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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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(378)
Nausica is the best guide ever!!! My family, partner, and I had such an amazing time and learned so much about Corfu's history, all while tasting some delicious food. My favorite was probably the pastries at the very beginning, but it was all sooo tasty. Would highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great time with Nausica and enjoyed the history, delicious food, and especially those pastries! She’ll be delighted to hear your kind words. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Corfu again soon! Warm Regards from Nausica and The Corfu Walking & Food Tour Team
It was a lovely small group and our hostess Alexis was very knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming,. Great selection of local family run businesses.. don’t eat breakfast before the tour!!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the small-group experience and the selection of local family-run businesses. We’re glad Alexis made the tour so welcoming and enjoyable—and yes, definitely come hungry! 😊 We hope to welcome you back to Corfu again soon! Warm Regards, The Corfu Walking & Food Tour Team
We had a fantastic time on the Small-Group Food and Cultural Tour in Corfu with Alkistis Georgiou. She was an excellent guide, warm, knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about Corfu and its food. The tour was a great way to experience a side of Corfu that you could easily miss as a visitor. We tried some delicious local food, learned about the history and traditions of the island, and explored some lovely spots around Corfu Old Town. Alkistis made the whole experience relaxed, interesting and really enjoyable. We’d highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience authentic Corfu beyond the usual tourist sights. Definitely one of the highlights of our time in Corfu!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering the authentic side of Corfu with Alkistis. Her passion for Corfu, its history, and local food truly makes the experience special. We’re so happy the tour was one of the highlights of your visit, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm Regards from Alkistis and The Corfu Walking & Food Tour Team
Highly recommend!!!! Fantastic tour, guide Alice was engaging, animated, very knowledgeable. She remembered the names of every group member right away and took time to get everyone involved and interested regardless of their background, age or food preference. It is a 95% food tour, as opposed to a cultural tour, but the little nuggets of cultural information that we got were interesting and she was very knowledgeable. Food was varied and delicious. Would highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such a great time with Alice. She'll be thrilled to know you enjoyed her enthusiasm, local knowledge, and the delicious food along the way. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Corfu again soon! Warm Regards from Alice and The Corfu Walking & Food Tour Team
Our guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the area, food and Corfu. English was perfect. We have taken a lot of food tours in different places -- take note -- this was a lot of food compared to other food tours including a sit down dinner at the end. Would not recommend if you are not interested in trying new food (I know it seems obvious but a couple of people in our group would not try anything new to them)
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed discovering Corfu's history and local flavours with us. It's great to hear you appreciated the generous tastings and authentic experience. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Corfu again soon! Warm Regards, The Corfu Walking & Food Tour Team
Our group of five had an amazing time with Nausica on our Corfu food tour! She was a humorous and knowledgeable guide to food and culture in Corfu Old Town. Her love for her island permeated throughout the tour. Make sure you come hungry, there was a ton of food at a bunch of great little stops!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you and your group had such a great time with Nausica. She'll be thrilled to know her passion for Corfu made your experience so memorable. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm Regards from Nausica and The Corfu Walking & Food Tour Team
Wow! First time visiting Corfu and we were blown away. Food, culture, the people, all are so pleasant and amazing as we learned about Corfu’s long history of many nations occupying and influencing her over the centuries. Our guide, Electra, really knows her history, having lived in Corfu for many years. And her time in New York , USA, made her English so easy to follow and understand. We toured and ate traditional and classic foods of Corfu. From cheese filled phyllo dough, spanakopitas that were so fresh, chocolate halva, sweet bread with honey, a local olive oil tasting with fresh jams, and an authentic Greek pasta and chicken meal. Of all our many food tours in many countries, this was by far the best and most filling. We had a wonderful time and we look forward to vacationing in Corfu in the future.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear your first visit to Corfu was such a memorable one. Electra will be delighted to know her passion for the island helped make this one of your favorite food tours. Thank you for your kind words, and we can't wait to welcome you back to Corfu again soon! Warm Regards from Electra and The Corfu Walking & Food Tour Team
Electra was enthusiastic and friendly, knew a wealth of information and good contacts at the local tavernas and shops. It was good to do this on our first day although we were hungry and tired! Plenty of local food available too.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted you enjoyed your tour with Electra and discovering Corfu's local flavours. We're especially happy to hear the tour was a great introduction to the island. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm Regards from Electra and The Corfu Walking & Food Tour Team
We loved our Corfu food tour with the lovely Alice! We’ve done a few tours now on this trip and Alice was the best tour guide we’ve had. She was fun, insightful and engaging. It was fascinating and delicious and we had such a fun morning exploring this beautiful city. We can highly recommend this tour and especially the lovely Alice!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a fun and memorable morning with Alice. She'll be thrilled to know her energy and local insights made your experience so special. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Corfu again soon! Warm Regards from Alice and The Corfu Walking & Food Tour Team
Our guide, Alice, was charming and professional. She was dedicated ensuring all of the attendees were present. She then regaled us with history, culture, and food information tying all three together to form an understanding of Greece. Her delivery was engaging and memorable. She kept us moving along to the most wonderful locations, enchanting us along the way as we wove through the confusing byways of the old town. Every stop was fascinating and delicious. The highlight of our two week trip!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Alice made your visit to Corfu so memorable with her passion for the island's history, culture, and cuisine. It means the world to know our tour was the highlight of your trip. Thank you for your kind recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Corfu again soon! Warm Regards from Alice and The Corfu Walking & Food Tour Team
