Small-Group Food and Cultural Tour in Corfu
Description
Join our small-group Corfu Food and Culture Tour and let us take you to a journey in the past and some of the city's well hidden eating spots. Let yourself be drifted away in the Corfu’s pulse while enjoying an exciting walk through its landmarks and expect to sample a rich tapestry of flavors and aromas that will offer you an unforgettable sensory experience. It is a tour that combines pleasant historical information of the Old Town of Corfu which has been a world heritage site since 2007 and at the same time they will have the opportunity to enter to some small stores known only by locals to taste local products and to meet and talk with the owners of those shops.
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Itinerary
Our accredited guide will meet you in front of the Old Fortress at the statue of Schulemburg and after she gives you some information from outside about the monument you will continue your tour in the historical center.
The central square of Spianada is the most significant monument of the town. The name derives from the Venetian word for an "open flat area" and it is said that it is the largest square in the Balkans. Liston which is part of the square houses some of the finest cafes and restaurants in Corfu. The French were the ones who turned the Spianada into a public square. Before the nineteenth century, it used to be a large empty lot used for defensive purposes. Cricket matches are played on the Esplanade, the only place in Greece where the sport is played.
The Palace of Saint Michael and Saint George is located on the northern part of the Corfu town historical centre square. It is the largest and the most significant building of the English rule period, which started in 1814 and ended in 1864 when the Ionian Islands were reunified with the rest of Greece. They were built at the request of the British Lord High Commissioner, Sir Thomas Maitland, to become his own luxurious residence and to house the High Commissioner’s administrative headquarters. Today, it houses the Corfu Museum of Asian Arts, the only one of its kind in Greece, solely dedicated to the art and antiquities of the Far East and India. It was founded in 1928 and its collection currently is comprising approximately 15.000 works of Asian art and it enjoys worldwide recognition, with rare items from its collections being presented in international exhibitions.
During our tour we will also visit the church of Saint Spyridon, the patron saint of the island and a miracle worker.
As we are walking among the narrow streets we will pass by the Town Hall Square of Corfu, once the exclusive Venetian neighborhood with the opera house and the villas around it. We will admire the town hall building which was used at first as a club for the noblemen and later in 1720, the building hosted the Noble Theatre of Saint Giacomo of Corfu. Finally, in 1903 it was turned into a Town Hall.
The Jewish quarter, the old Venetian “ghetto” that is still called Evraiki in Greek today, stretched across the southeast section of the city, near the Venetian fortifications. It was criss-crossed with alleyways lined with faded, multistoried houses, as in Venice. The ghetto lost its urban unity due to bombardments during the Second World War.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(362)
We’ve enjoyed some excellent small group food and cultural walking tours across Europe, but the combination of a brilliant guide (Nausica) - who was both highly informative and humorous - and the generous, varied and delicious food we enjoyed, made this the best tour we have joined. We’d have rated above 5 if we could. Next time we’re back in Corfu we’ll be back for another tour.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! It truly means the world to us that this was your favorite food tour. Nausica will be delighted to hear your kind words. We can't wait to welcome you back to Corfu for another delicious adventure! Warm Regards from Nausica and The Corfu Walking Food Tour team
Alice was probably, no, she IS the BEST, tour guide ever! She has soooo much personality that the whole tour comes alive. Great information, great food stops, and always interesting. Words are not enough to describe how enjoyable this experience became. At each stop we were greeted by wonderful food presentations and happy cooks/owners. The only suggestion (this is minor) would be to decrease the number of “sweet” treats. Alice also provided a deep knowledge and understanding of Corfu.
Thank you so much for your incredible review! We're absolutely delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your time with Alice. She'll be thrilled to know that her passion, energy, and love for Corfu made such an impression. We also appreciate your helpful feedback and will certainly take it into consideration. Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back to Corfu again soon! Warm Regards from Alice and The Corfu Walking & Food Tour Team
Excellent tour, just right amount of information , delicious food. Very enjoyable
Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour, the delicious food, and the perfect balance of information. We hope to welcome you back to Corfu again soon! Warm Regards, The Corfu Walking & Food Tour Team
Make sure you come hungry! This was a fantastic experience - our guide Alice was lovely and very informative it was a great way to get to know the city, try some delicious local food and meet fellow travellers. Alice also gave us some great recommendations for the rest of our stay. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering Corfu with Alice, tasting the local flavors, and meeting fellow travelers along the way. We're so glad her recommendations were helpful too. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm Regards from Alice and The Corfu Walking & Food Tour Team
Electrabel was a welcoming, animated and thoughtful guide who gave us a marvellous cultural tour of Corfu old town. The tour punctuated with delightful and delicious food and drink stops sampling authentic Corfiot treats. It was the perfect blend of culture and food, with the experience brought to life by Elektra's amazing knowledge of Corfu, past and present. I was amazed that our tour even included a 2 course dinner at a charming bistro that we would never have found on our own. I could not recommend Electrabel and this tour more highly. Book it fast! You won't regret it!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! You've put a big smile on our faces! We're thrilled that Electra helped make your Corfu adventure so special with great stories, delicious local flavors, and plenty of fun along the way. Thanks for recommending us—we'll have a seat (and a tasty bite!) waiting for you next time you're in Corfu! Warm Regards from Electra and The Corfu Walking & Food Tour Team
There was 7 of us on this tour and we all felt the same. Our tour guide, Alice, was fabulous. She was well informed, provided lots of great information and was warm and charming. We were full at the end of the tour and very pleased to have spent 3 hours together.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that your whole group enjoyed the tour with Alice. She'll be delighted to know her warmth and passion helped make your time together so memorable. We hope to welcome you all back again soon! Warm Regards from Alice and The Corfu Walking & Food Tour Team
Alice gave us an A-MAY-ZING food tour through old town Corfu, including cultural highlghts. Definitely get this tour with Alice- she's brilliant, warm, and a true foodie. Stops included huge platters of breakfast pastries, a meat and fruit platter, Kumquat and liquor tastings, a visit to an exceptional out of the way Michelin-noted spice shop and ended with a delicious family style lunch on an outdoor patio. Wow!! We had the most amazing time, and just loved Alice!
Thank you for such an amazing review! We're so happy you had a fantastic time with Alice—she'll be smiling from ear to ear! We're glad you loved the food, the fun, and the flavors of Corfu. Hope to see you again for another delicious adventure! Warm Regards from Alice and The Corfu Walking & Food Tour Team
Great combination of food, wine and history. Alice was so much fun and I loved the small group. Would definitely recommend this tour. It was a highlight on our visit to Corfu.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted that you enjoyed the perfect mix of food, wine, and history with Alice. We're so glad the tour was a highlight of your visit to Corfu. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm Regards from Alice and The Corfu Walking & Food Tour Team
Nauisca was excellent, history lesson was great and so were the food sampling and lunch stops. Would definitely do it again.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the history, the local food, and your time with Nausica. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm Regards from Nausica and The Corfu Walking & Food Tour Team
Can’t rate this experience highly enough. Alice was the ultimate host. Friendly, funny, knowledgeable and just a lovely person. She really elevated the experience for all of us. She gave great local historical insights and led us through some beautiful areas starting with the gardens and onto quaint alley ways. We visited some amazing local food spots along the way, and the food at each was delicious and NO ONE left hungry. Being on a cruise ship we only had one day in Corfu and we are so glad we spent it on this tour. Thanks again Alice !
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted that you enjoyed your day in Corfu with Alice and that she helped make your visit so memorable. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm Regards from Alice and The Corfu Walking & Food Tour Team
