Corfu, both the island and the city, is loaded with history and natural splendor. The old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site tucked away on the island of Corfu's stunning eastern shore. It is a treasury of cultural and historical delights with intriguing architecture, constricting cobbled streets, and historic sites. The Old Town of Corfu provides a distinctive fusion of European refinement and Mediterranean appeal because of its Venetian, French, and British influences. Join a tour that will take you back in time as you explore the Old Town's rich legacy, intriguing stories, and vibrant culture.
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Corfu, both the island and the city, is loaded with history and natural splendor. The old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site tucked away on the island of Corfu's stunning eastern shore.
It is a treasury of cultural and historical delights with intriguing architecture, constricting cobbled streets, and historic sites. The Old Town of Corfu provides a distinctive fusion of European refinement and Mediterranean appeal because of its Venetian, French, and British influences.
Join a tour that will take you back in time as you explore the Old Town's rich legacy, intriguing stories, and vibrant culture.
Continue reading our guide to learn more about visiting the Old Town, one of the most beautiful places for sightseeing in Corfu.
Embark on a half-day sightseeing tour to the island's key attractions where you will discover the finest of Corfu. Visit the 19th-century Achilleion Palace, Mon Repos Palace, Mouse Island, and the Old Fortress in the Venetian architectural style with a private tour.
This tour comes complete with private transportation and pick-up from your hotel or even cruise ship if you are looking for a shore excursion.
Take a comprehensive walking tour of Corfu’s Old Town and see why this gem is a UNESCO-Listed Site. It functions as an open-air museum and on this tour, you will visit the grand Spianada Square, the Venetian fortress and the beautiful Palace of St Michael and St George.
The tour ends with a visit to Casa Parlante Museum where you can see what life was like for the Corfiot aristocracy in the 1800s.
This small group tour ends on a high note with a tour of Corfu’s Old Town but there are many other stops during the day to give you even more bang for your buck.
The tour starts with hotel pick-up and visits to two of Corfu’s most iconic spots, Palaiokastritsa and Mouse Island. During this 5-hour tour, you will see the best of the island’s architecture and learn all about its captivating history.
Cycle through the narrow alleys with this historic tour of Corfu. This tour lets you cover more ground, seeing the Old Town and the outskirts of Corfu to gain an unparalleled perspective on the city.
Take a bike tour to the well-known Kanoni, Mon Repos Palace, the oldest church on the island, and view the opulent boats berthed at Garitsa Bay as they sparkle in the early morning light.
Visit the highly respected Governor’s Olive Mill to walk among hundred-year-old olive tree groves and taste the finest extra virgin olive oil in the world. Enjoy private transportation to and from the olive oil tasting followed by a private tour of Corfu’s captivating old town.
Enjoy a 1-hour wine tasting session with a sommelier where you will be introduced to four distinct wine styles. Along with the wine you can enjoy a charcuterie selection to perfectly complement the tasting.
After the tasting experience, you will set off on a private tour of the Old Town with plenty of free time to explore on your own or go shopping.
The mazelike alleys of Corfu’s Old Town are loaded with fascinating treasures that take you back centuries. Some of the attractions visited on these tours include Achilleion Palace, Mon Repos Palace, Mouse Island, and the Old Fortress. Each tour offers a unique itinerary but you are always guaranteed a good time.
The least expensive Old Town tour of Corfu is a sightseeing walking tour with a visit to the Parlante Museum which costs €45 per person. The cycle tour through Corfu’s Old Town costs €70 per person. A small group tour of the Old Town with stops at Palaiokastritsa and Mouse Island costs €150 per person.
Many tours of Corfu’s Old Town are private tours, costing around €350 per person depending on the group size and the inclusions in your booking like entry fees and transportation.
All Old Town tours in Corfu are led by an expert local guide. Many tours also include entry fees to various landmarks as well as transportation.
There are different starting points for the Old Town Corfu tours and many of them include hotel pick-up. Your tour operator will send explicit instructions on where to meet once you have confirmed your booking.
Most Old Town tours in Corfu last 4 hours. There are a few shorter tours that last 2 hours and some that occupy your whole day with visits to all the significant monuments in the city.
We always recommend taking Old Town tours at the beginning of your stay. They give you a deeper understanding of the city’s layout and you can see which other attractions or neighborhoods you might want to visit for the rest of your holiday.