Location: Nicosia
Top Things to do in Nicosia
Things to do in Nicosia, Nicosia District: The Best Private 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 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
2. Divided Capital NICOSIA
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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!
3. Individual Tours from Paphos
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
We will work out for you or your family an individual excursion tour: an excursion that meets all your wishes. We will pick up and prepare suitable transport, and guide who speaks your language, and agree on the route. In general, we will do our best to make this tour not only unique, but also unforgettable for you!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Entrance fees to amenities , Lunch
Reviewed By Ellisd91
Fantastic day out, the tour guide was so informative and told us information about the history of the island and info on each stop in between so the drive to each destination was not boring. It did not stick exactly to the itinerary but we did not mind as it was all so interesting and we still visited places we would have missed if we did not do the tour. Highly recommend.
4. Grand Tour 3 Days Northern Cyprus
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
This is the only tour you can see all of Northern Cyprus in only 3 days! There is no better way to get to know a country than travelling with a private local guide.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By QuarantineCaptive
...and in case you are incarcerated by the TRNC Ministry in a cell on the construction site on the pretext of keeping you under quarantine, you can have incessant welding and drilling, bedding wreaked with smoke and everything else you are keen on as your idea of 10-day healthy stay in Nicosia quarters. I can't believe this is happening and it is all on the mandatory pre-paid quarantine package organized by the Ministry of Health.
5. 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 ????
6. 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
7. A day trip to the heart of lacework LEFKARA VILLAGE and NICOSIA
Today you will be picked up from your hotel in Larnaca and will be driven to Lefkara village. It is famous with its lacework. While you walk and take photos in the narrow streets of the stoned houses you will see villagers doing the lacework either in their houses or in the shops. You must taste a traditional Cypriot coffee just before you leave the village. Of course depending on the traffic, it may take about 45 min. to Nicosia. Your guide will tell you all about the culture, the life style and also about the history of the island. When you arrive in Nicosia you will cross the check point of Ledra Street and visit St. Sophia Cathedral, Buyuk Han,the local fruit and vegetable market. You will have the opportunity to taste the local food for lunch ( extra) After some free time the tour will end in Larnaca at your hotel. This tour is ideal if you want to see the local life combined with culture and history.
Inclusions: Transportation+ parking fee, Guidance, Coffee+ a bottle of water for each participant are included, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By neumanna92
This tour was well worth every penny. Sirin is one of the best guides that we had so far.Who made our day unforgettable.
8. Famagusta & Nicosia Tour
*St. Barnabas Monastery * Famagusta Walls * St. Nicholas Cathedral * Venetian Palace * St.Peter&St.Paul Church * Ghost Town * Kyrenia Gate * Venetian Column * Buyuk Han are the places that will be visited on this excurison. If you have a limited time in Cyprus and would like to have the most out of it this tour is just ideal for you. You will have time to take photos while you listen to the history from your guide.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Private tour
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By neumanna92
This tour was well worth every penny. Sirin is one of the best guides that we had so far.Who made our day unforgettable.
9. 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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10. The best of Nicosia walking tour
Nicosia is the last capital in the world, which is still divided militarily, and the Green Line at Ledra will intrigue everyone. What is so special about this city checkpoint? Can it be a Christian church and mosque in one building? Medieval and Byzantine monuments together? Would you like to feel yourself Nicosian? Then take place in the street-side cafe and order a cup of traditional Cypriot coffee. Walking through 16th-century marvelous caravanserai Büyük Han will bring you back to Ottomans times. What is so special about this place? A local charismatic guide will reveal the secrets and interesting facts about Famagusta Gate, Byzantine Museum, Pivo Microbrewery and many other romantic places in Nicosia.
Inclusions: Local Guide
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