Description
Points of Interest
- Mouse Island & Vlaherna View
- Corfu Town / Old Fortress
- St. Spyridon Church
- Mon Repos Estate
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Visit Mon Repo Palace, built in 1828 for the second British High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands, Sir Frederic Adam, as a summer residence. The second son of King George I, George II was born here in 1869, and the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, was born and baptized here in 1921. En route, you'll see the Old Fortress that stands guard over the harbor and Corfu. Corfu Town is your next stop. With a guide by your side, you'll visit such sites as the Palace of St. Michael and St. George, once home to Corfu's British rulers. You're free to follow the narrow streets and small plazas to the church of St. Spyridon.
Special Notes:
Shorts are not permitted in St. Spyridon Church; women must cover their shoulders.Anticipate a few steps to visit the Mon Repos Palace. The old town of Corfu will be explored on foot over level terrain - those with physical limitations should take this into consideration.
Flash photos are not permitted in the Palace - photos and video cameras are not permitted in the Church of St. Spyridon. Guide portion of Church of St. Spyridon will be conducted outside the church. Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.
Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.