--- title: Private Biblical Tour Ancient Corinth & Isthmus Canal from Athens lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 250 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 801 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 19 of 63 (Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/private-biblical-tour-ancient-corinth-isthmus-canal-from-athens/ --- # Private Biblical Tour Ancient Corinth & Isthmus Canal from Athens In our comparison: #19 of 63 in Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This private Biblical tour offers a rare chance to follow the footsteps of Apostle Paul in Ancient Corinth, one of early Christianity’s most important cities. Unlike standard history tours, this experience blends faith and archaeology—exploring the ruins of Corinth, the iconic Isthmus Canal, and landmarks tied to the Apostle’s ministry. Led by expert guides, you’ll uncover the region’s spiritual significance while enjoying the comfort and exclusivity of a private tour from Athens. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 7 start times: between 08:00 and 11:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €250 per person for the Pickup Corinth area option; other options up to €274 - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 801 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Ancient Greece Tours & Transfers - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.91 from 801 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 781 of 801. - 5 stars: 767 (96%) - 4 stars: 14 (2%) - 3 stars: 10 (1%) - 2 stars: 5 (1%) - 1 star: 5 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Pickup Corinth area | €250 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English | Rate includes: Pickup from Corinth area address. Pickup included | | Pickup Athens or Piraeus Port | €274 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English | Rate includes : Pickup from Athens or Piraeus Port Pickup included | ## What's included - A Complete Biblical Experience in air-conditioned, first-class private vehicle - Hotel, Airbnb, or port pick-up and drop-off in Athens or Corinth - All vehicles with Wi-Fi, A/C, Bottled Water - Professional Tour Driver with deep knowledge of ancient, biblical & modern Greek history ## Not included - Ancient Corinth site and Museum - can only be purchased at the site - Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost) - Optional Licensed Tour Guide to accompany you inside the site and museum - pay fee directly to guide - Food & Drinks - Tips & Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Athens** (10m) - Pickup from your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens. Drive to Isthmus Corinth Canal... The gateway to the Peloponnese 2. **Corinth Canal** (50m) - Visit the Isthmus Canal, one of the most important projects of the 19th century, an engineering masterpiece, playing a catalytic role for Mediterranean trade. 3. **The Diolkos** (30m) - Visit Ancient Diolkos - discover the ancient limestone roads where boat trailers, slaves, ox and other animals were used to heave boats from the Corinthian Gulf to the Saronic sea controlling over 270 Greek colonies. All coastal Mediterranean cities today were once Greek.... 4. **Visit Acrocorinth, the acropolis of ancient Corinth, a monolithic rock 1886 f...** (1h) - Visit Acrocorinth, the acropolis of ancient Corinth, a monolithic rock 1886 ft above sea level with 4.9 miles of walls - keep and three gates. One of the most impressive and dominant natural defence fortifications today. Remains of churches, mosques, houses and cisterns... 5. **Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)** (40m) - Citae Madre - The Mother of all Cities! Visit the Neo Byzantine church of the Virgin Mary, admiring the marble plaque which reads 'The Hymns of Love' First Corinthians 13 1:8 and 'The Greatest of these is Love" which is found in First Corinthians 13:13. Visit the Neo... 6. **Archaeological Museum of Corinth** (1h 40m) - Visit the Archaeological Museum: Housing a large collection of artifacts from the local site and from smaller sites in the neighboring area we appreciate the Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman world. Visit the Archaeological site: Temple of Apollo - one of the earliest Doric... 7. **Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)** (1h 20m) - Enjoy an authentic "village style" lunch in Ancient Corinth or a wonderful seaside lunch at the Baths of Helen of Troy. 8. **Ancient Port of Kenchreai** (30m) - Visit the ancient port of Kenchreai or Cenchreae by the Saronic sea one of the two ports of the inland city state of Corinth.Tracing the footsteps of the Apostle Paul and his exodus from Corinth in 53 AD sailing to Ephesus with Aquila and Prescila we discuss the Nazarite vow-... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Specialized infant seats are available - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Confirmation will be received at time of booking ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €500 | €250 | | 4 | €500 | €125 | | 6 | €498 | €83 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips start at €25 per person. ## Compared with other Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #19 of 63** | €250 | 8h | 4.91 (801) | private | | [Private Luxury Biblical Tour: Apostle Paul’s Footsteps – Corinth](/greece/athens/tours/private-luxury-biblical-tour-apostle-paul-s-footsteps-corinth/?format=md) | €168 | 5h | 4.99 (262) | private | | [Private Luxury Biblical Tour: Apostle Paul in Athens & Corinth](/greece/athens/tours/private-luxury-biblical-tour-apostle-paul-in-athens-corinth/?format=md) | €210 | 8h | 4.98 (240) | private | | [Biblical Tour Letters ToThe Corinthians St Paul’s Footsteps 6Hour](/greece/athens/tours/biblical-tour-letters-tothe-corinthians-st-paul-s-footsteps-6hour/?format=md) | €150 | 6h 15m | 4.94 (1625) | shared | Ranked #19 of 63 in Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €3093, median €190; typical length 8h. 48 of 63 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/peloponnese-day-trips-from-athens/?format=md ## More in Athens - All Athens tours: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/private-biblical-tour-ancient-corinth-isthmus-canal-from-athens/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md