Get a glimpse into the life of the most famous womanizer in history, Giacomo Casanova, and learn about the events that made Corfu world-famous during its most glorious years under Venetian power. It will be our pleasure to walk you through Corfu’s old town that is filled with incredible architecture and vibrant colors.
This Corfu Town walking tour allows you to travel back in time to when Corfu was under Venetian power. Let us take you to the heart of Corfu Town, where you will discover, marvel at, and be delighted by one of history’s most beloved characters —Giacomo Casanova, a prolific womanizer yet true adventurer at heart.
Casanova’s name has become synonymous with womanizing due to his complicated and elaborate affairs. Nevertheless, Casanova also had a true sense of adventure, traveling across the length and breadth of Europe. As part of this Corfu Town guided tour, you’ll explore tales of this infamous lover, including his stay in Corfu, as well as uncover myths and facts behind this promiscuous and unscrupulous romancer, and how his actions frequently caused him trouble.
An expert guide will recount Casanova’s adventures in Corfu to you while you explore the marvelous city that seems to be frozen still in the Venetian period.
But this Corfu walking tour isn’t just about Casanova – you will also discover the culture and habits of modern-day Corfiots. Learn how locals adapted to Venetian rule by observing how their customs changed, so you can get a feel for what life was like for them. Your guide will reveal all the influences the island still bears today so you’ll get exclusive insight into how much the locals’ lives have changed since the Venetian occupation.
You will also learn about how the people lived in the town, what rights they had, and all about the nobles, the refugees who came to Corfu during the Ottoman invasions, and the Golden Book. Look no further than this tour in Corfu Town to go back to the Venetian times and explore the notorious lover Casanova’s footsteps.
Tour departs from the Old Fortress Gate in front of Schulenburg’s statue. Your guide will be holding a lollipop sign with our agency’s logo. (Google Map)
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