Cyprus · WALKING TOURS IN NICOSIA
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 11 walking tours in Nicosia worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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.”
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 Nicosia walking tour with a local host, flexible 2-6 hours, customized route, practical city tips from $57.68.
“Overall: one could do the whole Tour by oneself by simply Collecting one of those free Maps from the Tourist Info Office! It was an OK-Tour; but I Bet there are better tours available. It Would have been much more interesting to actually Hear from a Local what this Division does to the people of Cyprus Visiting the Museum of struggle was interesting(and I have to admit, I would have Not entered without our Guide Leasing US there)”
Private 3-hour Nicosia walking tour crossing the Green Line, with Venetian Walls, Laiki Geitonia, Selimiye Mosque, Büyük Han, and Ledra Street.
“Wir hatten eine private Tour durch Nikosia mit Michalis in deutscher Sprache gebucht. Michalis spricht nicht nur sehr gut deutsch, er war auch sehr flexibel bezüglich unserer Wünsche, sondern hat auch ein schier unergründliches geschichtliches und kulturelles Wissen. Unsere Tour war super interessant und vielseitig, es kam niemals in den 3 Stunden Langeweile auf, ganz im Gegenteil, wir hatten viel Spaß mit ihm. Michalis ist unbedingt als deutsch und englisch sprachiger Guide zu empfehlen, da er auch mit unserem englischem Gast ohne Probleme kommunizieren konnte. Vielen Dank Michalis für den tollen Tag. Wir kommen gerne wieder auf dich zurück.”
Private custom walking tour of Nicosia for $129, with hotel pickup, clear English guidance, optional museum time, and tailored local advice.
“Een zeer boeiende tocht met een heel sympathieke gids. Ze gaf ons zeer veel informatie over de geschiedenis en de typische cultuur van Cyprus. We hebben enorm veel geleerd over de specifieke situatie in Nicosia. Ze was een top-gids, die we heel erg aanbevelen.”
Private 2-hour North Nicosia walking tour with an English guide, Bandabulya Market, Selimiye Mosque, Arabahmet Mosque, Büyük Han, and local advice.
“This was a very interesting tour and I have seen a lot. In addition, I also had half an hour on the way to the check point. We saw a place designed by Zaha Hadid and the EU flags since the moment is good and Cyprus just took the presidency of the European Union. Maria was very flexible and, since my plane arrived in time, we moved the tour one and half hour earlier, which was good, because later on the que was longer at the check point. The tour started conveniently at the intercity bus station so I could then go straight to my hotel in Larnaca. North Nicosia…”
Private walking tour of Nicosia with a custom English guide, covering Cyprus Museum, Leventis, Ledras Tower, St John’s, and Folk Art.
“The guided tour was perfect. Maria guided us to the city center and the National archeological museum, mixing deep knowledge of the city, of history and personal experience. It was a very very good tour!”
Walk Nicosia’s old lanes with a private guide, included entrance fees, a Greek coffee break, and views from Shacolas Tower.
“Lo que más nos ha sorprendido es que la primera pregunta ha sido ¿ qué queréis ver... ? la ruta la podríamos haber hecho por nuestra cuenta. El guía no nos ha aportado nada salvo dentro del museo de arqueología.”
A 5-hour private North Nicosia walking tour through Nicosia’s walled old city, Selimiye Mosque, Büyük Han, markets, and Ledra Street optional.
A private 10 km coastal walk through Cape Greko with sea caves, chapels, and swimming spots like Konnos Bay, plus snorkel gear.
“Nice walks and fantastic swimming spots. Phivos is very knowledgeable about Cypriot myths and history (which I enjoyed discussing) as well as flora and fauna (I think I disappointed Phivos with my complete lack of knowledge here). After the walk we checked out some beautiful chapels and churches. A great way to see Cape Greko and surrounding area!”
A private 2-hour walk through Turkish Nicosia, from Kyrenia Gate to Ottoman mosques and historic hans, led by a story-first local guide.
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
