Overview
The famous Durrell family lived for several years on the island of Corfu. Their habits, their unique stories, their relationship with the locals and their experiences while in Corfu unfold before your eyes on an experiential tour of the town and countryside where they lived.
You will be shown the site of the Durrell’s first accommodation in Corfu. See the family’s residences and the seaside property where the series was filmed. Come with us to Kalami to the White house by the sea where Lawrence Durrell lived with his wife Nancy during their time in Corfu!
Feel like the characters of My Family and other Animals, the famous book by Gerald Durrell. We will pick you up from your hotel with our luxury minivan. Your unique experience on the northeast coast of Corfu has just begun!
As unbelievable as it may seem, traces of the famous family can still be seen on site after so many decades. Thank you!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
All fees and/or taxes
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Our tourist guide will be waiting for you in front of the statue of Count Von Der Schulenburg, just right next to the entrance of the Old Fortress of Corfu Town.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Kanoni
20 min
First stop at Kanoni, where you will enjoy not only a beautiful panoramic view, but also a view of the Pink (strawberry)villa of the Durrells. Take your pictures and listen to your licensed tourist guide, while he narrates you fun facts from the life of the family on the island of Corfu.
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Mon Repos Palace
30 min
Enjoy a short walk along the beautiful gardens of Mon Repos, till the entrance of the mansion. The exterior part of that beautiful building of Corfu was used during the shooting of the famous TV series, as Contess' Mavroudakis house!
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Corfu Old Town
1 hour
Follow us to the Old Town of Corfu, where several parts of the TV series were shot. See Contra Fossa (the port), the Palace of Saint Michael and Saint George (the bank), Dr Petrides' house, but also walk along the street where Pension Swiss was located, the first residence of the Durrells on the island!
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Kontokali
1 hour
Drive through the area where the filming villa is located. See the exterior part of the wonderful house, which was used as the family's residence in the TV series.
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Kalami
1 hour
Explore the wonderful northeast coast of Corfu, maybe the most beautiful part of the island, as we are heading towards Kalami. At Kalami, we are going to see the White House, where Lawrence Durrell lived with his wife Nancy. Learn more about their life and,- why not? - enjoy a coffee or your meal next to the beach nearby, before we start our way back to your hotel or cruise ship
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Athens).
Additional Information
- Travel time are included on the total duration of the tour.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Following the Durrells in the City and Countryside
Can I cancel Following the Durrells in the City and Countryside for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours 30 min.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Our tourist guide will be waiting for you in front of the statue of Count Von Der Schulenburg, just right next to the entrance of the Old Fortress of Corfu… Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Which places does it visit?
It visits Kanoni, Mon Repos Palace, Corfu Old Town, Kontokali, Kalami.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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