Private Tour of Apostle Paul's Footsteps in Ancient Corinth
by Colours of Greece
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This private tour lasts five to six hours and follows the footsteps of Apostle Paul through key locations in and around Ancient Corinth. The tour begins at the Isthmus of Corinth, a narrow land bridge connecting mainland Greece to the Peloponnese. Visitors spend about twenty minutes viewing the Corinth Canal, which has cut through the isthmus since 1893, featuring steep limestone walls and clear blue waters. Next, the tour moves to the Diolkos, an ancient stone trackway used to haul ships overland across the isthmus. This stop lasts around ten minutes and demonstrates early Greek engineering. The tour then continues to the ancient port of Kenchreai, where Paul arrived around 51 A.D. and later departed for Ephesus. Although only modest remains exist, this site is important for its Christian history and the early church. Afterward, the group visits Ancient Corinth itself for about forty minutes, exploring the Bema platform where Paul is believed to have spoken and stood trial, the nearby Agora marketplace, and the Temple of Apollo, which reflects the city’s pre-Christian religious traditions. The tour proceeds to the Archaeological Museum of Corinth for approximately forty-five minutes. The museum houses artifacts from local excavations, including prehistoric items and objects from the Sanctuary of Asklepios, providing additional context to the city’s history. Next, visitors spend about forty minutes at Acrocorinth, the fortified acropolis that protected the city through various historical periods. The site includes walls, towers, and the remains of the Temple of Aphrodite, once home to a community of priestesses. The tour concludes at the modern Church of Saint Paul in the center of ancient Corinth, where a mosaic depicts Paul’s mission in the city. The tour uses a private sedan vehicle for groups of one to four people, including bottled water, onboard WiFi, air conditioning, and an English-speaking driver who provides historical context but is not licensed for inside-site guiding. Hotel and port pickup and drop-off are included. Entrance fees to archaeological sites and the museum are not included. Airport pickup is optional at an additional cost. Travel time between stops is included in the total duration. Child seats are available upon request. Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen are recommended due to the outdoor nature of the sites and the Greek climate.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Isthmus of Corinth
Begin at the Isthmus of Corinth, a narrow land bridge linking mainland Greece to the Peloponnese. It was historically the boundary between these regions. Since 1893, the Corinth Canal has cut through this 6.3-kilometer-wide isthmus, featuring steep limestone walls and clear blue waters.
20 min
The Diolkos
Visit the ancient Diolkos, a stone-paved trackway built over 2,000 years ago. This path allowed ships to be hauled overland across the isthmus, avoiding the dangerous sea route around the Peloponnese, and was vital for trade and naval travel.
10 min
Ancient Port of Kenchreai
Arrive at Kenchreai, Corinth’s eastern port where Apostle Paul landed around 51 A.D. He also left from here for Ephesus, entrusting a letter to the Romans to Phoebe, a local Christian deaconess. Though only traces remain, the port holds spiritual and historical importance.
20 min
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
Explore Ancient Corinth, a powerful classical city. At the Bema platform, Paul addressed the people and stood trial before the Roman proconsul. The Agora marketplace shows the daily life of Corinthians. The nearby Temple of Apollo reflects the city’s earlier religious traditions.
40 min
Archaeological Museum of Corinth
Visit the Archaeological Museum of Corinth, built in 1932 to house discoveries from local excavations. Exhibits include prehistoric artifacts and items from the Sanctuary of Asklepios, presenting the city’s religious, artistic, and daily history.
45 min
Acrocorinth
Explore Acrocorinth, the fortified acropolis that protected Corinth through Greek, Byzantine, Frankish, Venetian, and Ottoman times. The site includes walls, towers, and the Temple of Aphrodite, known for housing up to 1,000 priestesses.
