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Things to do in Nicosia, Nicosia District: The Best Walking Tours
Nicosia, the capital of the island of Cyprus, has incorporated elements of the many empires and kingdoms that have claimed it over centuries stretching back to the Bronze Age. Narrow winding streets lead visitors from the Cyprus Museum, with its collection of Neolithic and Roman artifacts, to the thick city wall. Built in the 1600s by the Venetians, the wall now divides the ancient part of the city from the modern. Step through the stone gates and enter a place where the past is still alive.
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1. Nicosia City Tour from Larnaca
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Combine a sightseeing experience with shopping at the Capital of Cyprus - Nicosia! On this tour you get a short guided drive around the town center and after that you have 4 whole hours free time to explore the town. Spend time in the Walled Old Town Centre, within the Venetial Walls, wander in Laiki Yitonia with it's narrow streets, handicraft shops, traditional restaurants and coffee shops. Enough time is given to cross the line (also known as the "Green Line") that divides the Capital of Cyprus into the southern Greek Cypriot region and the northern Turkish Cypriot region since the Turkish invasion of 1974.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off (in some cases hotel pick up and drop off may not be offered as not all hotels are accessible by coach. In such cases, an alternative pick up location will be communicated before the excursion to accommodate clients). Sightseeing cruise
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Daydream673292
We visited the zoo the other day, it has most animals you could think off, they seemed well kept for the most part, a zookeeper mark allowed us to get a once in a lifetime photo with a giraffe, and you could tell he cared deeply about the animals, thought it was a great day out. We did think the monkey enclosures could be bigger and were a little on the small side, again with the birds and the ostriches. But other than that, the majority of the animals seemed to have big time enclosures and plenty of space to roam. And they are all rescue animals from what I understood, so have deffo got a better quality of life. I wouldn’t eat there though we went to the cafe which had run out of hand sanitiser when we entered, so we informed the staff, but then when we left it still hadn’t been refilled which during corona times is quite irresponsible. But if you like going to the zoo, take your own lunch and hand sanitiser and you will have a good day out ????
2. Nicosia Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.
Inclusions: Local guide ("Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour
Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included), All Fees and Taxes
3. Divided Capital NICOSIA
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
* Today you will visit the old city, the capital of the island on foot with your guide. You will take photos of historical sights that remain till today from Byzantion, Lusignan, Venetian and Ottoman period while you listen to the history from your guide. * There are multiple departure times for this tour. The first one is at 9am and the second one is at 1pm * This tour will be ideal for you if you are interested in history , culture and some free time for shopping.
Inclusions: Professional guidance, If in Nicosia transportation is included, A bottle of water for each participant is included., Bottled water
Exclusions: If the participants are from a different place than Nicosia there is an extra transportation fee., Children under 12 must be accompanied by the parents, The lunch is not included in the program, Valid passports must be brought along to show at the check points.
Reviewed By Jimmy P
Hands down the best tour we did in Cyprus! Sirin was our guide and she is a fountain of knowledge and warm hospitality. The tour is planned out perfectly. Sirin keep adding little tidbits of trivia about Cyprus along the way (ask her why the Cypriots serve water with coffee...) When I go back to Cyprus, we will only do tours she is hosting. Just the best. Highly recommended!
4. Nicosia City Tour from Ayia Napa
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Combine a sightseeing experience with shopping at the Capital of Cyprus - Nicosia! On this tour you get a short guided drive around the town center and after that you have 4 whole hours free time to explore the town. Spend time in the Walled Old Town Centre, within the Venetial Walls, wander in Laiki Yitonia with it's narrow streets, handicraft shops, traditional restaurants and coffee shops. Enough time is given to cross the line (also known as the "Green Line") that divides the Capital of Cyprus into the southern Greek Cypriot region and the northern Turkish Cypriot region since the Turkish invasion of 1974.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Daydream673292
We visited the zoo the other day, it has most animals you could think off, they seemed well kept for the most part, a zookeeper mark allowed us to get a once in a lifetime photo with a giraffe, and you could tell he cared deeply about the animals, thought it was a great day out. We did think the monkey enclosures could be bigger and were a little on the small side, again with the birds and the ostriches. But other than that, the majority of the animals seemed to have big time enclosures and plenty of space to roam. And they are all rescue animals from what I understood, so have deffo got a better quality of life. I wouldn’t eat there though we went to the cafe which had run out of hand sanitiser when we entered, so we informed the staff, but then when we left it still hadn’t been refilled which during corona times is quite irresponsible. But if you like going to the zoo, take your own lunch and hand sanitiser and you will have a good day out ????
