HOW ARE THE HOUSES AND OLD MANSIONS IN THE VILLAGES OF CORFU? WHAT DO PEOPLE IN THE COFFEE HOUSES OF THE VILLAGES TALK ABOUT? WHICH ARE THEIR CRAFTS, FARMING AND DAILY HABITS?
Join us in this Corfu Private Village Scenic Tour and spend one day like a local!
Basic Price with Tour Guide: € 670
*Everything is included in One Price!
All inclusive Tour*Vip door to door pickup and drop off.
*Luxury private transportation.
*Licensed English-speaking Tour Guide.
*All entrance fees.
*Coffee break.
*Meet the locals and learn about the local way of life.
*Visit small workshops and taste local products.
*Walk through narrow streets and discover the hidden gems of Corfu’s villages.
*Experience a unique day with the special care, organization, and hospitality of “The Corfu Experience” team.
Pickup & Dropoff Details
*For hotel, villa, or apartment stays, pickup is from the main entrance.
*For cruise passengers, pickup is from Corfu port near your ship (we’ll send a photo of the meeting point, and the driver or guide will hold a sign with your name).
*One day before your tour, we’ll confirm pickup details and provide your driver or guide’s contact info.
*After the tour, you’ll be returned to your pickup point.
Price information
*The price per person for this tour depends on the size of the group.
*No hidden costs, the price you see is what you pay.
Payment Process
*Deposit 30% (booking date): we will send you payment link.
*Remaining amount 70% (tour date): by cash or card.
Tour Guide
A licensed local English speaking tour guide is included in this tour.
Also ideal for cruise passengers
Recommended for cruise ship passengers with limited arrival and departure time of their ship.
Explore the villages of northwest Corfu, where traditional life remains untouched by mass tourism. Discover old stone mansions, historic churches, and vibrant crafts passed down through generations. In cozy coffee houses, locals chat about village life, farming, and their age-old customs. Wander through lush olive groves, colorful wildflower forests, and visit traditional workshops, old oil presses, and wells still in use. This immersive day offers a true glimpse into Corfu’s heritage, where people live in harmony with nature, celebrating their culture and simple joys, offering an unforgettable, authentic experience.
VISIT POINTS
*The hilltop village of Sokraki
*Walk in the picturesque neighborhoods of the village.
*Coffee Break
*Traditional Oil Press & Olive Oil Tasting
*Olive Decorative Workshop
Note: The itinerary may be slightly modified depending on pick-up point, tour date or weather conditions.
Tour type: Private
Customizable: Yes
Our destination is a stunning village, characterized by old, colorful Venetian-style houses built closely together, a design influenced by the residents’ fear of pirate raids. Many of the village’s rural estates, located far from the center, have been abandoned due to their remoteness and inaccessibility.
We will walk through the village’s narrow alleys to meet locals and learn about their way of life and the village’s history. You’ll notice the simplicity of local life, deeply rooted in traditions, and the unique hospitality of the residents.
The village largely retains its traditional architectural character, with beautiful stone-paved alleys, olive mills, two charming squares, two traditional coffee shops, and impressive churches dating back to the 16th century. Unfortunately, during World War II,. . .
Our destination is a stunning village, characterized by old, colorful Venetian-style houses built closely together, a design influenced by the residents’ fear of pirate raids. Many of the village’s rural estates, located far from the center, have been abandoned due to their remoteness and inaccessibility.
We will walk through the village’s narrow alleys to meet locals and learn about their way of life and the village’s history. You’ll notice the simplicity of local life, deeply rooted in traditions, and the unique hospitality of the residents.
The village largely retains its traditional architectural character, with beautiful stone-paved alleys, olive mills, two charming squares, two traditional coffee shops, and impressive churches dating back to the 16th century. Unfortunately, during World War II, the 16th-century Church of Saint Blaise was completely destroyed.
As we stroll through the quaint streets and scenic neighborhoods of the village, we’ll immerse ourselves in the simple, tradition-rich lifestyle of the inhabitants. Our path will be adorned with impeccably maintained, vibrant houses and gardens bursting with flowers. We’ll observe men diligently tending to their vegetable gardens and women busily preparing lunch. A standout feature of this village is the genuine hospitality of the locals, evident in their joy and welcoming nature as they greet us in their charming community.
Our coffee stop will be a unique place called Varzas’s traditional coffee shop. Under the shade of the trees, in the square of a picturesque village, we can discover how the best aromatic Greek coffee is produced. Cafe plays a vital role in the daily lives of people in every field. There we will meet locals: listen to their folk tales, take photos, and feel like locals from Corfu.
This lovely traditional cafe has also a museum, since it hosts a great exhibition of handmade canvases, but also traditional everyday costumes of three generations of the old mansion of Corfu. Upstairs, however, you will discover something even more special. Handmade bags, scarves, towels and many accessories of natural origin, elaborate. . .
Our coffee stop will be a unique place called Varzas’s traditional coffee shop. Under the shade of the trees, in the square of a picturesque village, we can discover how the best aromatic Greek coffee is produced. Cafe plays a vital role in the daily lives of people in every field. There we will meet locals: listen to their folk tales, take photos, and feel like locals from Corfu.
This lovely traditional cafe has also a museum, since it hosts a great exhibition of handmade canvases, but also traditional everyday costumes of three generations of the old mansion of Corfu. Upstairs, however, you will discover something even more special. Handmade bags, scarves, towels and many accessories of natural origin, elaborate and sewn by hand from 100% linen and cotton.
This grocery store offers also many labels with Greek traditional and organic products. Among other things, there you will find unique handmade jams for your breakfast, as well as homemade pastries, such as figs, peaches and quinces. All this is prepared with traditional homemade recipes, with the purest ingredients and without any preservatives. Discover the excellent variety of herbs, spices and herbs, which were collected from the mountains of Corfu, such as mint, tea, fennel, oregano etc.
In an old, renovated olive mill, you’ll have the opportunity to see and discover how Corfiots produced olive oil in past centuries. Just before the advent of modern, advanced technology systems, oil producers used large, rotating stone wheels moved by animals to crush olives into oil. This unique journey into the past will be complemented by an exceptional tasting of extra virgin olive oil and other local products, offering a rare glimpse into traditional methods and flavors.
The vast olive groves of Corfu are extremely useful since, except for olive oil, contribute to the production of olive wood of great quality, used in woodcraft, existing on the island of Corfu for centuries. You can have the opportunity to watch right before your eyes how a good woodworker transforms trunks and roots of olive trees into amazing decorative pieces of art.
During our walk through the neighborhoods of this beautiful village, we will come across a very old, dilapidated church dating back to the 15th century. Despite the passage of time, the church’s interior preserves exceptional Byzantine frescoes and rare icons in good condition. This is yet another testament to the high religious sentiment of the Corfiots, especially in the villages.
What's included
Included
1)Vip door to door pickup and drop off.
2)Luxury private transportation.
3)Experienced & professional driver.
4)Experienced English-speaking Tour Guide of “The Corfu Experience” Tourism Agency.
5)All rental and accommodation expenses for the places we visit.
6)Entrance & products tasting fees.
7)All coffee break expenses.
8)All taxes.
This is the most luxurious and comprehensive version of this private tour, with a total duration of 4.5 hours and all services included in ONE PRICE.
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