Achilleion Palace Tours and Tickets

At Achilleion Palace, visitors will see both the lavish interior and the gardens surrounding it. Grand staircases, large paintings, and ornate ceilings decorate the inside of the palace, and some personal effects of Emperor William II are on display. A range of expressive statues line the paths through the palace gardens.

No, guided tours of Achilleion Palace are not available. An audio guide, however, is included free of charge with your entrance ticket and describes the palace’s past and design. Visitors can book tours that include transport to Achilleion Palace from Corfu Town, but they often don’t include a guide or entrance fee.

Yes, you can take photos at Achilleion Palace, which is why many people visit. While the most popular place for photos is the garden terrace that looks towards the coastline, visitors also like to get pictures inside the palace, including on its staircase. When busy, staff may impose a photo limit to prevent hold-ups.

Achilleion Palace is not an entirely barrier-free attraction. A ramp leads to the palace entrance, and an elevator provides public access to the floors. While there is an access ramp to the terrace outside the palace, a large staircase leads into the palace gardens, with no wheelchair-accessible way down.

Achilleion Palace is located in a quiet part of Corfu, so there aren’t too many attractions in its immediate area. Along a nearby minor road, you’ll find the Holy Church of Agia Kyriaki, a small church with scenic views. The area does offer hiking trails for travelers looking to explore more of Corfu’s countryside.

Yes, there is free parking at Achilleion Palace for visitors. However, once you've parked, it takes a 10-minute walk to reach the palace. It is located west of the palace, on a side road off Route 25, with a signpost on the main road indicating where to turn when coming from Corfu Town.