Corfu hop on hop off is an open-top sightseeing bus that loops Corfu Town past the Old Fortress, the Liston and Kanoni with its view of Mouse Island, with audio commentary and a ticket that lets you leave and rejoin the bus at any stop. Tours across the rest of the country are listed on Greece Tours.
The sections below cover the tickets you can book, the start point, the lines and stops, the loops, the extras, cruise calls, who it suits, the months and booking, with links into the Corfu pages. The tours shown are checked on GetYourGuide and Viator.
What is Corfu hop on hop off?
Corfu hop on hop off is a ticketed sightseeing bus service in Corfu Town. It links the port, the old town and the Kanoni peninsula. One ticket lets riders step off at any stop and catch a later bus.
The main operator is City Sightseeing. It runs two lines: the Kanoni Line and the Achilleion Line. A ticket covers one line or both, depending on the option chosen. The Kanoni Line uses a red open-top double-decker, a bus with no roof on its upper deck.
Recorded commentary plays through headphones in 8 languages. These are English, Greek, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Arabic and Russian. The headphones come free with each Corfu hop on hop off ticket.
A second product, the Old Town and Kanoni open-top bus, follows its own town route. Beaches, villages and boat trips sit outside these bus routes. They appear in the wider list of things to do in Corfu.
Which Corfu hop on hop off tickets can you book?
Three online listings sell Corfu hop on hop off tickets for the town buses. GetYourGuide and Viator both sell the City Sightseeing ticket with bookable extras. GetYourGuide also lists the Corfu Old Town and Kanoni open-top bus tour.
Corfu: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Bookable Extras is the GetYourGuide listing for City Sightseeing. The ticket is valid for 1 day and comes with an optional audio guide. It must be booked at least 15 minutes ahead.
Corfu Old Town and Kanoni: Open-Top Bus Tour is a separate GetYourGuide listing. Riders can leave at any of its 7 stops beside historic and cultural monuments. An optional audio guide is offered. Booking closes 2 hours before the start.
City Sightseeing Corfu Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras is the Viator version. It gives 24 hours of Corfu hop on hop off travel on a mobile ticket. Audio commentary comes in English and seven more languages.
Where does the Corfu hop on hop off bus start?
The Corfu hop on hop off bus starts at Corfu New Port, at the Main Gate. This gate stands 350 metres from the Cruise Terminal building. City Sightseeing also uses its ticket office in the Port Terminal as a meeting point.
Online vouchers are exchanged at Corfu New Port. City Sightseeing staff or the bus driver swap each voucher for a bus ticket at boarding. A phone screen works, and paper vouchers are accepted too.
The Old Town and Kanoni open-top bus meets in the New Port Cruise Terminal area. Its listing names two more boarding stops in town: Liston by the Old Fortress, and Spilia near Campiello.
Visitors staying outside town reach the New Port with Corfu port transfers. Both City Sightseeing lines of Corfu hop on hop off start and end at the Main Gate.
Which routes and stops does Corfu hop on hop off cover?
Corfu hop on hop off runs two City Sightseeing lines. The Kanoni Line has 7 stops between the New Port, Kanoni and the old town squares. The Achilleion Line heads south to Gastouri and the Achilleion Palace, then returns through Perama.
The Kanoni Line starts at Corfu New Port, stop 1 on the route map. Each Corfu hop on hop off bus on this line then calls at these stops in turn:
- Kanoni, with its view over Mouse Island
- Mon Repos Palace, served on the way back from Kanoni
- Anemomylos, the windmill stop facing Garitsa Bay
- Spianada Square, the open square beside the Liston
- Spilia Square, the stop for the Campiello quarter
- Old Port, the last stop before the New Port
The Achilleion Line also leaves from Corfu New Port and calls at Spilia Square. It runs out to Gastouri Square and the Achilleion Palace, then down to Perama. It returns through Spianada Square to the Old Port. A footbridge joins Perama to Kanoni, a 15 to 20 minute walk.
The separate Old Town and Kanoni bus stays between old Corfu Town and Kanoni. Its listing names Kanoni, Mon Repos Palace, Spianada Square, the Liston, Spilia and Campiello on the route.
How long is each Corfu hop on hop off loop, and how frequent are the buses?
On Corfu hop on hop off, a full Kanoni Line ride takes 50 to 60 minutes. The Achilleion Line ride takes 90 minutes. Kanoni buses run every 15 to 20 minutes. Achilleion buses leave once an hour until 12:30pm.
