Explore Corfu’s Jewish history with a self-guided audio tour. Discover the old Jewish neighbourhood, narrated by Hilary Paipeti. Enjoy flexible, independent sightseeing.
- Holocaust Memorial of Corfu - Discover the vulnerability of Jews through the powerful symbolism of the bronze sculpture. Listen to the harrowing account of what happened to the Jews of Corfu following the round-up.
- Jewish Synagogue - Learn about Corfu’s Synagogue, built in the seventeenth century in the Venetian style. It is one of four established in this ghetto that survive to the present day.
- New Fortress of Corfu - Visit the new fortress, considered a superb example of military engineering in the Mediterranean, and enjoy breathtaking views. A five euro entrance fee is required. Open Wednesday to Monday 8.30 - 15.30
- GPS App Navigation Tour that uses no mobile data
- Food and Drinks
- Entrance fee to the New Fortress - 5 euros
- Mobile Device. head phones or buds
Thousands of Jews lived peacefully in a safe neighbourhood of Corfu Town for centuries until they were rounded up and sent to death camps on June 8, 1944. Although Jewish residents are now a minority, their old neighbourhood still exists as a distinct community. This app-based self-guided audio tour takes you around Corfu’s Jewish Community to enjoy unlimited independent sightseeing of the historic area.
This tour was written by Hilary Paipeti, one of the island’s leading figures acclaimed for her walks and the founder of the Corfu Trail.
Take a break whenever you like to eat or drink.
The narration will automatically open as you approach each point. Your screen will display a map and image to guide you. To listen to the narration again, press the icon to open it, then scroll down the screen and press the play button.
Once you receive the code and instructions, please download and open our app and familiarise yourself with its functions before starting the tour.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only you will participate
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.