Private Corfu Beach Tour: Paleokastritsa & Glyfada

Paleokastritsa's emerald coves and Glyfada's golden sands in one afternoon.

A private half-day tour of Corfu's two signature beaches (Paleokastritsa and Glyfada) with pickup from your hotel or cruise port and return transport included. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver, swim in the Ionian Sea, and spend time on both beaches. A boat trip to the blue caves is available for an extra fee. The fixed schedule and private transport mean the day holds together without you building it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Paleokastritsa and Glyfada beaches

• Pickup from Corfu port or hotel
• Travel to Paleokastritsa beach
• Explore blue caves by boat (optional)
• Visit Byzantine hilltop monastery
• Swim in emerald waters
• Travel to Glyfada beach
• Relax on sunbed and swim
• Enjoy cocktail at beach bar
• Optional water sports activities
• Return to Corfu port or hotel

The experience

Paleokastritsa arrives first. The drive takes you through Corfiot countryside past cypresses and olive trees to a coastline of rocky coves and emerald water. The beach is narrow and backed by steep cliffs, with a Byzantine monastery perched on the hillside above. You can swim in the clear water, explore the coves on foot, or book a separate boat trip to the blue caves (15 euros per person). The monastery offers views across the bay if you want to climb up instead.

From there you head to Glyfada, a wider, more organized beach with golden sand, sunbeds and umbrellas available to rent, and a beach bar serving drinks and food. The water is calm and clear. You have time to swim, lie on a sunbed, try water sports if you want them (jet-skiing, water-skiing, banana rides and pedalos are all on offer), or simply sit under the trees that line the cliff edge. The whole day is paced so you're not rushed between the two. The drive itself is part of the experience, moving through the island's interior.

Your driver handles the transport in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle, and pickup happens at your hotel or the cruise port depending on where you're staying. The return journey follows the same route back, giving you time to settle in after the beach. A small amount of walking connects the vehicle drop-off to the Glyfada shoreline, but nothing strenuous.

What’s included

• All taxes.
• professional driver.
• pickup and drop-off from your Corfu hotel or cruise port.
• half-day transport in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle.
• access to both Paleokastritsa and Glyfada beaches.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private tour of the Corfu beaches: Paleokastritsa & GlyfadaGuide in English · Available from 1 May 2027pickup is included

Small group, with a driverGuide in English · Available from 14 Nov · 09:00pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 15 Nov

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Blue Tours Corfu

Is this one for you?Choose the private option if you want to set your own pace at each beach and avoid a fixed group schedule. Pick the small group with driver if you'd prefer a live English-speaking guide and don't mind sharing the vehicle with other travelers.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

What's the difference between the two beaches on this tour?

Paleokastritsa is a smaller, rockier beach famous for its natural beauty and steep cliffs, with a Byzantine monastery overlooking it and blue caves accessible by boat. Glyfada is a larger, organized sandy beach with sunbeds, umbrellas, a beach bar, and water sports available.

Can I visit the blue caves at Paleokastritsa?

Yes, a boat trip to the blue caves is available as an optional add-on for 15 euros per person. It's not included in the base tour price.

How long do I spend at each beach?

The tour is structured as a half-day (4.5 hours total), with time split between Paleokastritsa and Glyfada, though the exact breakdown depends on your preferences and how you spend the time at each stop.

Is the driver a tour guide who explains things?

A professional driver is included. If you want a live guide in English providing commentary and information, that's available as part of the Small Group with Driver option at checkout.

What happens if I'm staying on a cruise ship?

Pickup is available directly from Corfu cruise port, and the return timing is flexible so you can get back to your ship without pressure.

Are sunbeds and umbrellas included?

Sunbeds and umbrellas at Glyfada are optional rentals you can choose to add. They're not part of the base tour package.