City in Corfu
Corfu Town Transfer and Free Time
Corfu town isn't just the island's capital – it's a melting pot of culture, history and architectural styles, combining Venetian, French, and British influences to make something truly unique. This day out offers the perfect opportunity to explore hassle-free, with plenty of free time to shop, sightsee, and enjoy the local café culture.After pick up from your hotel, you'll travel into the centre of Corfu town where you'll be free to explore at your leisure. The city's turbulent history is reflected by the various influences you'll see as you wander through its narrow streets, soaking up its Italian and French flair, and grandiose British colonial buildings – there's even a cricket oval.Whether you're in the mood for some retail therapy, a spot of people watching over a coffee, or want to take in the city's impressive mansions, picturesque squares, and ornate palaces, you'll have ample time to immerse yourself in what the city has to offer.
Corfu Old Town Guided Tour with Casa Parlante Museum
Packed with palaces, pretty squares and grand mansions, Corfu town comes with plenty of historic sights. But there are few better than those found in its UNESCO-listed old quarter. Our expert guide will show you all the top spots and most photogenic locations on this walking tour. Eleni, one of our local guides, says, ‘Corfu town has a rich cultural heritage. You can see, hear and even smell how the noble families of Corfu would have lived when you visit the Casa Parlante, a multisensory experiential museum.'Once you meet your guide, set off to explore the heart of the island's capital. Stroll across the stately Spianada – the largest square in Greece – then take some photos of the Venetian fortress and the grand façades of the Palace of St Michael and St George. Eleni says, ‘The Spianada is a very elegant space, bordered on one side by the Liston – an arched arcade designed to resemble the Rue de Rivoli in Paris. The flair of Italian, French and British architectural styles has influenced many buildings in Corfu town.'At St Spiridon's Church, which has the highest bell tower in the capital, you'll encounter deep devotion to the patron saint of Corfu. Since his death in the 4th century, it's said that St Spiridon's shoes still wear out regularly, as a sign of his travels on behalf of the faithful. To round off the tour, find out what life was like for 19th-century Corfiot aristocracy at Casa Parlante museum, which engages all your senses to bring history to life.
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Once the sun begins to set over Corfu, you might be wondering what's in store for the evening ahead. Corfu Town might just be the answer you're looking for with its top restaurants and bars as well as beautiful night-time walks. Join this two-way transfer and enjoy everything the island's capital has to offer.
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Corfu Town Tour and Bay Cruise with Taverna Dinner
Make an afternoon out in Corfu Town a memorable one. This excursion includes a guided walking tour through Corfu town and is followed by a boat trip in the waters off the capital. You'll also enjoy dinner in a nice restaurant.
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