Corfu Old Town Charms and Venetian Splendour Self Guided Walk

4.3 (45 reviews) Corfu, Greece
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Duration2h 30m - 3h 30m
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LanguagesGerman, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

From Venetian fortresses to hidden shops, Greek mythology to WWII memorials – uncover 20 stories that make Corfu unlike any other Greek island.

This tour is the perfect introduction to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Corfu Old Town. It is ideal for travellers who have stopped for a few hours on a cruise or those who want to explore the Old town

On this tour you will discover 20 different spots which are the highlights of the old town of Corfu starting in front of the Old Fortress and ending at the New Fortress. You will learn about Venetian, French, and British influences which have shaped the history of Corfu. The tour caters to a wide variety of interests with spots like the garden of Durells, a banknote museum, a family-run soap factory and a Jewish memorial.

You can decide which spots you want to enter and explore further after listening to the commentary. No rushing, no crowds, no fixed schedule – explore Corfu’s Old Town at your own pace with expert narration in your ear.

What's included

  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
  • 1-year access on iOS & Android app. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
  • Audio and written guides
  • Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
  • Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
  • Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
  • Any physical devices or headphones
  • Human tour guide at location
  • Transport
  • Any entry tickets

What to expect

  1. Old Fortress Corfu
    Pass by
    Start by getting an overview of the influences on Corfu's old town in front of the imposing Old Fortress and hear about how 2,500 defenders held off an army twelve times their size
  2. 10m
    Pay homage to the Durells at the Garden of Durells and take in some great views
  3. Spianada Square
    10m
    Find the statue of a German general the Venetians honored while he was still alive — and ask why
  4. The Liston
    10m
    Stroll the boulevard modeled on a Parisian street where only those whose names were "listed" could walk.
  5. Banknote Museum of the Ionian Bank
    10m
    See a 100-billion drachma note (worth practically nothing) and one of the oldest paper currencies in the world from 1300s China
  6. Holy Church Of Saint Spyridon
    10m
    Learn about the Patron Saint of Corfu who is believed to saved the city with a miracle
  7. Corfu Old Town
    40m
    Discover other gems of the Old town of Corfu such as the Old Town Hall of Corfu, the Palace of Saint Michael and Saint George, Church of Saints Jacob and Christopher and the Patounis' Soap Factory
  8. Holocaust Memorial of Corfu
    10m
    Piece together eight centuries of a community that survived expulsions and restrictions
  9. Corfu Central Market
    10m
    Step into a vibrant market to pick up souvenirs. Smell the catch that was swimming hours ago and perhaps sample a kumquat liqueur the British accidentally made possible
  10. New Fortress of Corfu
    10m
    Climb to where the Venetians demolished 2,000 homes to build a wall
  11. 5m
    Discover why 150,000 Serbian soldiers found refuge on a Greek island – a WWI story most visitors never hear

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This is a self guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To start the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform. Can’t find it? Search “Tourific” in your email (and spam folder). Any issue? Contact us

End point

The tour ends in front of the New Fortress

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All stops will be visited from outside without entering into any locations

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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