Corfu Travel Guide: Best Things to Do & Places to Visit

Across the booking platforms we compare, boat trips and cruises dominate the most-listed experiences. The Corfu Boat Trip, Paxos Antipaxos Blue Caves Cruise, and Corfu Blue Caves Cruise each appear on multiple platforms, starting from around $48. Beyond water-based activities, Corfu Old Town Tour and Corfu Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour are also widely available. Sightseeing tours are the most common activity type across the 579 options we compare, though cultural and nature-themed experiences each account for roughly half of all listings, reflecting Corfu's blend of history, architecture, and coastline.

Prices across the booking platforms we compare range widely, from $29 to $994, with most activities falling between $65 and $265. The median price sits around $112. This spread reflects the variety on offer: you can find short walking tours and bus rides at the lower end, while full-day cruises, private tours, and multi-island experiences command higher rates. Booking ahead can help secure better availability, especially for the most popular time slots.

Inclusion varies by tour type. Among the options we compare, a guide is included in about 43% of activities, roughly a quarter offer hotel pickup and drop-off, and about one in five include meals. The good news for flexibility: 75% of the options we compare offer free cancellation, and 70% provide instant confirmation, so you can lock in your plans with minimal risk. Private tours account for 45% of all listings, offering a more customized alternative to group experiences if you prefer smaller groups or tailored itineraries.

Around 15% of the activities we compare are tagged as eco-friendly, spanning boat tours, nature walks, and cultural experiences that emphasize sustainable practices. Family-friendly options are more limited, tagged in only a small number of listings, so if you're traveling with children, it's worth filtering by age suitability when booking. The high proportion of private tours (45% of options) can also work well for families seeking a quieter, more flexible experience.

Tours across the booking platforms we compare are offered in 8 languages: English, German, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Russian, and Czech. English-language options are most widely available, but if you prefer to explore in another language, there's solid coverage, particularly in European languages. This makes Corfu accessible to a broad range of international visitors.

Activities typically run from about 1 hour to 9.5 hours, with a median duration of around 4.5 hours, so you can choose between quick city walks and full-day excursions. Transportation varies by tour type: boat is the most common way to get around (29% of options), followed by walking tours (17%), car-based sightseeing (14%), and bus tours (10%). This mix means whether you want to explore the old town on foot, cruise to nearby islands, or take a scenic drive, there's a format to suit your preference.

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.62 stars across 43,610 combined reviews across booking platforms, and roughly 89% of analyzed products receiving positive sentiment. Reviewers consistently mention amazing experiences, excellent guides, and fantastic views. Only a small number of activities (3%) are flagged as likely to sell out, but popular time slots for boat cruises and old town tours do book up, so securing your spot in advance gives you more choice and peace of mind.

Use local buses for intercity travel, taxis for point-to-point journeys, or rent a scooter for flexibility. Ferries connect to nearby islands and the Albanian coast.

Try pastitsada, a Corfiot specialty with rooster in wine sauce. Visit tavernas in the Old Town or beachfront villages for authentic local cuisine and fresh seafood.

Enjoy windsurfing, snorkeling, and boat tours. Glyfada and Paleokastritsa beaches are popular and safe for swimming with clear waters and good facilities.