Private Half-Day Corfu Tour: Paleokastritsa, Old Town & Tasting

Emerald coves, olive groves, and the twin islets all in one afternoon

A private half-day tour of Corfu for groups up to 19 people, traveling by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. The route moves from the Corfiot countryside through Paleokastritsa's emerald waters and small coves, stops at a local producer for a tasting of kumquat sweets, limoncello and Greek olive oil, passes the twin islets at Kanoni, and ends in the UNESCO-listed Old Town where Venetian, French and British architecture lines the alleys and squares.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Corfu's highlights and local tastes

• Visit Paleokastritsa Beach
• Optional boat trip to caves
• Taste local products at producer's shop
• See Kanoni Peninsula and twin islets
• Explore Old Town of Corfu

The experience

The tour covers four and a half hours and can be shaped to fit your schedule. You travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, which means the pace stays yours: no waiting for other groups, no fixed stops if you'd rather linger somewhere. The driver speaks English and carries a brochure about each stop, so you get context without a formal lecture.

Paleokastritsa is the centerpiece: the beach sits ringed by olive groves that slope down to emerald water, and the coves are small enough that you can actually find a quiet spot. You have time to swim and sunbathe, or you can pay locally for an optional boat trip into the sea caves. After that, the route takes you to a local producer's shop where you taste kumquat sweets, almond candy, limoncello, Greek olive oil, fresh bread, wine, honey and marmalade. The stop is optional, so if Paleokastritsa has you hooked, you can skip it and stay longer at the beach.

Before the Old Town, you pass Kanoni Peninsula to see the twin islets: Pontikonissi (the Mouse Island) and Vlacherna monastery, from the viewpoint where planes take off and land at eye level. The Old Town itself has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2007. The architecture shifts between Venetian, French and British periods as you walk the small alleys and squares. The monuments like the Old Venetian Fortress, the Palace of Saint Michael and Saint Georges, and the Church of Saint Spiridon are visible from outside, and the shops and traditional cafés stay open for browsing. Entry to the monuments themselves is not included, but they're worth seeing from the street.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking driver.
• brochure with information about each stop.
• tasting of traditional Greek products including kumquat sweets, almond candy, limoncello, Greek olive oil, fresh bread, wine, honey and marmalade.

Options for this experience

4 options

Half-day tour in Corfu for one to four passengersUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed timePrivate tour for one to four passengers with an English-speaking driver, lasting 4 hours, in a custom luxury 2018 Mercedes-Benz Vito. Pickup is included from Corfu Port and the central areas of Corfu Island. For other locations, please ask us. Pickup is included.

Half-day tour in Corfu for up to six passengersUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed timePrivate tour with an English-speaking driver lasting 4 hours, in a custom luxury 2018 Mercedes-Benz Vito for up to six passengers. Pickup is included from Corfu Port and the central areas of Corfu Island; for other locations, please contact us. Pickup is included.

Half-day tour in Corfu for up to 10 passengersUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed timePrivate tour with an English-speaking driver lasting 4 hours. Pickup is included.

Half-day tour in Corfu for up to 16 passengersUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed timePrivate tour with an English-speaking driver lasting 4 hours, in a 2023 Mercedes Benz Sprider, with an option for up to 16 travellers. Pickup is included from Corfu Port and the central areas of Corfu Island; for other locations, please contact us. Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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 today

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tsokas Travel Corfu

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you're docked in Corfu for a few hours and want to see the island's most recognizable spots without renting a car or joining a larger group. The private vehicle and flexible schedule let you linger at Paleokastritsa or the Old Town, and the tasting stop gives you a taste of local flavors without a separate food tour.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

2 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

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 Paleokastritsa like when we arrive?

Paleokastritsa is a beach surrounded by olive groves sloping to the water, with small coves and emerald shallows. You'll have time to swim and sunbathe, and you can pay locally if you want to take a boat trip into the sea caves.

Can we spend more time at one stop if we want to?

Yes. The tour can be adapted to your needs and schedule. For example, the local producer tasting is optional and can be skipped if you'd rather stay longer at Paleokastritsa or another stop.

What do we see at Kanoni?

Kanoni Peninsula offers a view of two ancient monasteries set on the twin islets: Pontikonissi (the Mouse Island) and Vlacherna. The viewpoint sits near the airport, so you'll see planes taking off and landing at eye level.

What's included in the Old Town visit?

The Old Town of Corfu is a UNESCO World Heritage site with Venetian, French and British architecture lining the alleys and squares. You can walk and shop, and see monuments like the Old Venetian Fortress and the Church of Saint Spiridon from outside. Entry tickets to the monuments are not included.

What does the local producer tasting include?

The tasting features kumquat sweets, almond candy, limoncello, Greek olive oil, fresh bread, wine, honey and marmalade: all traditional Corfiot products. The stop is free and optional.