Achilleion Palace and Corfu Old Town Tour
Description
Corfu was the first elite and cosmopolitan destination in Greece, and you can't miss the opportunity to go back in time when the island was home of Heroes, Kings, and Emperors. Achilleion, Kanoni and Corfu Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, are the most famous sightseeing places in Corfu. Admire the16th century Venetian Fortresses or the Palace of St Michael and St George. Visit Achilleion Palace,Vlacherna Monastery afterwards you will drive to Kanoni where you will have free time for photos . Visit Corfu Town, Saint Spyridon Church, Esplanade Square, enjoy a walk along narrow cobblestone streets through the Old Quarter and go across the elite exclusive Liston near the historic cricket ground. You will enjoy a comfortable shore excursion with the best price, safety, and knowledge of a local tour operator.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Departure from the Port Terminal
Visit Empress Elizabeth's palace and share her love for mythology while admiring the classic sculptures, gardens and views of Corfu Town.
Visit and free time
View of the monument
Visit the most important church of Corfu where the remains of Saint Spiridon are worshipped
View of the monument
Enjoy your visit at Vlacherna Monastery have your free time for admiring the picturesque view.
free time for photos with a magnificent view.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel transfer is available in other areas under request. Please ask our reservations department.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A valid original identification document (Passport, ID, Driving Licence) may be necessary for the audioguides at Achilleion Palace.
- Appropriate clothing should be worn in St Spyridon Church (no shorts, skirts, or hats; shoulders should be covered)
- There are around 50 steps (without handrails) to negotiate in the gardens of Achilleion Palace
- The use of cameras and video-cameras is allowed in Achilleion Palace, but flash is prohibited. Photos and video cameras are not permitted inside the churches
- There are cobblestones in Corfu Old Town
- Guaranteed on-time return to your ship
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Adapted vehicles available under request. Please let us know on your booking special requirements
- Please Note: The Achilleion Palace is currently undergoing renovations, and during this time, guest access will be restricted to the gardens . Audio guides are included at the Achilleion Palace with a regular ticket. Entrance tickets to the Achilleion Palace (7 EUR per person) are not included.
- There is a walking distance from Perama to Vlacherna Monastery (10minutes)
Reviews(68)
Excellent tour guide ! Disappointed that Achilleion Palace was closed. That should have been disclosed
We liked the tour and enjoyed. The Tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. However, the palace is currently closed for restoration work and no signs of reopening soon. A small note about that displayed at the front desk. Very beautiful gardens but they are on three levels. A large number of steps are involved and not mentioned about that anywhere. They took her money, 7 Euro for the entrance fees without any warning about the steps. Therefore, my wife who cannot climb too many steps could not visit the gardens either and the entrance fees she paid was in vain. Some other visitors also found a bit difficult to climb the steps.
Can’t write a review for a tour you didn’t get. We were on a ship so didn’t get the call they tried to put through after we would have already left for the tour only to be told that our bus left an hour earlier than scheduled! So they just assigned us to another tour that was nothing like we booked and we were not alone.
Dear Christy, Thank you for your feedback. We're very sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. Please allow us to clarify that our team made several attempts to contact you before the scheduled departure time, as it was important to ensure all guests were accounted for. Unfortunately, we were unable to reach you despite multiple calls. We completely understand that connectivity can sometimes be an issue while on a cruise, and we truly regret that this may have contributed to the misunderstanding. The tour did depart at the scheduled time, and as a courtesy, we did our best to accommodate you on an alternative experience rather than leave you without any tour at all. We sincerely apologize if the substitute did not align with your original expectations. We always strive to provide the best possible experience and are sorry this situation did not reflect that. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will continue to improve our communication process, especially with cruise guests. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.
We went on Thur, Apr 3, 2025 Convenient meeting spot, our guide found us. Had a GREAT time. Our guide gave a perfect blend of information and entertainment. Comfortable transportation & a great driver. They both kept us all safe and provided a wonderful experience.
Very interesting tour. Princess Elizabeth of the Hapsburg family built the Achilleion Palace and it is a marvelous place. Only the exterior is available to tour as the interior is being remodeled. Our tour guide was very good in providing information about the Palace. A walking tour of the Old Town was interesting and left us in a good place to have lunch. Weather was warm and sunny which helps.
The palace is in am horrible condition. The gardens are getting an outrageous maintenance. Paying 5€ for such poor place is a robbery! No body told us that the palace in under construction and closed. To drive an hour and a half for a poor wretched garden is not less than a bad attitude.
Our tour was CANCELLED. We were offered a different tour "Leisurely Tour of Corfu". 22 people. Sabrina, our tour guide, was friendly, but walked too fast, and in fact, lost several of the passengers when she walked into a church after climbing a large flight of stairs. It was thanks to other passengers who looked for us to help us rejoin the tour. Other than that, the tour was okay, although we never got to see what we originally signed up for.
Three tourist traps on a long bus ride and NOT the tour we signed up for. Total disaster.The guide ignored the passengers and would not answer our question if we were on the right our. Awful. Awful. Awful.
The boat ride which is nit included in the tour price was the highlight. So glad we did it, not sure walking around the town area during that would have been very memorable. The view from the restaurant was fabulous and the small bites and taste of wine held us till lunch.
We were worried initially, as there are multiple meeting points in Corfu Port, but a quick telephone call resolved everything and they collected us from the ship. Our first visit was to a Kum Quat Liquor Factory and Shop where you had a free tasting and the option to purchase various goods. Then, onward to the Palace with an excellent commentary, plus any questions answered. We were given a good Palace Tour with great explanations and photo opportunities. Then, it was into the Old Town and some free time. All in all, it was a wonderful experience and we would strongly recommend it!
Dear traveler, we would like to thank you for your words and recommendation and hope to see you back in Corfu in your next vacation.
