Old Perithia ghost town tour from Corfu Town

14th-century mountain village tour, local food tasting, enjoy authentic tavernas

This 4.5-hour tour from Corfu Town reaches Old Perithia, a 14th-century village built high on Pantokrator's slopes to escape pirate raids, and the fishing port of Kassiopi on the northeast coast. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle and spend time walking the stone streets and eating at local restaurants. The route includes roughly three hours at the two attractions and 90 minutes of transport from town.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Old Perithia and Kassiopi

• Explore Old Perithia village
• Hike around Old Perithia area
• Enjoy homemade Greek lunch
• Visit Kassiopi fishing village
• See Kassiopi fort and views

The experience

Old Perithia sits on the mountainside where it was built in the 1300s, when farming and livestock kept it prosperous and the height kept it safe from raids. As tourism drew people down to coastal resorts, the village emptied almost entirely. In recent years a handful of residents have stayed or returned, and a few family-run restaurants now serve homemade Greek dishes to visitors who make the drive up from town. The tour gives you time to walk the narrow lanes and eat if you choose. The village itself is the draw, not a guided narration of it.

Kassiopi, the second stop, is a working fishing village on the northeast coast that was an important trading port for centuries. The town sits below rolling hills and an old fort, with views across the channel toward Albania. You see it after leaving Old Perithia, so the day moves from the high interior down to the water.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and seats groups together. Pickup is included from Corfu Town. The full journey (transport, time at both sites, and the return) takes 4.5 hours. Lunch is not part of the booking, though the restaurants in Old Perithia are open during the tour.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• pickup from Corfu Town.

Information

Lasts 4h 30m, runs Tuesday to Thursday at 09:00, from € 150 per person, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday to ThursdayDeparts at 09:00Another day? ›

GroupUp to 8

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Corfu Adventour

Is this one for you?The tour is led in English and suits travelers with a moderate level of fitness, since the village sits on a slope and involves walking the stone streets. If you have a free afternoon and want to see a quieter part of Corfu away from the beach resorts, this route reaches both the interior highlands and the northeast coast in a single half-day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Old Perithia and why did people leave it?

Old Perithia is a village built in the 14th century high on Pantokrator mountain, positioned there to protect residents from pirate attacks. It thrived on farming and livestock until the rise of coastal tourism drew inhabitants away to beach resorts, and the village was eventually abandoned. A few residents have since returned, and small restaurants now operate there.

How much time do I spend actually in Old Perithia and Kassiopi?

The tour allocates roughly three hours total for both attractions combined, with the remaining 90 minutes spent traveling from Corfu Town to the village and back. The exact split between the two sites depends on the group's pace and dining choices.

Can I eat lunch during the tour?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but several local restaurants in Old Perithia serve homemade Greek dishes and are open during your visit, so you can order and pay separately if you want to eat.

What is Kassiopi known for?

Kassiopi is a fishing village on Corfu's northeast coast that served as an important trading port for centuries. It sits below rolling hills with an old fort and offers views across the channel toward Albania. It remains a working port with a picturesque harbor.