos show. We stopped for coffee right there, and I could smell diesel from a passing boat mixing with strong espresso. Dimitris pointed out how Romans used to roll boats across on logs before the canal existed. I tried picturing that chaos; it made me laugh.

The ruins of Ancient Corinth hit differently than I expected. There’s this wild openness — columns from the Temple of Apollo just standing against the sky, not fenced off or anything. Dimitris told us how Apollo was god of light and music here, which felt oddly fitting as sunlight bounced off worn marble. At one point an older woman selling oranges outside the museum waved us over; her hands were stained from juice and she grinned when I fumbled “efcharistó.” Inside, we saw amphoras and statues — honestly I lost track of all the emperors’ names but the sheer number was dizzying.

We climbed up to Acrocorinth — that’s the fortress on top of everything — wind whipping around us and views all the way down to Kechries port where Paul met Priscilla and Aquila. Dimitris pointed out a faded stone inscription: Erastus’ name, apparently proof Paul really was here. That hit me harder than expected; history suddenly felt close enough to touch. There’s a tiny church from 51 A.D., tucked behind some stones, where Paul supposedly stayed overnight before heading to Ephesus. It was quiet there except for birds — I still think about that silence.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Ancient Corinth and Surroundings

• Visit Corinth Canal for photos
• See the Ancient roll way
• Tour the Temple of Apollo
• Explore the famous local museum
• Visit the 5th century B.C. castle
• Discover Priscilla and Aquila's tent shop
• Walk through Ancient Corinth village
• Visit the Ancient Church of Paul

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included on this Corinth tour?

Yes, private hotel or cruise pickup is included for all travelers.

How long does it take to reach Corinth from Athens?

The drive from Athens to Corinth typically takes about 1 hour each way.

Will we see where St. Paul preached in Corinth?

Yes, you’ll visit sites linked to St. Paul including his first church and spots mentioned in biblical accounts.

Is this tour suitable for wheelchair users?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible throughout the tour.

Are child seats available?

Child seats are available upon request; infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

What main attractions are included on this biblical tour?

You’ll see the Corinth Canal, Temple of Apollo, Acrocorinth fortress, museum exhibits, Kechries port, and more.

Is bottled water provided during the tour?

Bottled water is included for all guests during your day trip.

Do we have a professional guide on this day trip?

An English-speaking expert driver/guide leads your biblical tour experience in Corinth.

What’s included

Your day includes private transportation in a luxury vehicle with WiFi onboard, bottled water throughout the journey, hotel or cruise pickup and drop-off service with your name on a sign at arrival, plus an English-speaking expert driver-guide who specializes in biblical tours around Ancient Corinth and its surrounds.