Corfu: The Durrells' Pathway Tour with Rare 1930s Photos
Tour highlights
- Step into the world of the Durrell family with a tour designed by their friends
- Visit the White House in Kalami, where Lawrence Durrell wrote his best works
- See the Vlacherna Monastery and Mouse Island, which inspired the Durrells
- Visit the former home of Spiros Amerikanos, the Durrells' trusted taxi driver
- Enjoy a traditional Greek night with a full dinner and live music
About this tour
Discover the Durrells’ Pathway on a seven-hour tour around Corfu, with pickup available and visits to places connected to the family’s life on the island. Designed by the great-grandchildren of Spiros Amerikanos, the Durrells’ trusted taxi driver and friend, the tour shares personal stories alongside rare photographs from the 1930s.
Places that inspired the Durrells
Visit the White House in Kalami, where Lawrence Durrell lived with his wife Nancy and wrote some of his best-known work. There is time for a coffee break with views over the Ionian Sea. At Kanoni, see Vlacherna Monastery and Mouse Island (Pontikonisi), landmarks whose surroundings made an impression on the Durrells. You’ll also visit the former home of Spiros Amerikanos, now the site of his family’s travel agency, and see original 1930s photos offering a glimpse into the family’s time in Corfu.
A Greek evening in Kinopiastes
The tour ends at Taverna Tripa in the village of Kinopiastes, a favourite place of Gerald Durrell and Michael Chalikiopoulos in the 1960s. Enjoy a traditional Greek night with a full dinner, local wine and live Greek music.
Practical details
The tour is guided in English and is wheelchair accessible. Free cancellation is available, and booking is required at least 10 hours in advance. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a camera; sun protection is advised. Water is provided, though you can bring your own.
Check availability and choose a date for the Durrells’ Pathway Tour in Corfu.
Important information
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring a camera to capture your memories
Sun protection is advised
Water will be provided, but you may bring your own as well
Tour options
The Durrells' Pathway Tour
Amenities
What people say on GetYourGuide
Reviews written by GetYourGuide users, shown as published.
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Joel2026-10-02
No briefing on what to expect during the tour; ie timeline, route Any information provided in the van could not be heard as the guide spoke softly and directed forward, not toward the back of the van
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Geraldine2026-07-31
What an amazing experience yesterday to see all the places on the Durrells pathway so amazing and informative and our escort Eleni was amazing great company very knowledgeable great English too. The Tripa taverna , what a great place lovely evening the food and wine kept coming and lovely food great dancing. The driver was exceptional . This is the first time I’ve used get your guide but on all future holidays I will be using this app and company easy pick up on time and packed everything in I wanted to see . Fantastic thankyou
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GetYourGuide T.2026-07-03
We had an amazing day! Eleni our tour guide was knowledgeable, kind and a very welcoming leader. She even joined us for dancing at Taverna Tripa! Loved the tour!
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Jill2026-06-12
I felt the 3 hrs driving was too long for the short stops. While I enjoyed seeing these place, there was no information as we were driving which would have made the trip interesting. The taverna was fantastic with excellent entertainment and food. Overall I felt disappointed
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Heather2026-06-06
The Durrells tour was brilliant and we particularly enjoyed speaking with Spiros relative who filled us in on lots of interesting details and showed us photos and footage of Gerald Durrell and Saint Spiridon. The meal at the Taverna was excellent and such fun with traditional Greek dancing and an opportunity to join in. The pick up details were a bit vague and the link to google maps took us a long way from the actual pick up point. However the help chat line helped us out and phoned to make sure we had found the bus.