5. Nicosia Famagusta and Kyrenia Private Day Trip with Salamis and Bellapais Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Get a comprehensive tour of Famagusta and Kyrenia’s on this full-day, private, guided tour from Nicosia. See the Roman ruins of Salamis, Bellapais, Kyrenia harbor, and Varosha on this historical tour. This tour includes pickup and drop-off for Nicosia hotels, private transport and all entrance fees.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (hotels in Nicosia only), Private driver/guide, Transport by private, air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Justawfulhols
Never Turkey or Cyprus again. The surly and arrogant nature of Turkish people only surpassed by their greed.
6. Private Walking Tour of Nicosia
A private excursion for individuals or groups of up to 10 persons with a private guide in various languages. Let a professional licensed guide show you the last divided capital in the world - Nicosia. The heart of the city, within the 16th century Venetian Walls, has a number of interesting museums and art galleries, Byzantine churches and a number of medieval and neon-classical buildings while the narrow streets retain the romantic atmosphere of the past. With a history exceeding 4500 years, Nicosia's major landmarks are best seen on foot. Let us guide you through the cobbled narrow streets of Laiki Yitonia with its unique handicraft shops and workshops and its colorful kafenions (coffee shops). Follow the island's turbulent history of 10,000 years in the remarkable Archaeological Museum. Admire the amazing Frescoes in the Cathedral of St John and marvel at the numerous Byzantine Icons exhibited in the Cultural Foundation of Archbishop Makarios the III with its Byzantine Museum.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Coffee break, Private tour
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Daydream673292
We visited the zoo the other day, it has most animals you could think off, they seemed well kept for the most part, a zookeeper mark allowed us to get a once in a lifetime photo with a giraffe, and you could tell he cared deeply about the animals, thought it was a great day out. We did think the monkey enclosures could be bigger and were a little on the small side, again with the birds and the ostriches. But other than that, the majority of the animals seemed to have big time enclosures and plenty of space to roam. And they are all rescue animals from what I understood, so have deffo got a better quality of life. I wouldn’t eat there though we went to the cafe which had run out of hand sanitiser when we entered, so we informed the staff, but then when we left it still hadn’t been refilled which during corona times is quite irresponsible. But if you like going to the zoo, take your own lunch and hand sanitiser and you will have a good day out ????
7. Troodos Walking Trip (Artemis +/Myllomeris Waterfalls) - private from Nicosia
Phivos Ioannides, who would be guiding the trip and the walks, is a world traveller with extensive studies, wide business and other experiences. He is involved for many years in the sector of authentic ecotourism in Cyprus and is the author of a relevant guide book (with the title 'Exploring Authentic Cyprus'). He is a Greek Cypriot and specialises on guided walking trips. Our transportation (Citroen C8 MPV) can take upto six adult passengers and a driver. We keep groups small, in order to offer a more personalised service. The combination of the two trails offers a rich experience over a considerably elevation range in Cyprus: Usually excellent vistas at high elevation, juniper, black pine and barren rock Artemis, and coolness at lush Caledonia Waterfalls trail.
