The History of Corfu: Colonial Chronicles Tour in Corfu - Corfu_History_MAIN
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The History of Corfu: Colonial Chronicles Tour

  • 3 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Corfu
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Experience hosted by Katerina & Elena

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Curious to uncover Corfu’s fascinating history? Join a local history expert for an insightful tour that reveals the city’s Venetian and British influence. This unique experience takes you beyond the usual sights, offering a deeper understanding of Corfu's colonial past and how it shaped the city's architecture, culture, and way of life. Explore the traces of these empires that still linger today, from grand buildings to local traditions, all told from a local's perspective.

Destination
Corfu, Greece
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
3 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
Ελληνικά, English, Español, Italiano
Included
  • Private Guide
  • Entrance fee Old Fortress(open winter till 15.30
  • from April open till 20.00)
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance fee to other attractions than mentioned

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Dive into the intriguing history of Corfu
  • Get to know more about Colonial Chronicles
  • See main landmarks & their historical relevance
  • Enjoy a tour by the side of a history expert
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • All your questions answered by your local host

What you can expect

The History of Corfu: Colonial Chronicles Tour in Corfu - Corfu_History_MAIN

If you truly want to understand Corfu, diving into its history is a must. Step back in time on a tour focused on the Venetian and British colonial influence, and hear stories, details, and insights from a local perspective—things you won't find in any history book.

This history tour in Corfu will reveal the hidden stories behind landmarks, statues, squares, streets, and symbols that are right before your eyes. Visit the New and Old Venetian Fortresses, St. Spyridon Church, and more historical highlights to understand how these sites connect to Corfu’s colonial past and their lasting impact on the city.

Each of our local hosts is a passionate history expert, eager to share their knowledge and tell unique stories. Browse their profiles and select the one whose interests align with yours. They're excited to guide you through their favorite spots in Corfu, giving you personal insights and anecdotes along the way. Feel like adjusting the tour? No problem—your host will happily tailor it to your preferences, ensuring your journey through Corfu feels like your very own!

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

  • Katerina - The Culture Curator: Your Guide to Local Hidden Gems

    Katerina

    The Culture Curator: Your Guide to Local Hidden Gems

    5.011 reviews
    Ελληνικά・English・Español・Italiano
  • Elena - Licensed Tourist Guide

    Elena

    Licensed Tourist Guide

    5.0
    English・Ελληνικά

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at In front of the Tourist Office - Corfu to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Colonial Chronicles

    Your history tour in Corfu will focus on the Venetian and British Colonial past. Learn the impacts, insights and hear stories related to this historic event from your knowledgeable host. Discover the city as you retrace history and go in-depth on the effects this part of history has on Corfu

  4. Historical Highlights

    Check out main landmarks related to the theme of your history tour and connect their relevance through fantastic stories and facts from your expert local host

  5. Hidden Treasures

    During your tour, you’ll also uncover hidden gems that will show you a different perspective of history as you know it, something you can’t easily find in a history book!

  6. Storytelling Journey

    As you discover the historical side of Corfu, you’ll be able to go back in time thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are relieving history in the present time

  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Richard
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28 January 2025
Full of interesting facts and anecdotes about the history of Corfu. The time went by so fast. And Katerina followed up with several suggestions of what I should see on other parts of the island.Interesting Facts about the history of Corfu
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Louise
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5 January 2025
Katerina was amazing sorting an island tour for us. We gave her a rough idea of what we were looking for and she came back very quickly with a couple of itinerary suggestions. The tour itself was perfect! We were traveling with an 86 year old and two children, one of which has learning difficulties and everything was very easy. Her local knowledge is fantastic and everyone had a great morning. Would highly recommend!Half Day Tour Corfu
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Josie
(About local )
1 January 2025
Amazing treat of a tour with Katerina! Fabulous and quick communication beforehand, so accommodating and informative. We had a private morning tour to Corfu town, Paleokastiska and some little extra gems that Katerina knew we would love! She was a pleasure to chat to on the drive around and to learn from and she had an incredible wealth of local knowledge of Corfu and its history. So helpful but also gives you freedom to do your own thing if you require. I would not hesitate to recommend her and would definitely book another tour when I visit beautiful Corfu again! Thankyou!Fabulous Tour, a highlight of our trip!!
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Surbhi
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25 December 2024
Katerina, our guide was really friendly and so knowledgeable. She gave us a great overview of the history of Corfu while showing us the beautiful town. Highly recommend!Higly recommended!
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Kerri
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25 December 2024
Katerina was a fantastic tour guide, she was very personable and knowledgeable, and enjoyable to speak with. As well as the historical knowledge, Katerina has a lot of great local knowledge / insights too that was really helpful. We had a brilliant time, highly recommended.Brilliant time with Katerina!
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Chris
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24 December 2024
Katerina was excellent. Very informative, polite and interesting. A warm welcomeExcellent tour
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Ellen
(About local )
19 December 2024
Jim now has your extremely helpful map-we love maps. We had few expectations for the day and you completely blew us away! Corfu is so much more than we had imagined with history, religion, mixtures of peoples and foods and amazing scenery. Thank you for enlightening descriptions of its highlights and journey through the many regions of your island home. We look forward to our next adventure in Corfu. Thank you for a wonderful day!
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Margaret
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23 November 2024
We did two different one day tours coordinated and guided by Katerina. One was of the North of Corfu and the other of the South. She coordinated the tours according to our individual interests (we were two people). She exceeded our expectations of her knowledge of her island as well as the history of Greece. She was timely, experienced, had a deep knowledge and also affection for her island. I recommend her without exception.An exceptional source of guide for Corfu.
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Melanie
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19 November 2024
Katerina was phenomenal! She knew all the history of Corfu and showed us everything we wanted to see. She answered all our questions and gave us great suggestions to make the rest of our trip memorable. We had the best time and didn't want our tour to end. Highly recommend this tour to everyone!!Katerina was phenomenal!
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Julia
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16 November 2024
Katerina was an absolutely amazing tour guide and I am so happy to have had her! As a solo traveler I felt so safe and welcomed. She even took many many pictures for me since I was alone. Not only is she a great tour guide, but she is also a great photographer! She is so sweet and knowledgeable. She gave me many tips/recommendations on what to do for the duration of my stay. Highly recommend taking this tour with her, especially if its your first time in Corfu like it was for me!! I could go on and on about how amazing she was/is but overall I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Thank you Katerina for an amazing experience! 🤍Amazing Tour Guide
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Claudia
(About local )
3 November 2024
With Katarina, we had a very good tour guide. She has extensive knowledge and made the tour historically interesting!Katerina, a very good tour guide

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