Discover the best Corfu tours and things to do on Greece’s lush Ionian island: cruise to the dazzling blue caves and turquoise waters of Paxos and Antipaxos, explore the Venetian old town and the romantic Achilleion Palace, sail the dramatic Paleokastritsa coast, ride an ATV to hidden viewpoints, and taste the island’s wine and olive oil. Compare top-rated experiences and plan your perfect island getaway.



Departures that are under way when the sun sets in the coming weeks — start times checked against the local sunset.
Children can join from a young age and pay less than adults — taken from each operator’s price list.
Whatever brings you to Corfu — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.

Turquoise cruise.

Venetian UNESCO.

Coves & caves.

Empress Sisi’s villa.

Sidari rocks.

ATV & jeep.

Pontikonisi islet.

Island tastings.
Day cruise awayBlue caves.
West coast awayCoves & caves.
~20 min awaySisi’s villa.
Sidari awayRock formations.
By ATV awayHidden spots.
Day cruise awayCross-border trip.
Short, straight answers to the questions every Corfu visitor asks before booking.
Green, blooming and mild, ideal for sightseeing and the coast before the summer crowds and heat.
Hot, sunny and busiest, the peak season for beaches, swimming and boat trips.
Warm sea and thinner crowds — a superb time for cruises, beaches and food.
Mild but quiet and green; many tours and boat trips pause out of season.
Paxos and coastal cruises run from spring to autumn when seas are calm and warm.
May, June and September blend warm weather with fewer crowds — a sweet spot.
The old town, Achilleion and Paleokastritsa.
Add a Paxos cruise and an ATV tour.
Add more beaches, boat trips and villages.
Add days of coves, cruises and swimming.
Add wine, olive-oil and gastronomy tours.
Mix beaches, cruises and the old town.
Day tours with pickup are the easiest way to reach Paleokastritsa, the Achilleion and beaches.
Corfu old town is compact and best explored on foot, its lanes too narrow for cars.
A rental car or quad gives freedom to explore the island’s villages and coves at your own pace.
Boat trips and ferries reach Paxos, Antipaxos and hidden beaches along the coast.
The old town or a west-coast resort like Paleokastritsa makes a scenic base.
Corfu Airport is just minutes from the old town and cruise port.
Greece uses the euro; cards are widely accepted, but carry some cash for villages and small tavernas.
The blue-caves cruises are hugely popular in summer — reserve ahead.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and water; the summer sun is strong on boat trips.
If visiting by cruise, choose shore excursions timed to your ship and allow a buffer to return.
The old town, fortresses and Paleokastritsa have cobbles and steps — wear comfy footwear.
Most boat and island tours include swimming stops in turquoise coves.
The top tour sells out in summer — book ahead.
Guided sightseeing tours fill up — reserve early.
Popular boat trips have limited spots — book ahead.
Guided quad tours sell out — reserve early.
Cruise-day tours fill up fast — book ahead.
July and August are very busy — plan early.
Around €45–70 for a full-day blue-caves cruise.
About €35–60 for a guided old-town and Achilleion tour.
Roughly €30–60 for a coastal or sunset boat trip.
Around €50–80 for a guided quad island tour.
About €40–70 for a tasting or gastronomy tour.
Join group tours and combine sights into one day.
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.