Tour reviews · CORFU TOURS
Corfu keeps its Venetian streets and its best water at opposite ends of the island. These 15 cover both, plus the cave cruise to Paxos and Antipaxos, with durations and a note on which suit a hire car.
Ride Corfu’s open-top sightseeing bus on the 60-minute Kanoni route, or add the Achilleion route to reach the palace gardens. Hear commentary in eight languages, hop off at major sights, and return easily to the port. The $25 pass is especially useful for cruise calls and short visits.
“Picked up the bus at the port. Earphones and commentary were good and clear”
Set out from Gouvia Marina on a small yacht with an English or Greek-speaking skipper. You’ll cruise toward Barbati and Gialiskari, swim and snorkel in clear water, try an optional cliff jump, then visit a blue cave. Sandwiches, fruit, and soft drinks are included. Boats usually carry no more than 12 people, with private trips also available.
“Absolutely fantastic day out! Highlight of our trip! We had an amazing day on the boat – it was super spacious and comfortable, with plenty of room to relax. The skipper was lovely and made us feel so welcome. Great food, great info, stunning locations. Couldn’t have asked for more – would 100% do it again!”
Cruise from Corfu’s old port aboard the wooden boat Koryfo with a friendly English-speaking crew, including Paul, Spiros, and their team. Swim and snorkel near Nissaki, Erimitis Forest, and other quiet coves, then enjoy souvlaki, salad, rice, fruit, wine, juice, and water. Expect scenery and swimming, not a town-by-town guided tour.
“It was one of the best day cruise I ve ever done It super well organized. The swimming spots were great and the food excellent”
Join an English-speaking tour leader at Corfu Cruise Port for a five-hour visit to Paleokastritsa Beach and Corfu Old Town. You get two hours by the coast, time for the monastery or a boat ride, then about 90 minutes to explore Venetian lanes, shops, and cafés. Modern air-conditioned transport keeps the schedule ship-friendly.
“Loved the tour. I wouldn’t change a thing. Transportation was great.”
Spend two hours aboard Koryfo, a classic Greek heritage boat, sailing from Corfu’s old port toward Pontikonissi as the sun goes down. Your ticket includes one cocktail, local wine, or beer, plus water, juice, and Greek finger food. Guides such as Spiros and Rafael add local stories, while the half-capacity format keeps the deck calm and comfortable.
“Excellent Tour; very friendly staff; nice Drinks and a lot of sandwiches. They explained everything very will. Bring a jacket - it gets chilly after the sun Sets !”
Spend about four and a half hours exploring Corfu’s old olive groves and The Governor Olive Mill. A mill guide such as Maria or Erini explains production and tasting, followed by oil with bread, feta, tomatoes, capers, and dessert. Pickup may be available from your hotel, port, or airport, and some outings include the oldest olive tree and an old fortress.
“Spiros, our guide, was one of the best guides we have ever had. The tour was an educational experience about olive oil”
Board Captain Nemo at Alipa Port for a 50-minute cruise along Paleokastritsa. You will first see the cliffs from the open deck, then sit 2.2 meters below the surface in an air-conditioned cabin with 22 windows. Greek and English-speaking staff are available, and the experience suits families, first-time explorers, and anyone who wants sea views without getting wet.
“This was really a special experience, highly recommend it!”
Spend 7 to 10 hours cruising from Corfu to mainland Greece. Visit Papanikolis Cave, swim at Blue Lagoon and Bella Vraka, then enjoy about 1 hour 45 minutes in Syvota. The boat has multilingual guides, an onboard bar, and optional hotel pickup. Bring cash, sun protection, and your own snorkel if you want one.
“It was very nice ! We had such a good time ! The staff was helpful and kind . The drinks was cheap and very tasty!! We had a really nice lunch on the boat at The blue lagoon which is beautiful!! Best choice for best price !”
Spend one or two days at Aqualand, Corfu’s 75,000-square-meter water park, with slides for toddlers, families, and thrill seekers. Your ticket includes entry, sun beds, umbrellas, and parking. You can reach the park by car, taxi, or nearby bus, about 13 km from Corfu Town. Food and drinks are available to buy inside.
“It was good, good food and slides, however a few of the slides were not the best and you could barely see or breathe with the water come back at you”
Spend a full day sailing from Benitses or Lefkimmi to the sea caves of Paxos, Voutoumi Beach on Antipaxos, and Gaios. You’ll have roughly an hour to swim and up to 2.5 hours ashore. A live guide, multilingual audio guide, bar, Wi-Fi, and optional pickup are included.
“It’s a lengthy sailing time (1.5hours) to the islands of Paxos and Antipaxos but the natural caves are well worth the time. Fantastic great value lunch on Paxos. Boat a little crowded but enough space to move around. Bar staff excellent and drinks good quality at very reasonable prices. Would definitely recommend.”
Sail from Gouvia Marina along Corfu’s east coast, past the Old and New Fortresses, Garitsa Bay, Mouse Island, and Lazareto. Choose a 2 to 8 hour private cruise with swim stops, snorkel gear, towels, snacks, drinks, and a skipper such as Spiros, Takis, Themis, or Orestis. The longer trip can include lunch at a seaside restaurant.
“This was one of the highlights of our 19 days in the Mediterranean! We absolutely loved our day sailing around Corfu. Spiros gave us a great tour of the island from the water and took us to some great swimming spots. We had four kids in our group and they absolutely loved it.”
Set out from Lefkimmi Port for a 4 to 4.5-hour afternoon cruise to Sivota. You’ll enter a sea cave, swim in the Blue Lagoon, pause at quiet coves, explore the waterfront village, and watch the sunset on the return. An onboard bar, English guide, and some snorkeling gear are included.
“Great experience. Swimming in clear waters and watching the fish a highlight. Syvota a small and pretty town. Friendly crew. All in all would highly recommend.”
Spend seven hours touring northern Corfu by air-conditioned bus, with free time at coastal beaches, Kassiopi village, and Sidari’s Canal d’Amour. Swim at Bataria, Pipitos Bay, or another weather-approved stop, then add an optional boat ride past Cape Drastis. English-speaking guides such as George and Styliani share local stories along the way.
“We were unlucky with the weather, but the tour with our guide, Giannis, was still enjoyable. The tour is ideal for swimming weather, as you visit three coastal sites. Kassiopi and Canal d'Amour are beautiful on their own, though. I guess that in peak summer (I went in May), things get pretty crowded, which may not be ideal, as in my case, I felt it was perfect in terms of the tranquillity of the places.”
Cross from Saranda to Corfu, then explore Corfu Town with a guide before heading to Palaiokastritsa for three hours by clear water and steep olive-covered hills. Guides such as Lori and Lory lead the day in English and Romanian, with Italian departures on selected dates. Bring your passport, swimwear, towel, and comfortable shoes.
“We visited a very nice beach on the island and we had the chance to visit the old Corfu town as well. Very nice experience.”
Walk Corfu Town with an English-speaking guide such as Alice, Ariti, Valia, or Nausica, stopping for pies, loukoumades, cheese, honey, olive oil, and ginger beer. See the Old Fortress, Palace of St. Michael and St. George, city walls, fountains, and St. Spyridon Church before sitting down to a hearty Corfiot lunch.
“Loved our tour. Valia was a fantastic guide with lots of local and historical knowledge. The food was excellent and a wonderful intro to the island, thank you!”
A port, a ruin or a mountain road.
