Corfu’s recorded history began in the 6th century BC just south of the modern town, and many remains from this period and later ones still exist. On this easy walking tour of the Paleopolis (‘Old Town’) neighbourhood, you will visit temple sites from Ancient Greece, Roman excavations and religious buildings from the medieval Byzantine era. In addition, you can enjoy a stroll along the footpaths and trails of Corfu’s biggest and best public park, and even take a swim off its shore. Don’t miss a tour of the Mon Repos Museum, once a royal villa where Prince Philip was born, to understand the context of the Old Town’s relics and how they relate to the current settlement. Before or after this tour, we highly recommend a visit to Corfu Town’s excellent Archaeological Museum, located ten minutes walk from the start of the tour. With well-labelled displays and some interactive features, it provides lots of additional information about the sites you will visit. Start the tour at the traffic lights on Garitsa Bay. Park roadside, or walk from the town centre.
With this app-based self-guided audio tour through the Paleopolis neighbourhood of Corfu Town, you will enjoy unlimited independent sightseeing of this historic area and its archaeological and religious sites.
There's no need to meet up with a member of staff, simply download our app and start your experience straight away once at the dedicated starting point. This self-guided audio tour is available at anytime. Stop when or wherever you wish to. If you visit or stop for a drink or a meal, we advise that you turn off your GPS to prolong your mobile device's battery.
What To Expect:
- An immersive experience of Corfu’s most ancient settlement
- A stroll amongst the lovely trees of Mon Repos Park with its dramatic sea views
- An insight into how the modern town grew from its older form
- Remains from Ancient and Roman Corfu, and from the Byzantine period
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
DURATION 2-3 hours walking time
LOCATION Corfu, Greece
Top Sights Include:
- Mon Repos Park
- The eclectic Mon Repos Museum
- Old churches and monasteries
- Corfu’s main cemetery with its wealth of sculpture
What you get:
✔️ Unlimited access to all self-guided features
✔️ Unlimited use for the duration of your stay
✔️ Offline map to follow with just the use of your GPS
What you don't get:
✖️ Mobile Device
✖️ Headphones
✖️ Entrance to any museums or other attractions
✖️ Mobile device holder
Know before you go
- To activate your digital guide, the Corfu Narratour app should be downloaded from the Apple or Android store or use the icons below.
- This tour can be accessed from anywhere on the island by making your way to the starting point.
- Open the Corfu Narratour app and look for the image icon with the words "Paleopolis Heritage Tour " underneath - See the starting point map below.
- The screen will open. Select your preferred language in the top right, now press the OPEN MAP button, and pay via our secure link.
- Once paid the tour map will appear.
- With your GPS turned on the app will start automatically once you arrive at the start point, please have your volume turned up.
- If you need to replay the narration press the icon again.
- This app is valid for 6 months from payment.
Please note, this is a digital experience. There is no meeting point nor are there any on-site staff.
TOUR STARTING POINT at The Garitsa Bay traffic lights
The start point is located at the Garitsa Bay traffic lights.
It is very important to follow the instructions our app gives you. Following the orange route from the traffic lights will ensure you are going in the right direction.
With your GPS turned, you can follow the route, and the app will automatically start once you arrive.
Garitsa Bay traffic lights