Inclusions: Private tour, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By yotamr70
We contacted Phivos few weeks before we wanted to go on a 4- day hike in Cyprus. Phivos was very professional and kind with lots of patience to all the questions we had. He suggested a hike best fitting our nature, and the season. Prior to the hike, Phivos sent us a PDF book with all maps and information we needed, as well as each day trail navigation to use in GPS app (we used MPSME application that works offline with kml files and recommend this as well). The ground services included a zimmer/hotel with breakfast and dinner for each of the hike days, a transfer of our luggage from one place to the other, and a pick from Larnaca on the first day and on last day to the airport. Phivos picked us from Larnaca on the first day and took us to the starting point of the hike. During the 2hr drive Phivos told us many things about Cyprus society, history, geography, and nature, and answered last minute questions we had regarding the hike, as well as many questions we had regarding Cyprus. He also helped us deciding where to start the hike of the first day (changes were needed due to the weather and updated time of arrival). It was a reall pleasure to meet him personally and enjoy his vast knowledge and kindness!!! The 4-days hike in Cyprus countryside was perfect!!! It was the best combination of culture, agriculture and nature landscapes in the perfect season. We walked ~20 km a day in lovely landscapes and lovely views, every day starting from a different village after a nice breakfast, and finishing in the next village with zimmer/hotel and a nice dinner. The food was good (one of us is vegan) and the places we stayed in were pleasent and clean. We highly recommend Cyprus Walks Etc. and especially Phivos for anyone interested in self guided treaks in Cyprus!!! We had a wonderful time -Thank you Phivos!!!! Total and Efrat, Israel
8. Highlights of Nicosia
You’ll visit Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, to find out about the turbulent history of one of the world’s last divided cities. You’ll be taken on a walking tour through the partially car-free old town within the Venetian Walls and cross the UN buffer zone into occupied, northern Cyprus. Embrace the lively modern city life, as well as its history and culture. Rummage through the shops or check out the city views from the observation tower. Your guide will give you its history and low-down as you tick off its best bits, like Laiki Yeitonia, Ledra Street, the Ayia Sofia Church and the Market Square.
Inclusions: Guiding, Transport, Border Administration Fees, Coffee break in Nicosia
Exclusions: Personal Expenses, Tips
Reviewed By O3920LBsarahc
The tour was private and very modified due to COVID. It really was more of a driver versus a tour, we got to see everything we wanted and our driver was very pleasant - but it was an unusual tour in these very unusual times.
9. Wednesdays - Village Venture: Troodos Mountains Food & Wine Small Group Day Tour
Taste your way through Cyprus’s Troodos Mountains on a small-group food and wine tour that takes you outside the tourist areas into the farms and workshops of local villages. Head straight to the source of Cypriot products like halloumi cheese, honey, carob sweets, olive oil, wine, and even lace to see firsthand how these island specialties are made. You won't go hungry with a full meze lunch at a village tavern. • Taste the flavors of Cyprus with a foodie guide • Meet local farmers and producers • Visit a traditional lacemaking workshop in Lefkara village • Includes food and wine samples plus a hearty lunch
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tastings of traditional products at each stop, We'll enjoy a traditional meze lunch in a quaint tavern, Bottled water, Wine & Beer is included with lunch, All tasting and entrance fees, Local bilingual guide - fully trained in the food & wine of Cyprus, Support a small business along with the local culture, A great day out! Check out our Cyprus Taste Tours reviews to find out why you should book this tour!
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Reviewed By Sarah6969pink
Did the wine tour and had a great day out. Louisa and her staff really make the experience they are so friendly and have many an interesting story to tell. They also provide you with lots of helpful hints and tips for the rest of your holiday which invaluable. Recommend booking with this company,
10. Magic Christmas Tour in Nicosia
The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special times brings magic to Nicosia. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places in Nicosia - Ledra Street, Pivo Microbrewery. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere in the Mall of Cyprus, which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Nicosia. You will visit the old-fashioned Christmas Market in the Makarios Avenue called ‘Christmas Village’. What makes it so popular? What local products is must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Nicosia.
Inclusions: Local Guide
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