Corfu Old Town Charms and Venetian Splendour Self Guided Walk

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.

1. 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. 2

   Stop 2

   10 min

   Pay homage to the Durells at the Garden of Durells and take in some great views

3. 3

   Spianada Square

   10 min

   Find the statue of a German general the Venetians honored while he was still alive — and ask why

4. 4

   The Liston

   10 min

   Stroll the boulevard modeled on a Parisian street where only those whose names were "listed" could walk.

5. 5

   Banknote Museum of the Ionian Bank

   10 min

   See a 100-billion drachma note (worth practically nothing) and one of the oldest paper currencies in the world from 1300s China

6. 6

   Holy Church Of Saint Spyridon

   10 min

   Learn about the Patron Saint of Corfu who is believed to saved the city with a miracle

7. 7

   Corfu Old Town

   40 min

   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. 8

   Holocaust Memorial of Corfu

   10 min

   Piece together eight centuries of a community that survived expulsions and restrictions

9. 9

   Corfu Central Market

   10 min

   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. 10

    New Fortress of Corfu

    10 min

    Climb to where the Venetians demolished 2,000 homes to build a wall

11. 11

    Stop 11

    5 min

    Discover why 150,000 Serbian soldiers found refuge on a Greek island – a WWI story most visitors never hear

• 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

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