Achilleion Palace Gardens & Corfu Town: Private Daily Tour
Tour highlights
- Total freedom in a relaxed 5-hour tour. Νo rushed groups or fixed times.
- You enjoy the peaceful Achilleion gardens and epic sea views at your own pace.
- Εxplore the real Old Town of Corfu without a strict itinerary or big crowds.
- Enjoy the flexibility to explore at your own pace.
About this tour
Explore Achilleion Palace gardens and Corfu Town on a private 5-hour tour in Corfu. With pickup available, travel south to Gastouri for time among the palace gardens, then return to Corfu Town to wander its historic Old Town. The relaxed format leaves room to explore at your own pace, without a strict itinerary or the feel of a large group.
Gardens and sea views at Achilleion
Walk through colourful garden terraces framed by tall cypress trees, and see the marble statues of the triumphant Achilles and the Dying Achilles. The gardens offer sweeping views over the Ionian Sea and a peaceful setting once loved by Empress Sisi. You can enjoy the grounds and views at your own pace during the visit.
Discover Corfu Town
Back in Corfu Town, stroll through narrow Venetian alleys lined with pastel houses. The route includes the Church of Saint Spyridon and the broad Esplanade, with its elegant Liston arcades. There is no strict itinerary, so you can take in the Old Town at a relaxed pace and pause for a Greek coffee or snack whenever you wish.
Practical details
This is a private group tour lasting 5 hours, with pickup available and easy hotel drop-off. The guide languages are English, Greek and Hungarian. Free cancellation is available, and bookings must be made at least 10 hours in advance.
Check availability to choose a date for your private Corfu tour.
Tour options
Private Daily Tour in Achilleion Palace & Corfu Town
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What people say on GetYourGuide
Reviews written by GetYourGuide users, shown as published.
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Bettina2026-09-09
It was a lovely and straightforward excursion!
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Tobias2026-05-13
Yesterday, we booked a five-hour tour with our driver Daniel through GetYourGuide and we were absolutely thrilled. Daniel was punctual, incredibly friendly, and showed us some amazing spots around the island that we probably would never have discovered on our own. What made the experience especially memorable was how personal the tour felt, he shared a lot of interesting stories, including about his own life and his family background on the island. You could truly feel that he does this job with passion. He was warm, funny, knowledgeable, and made the entire day a real highlight for us. Highly recommended!
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thierry2026-04-05
Fantastic! A truly ‘tailor-made’ experience with a driver/guide who was extremely attentive, friendly and very accommodating. No stress. Easy communication. Punctuality… Everything was perfect, and Daniel was able to adapt the itinerary to accommodate a small mistake I had made when booking. This ensured I was completely satisfied. Very honest. I highly recommend him! Thanks to him, Corfu revealed itself to me as a place of pure wonder! Thank you!
