3-Hour Corfu Old Town Walking Tour with Local Tasting

3 Hours Duration

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About This Tour

Experience the charm of Corfu on a relaxed 3-hour walking tour through the island's UNESCO-listed Old Town. Explore historic landmarks like the Old Fortress, St...

Duration: 3 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Corfu · Languages: English, French, Greek

About Corfu

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Corfu

Ancient Corfu offers travelers a glimpse at the multicultural history of Ionia, coming complete with Asian art galleries, Baroque churches and UNESCO-tagged old towns. Get a local guide to help you unravel its secrets.

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What's Included

Local licensed tourist guide

Not Included

Entrance to the Old Fortress (10 euros)

Itinerary

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Day 01

Corfu Old Town Landmarks, Hidden Alleys and Local Tastes

Begin your tour at the Old Fortress, the most iconic symbol of Corfu's Venetian past. Begin your tour at the Old Fortress, the most iconic symbol of Corfu's Venetian past. Walk through the fortified walls, admire the panoramic views, and learn about its role in defending the island through centuries of conflict. Walk through the fortified walls, admire the panoramic views, and learn about its role in defending the island through centuries of conflict. Durrell Bosketo & Royal Gardens Continue through Durrell Bosketo, a tranquil green space named after the famous writers. Continue through Durrell Bosketo, a tranquil green space named after the famous writers. Stroll into the Royal Gardens (Gardens of the People), where locals come to relax amidst statues, trees, and sea breezes. Stroll into the Royal Gardens (Gardens of the People), where locals come to relax amidst statues, trees, and sea breezes. Palace of Saint George and Saint Michael Admire the neoclassical architecture of this former British administrative building. Admire the neoclassical architecture of this former British administrative building. Understand its historical significance and observe its elegant façade from the Esplanade. Understand its historical significance and observe its elegant façade from the Esplanade. Spianada Square & Liston Avenue Explore Spianada, the largest square in Greece. Explore Spianada, the largest square in Greece. Walk along Liston Avenue, a French-inspired promenade lined with cafés and arcades. Walk along Liston Avenue, a French-inspired promenade lined with cafés and arcades. Pause to take in the ambiance of Corfu's social heart. Pause to take in the ambiance of Corfu's social heart. St. Spyridon Church Visit the revered St. Spyridon Church, home to the relics of Corfu's patron saint. Visit the revered St. Spyridon Church, home to the relics of Corfu's patron saint. Experience the spiritual and architectural heritage of the island. Experience the spiritual and architectural heritage of the island. Campiello & Kantouni Bizzi Venture into the oldest part of town, Campiello, with its narrow alleys and traditional houses. Venture into the oldest part of town, Campiello, with its narrow alleys and traditional houses. Discover Kantouni Bizzi, a picturesque alley often missed by casual visitors. Discover Kantouni Bizzi, a picturesque alley often missed by casual visitors. Appreciate the vibrant laundry lines, quiet corners, and hidden balconies. Appreciate the vibrant laundry lines, quiet corners, and hidden balconies. Kremasti Square & Old Port Arrive at Kremasti Square, with its famous Venetian well and quaint surroundings. Arrive at Kremasti Square, with its famous Venetian well and quaint surroundings. Continue toward the Old Port, once the island's main gateway to the sea. Continue toward the Old Port, once the island's main gateway to the sea. Enjoy coastal views and insights into the town's maritime legacy. Enjoy coastal views and insights into the town's maritime legacy. New Fortress & Calle dei Mercanti See the exterior of the New Fortress, a 16th-century Venetian structure overlooking the town. See the exterior of the New Fortress, a 16th-century Venetian structure overlooking the town. Wander through Calle dei Mercanti, a street rich with local artisan shops and history. Wander through Calle dei Mercanti, a street rich with local artisan shops and history. Town Hall Square Pass through Town Hall Square, surrounded by historic buildings including the old San Giacomo Theatre. Pass through Town Hall Square, surrounded by historic buildings including the old San Giacomo Theatre. Observe daily life and local culture unfold around this vibrant space. Observe daily life and local culture unfold around this vibrant space. Local Product Tasting Conclude your tour with a visit to a traditional local shop. Conclude your tour with a visit to a traditional local shop. Sample regional delicacies like koum quat liqueur, limoncello, and homemade sweets. Sample regional delicacies like koum quat liqueur, limoncello, and homemade sweets. Gain a final taste of Corfu's unique culinary identity before bidding farewell. Gain a final taste of Corfu's unique culinary identity before bidding farewell.