Short answer: spend a day on Corfu Town (Old Fortress and old town), then the Achilleion Palace, and add Angelokastro if you have a car. Check prices and hours first because sources conflict.
Our top pick: Exclusive Corfu Highlights Tour
Old Fortress
Adult ticket about EUR 6 in 2026 according to most sources; a combined ticket with the New Fortress is about EUR 8 on one aggregator. Summer hours are 08:00 to 20:00 from April to October (hh.gr). Winter hours are inconsistent between 8:30 to 15:30 and 9 to 16.
Achilleion Palace
Sources conflict on both price (EUR 4 in one 2026 guide, EUR 8 combined with the Old Fortress elsewhere) and on hours (08:30 to 19:30 summer versus 8 to 16). atcorfu.com warns to confirm with the operator. We could not verify the 2026 status: check before going.
Angelokastro
A Byzantine castle near Paleokastritsa. Summer season is 1 April to 31 October, Wednesday to Saturday and Monday 10:00 to 18:00, Tuesday closed (hh.gr). We found no reliable 2026 price. A car makes it far easier.
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Exclusive Corfu Highlights Tour
Private tour; the listing mentions Achilleion and Angelokastro.
Private shore excursion Corfu Town and Achilleion Palace
Private excursion covering Corfu Town and the Achilleion.
Corfu: Old Town Small-Group Guided Walking Tour
Walking tour. 4.8/5 from 63 reviews (GetYourGuide, November 2026).
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Where to stay
Corfu Town has the most choice and is the best base for the fortress and the Achilleion; the north-west tip is 35 to 40 km away. This is our opinion.
See also day trips.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Old Fortress in Corfu?
Most sources give an adult ticket of about EUR 6 in 2026, with a combined ticket with the New Fortress at about EUR 8 on one aggregator. Check before you visit.
What are the Angelokastro hours?
Summer season is 1 April to 31 October, Wednesday to Saturday and Monday 10:00 to 18:00, Tuesday closed (hh.gr). Sunday is unclear: check.
Is the Achilleion open and what does it cost?
Sources conflict on both price and hours, and atcorfu.com warns to confirm with the operator. We did not verify the 2026 status, so check before going.
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