Walk the real locations of The Durrells on Corfu with a guide who lived through the filming and cares for animals used in the series. This private half‑day brings book and screen to life with on‑site insights and accessible stops.
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You step down from an air‑conditioned minibus into the bright, salt‑soft light of Corfu and the first sound is a bleat — a real animal busy with its day rather than a prop on a set. The guide, long involved with the Durrell production, leads you to places where the TV series and Gerald Durrell’s books drew from island life: farmyards where sheep and donkeys graze, narrow lanes that framed scenes, and coastal viewpoints that camera crews favored for light and line.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks at stops and vehicle transfers between sites.
Wildlife
History
Gerald Durrell lived on Corfu in the 1930s and his books chronicle the family life that later inspired the TV series; the island shows Venetian and British architectural influences from centuries of changing rule.
Conservation
The guide emphasizes responsible animal care and local conservation; visitors are asked to follow rules at farms to minimize stress on animals and reduce human impact on fragile rural habitats.
Reserve your spot on the Durrells story half day today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Plan for heat and sun
Corfu gets hot in summer—bring sunscreen, a hat and plenty of water for the roughly 4‑hour outing.
Respect the animals
You may meet livestock owned by the guide—approach calmly, follow guidance and avoid feeding unless instructed.
Bring a compact camera
Stops include scenic viewpoints and intimate farm shots—phones work, but a small camera with a zoom captures more detail.
Accessibility and infants
Vehicle and tour are wheelchair accessible; infants must sit on laps though infant seats are available on request.
Comfortable walking shoes
Sturdy shoes make farmyard surfaces and short village walks easier.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated—water stops are limited between rural sites.
summer
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Open stops and coastal viewpoints offer little shade during midday.
summer
Compact camera or smartphone with extra battery
Capture set locations and animal encounters without relying on slow device batteries.