40 min
Apostolos Pavlos Church
Finish at the modern Church of Saint Paul in ancient Corinth’s center. The church features a mosaic depicting Paul’s mission, linking Corinth’s early Christian history with the present.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Private Tour of Apostle Paul's Footsteps in Ancient Corinth
by Colours of Greece
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€300.78Overview
This private tour lasts five to six hours and follows the footsteps of Apostle Paul through key locations in and around Ancient Corinth. The tour begins at the Isthmus of Corinth, a narrow land bridge connecting mainland Greece to the Peloponnese. Visitors spend about twenty minutes viewing the Corinth Canal, which has cut through the isthmus since 1893, featuring steep limestone walls and clear blue waters. Next, the tour moves to the Diolkos, an ancient stone trackway used to haul ships overland across the isthmus. This stop lasts around ten minutes and demonstrates early Greek engineering. The tour then continues to the ancient port of Kenchreai, where Paul arrived around 51 A.D. and later departed for Ephesus. Although only modest remains exist, this site is important for its Christian history and the early church. Afterward, the group visits Ancient Corinth itself for about forty minutes, exploring the Bema platform where Paul is believed to have spoken and stood trial, the nearby Agora marketplace, and the Temple of Apollo, which reflects the city’s pre-Christian religious traditions. The tour proceeds to the Archaeological Museum of Corinth for approximately forty-five minutes. The museum houses artifacts from local excavations, including prehistoric items and objects from the Sanctuary of Asklepios, providing additional context to the city’s history. Next, visitors spend about forty minutes at Acrocorinth, the fortified acropolis that protected the city through various historical periods. The site includes walls, towers, and the remains of the Temple of Aphrodite, once home to a community of priestesses. The tour concludes at the modern Church of Saint Paul in the center of ancient Corinth, where a mosaic depicts Paul’s mission in the city. The tour uses a private sedan vehicle for groups of one to four people, including bottled water, onboard WiFi, air conditioning, and an English-speaking driver who provides historical context but is not licensed for inside-site guiding. Hotel and port pickup and drop-off are included. Entrance fees to archaeological sites and the museum are not included. Airport pickup is optional at an additional cost. Travel time between stops is included in the total duration. Child seats are available upon request. Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen are recommended due to the outdoor nature of the sites and the Greek climate.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Isthmus of Corinth
Begin at the Isthmus of Corinth, a narrow land bridge linking mainland Greece to the Peloponnese. It was historically the boundary between these regions. Since 1893, the Corinth Canal has cut through this 6.3-kilometer-wide isthmus, featuring steep limestone walls and clear blue waters.
20 min
The Diolkos
Visit the ancient Diolkos, a stone-paved trackway built over 2,000 years ago. This path allowed ships to be hauled overland across the isthmus, avoiding the dangerous sea route around the Peloponnese, and was vital for trade and naval travel.
10 min
Ancient Port of Kenchreai
Arrive at Kenchreai, Corinth’s eastern port where Apostle Paul landed around 51 A.D. He also left from here for Ephesus, entrusting a letter to the Romans to Phoebe, a local Christian deaconess. Though only traces remain, the port holds spiritual and historical importance.
20 min
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
Explore Ancient Corinth, a powerful classical city. At the Bema platform, Paul addressed the people and stood trial before the Roman proconsul. The Agora marketplace shows the daily life of Corinthians. The nearby Temple of Apollo reflects the city’s earlier religious traditions.
40 min
Archaeological Museum of Corinth
Visit the Archaeological Museum of Corinth, built in 1932 to house discoveries from local excavations. Exhibits include prehistoric artifacts and items from the Sanctuary of Asklepios, presenting the city’s religious, artistic, and daily history.
45 min
Acrocorinth
Explore Acrocorinth, the fortified acropolis that protected Corinth through Greek, Byzantine, Frankish, Venetian, and Ottoman times. The site includes walls, towers, and the Temple of Aphrodite, known for housing up to 1,000 priestesses.
40 min
Apostolos Pavlos Church
Finish at the modern Church of Saint Paul in ancient Corinth’s center. The church features a mosaic depicting Paul’s mission, linking Corinth’s early Christian history with the present.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.