Best Corfu shore excursions
The top-rated independent excursion in Corfu is "Corfu Town: Guided Walking Tour and Local Food Tastings" (5.0★ from 429 reviews, from $100). The biggest saving against the ship is catamaran / sail & snorkel: $137 per person less than NCL. Prices and ratings checked November 2026.
Ranked from real traveller ratings: each tour's star rating weighted by how many reviews it has, so a 4.9 with 3,000 reviews beats a 5.0 with 25. Only tours we matched to a tour type in Corfu are included.
Top-rated independent excursions
| # | Tour | From | Rating | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corfu Town: Guided Walking Tour and Local Food TastingsFood & tasting | $100 | 5.0★429 reviews | 5/5 |
| 2 | Agios Gordios: Corfu ATV Quad Tour with Lunch at Pink PalaceATV / buggy / jeep | $84 | 4.3★445 reviews | 5/5 |
| 3 | Corfu: Palaiokastritsa Cruise, Blue Caves & Hidden BeachesBeach break / beach club | $73 | 4.9★104 reviews | 5/5 |
| 4 | Corfu Town: Small-Group Walking Tour for Up to 8 GuestsCity / island tour | $68 | 5.0★62 reviews | 5/5 |
| 5 | Corfu: Small-Group History & Culture Walking TourRuins / history | $95 | 5.0★58 reviews | 5/5 |
| 6 | Corfu: Old Town Small-Group Guided Walking TourCity / island tour | $67 | 4.8★62 reviews | 5/5 |
| 7 | Corfu Town: 90-Minute Express Guided History & Culture WalkRuins / history | $66 | 4.9★34 reviews | 5/5 |
| 8 | From Corfu Port: Shore Trip with Boat Tour or Beach TimeBeach break / beach club | $54 | 4.6★39 reviews | 5/5 |
| 9 | Corfu: Old Town Food and Culture Walking TourFood & tasting | $123 | 4.6★22 reviews | 5/5 |
Best value against the ship
| Tour type | Line | Ship | Independent | Saving for 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | NCL | $227 | $90 | $548 |
| City / island tour | NCL | $148 | $39 | $435 |
| Ruins / history | NCL | $158 | $84 | $296 |
| Beach break / beach club | NCL | $99 | $55 | $176 |
| Food & tasting | NCL | $128 | $123 | $22 |
Without a tour: near the pier
- Corfu Old Town: ~10 min walk (664 m).
- Achilleion Palace: ~20 min by road (6.9 km).
The port is about 1.5 km from the Old Town, so a walk or short taxi ride covers most visits.
Questions
What is the best excursion in Corfu?
On ratings, "Corfu Town: Guided Walking Tour and Local Food Tastings" leads with 5.0 stars from 429 reviews. On value, catamaran / sail & snorkel saves the most against the ship ($137 per person).
What is the cheapest well-rated excursion in Corfu?
"From Corfu Port: Shore Trip with Boat Tour or Beach Time" from $54 per person (4.6★, 39 reviews).
What can you do in Corfu without booking an excursion?
Within about 20 minutes of the pier: Corfu Old Town (~10 min walk), Achilleion Palace (~20 min by road).