The first Kanoni Line bus leaves Corfu New Port at 9am in every month. The gap between buses and the time of the last departure change by month:
- Kanoni Line, April and late spring: every 20 minutes, last bus at 5pm
- Kanoni Line, June to September: every 15 minutes, last bus at 6pm
- Kanoni Line, October: every 15 minutes, last bus at 5pm
- Achilleion Line, April to October: buses at 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am and 12:30pm
On cruise-ship days, Corfu hop on hop off runs the Kanoni Line only. The Old Town and Kanoni open-top bus keeps its own timing. Its listing gives 70 minutes for the full route, while the booking card shows 50 minutes.
What do you see at Kanoni and Mouse Island on Corfu hop on hop off?
The Kanoni stop on Corfu hop on hop off looks down on the Vlacherna monastery and its causeway. Pontikonisi, known as Mouse Island, sits just beyond it in the bay. Kanoni is stop 2 on the Kanoni Route, right after Corfu New Port.
The Corfu City Tours open-top bus also stops at Kanoni, as its stop 2. Pontikonisi and its Byzantine chapel have their own Mouse Island page.
Corfu’s airport runway lies right beside Kanoni, so planes land in full view of the stop. A Corfu hop on hop off break at Kanoni runs like this:
- Look out over the monastery causeway and Pontikonisi.
- Walk the short stepped path down to the causeway.
- Take a boat from the monastery across to the islet.
- Return to the stop and board a later bus to Mon Repo Palace.
What do you see at the Old Fortress and the Liston on Corfu hop on hop off?
Corfu hop on hop off stops at Spianada Square for the Liston arcade and the Old Fortress. Spianada Square is stop 5 on the Kanoni Route and stop 6 on the Achilleion Route. Spilia Square, the next stop, sits beside the New Fortress.
Spianada is the largest square in Greece. The Old Fortress rises at its east end, and the Old Fortress page covers its story. On Corfu hop on hop off, the route also passes the Palace of St Michael and St George.
The Liston lines the west side of the square. It is a long arcade with arches and Venetian lanterns. Its cafés and restaurants make it the main meeting spot for locals.
The Corfu City Tours bus names its stop 5 Liston Square. Its stop 6, on Venizelou Street, passes New Fortress walls with small lion statues of St Mark. Stop 7 is Spilia, beside the Campiello quarter.
Does Corfu hop on hop off reach the Achilleion and Mon Repos?
Yes, Corfu hop on hop off reaches both sites, but on different lines. Mon Repos is stop 3 on the Kanoni Route, listed as Mon Repo Palace. The Achilleion has its own stop on the Achilleion Route, which has morning departures only.
The Mon Repos palace sits in a park on Analipsis Hill and now holds an archaeological museum. The Corfu City Tours bus adds a second stop at Mon Repos beach.
On Corfu hop on hop off, the Achilleion Route calls at Gastouri Square, then the Achilleion Palace stop. The visit to the Achilleion palace grounds takes about 30 minutes.
Only the outdoor spaces and the Imperial Gardens are open, not the museum. This line runs with single-decker buses.
What are the bookable extras on the Corfu hop on hop off ticket?
The City Sightseeing Corfu hop on hop off ticket comes in three line options. You choose the Kanoni Line, the Achilleion Line or All Lines. The main bookable extra is an upgrade to the Paleokastritsa Day Tour.
The Kanoni Line covers the city loop for 24 hours. Achilleion Line and All Lines tickets include the visit to the palace’s outdoor spaces and Imperial Gardens.
The Paleokastritsa Day Tour departs at 10am and lasts 5 hours. It leaves from the Main Gate of Corfu New Port. The coaches on this trip are not wheelchair accessible.
The Corfu hop on hop off pass works on the trip day or the day after. Paleokastritsa gives you 2 hours of free time on the west coast, with these options:
- Relax on the beach.
- Swim in the Ionian Sea.
- Visit the Monastery of Theotokos for views over the coast.
- Shop for regional products and souvenirs.
How do you use a Corfu hop on hop off ticket on the day?
Your Corfu hop on hop off voucher reaches you by email straight after booking. No printout is needed. The pass covers 24 hours of rides from your first trip. Headphones for the commentary are part of the ticket.
A first ride at 4pm on a Wednesday covers you until 4pm on Thursday. The voucher works on any day within 12 months of the travel date you picked. Bring a passport or ID card on the day.
- Show the voucher on your phone to the driver.
- Show a valid student ID if you hold a student ticket.
- Plug in the headphones and pick your language.
- Get off where you like and board the next bus onward.
The Corfu City Tours bus adds personal disposable earphones, free leaflets and maps.
Each Corfu hop on hop off double-decker on the Kanoni line has one wheelchair space. It fits chairs up to 70 cm wide, 120 cm long and 135 cm high. Pets and smoking are not allowed on board.
How do cruise passengers use Corfu hop on hop off?
