Cyprus · THINGS TO DO IN NICOSIA
The last divided capital in Europe, and a city most beach weeks skip. These 15 ways to see it cover the walled old town, the museums and the crossing on foot at Ledra Street, with prices and walking distances.
A 3-hour English Segway tour in Nicosia with training, major landmarks, and a coffee break, plus plenty of photo stops.
“This was a great way to see the city!!! Andreas was an excellent guide and full of fun facts and really explained the interesting history of the city very well. Highly recommend to all”
Walk Nicosia’s UN Buffer Zone with Eleni Ellinas, tracing the Green Line from Venetian walls to the Ledra crossing point.
“Eleni was a great tour guide with personal ties to the story of the wall. It was a very interesting tour.”
Private Northern Cyprus day trip from Nicosia with Salamis, Famagusta, Kyrenia and Nicosia gates, plus lunch and entry fees included.
“This trip was a great time, very hot! Chemal was very nice! I would recommend booking this trip if you are in Cyprus.”
Walk Nicosia’s Green Line with Eleni, entering the Ledra Palace buffer zone, then tracing Venetian walls and finishing on Ledra Street.
“An absolutely enjoyable evening tour, the personal knowledge was exceptional, we could have spent another 3 hours walking the streets of Nicost, learnt so much both historical but what life is like today, can't speak highly enough. Please don't leave Nicosia without doing this tour.”
A private, local-led walking tour in Nicosia. Flexible route, real conversations, and practical tips for your day.
“Ute is a very knowledgeable person and taught us so much. She is so pleasant and we enjoyed our three hours with her. I highly recommend her.”
Private 3-hour Nicosia tour across the divide, from Kyrenia Gate to Selimiye Mosque, plus Ledra Street crossing, guided in English.
“Our guide was very friendly, cheerful and eager to please, yet his knowledge of the Southern side of Nicosia was not as impressive as his full understanding of the Northern side. We enjoyed the time we had together, but felt that we could have learned more about the Greek Cypriot part of the capital. Enjoyable and thorough in that we covered a great deal of ground, but we felt that we could have learned more.”
Cycle through the walled streets of divided Nicosia on a small-group tour from Ledra Palace, with photo stops, coffee, and a friendly guide.
“Very interesting and informative tour. We learned so much about both sides of the city. Munise is a great guide, very knowledgeable and takes time to get to know you. Lots of unexpected & fascinating stops, highly recommend this tour”
Private Kyrenia and Bellapais tour from Nicosia with air-conditioned pickup, an English guide, Kyrenia Castle, Harbour, and monastery.
“I visited Cyprus for the second time this year. As I decided to get acquainted with the northern part of the island, I pre-booked a private tour to Kyrenia and Bellapais Abbey. The trip was led by Mrs. Sirin Suha. It was a spectacular half-day tour to amazing sites. And Mrs. Sirin was a wonderful companion - she speaks English perfectly, knows her job very well, and knows Cyprus and its history very well too. Therefore, immediately after that, we arranged an excursion to the medieval city of Famagusta and to the Troodos mountains. The last trips left a great impression not only because of the uniqueness of the objects…”
Troodos, Kykkos, and Omodos in one day from Paphos, with monastery icons, Makarios views, village streets, and optional lunch.
“A wonderful time around holy grounds, learning so much with a great tour guide, and just a great way to learn more about Greek Orthodox history and beliefs. These monasteries are on very high grounds, so if you're going on a summer day, just be prepared to deal with the heat! Overall, 10/10 for the tour 💫”
Walk South and North Nicosia in one powerful outing, entering the Buffer Zone at Ledra Palace and visiting Büyük Han and Selimiye Mosque.
“This tour is a must. We learnt so much from Eleni - who gives 100% on the tour. The personal stories are very moving and she is so open and was happy to answer all my questions. She gives great tips too - not only for in an around Nicosia, but she will tell you all about places to visit, restaurants etc in the area you are staying or you plan to stay. Leave time after your tour to do some extra things in Nicosia - don’t worry Eleni will tell where to go. We have not stopped talking about our tour and you will not regret booking with her.…”
Polish-guided 8-hour trip through Nicosia, Kyrenia harbour, and Bellapais Abbey. Border walk, Ottoman Büyük Han, entry fees included.
“Bardzo dziękujemy za wspaniałą wycieczkę. Bardzo dobra organizacja. Czuliśmy się zaopiekowani. Pani przewodnik była wyjątkowa — opowiadała o Cyprze w bardzo ciekawy sposób, odpowiadała na wszystkie pytania. Dzieci mówią, że bardzo im się podobało. Polecamy.”
Private 4 to 5-hour kayak tour along East Cape Greco. See Konnos Bay, Agioi Anargyroi chapel, caves, and Crow’s Arch.
“Attività bellissima e guida molto disponibile e simpatica. Bisogna migliorare i sistemi di comunicazione tra fornitore dell’evento e cliente”
Private highlights tour of Kyrenia from Nicosia: St Hilarion, Bellapais, Kyrenia Castle and the Shipwreck Museum, plus lunch.
“Spent the day with a very knowledgeable and charming gentleman- Camel. Learnt in depth the about the history and challenges of Cyprus”
Private North Cyprus day trip from Nicosia to Famagusta and Kyrenia, with Varosha, Salamis ruins, Bellapais, and flexible guided time.
“Our guide Sirin Suha was really wonderful her knowledge of history was astounding she went the extra yard to allow us to really have a wonderful tour thank you Sirin”
Walk through Nicosia’s South-and-North divide with Ottoman hans, the Selimiye Mosque, Venetian walls, and a finish at Ledra Street checkpoint.
“Eleni was a fantastic guide and the tour was a very interesting introduction to the complex history of this city.”
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