Private Food Walking Tour Corfu Town: Taste Local Dishes

Eat your way through Corfu Town with someone who knows where to go

A private food walking tour of Corfu Town led by a local guide, tasting traditional Greek dishes like Sofrito and Pastitsada at small family-run eateries, the Central Market and a local taverna, with all tastings and lunch included. The tour runs 3.5 hours and covers the city's culinary heritage alongside its main attractions—the Old Fortress, Spianada, the Liston and the Jewish Quarter. Inform the operator of any dietary requirements or food allergies when you book.

Step-by-step itinerary

Corfu Town Food and Culture Tour

• Meet guide at Old Fortress
• Enjoy traditional Greek breakfast
• Walk narrow alleys and taste local treats
• Visit Corfu food market
• Have lunch at local taverna
• Try ice cream at pastry shop
• Conclude tour with cultural insights

The Experience

Meet your guide at the Old Fortress and head into Corfu Town's maze of narrow streets. The route starts with a traditional Greek breakfast at a family-run bakery near Spianada: cheese pie and Mpougatsa (Greek custard pie with phyllo) paired with Gingerbeer, the local soft drink and a holdover from British rule. From there you walk the old town, stopping at a traditional grocery store to taste Noumboulo Fumicado—Corfu's smoked pork filet—alongside Greek cheeses, then sample Kumquat sweets and the island's signature Kumquat liqueur. Your guide points out the history of the Old Fortress, the Palace of St. Michael and St. George, the Liston, the Town Hall and the Jewish Quarter as you move through the streets.

The Central Market comes next: a working food market where locals shop daily. Your guide walks you through it, explaining how Corfiots source their ingredients and unpacking the secrets behind Greek cuisine and Corfu's own culinary traditions. The atmosphere is live and busy, not a tourist display—you see how the market actually works.

Lunch lands in a local taverna in the heart of town. Sofrito and Pastitsada are the main dishes—both Corfu specialties—served with a glass of ouzo. There's room for dessert after, finished with ice cream from one of Corfu's best-known pastry shops. The tour wraps in the early afternoon.

What’s included

• All food tastings from the bakery, grocery store and taverna.
• Greek breakfast with Gingerbeer.
• Kumquat sweets and liqueur.
• lunch with Sofrito or Pastitsada and ouzo.
• ice cream at a pastry shop.
• professional guide in English.
• all taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendly

Operated by Blue Tours Corfu

Is this one for you?Book the private tour if you want the guide's full attention and the flexibility to linger at stops that interest you most; choose the small group option if you'd rather share the experience and the cost with other travelers.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the private tour and the small group option?

The private tour is yours alone with your guide; the small group tour includes other travelers and has a minimum number of participants required to run.

What exactly is Sofrito and Pastitsada?

Sofrito is a Corfu specialty of beef stewed slowly in white wine and garlic; Pastitsada is another local dish of rooster or beef braised in tomato and spice, often served with pasta or rice.

Do I need to skip breakfast before the tour starts?

The operator strongly recommends not eating before the tour because there will be plenty to taste throughout the 3.5 hours—starting with Greek breakfast at a bakery and continuing through multiple stops until lunch.

Are there stops at the main sights of Corfu Town, or is this only about food?

The tour combines both: you taste at small eateries and the Central Market while your guide explains the history and architecture of the Old Fortress, Spianada, the Liston, the Town Hall and the Jewish Quarter as you walk past them.

What if I have food allergies or dietary restrictions?

Tell the operator about any allergies or special dietary needs when you book so they can plan your tastings accordingly.