Cruise passengers board Corfu hop on hop off at the Main Gate of the New Port, a short walk from the cruise terminal exit. City Sightseeing staff wait beside the red buses at the gate.
Ships dock at the Corfu cruise port, the Neo Limani, north-west of the town centre. Shuttle buses carry passengers from the ship to the terminal. The bus stop is a short walk from its door.
On an all-lines ticket, take the Achilleion line first. It runs only in the morning. Queues build on busy ship days. Guided trips with a fixed return to the ship sit on the Corfu shore excursion page.
Who suits Corfu hop on hop off?
Corfu hop on hop off suits families, older travellers and first-time visitors. It reaches the main sights without long walks. The double-decker buses on the Kanoni line take wheelchairs and prams. The Achilleion line has no wheelchair or pram access.
On the City Sightseeing ticket, the adult band starts at age 15. The Old Town and Kanoni open-top tour counts riders aged 17 and under as children.
- Children aged 5 to 14 ride on a child ticket.
- Infants aged 4 and under have their own band.
- Prams board the double-deckers, which have storage space inside.
Older travellers on Corfu hop on hop off can sit on the lower deck, which has air conditioning. Family ideas for the rest of the island sit on the Corfu with kids page.
Which months and hours suit Corfu hop on hop off?
Corfu hop on hop off runs from 1 April to 31 October, with the longest days from June to September. Seven holy and national days have no buses. Midday in July and August is the hottest time on the open top deck.
The Achilleion line keeps a shorter, morning-only day. The current operator calendar also lists seven days with no buses at all:
- Palm Sunday, a Saint Spyridon procession day
- Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday
- The Ionian Union holiday in late spring
- 11 August, the summer Saint Spyridon procession
- 28 October, the Ochi Day national holiday
The top deck has no roof. Corfu hop on hop off riders upstairs sit in full sun at midday in July and August. A sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen make the ride easier.
How does Corfu hop on hop off compare with a walking tour, the island bus tours or a hire car?
Corfu hop on hop off covers Corfu Town, Kanoni and the Achilleion road with audio commentary. A walking tour goes deeper into the old town. Coach tours and a hire car reach the rest of the island.
- A Corfu Town walking tour enters the Campiello lanes on foot.
- A guided Corfu bus tour runs full days to Paleokastritsa.
- A Corfu car rental reaches beaches beyond both bus lines.
- Blue city bus 2a links the Liston area with Kanoni, without commentary.
The hop-on hop-off bus fits a short visit. It needs no driving, no parking and no fixed start time. Riders leave and rejoin the loop as they please.
The walking tour and the coach tours run with a live guide at a set hour. A guide answers questions on the spot, and a recording cannot.
How do you book and cancel Corfu hop on hop off?
Corfu hop on hop off tickets sell online on GetYourGuide and Viator. GetYourGuide takes bookings up to 15 minutes before travel. A full refund applies to cancellations made 24 hours or more before the travel date.
The open travel date keeps the day flexible when a ship changes its call.
Late cancellations and missed rides earn no refund. Visitors unsure of their plans book a Corfu hop on hop off ticket on the morning itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can dogs ride the Corfu hop on hop off bus?
Only service dogs travel on the Corfu hop on hop off buses. City Sightseeing states this rule for the Kanoni line and for the all-lines ticket. A guide dog boards with its owner at any stop. Pet dogs stay behind for the day.
How big is each Corfu hop on hop off bus?
The Kanoni line runs single-deckers for 34 or 47 passengers. It also runs double-deckers for 70 or 82 passengers. The Achilleion line uses single-deckers for 34 passengers only. Only the double-deckers have an open top deck. Riders who want the open-air view wait for one.
Who gets on first when a Corfu hop on hop off bus is full?
Boarding goes in order of arrival at the departure point. The ticket holds no seat on a set bus. A rider who reaches the stop first boards first. The rest take the next bus. The voucher stays valid, so a full bus costs only waiting time.
Does bad weather stop the Corfu hop on hop off bus?
Bad weather can change or cancel the service on the day, the operator says. Traffic also shifts the timetable. Operating times, frequency, route length and inclusions all change without notice. The covered lower deck keeps riders dry when a shower passes.
Is there a student ticket for Corfu hop on hop off?
Yes. The City Sightseeing listing on GetYourGuide has a student band next to the adult, child and infant bands. It covers riders of any age up to 99. Students show a valid student ID card when they swap the voucher for a bus ticket.
Where is the Corfu hop on hop off office at the port?
City Sightseeing runs Office 5 inside the cruise terminal building at the New Port. Riders swap their voucher for a bus ticket there or at the first stop. The same terminal serves ferry arrivals, so ferry passengers use the office too.