Vespa Scooter Tour Corfu: Angelokastro & Palaiokastritsa

Ride a Vespa through Corfu's hilltop villages and Byzantine ruins.

A self-drive Vespa scooter tour of Corfu for experienced riders, following mountain roads and village routes to Angelokastro fortress, Lakones, and Palaiokastritsa bay. You ride a 125cc Vespa with a guide escort, stopping at a traditional olive oil museum, a village kafeneion for refreshments, and panoramic viewpoints across the island. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours and accommodates 2 to 10 riders in a private group.

Step-by-step itinerary

Vespa tour exploring Corfu highlights

• Meet tour escort and choose helmet
• Sign liability waiver and relax with coffee
• Visit Enotis Olive Oil Museum
• Explore Angelokastro Byzantine fortress
• Stop for snack and views in Lakones village
• Enjoy panoramic views from Pelekas village
• Pass by Corfu old town landmarks
• Return to office and tour start point

The experience

This is a self-drive tour, not a guided ride-along: you operate the 125cc Vespa yourself, and every two participants means one rider and one passenger. The route steers clear of crowded tourist zones, instead threading through the villages of Lakones and Krini on winding mountain roads that open onto views of the Ionian Sea and the Bay of Palaiokastritsa. A tour escort travels with the group to manage the route and timing.

The Enotis Museum sits on a hillside near Palaiokastritsa and walks you through the history of Corfiot olive oil and traditional production methods. From there, the route climbs to Angelokastro, a Byzantine fortress complex that commands the landscape. The drive takes about an hour from town, and the panorama from the castle walls justifies the winding approach. In Lakones, perched over 180 meters above sea level, you stop at a village kafeneion to rest, take refreshments and a light local snack, and absorb the view down to Palaiokastritsa below. On the return, the route passes the old town, the Spianada square, the Liston, and both the old and new fortresses before you arrive back at the office.

You must hold a valid motorcycle category driving license for at least two years (European A, A1, or A2 without restriction codes, U.S. riders need a motorcycle class license). Previous experience riding scooters or motorcycles is mandatory. If you're riding with a passenger, you should be comfortable handling a pillion-seat rider. The operator notes this is not safe without prior practice. Helmets, fuel, and third-party civil liability insurance are included. Bring your ID card or passport.

What’s included

• A 125cc Vespa with top case and backrest cushion for the passenger.
• helmets.
• fuel.
• refreshments and a light local snack at the village kafeneion.
• entry to the Enotis olive oil museum.
• a tour escort in English, German, or Greek.
• third-party civil liability insurance.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Vespa Scooter Driver&PassengerUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English, German or Greek · Available from 1 Apr 2027Option for riding the Vespa scooter together with a friend. Duration: 6 hours. Includes a Corfiot lunch and drinks, and a Vespa GTS 125cc touring scooter. Two tour participants per scooter. The driver must hold a European driving licence of category A, A1 or A2, or an International Driving Licence of category A or A1, with a motorcycle endorsement.

Up to 5 per booking · Guide in English, German or GreekAvailable from 1 Apr 2027Option for riding the Vespa scooter together with a friend. Duration: 6 hours. Includes a Corfiot lunch and drinks, and a Vespa GTS 125cc touring scooter. Two tour participants per scooter. The driver must hold a European driving licence of category A, A1 or A2, or an International Driving Licence of category A or A1, with a motorcycle endorsement.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (17 to 75 years) · Under 17: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German and Greek

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Corfu Vespa Tours

Is this one for you?You need a valid motorcycle license with at least two years of riding experience to operate the Vespa yourself. If you're riding with a passenger, prior experience handling a pillion-seat rider is essential for safety. Groups stay under ten riders, so the pace stays manageable and the mountain roads remain unhurried.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German and Greek.

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 Angelokastro and why is it worth the ride?

Angelokastro is one of Corfu's most important Byzantine fortress complexes, perched high above the surrounding landscape. The drive takes about an hour from town, but the panoramic views from the castle walls across the island and sea make the winding mountain route worthwhile.

Can I ride as a passenger if I don't have a motorcycle license?

Yes. One rider per two participants means the other can sit as a passenger on the Vespa. The rider must hold a valid motorcycle license and have at least two years of riding experience. The passenger does not need a license.

What happens at the village kafeneion stop in Lakones?

Lakones sits at over 180 meters above sea level with views down to Palaiokastritsa bay. You stop there to rest, enjoy refreshments and a light local snack, and take in the landscape and seascape from the village.

Do I need previous scooter or motorcycle experience to book this tour?

Yes. Previous experience riding scooters or motorcycles is mandatory for the rider. The operator also notes that if you're riding with a passenger, you should have practiced handling a pillion-seat rider beforehand, as this is not safe without prior familiarity.

What is included in the tour price?

The 125cc Vespa, helmets, fuel, a top case with backrest cushion for the passenger, refreshments and a light snack at the kafeneion, the tour escort, third-party civil liability insurance, and all fees and taxes are included.