Corfu Tours, Tickets & Things to Do
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.
Explore Corfu by interest
Whatever brings you to Corfu — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Corfu
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Paxos Blue Caves
Turquoise cruise.
Corfu Old Town
Venetian UNESCO.
Paleokastritsa
Coves & caves.
Achilleion Palace
Empress Sisi’s villa.
Canal d’Amour
Sidari rocks.
Island Viewpoints
ATV & jeep.
Mouse Island
Pontikonisi islet.
Wine & Olive Oil
Island tastings.
Corfu in 3 days
- 1Day 1: old town & palace
- 2Day 2: Paxos cruise
- 3Day 3: island & ATV
- 4Beach time
Corfu for cruise visitors
- 1Old town walk
- 2Paleokastritsa
- 3Boat or beach
- 4Back to port
Day cruise awayPaxos & Antipaxos
Blue caves.
West coast awayPaleokastritsa
Coves & caves.
~20 min awayAchilleion Palace
Sisi’s villa.
Sidari awayCanal d’Amour
Rock formations.
By ATV awayIsland Viewpoints
Hidden spots.
Day cruise awayAlbania
Cross-border trip.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Corfu visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Green, blooming and mild, ideal for sightseeing and the coast before the summer crowds and heat.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Hot, sunny and busiest, the peak season for beaches, swimming and boat trips.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm sea and thinner crowds — a superb time for cruises, beaches and food.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Mild but quiet and green; many tours and boat trips pause out of season.
Boat-tour season
Paxos and coastal cruises run from spring to autumn when seas are calm and warm.
Shoulder months
May, June and September blend warm weather with fewer crowds — a sweet spot.
One day
The old town, Achilleion and Paleokastritsa.
Three days
Add a Paxos cruise and an ATV tour.
A week
Add more beaches, boat trips and villages.
Beach lovers
Add days of coves, cruises and swimming.
Foodies
Add wine, olive-oil and gastronomy tours.
With kids
Mix beaches, cruises and the old town.
Tours & transfers
Day tours with pickup are the easiest way to reach Paleokastritsa, the Achilleion and beaches.
On foot
Corfu old town is compact and best explored on foot, its lanes too narrow for cars.
Car & quad hire
A rental car or quad gives freedom to explore the island’s villages and coves at your own pace.
Boats
Boat trips and ferries reach Paxos, Antipaxos and hidden beaches along the coast.
Where to base
The old town or a west-coast resort like Paleokastritsa makes a scenic base.
Getting there
Corfu Airport is just minutes from the old town and cruise port.
Euro & cards
Greece uses the euro; cards are widely accepted, but carry some cash for villages and small tavernas.
Book Paxos cruises early
The blue-caves cruises are hugely popular in summer — reserve ahead.
Sun & sea safety
Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and water; the summer sun is strong on boat trips.
Mind cruise timing
If visiting by cruise, choose shore excursions timed to your ship and allow a buffer to return.
Comfortable shoes
The old town, fortresses and Paleokastritsa have cobbles and steps — wear comfy footwear.
Bring a swimsuit
Most boat and island tours include swimming stops in turquoise coves.
Paxos blue-caves cruise
The top tour sells out in summer — book ahead.
Old town & Achilleion
Guided sightseeing tours fill up — reserve early.
Sailing & sunset cruises
Popular boat trips have limited spots — book ahead.
ATV tours
Guided quad tours sell out — reserve early.
Shore excursions
Cruise-day tours fill up fast — book ahead.
Summer season
July and August are very busy — plan early.
Paxos cruise
Around €45–70 for a full-day blue-caves cruise.
Island sightseeing
About €35–60 for a guided old-town and Achilleion tour.
Boat trip
Roughly €30–60 for a coastal or sunset boat trip.
ATV tour
Around €50–80 for a guided quad island tour.
Food & wine
About €40–70 for a tasting or gastronomy tour.
How to save
Join group tours and combine sights into one day.
Corfu through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Green, mild touring.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely & quiet.
- Best for
- Beaches, cruises.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Busiest & hottest.
- Best for
- Warm sea, calm.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Sweet spot.
- Best for
- Quiet & green.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Many tours pause.