Corfu Old Fortress General Entry Spianada with Audio Guide
Tour highlights
- Enter the Old Fortress and explore its fully accessible grounds
- Hear immersive audio stories about the fortress and Spianada
- Explore walls, peaks, passages, and the expansive esplanade
- See the Lion of St. Mark, Venetian bastions, and historic cannons
- Explore the Spianada – the largest square in the Balkans
About this tour
Explore Corfu Old Fortress and Spianada on a two-hour visit with an audio guide. Enter the Venetian fortress, set on a rocky promontory beside Corfu Town, then discover its defensive walls, passages and historic features before stepping out onto the vast esplanade. The fortress grounds are fully accessible, and skip-the-line access is included.
Inside Corfu Old Fortress
Cross the bridge over the sea moat and pass through the monumental gateway into a network of Venetian bastions, walls and passages. As you explore, listen to immersive audio stories about the fortress and Spianada. Look out for historic cannons and the Lion of St. Mark, a symbol of Venetian rule, among the fortress’s coats of arms and historic buildings. The elegant Church of Saint George, built during the British era, is also within the fortress.
From the fortress to Spianada
Explore the fortress’s peaks and take in views of the Ionian Sea, Corfu Old Town and the surrounding coastline. Then continue to Spianada, the largest square in the Balkans. Its open, tree-lined paths offer a change of scene from the fortress’s military architecture and give you space to take in this central part of Corfu.
Practical details
The experience lasts two hours and includes an audio guide. Booking is required at least 10 hours in advance. Free cancellation is available.
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