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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Our exclusive city tour is the most comprehensive guided walking excursion in the northern part of Nicosia. This exclusive tour is the ideal extension for those who spend their main holiday in the southern part of Cyprus and want an impression of what is happening on the other side of the Green Line.
NEW: we are happy to offer this tour again in Italian on Saturdays in August!
This tour with an enthusiastic local guide covers both the ancient and recent history of Nicosia
You will learn a lot about the everyday life in the last divided capital of Europe
We invite our guests for a Cypriot coffee in Büyük Han
Gratuities
Departure Point
59G6+3HQ, Ledras, Nicosia 99010
In front of the restaurant ORCHESTRA on the northern side of the LEDRA STREET / LOKMACI checkpoint
Return Details
59G6+3HQ, Ledras, Nicosia 99010
In front of the restaurant ORCHESTRA on the northern side of the LEDRA STREET / LOKMACI checkpoint
Bandabulya Municipal Market, Nicosia, Cyprus Bandabulia was the first covered market built in 1932 during the British Period. Located right in the city’s old core, on today’s Green Line, Bandabuliya is the local market in the north part of Nicosia where you can find fresh fruits and vegetables and a wide range of goods, such as books, records, traditional sweets and souvenirs. 30 minutes
Selimiye Mosque, Nicosia, Cyprus Selimiye Mosque, built in the 13th century as the Saint Sophia Cathedral, lay in the heart of Nicosia and was once the coronation cathedral of the Lusignan kings. This cathedral, converted into a mosque in the late 16 th century, is considered one of the island’s most beautiful examples of Gothic sacral architecture.
The cathedral/mosque is closed for renovation at the moment. We will see it from outside. 10 minutes
The Arabahmet Mosque, Nicosia, Cyprus The Arabahmet Mosque is situated in the Arabahmet Quarter, one of the historic and prestigious neighbourhoods within the walls. This quarter in the western part of the city of Nicosia used to be the centre of culture and business during the Ottoman and British eras. The residential buildings here reflect the architecture and tradition of those times.
Apart from the mosque, this quarter is now famous for its modern coffee houses, bars and restaurants on top of the city walls. 30 minutes
Buyuk Han, Nicosia, Cyprus The Büyük Han is the most impressive monument from Ottoman times in Cyprus. At the end of the tour this is a good place for a drink or a lunch. Normally we end our tours here, but for guests who want we offer to walk them back to the checkpoint - its only 5 minutes away 20 minutes
The Samanbahce Quater, Nicosia, Cyprus Situated not far from the Kyrenia Gate, this small neighbourhood consisted of 72 tiny courtyard houses and was the first Social Housing Project in Cyprus. All houses were built using traditional building materials according to the traditional Nicosia-House plan. This charming neighbourhood, with its long narrow streets full of flowers and sleepy cats today, reflects Nicosia's way of life at the beginning of the 20th century. 30 minutes
Kyrenia Gate, Nicosia, Cyprus The City of Nicosia, with its crooked and narrow streets, gothic cathedrals, mosques, courtyard houses and caravanserais, is surrounded by 16th-century walls. This circle-shaped city wall, with its eleven heart-shaped bastions and three gates, became the symbol of Nicosia, the last divided capital city in Europe. Porta del Providotore, known as the Kyrenia Gate, was one of the three entrance gates to the Walled City of Nicosia until the British Period. The Venetians designed the eleven-pointed star-shaped city according to the ideal city of the Renaissance. 15 minutes
The Mevlevi Tekke Museum, Nicosia, Cyprus Located right next to the Kyrenia Gate, the 17th-century monastery Mevlevi Tekkesi was one of the most important religious buildings and places on the island and was house to the Mevlevi Order, the followers of Sufi mystic and İslamic theologian Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi. Mevlevis are also known as whirling dervishes.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In case you have to cross the Ledra Street checkpoint to reach the starting point, please make sure you bring your travel document!
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Christine_S
22 Mar 2023
even on a rainy day this tour was great and really interesting - helps gain an understanding of the historical events that have led to the present
Carol_H
21 Mar 2023
Nelin was a wonderful guide and gave the two of us a great tour along with insights we would not have learned otherwise. After the tour, she also took us to a nice, little local cafe beside the mosque where we enjoyed a locals lunch.
sebastien998656
16 Mar 2023
Very friendly way to discover the northern part of the city. Franz is very qualified and can answer all questions. I had an excellent time.
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