CORFU WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Walking in the Footsteps of The Durrells: A Three‑Hour Tour Through Corfu Town’s Filming Locations
A 3-hour guided walk that traces the on-screen paths of The Durrells through Corfu Town’s Old Fortress, Boschetto Gardens and historic streets — this guide orients you to the route and what to expect.
Walking in the Footsteps of The Durrells: A Three‑Hour Tour Through Corfu Town’s Filming Locations.
Relive scenes from The Durrells by following the filming trail through Corfu Town: an immersive, on-foot exploration that threads the Old Fortress, St. George’s Palace and the narrow lanes, gardens and market neighborhoods where much of the series was shot. The walk frames the town’s history alongside the show’s locations, giving fans a chance to place themselves in those episodes while seeing many of Corfu’s notable sights.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Old Fortress: where arrivals were filmed
The Old Fortress and its fortified moat were used in the series to stage the family’s arrival in Corfu — a dramatic, central stop on the walk that links the town’s maritime history with its role as a filming location.
Old Town & Tenedos: streets and market scenes
The tour winds through Corfu’s Old Town and the neighborhood of Tenedos, where a full local market was set up for the series — offering both cinematic touchpoints and a close look at the city’s layered urban fabric.
Durrell’s Garden and the Palace
From the Boschetto Gardens, which contain bronze busts of Gerald and Lawrence Durrell, to the Palace of St. Michael & St. George (which doubled as a bank in one scene), these stops connect the show’s characters to real places in Corfu Town.
What the day feels like
What the walk feels like
This is an intimate, on-foot experience that moves at a walking pace through narrow streets, gardens and historic sites. Over roughly three hours you’ll retrace filming locations, hear how sets and scenes were staged on-site, and get local history that frames each stop.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this walk suits (and when to reconsider).
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour lasts about 3 hours and departs from the Statue of Count Von Der Schulenburg.
Comfortable shoes, water and a hat are recommended.
Operated by Corfu Walking Tours and focused on the Durrells’ filming locations and related city sights.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is Durrell’s Private Tour in Corfu Town on foot?
The tour is approximately 3 hours long.
Where is the meeting point for the tour?
Meet at the Statue of Count Von Der Schulenburg.
Which locations does the tour visit?
The itinerary includes the Old Fortress, the Palace of St. Michael & St. George, St. Spyridon Church, Campielo and the Jewish Quarter.
What should I bring on the walk?
Bring comfortable shoes, water and a hat.
Is the tour centered on The Durrells filming locations?
Yes — the walk traces the series’ on-location shoots across Corfu Town, including the Boschetto Gardens, the Old Fortress and other on-screen sites.