5 best things to do in Corfu
The essentials of Corfu with the booking notes that actually matter — which tickets sell out, which slots are quietest, which formats reward the advance purchase. Every booking happens with the provider you choose.
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Attractions, tours, day trips and transport passes from major providers — instant mobile tickets.
The Corfu shortlist
- Corfu Old Town & Liston arcades — the Venetian-UNESCO quarter runs on evening passeggiata energy — free.
- Achilleion Palace — Empress Sisi's neoclassical villa with the Achilles statues and the terrace view.
- Paleokastritsa monasteries & boat caves — the cliffside monastery plus the sea-cave boat circuit below it.
- Angelokastro Byzantine castle — the clifftop fortress is a short drive and the best sunset on the island.
- Paxos & Antipaxos day cruise — the blue-caves-and-antipaxos-lagoons trip is the classic full-day format.
Flying in, Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (CFU) serves the city — attraction districts sit 30–60 minutes away at typical city speeds.
Compare Corfu activity providers
- Klook — Corfu activities — the widest catalogue, instant QR tickets, strong on transport passes and day trips.
- KKday — Corfu experiences — local-led formats and small-group tours.
- Tiqets — museums and landmarks with instant mobile entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the number one thing to do in Corfu?
Corfu Old Town & Liston arcades — the Venetian-UNESCO quarter runs on evening passeggiata energy — free. Start there, then build the itinerary around it.
Do I need to book Corfu attractions in advance?
The headline attractions reward advance booking — timed-entry systems and quota tickets mean walk-up availability is worst exactly when you want to visit. Everything on this page links to providers showing live availability.
How many days do you need in Corfu?
Three to four days covers the shortlist above at a humane pace for a first visit; add days for the day-trip formats rather than compressing the city itself.
Is a city pass worth it in Corfu?
Run the arithmetic honestly: a pass wins when you would genuinely visit three-plus ticketed attractions in its window. Our provider links show pass options side by side with single tickets — compare before committing.