Corfu Aquarium: Guided Tour & Mediterranean Marine Life

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Duration45m–1h

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Inside Corfu's Aquarium: What Swims Behind the Glass

You get entry to the Corfu Aquarium with a guided tour included, moving through Mediterranean fish tanks and an international reptile house. The guide explains the species as you walk, all surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and strollers fit comfortably. No separate guide fee, no entry line negotiation — just show up and start exploring.

45m–1h

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Corfu Aquarium and Reptile House

Enter Corfu Aquarium
Explore Mediterranean marine life
Visit local fish and sea creatures tanks
Tour reptile house with international reptiles
Learn from guided tour staff

The Experience

The first tank stops you cold. Not because of what's in it — though the grouper is massive — but because you weren't expecting the sheer number of them, row after row, each one holding something different. The Corfu Aquarium isn't tucked away on some cliff; it's right there, accessible by public transport, and the guided tour is already built into your ticket, so you don't have to decide whether to hire someone extra. Your guide walks you through the Mediterranean tanks first, pointing out the local species that actually live in the waters around the island — the kind of fish you might see if you went diving, except here you're dry and can take your time.

After the marine section, you move into the reptile house. This is where it shifts. Amphibians and snakes from all over — not just Mediterranean, but international — which means the variety catches you off guard if you were expecting only local creatures. The guide knows the details: which ones are venomous, which ones are harmless, how long they live, what they eat. It's the kind of knowledge that makes a difference between staring at glass and actually understanding what you're looking at. Kids tend to linger here longer than anywhere else, and strollers fit through without trouble.

The whole thing moves at its own pace. There's no rush, no "you have fifteen minutes at this stop" feeling. Wheelchairs and prams navigate all the surfaces without problem, and if you need to sit down, there are spots to do it. The guided tour means someone is there explaining things as you go, not handing you a laminated sheet and leaving you to figure it out. It's a straightforward morning or afternoon — not a full-day commitment, just the aquarium itself — which makes it easy to fit around other plans in Corfu.

What’s included

Your visit includes entry to the Corfu Aquarium and a guided tour led by knowledgeable staff who explain the Mediterranean marine life, local fish species, and the international reptiles and amphibians in the reptile house.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Corfu Aquarium

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to understand what you're looking at rather than just walk past tanks — the included guide does that work for you, and the accessible layout means families with strollers, wheelchairs, or mixed ages can move through together without splitting up.