3 hours
2 languages
Instant confirmation
Private tour

Highlights

* 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

What's included

Professional guidance

What's not

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.

Itinerary

One of the oldest gate to enter the walled city of Nicosia
20 min
It was built in 1900 by the Ottoman Saban Pasa. 72 houses were given to the people who were in need. You will see the cistern in the centre.
10 min
It was brought to Nicosia from the ancient city of Salamis during the Venetian Period. The symbol of St. Mark Lion was on the top of the pillar. Your guide will tell you all about its story.
10 min
It was built as a Cathedral by Lusignans.Thypical Gothic style. When Ottomans came to island in 1570 they added minarets and converted into a Mosque. It was known as Ag. Sophia Mosque until 1956 and afterwards named Selimiye Mosque.
20 min
It was built in 1572 by Muzaffer Pasha. It has a cistern and mescit in the centre.Nowadays its one of the nicest tourist attractions. You can strech your legs while you enjoy the taste of the Cypriot coffee with the traditional borek.....
40 min
It is one of the 3 Gates which surround the city of Nicosia. We'll walk by and stop to take some photos while you listen to its history.
40 min
We stop by the Archbishop's palace to take some pictures while you listen to its history.
20 min
This is one of the border crossings between North and South Nicosia. The tour will start here and end here.
20 min

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

4.9

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Know before you go

Meeting point: Ledra Street border crossing, Nicosia
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by: Sirin Suha

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Nicosia

Its from-price is 106% above the median of the 12 city tours we list in Nicosia.
Its length is typical for the group.
By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 12.

About Nicosia

Nicosia, the inland capital of Cyprus, is ringed by Venetian walls and split by a buffer zone that runs through its old town.

Nicosia, called Lefkosia in Greek, lies in the middle of Cyprus on the dry Mesaoria plain, ringed by round Venetian walls with eleven bastions built in the 1560s. The city has been divided since 1974, and a UN-patrolled buffer zone runs through the old town. Inside the walls, Laiki Geitonia is a restored quarter of lanes and craft shops, and the Cyprus Museum holds the island's largest archaeological collection.

Top-ranked sights in Nicosia: Buyuk Han.

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