Apostle Paul in Ancient Corinth Self-Guided Audio Tour

Planning a visit to Ancient Corinth? Make the most of your trip with our immersive, self-guided tour. This expertly curated experience brings biblical history to life, offering insights you won’t find in a traditional guidebook.

**Tickets not included in this booking. Purchase your entry tickets at the kiosk upon arrival.

**You may tour during any open hours of the Archaeological site and museum.

The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth offers a vivid window into the world of the Apostle Paul, who lived and preached here in the first century AD. Its Roman-era exhibits include statues, inscriptions, pottery, coins, and everyday objects that bring Corinth’s cosmopolitan life to light. Highlights include artifacts from the Roman Forum, temples, and shops that once lined the city streets Paul would have walked. The museum also displays evidence of early Christianity in Corinth, illustrating the blend of Greek, Roman, and local cultures that shaped Paul’s ministry in this thriving urban center.

Rising nearly 2,000 feet above the plain, Acrocorinth was the fortified acropolis of ancient Corinth and one of Greece’s most powerful citadels. Continuously occupied from antiquity through the Ottoman era, it served as the key to the Peloponnese, guarding the Isthmus of Corinth. Visitors climb through three great gates and massive walls built by Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Venetians. At the summit are the ruins of the Temple of Aphrodite, a Byzantine church, Ottoman cisterns, and the legendary Peirene Spring. Myths say Bellerophon tamed Pegasus here. The panoramic view across two seas makes the ascent unforgettable—where history, legend, and breathtaking beauty meet atop the “Key of Greece.”

The Corinth Canal is one of Greece’s most impressive engineering feats, cutting through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth to link the Aegean and Ionian Seas. Completed in 1893 after centuries of dreams and attempts dating back to Nero, the canal stretches over 6 kilometers and plunges 80 meters deep between sheer limestone walls. It dramatically separates mainland Greece from the Peloponnese, saving ships a 400-kilometer journey around the peninsula. Today, visitors can walk or drive across the bridge, watch boats pass far below, or even bungee jump above this stunning man-made gorge—an unforgettable meeting of ancient ambition and modern achievement.

Kenchreai (modern Kechrias) was the eastern port of ancient Corinth, opening to the Saronic Gulf. In the New Testament, it’s remembered as the home of Phoebe, the deacon of the church at Cenchreae who carried Paul’s Letter to the Romans (Romans 16:1–2). Archaeological remains include the ancient harbor quays, warehouses, baths, and a sanctuary of Isis, revealing Corinth’s rich trade and cultural ties across the Mediterranean. Here, early Christian faith met the bustling life of a cosmopolitan port. Visitors can walk among the ruins where commerce, devotion, and Paul’s mission to the wider world once converged.

Isthmia, located near the Isthmus of Corinth, was the site of the ancient Isthmian Games, held every two years in honor of Poseidon and active during the time of the Apostle Paul. These games rivaled Olympia and drew athletes, artists, and pilgrims from across Greece. Paul likely alluded to these contests in his letters to the Corinthians, using athletic imagery familiar to his audience. Today, visitors can explore the archaeological site, including the stadium, temple remains, and fortifications, and visit the Isthmia Archaeological Museum, which displays statues, mosaics, and artifacts revealing the grandeur of this once-thriving sanctuary.