Small-Group Food and Cultural Tour in Corfu
Small-Group Food and Cultural Tour in Corfu
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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A curated journey through the experience
Old Fortress Corfu
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.
Spianada Square
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.
Corfu Museum of Asian Art
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.
Holy Church of Saint Spyridon
During our tour we will also visit the church of Saint Spyridon, the patron saint of the island and a miracle worker.
15 minutesOld Town Hall of Corfu (San Giacomo Theatre)
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.
30 minutesJewish Synagogue
• Pastitsada - It’s a stew beef with tomatoes and spices like cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, sweet and hot paprika served with pasta.
Included
- Lunch - Our morning tour would end up at a restaurant where you can enjoy a seated lunch. You will have a chance to taste the famous local pastitsada, Greek salad and ouzo.
- Certified Guide
- Brunch - After meeting your certified guide the first food stop will start with a Greek brunch that includes spinach pies, cheese pies, greek yoghurt and ginger beer.
- Snacks - In one of our food stops we will have an olive oil tasting and the local vendor will introduce us to the local spices and the history of olives
Not Included
- Private transportation
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.