Corfu: Walking & Boat Tour in the Footsteps of the Durrells

Follow the Durrells’ story on a six-hour walking and boat tour in Corfu. Explore Corfu Town with an English-speaking guide, then cruise along the coastline to landmarks including Mouse Island and the White House in Kalami.

Walk through Corfu Town

Begin at a spot associated with the Durrells in the town centre. See Town Hall Square and the San Giacomo theatre, then continue to the Esplanade, the Liston arcades and the Old Byzantine Fortress. The walk also takes in the Boschetto garden, dedicated to Lawrence and Gerald Durrell, the Church of St Spyridon and the narrow lanes of Campiello, Corfu’s oldest quarter. Learn about the family’s life on the island as you visit some of the town’s best-known monuments.

See the coast from the water

Board a boat for a cruise past Corfu Town’s pastel-coloured waterfront houses. Look out towards Mon Repos Palace and visit Mouse Island, with the Vlacherna chapel nearby. The route also includes Vidos, Kontokali and the chapel of Saint Arsenius, before reaching Kalami and the White House, where Lawrence Durrell lived with his wife Nancy in the 1930s. The guide shares short stories about the Durrells while you sail.

Good to know

The tour is offered for private or small groups and is wheelchair accessible, though a moderate amount of walking is involved. Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water and a camera, and consider a hat and sunscreen. The guide speaks English. Free cancellation is available, and booking is required at least 10 hours in advance.

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Important information

Wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved
Bring a camera to capture the scenic views
Sun protection is advised, including a hat and sunscreen
Carrying water is recommended to stay hydrated

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Corfu: Walking & Boat tour “The steps of the Durrells”