Casa Parlante Museum

The basics

Anyone interested in bygone life in Corfu will enjoy exploring Casa Parlante Museum. Head here independently and purchase tickets at the door, or avoid potential disappointment by booking tickets in advance online for a date that suits your schedule. Tickets include a private—or at least a small-group—tour of the interior, with a guide who provides in-depth commentary and insights along the way.

Things to know before you go

• Casa Parlante will appeal to history fans, plus anyone with an interest in antiques, furniture, costume, or interior decor.

• The museum is stroller-accessible, but inaccessible to wheelchair users.

• Visitors are allowed to take photographs on request.

• In-house guided tours take around 30 minutes.

• Restrooms are available inside the museum.

How to get there

Casa Parlante sits on Nikiforou Theotoki, a busy pedestrianized shopping street in Corfu Town that runs from the Liston into the old quarter of the town. It’s easily reachable on foot from the Esplanade (Spianada), and around a 10-minute walk from the town’s central San Rocco Square (Saroko) bus stops. Other options include taking the 2A buses from San Rocco to the Esplanada, hailing a cab, or driving and parking in the payable garages near San Rocco.

When to get there

Casa Parlante is typically open from 10am to around 6pm Monday to Saturday and is closed on Sundays. Corfu’s main tourist season of June through to September usually sees the Casa at its busiest.

Highlights at the Casa Parlante

Casa Parlante’s guides and sensory experiences promise a fascinating visitor experience. As you explore, you’ll hear stories of the era, learn how the lives of Corfu’s wealthy differed from those of their servants, and get the chance to sample Corfiot rose liqueur, which was popular at the time. You’ll also experience the typical sounds and aromas of a 19th-century household, from cooking smells to the piano tinkling of music lessons.