* 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.
One of the oldest gate to enter the walled city of Nicosia
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.
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.
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.
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.....
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.
We stop by the Archbishop's palace to take some pictures while you listen to its history.
This is one of the border crossings between North and South Nicosia. The tour will start here and end here.
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Divided Capital NICOSIA lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
Prices start at $229 per person for this Nicosia experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The meeting point is Ledra Street border crossing, Nicosia. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, TR.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 26 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Sirin Suha.
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We had a fantastic day around Nicosia thanks to our amazing guide, Sirin. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the day enjoyable with her knowledge of the area. Highly recommend!
It sure was a great day to show you the last divided capital of Europe. Buyuk Han is one of the best historical places to sit and have the local traditional coffee, and that's what we did.
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.
Thanks for the review. I am sure you learned and saw many things. If you come to Cyprus again, please get in touch so I can tell you more of what you want to hear, and in the end, you will have a big smile on your face.
Enjoyably wandered the 2 sides of the column in the last European divided city with our guide Sirin Suha. We had the opportunity to sample the homemade lemonade and Cyprus stew, which was a must during the sightseeing. It’s especially on top of the spots where we loved Big Han. I recommend this tour for everyone Recommendation
Sizlerle olmak benim için de çok keyifliydi. Bu gelişinizde ise sizleri Kıbrıs yemekleri tadabileceğiniz bir yere götüreceğim. Güzel yorumunuz için teşekkür ederim.
We had a difficult start due to our lack of knowledge however Sirin was so kind and helpful to get us sorted. She happily rearranged the meeting point and tour to accommodate us. She is very knowledgeable, informative and took us to places we couldn’t have found without her. We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon with Sirin and learned a lot about the culture and history of Cyprus. She has made us think about future trips to Cyprus in which case we would definitely book a tour with her again. Highly recommend 😀
Dear Janice and John, We had a wonderful time together. Thanks for the feedback. Looking forward to see you both in Cyprus again.
One of the most interesting cities to visit in the EU as it is the last divided capital. If you are interested in history this is a must see city if you visit Cyprus. She has a deep knowledge of Cyprus past. She is punctual and a very friendly and entertaining guide. If you go to Cyprus make sure to book this tour with her.
We had wonderful days when touring Cyprus. You tasted the local food, drank the local Coffee, and all went as planned. Thanks for choosing me as your guide. Enjoy the rest of your holiday in Europe.
This was the perfect way to learn about Cyprus' divided capital. Sirin was extremely knowledgeable. In just 3 hours, we got to see both the Greek and Turkish sides of the city and learned a lot about the history of the island over the centuries. This was a private tour, and Sirin was flexible with timing. The pacing of the tour was perfect and the short break for a drink was appreciated. Sirin also provided excellent suggestions for lunch restauranta to visit following our tour. We were very happy with the experience!
Thanks a lot for the review. Looking forward to seeing you in Cyprus again.
Absolutely amazing experience! Sirin was wonderful and explained the history of Nicosia in a really clear manner, showed us all the important landmarks on either side, and took all of our questions. 10/10 experience and highly recommend!
Thank you very much for your kind review. It was a great pleasure to guide you and your friends.
Starting the day in Nicosia with Şirin was the perfect introduction to the north. She welcomed us with such ease and warmth that we immediately felt like we were in good hands. Her deep knowledge of the city’s layered history added so much meaning to what we saw, from the quiet elegance of Büyük Han to the grandeur of Selimiye Mosque. It was my first real experience of this part of the city, and I couldn’t have asked for a more engaging and insightful guide. Her energy made everything feel alive.
It was a great day. Thank you for the review.
A very informative tour that really brought to life the city of Nicosia and its history, and helped you to connect more to Cyprus and its people.
Thanks for the review.
This was a very nice tour and Sirin was amazing. She is very attentive, patient, knowledgable and I learnt a lot about Nicosia as well as Cypriot history and culture. Would recommend.
Thanks for the review. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divided Capital NICOSIA | 3 hours | 4.9 (26) | $229 | |
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