Private Nicosia Tour – Discover Europe’s Last Divided Capital

Step into a city unlike any other – Nicosia, the last divided capital of Europe. Private Nicosia Tour.

This Private Nicosia Tour invites you to walk through living history, where two cultures, two communities, and two worlds coexist within one city. Inside the Venetian walls, every street tells a story — from Byzantine churches and Ottoman inns to modern cafés and bustling markets.

Crossing the Green Line from the Greek Cypriot south to the Turkish Cypriot north is more than a border crossing; it’s a journey through time, traditions, and perspectives. Your personal guide reveals how this unique city blends contrasts and connections, shaping a place that is both divided and deeply united at heart.

Experience Nicosia in the most personal way possible — privately, authentically, and at your own pace.

Private Nicosia Tour – Discover Europe’s Last Divided Capital

Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, is a city like no other – the last divided capital in Europe, where two communities and cultures live side by side within the same ancient walls. This Private Nicosia Tour takes you on a journey through both sides of the city, giving you a deeper understanding of its unique history, architecture, and atmosphere.

We begin with a drive directly into the Old Town, exploring the Greek Cypriot side in more detail. Highlights include the former border point known as “Checkpoint Charlie”, a reminder of the island’s divided past, and the impressive Panayias Phaneromenis Church, an important landmark of Orthodox faith. From here, the route leads naturally into the lively Ledra Street, the pedestrian heart of the city. Right in the middle stands the Green Line, where you’ll cross the border into a different world.

On the Turkish Cypriot side, your exploration continues through a captivating blend of history and culture. You’ll visit the Büyük Han, a beautifully restored 16th-century caravanserai filled with artisan shops, small galleries, and traditional cafés – a perfect place to relax and soak in the atmosphere. Just a few steps away rises the Selimiye Mosque, once the grand Gothic Cathedral of St. Sophia, now an extraordinary fusion of Christian and Islamic architecture. Nearby, the Bedesten, a former covered market and now a cultural venue, showcases the city’s ability to reinvent itself across centuries. Finally, wander through the Turkish Bazaar, a colorful maze of shops offering spices, sweets, leather goods, and local crafts.

Throughout the day, your private guide will adapt the pace and focus entirely to your interests – whether you prefer more history, photo stops, shopping, or quiet local corners. This Private Nicosia Tour is all about your experience: personal, flexible, and authentic.

Cross borders, explore contrasts, and feel the pulse of a city that bridges East and West like no other. Book Now and Discover Nicosia!

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Please note:

• We will pick you up at your hotel or arrange a meeting point with you. We will then take you on a tour to Nicosia included a bordercrossing (don´t forget your passport), without the stress, hectic pace and time pressure of other guests.
• We will show you the famous Paphos Gate, the Ledra Street with the border, the UN-Zone, in the northern part of Nicosia Büyük Han, the old city, a bazaar and some more. We’ll find out what really interests and excites you. So our tour with you is very personal. Don’t worry, we won’t tell you any novels about the historical buildings, we’ll just give you some information and give you time to take in the impressions and / or take photos.
• We will pick you up at your hotel about 9:00, depending your pick-up-location. You must be dressed appropriately to enter the interior of churches and mosques. Knees and shoulders covered, a big scarf sometimes helps the ladies a lot.
• All in all, the tour lasts between 4 and 4,5 hours, it depends on you, because this event is only for you and your family, partner or friends that you book in.

Our special service for you:

We will be happy to pick you up from your hotel free of charge if you are staying in the Agia Napa – Protaras – Paralimni region, or in Larnaca Destrict
(e.g. Oroklini – Pyla – Livadia – Larnaca City). Pick up is also possible for more distant routes, but we will then charge a small surcharge.

We are happy to accept your booking by email. Or book now using our online booking form. We will take care of the rest and look forward to seeing you.

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