Nicosia – private guided tour – south and north Nicosia tour

Nicosia is not just Cyprus’ capital – it’s a city unlike any other in Europe.

As the last divided capital in the world, Nicosia holds two realities, two histories, and endless layers of culture within its ancient Venetian walls.

This private tour lets you walk both sides of the city, cross the Green Line, and experience how Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot life coexist in a space filled with contrasts, flavors, and stories.

Each turn reveals a new chapter, from bustling markets to quiet courtyards – this city speaks with many voices.

It’s a tour of discovery, shaped by borders, yet open to every perspective.

 

What’s waiting for you:

Your private guide takes you right into the walled city of Nicosia, surrounded by Venetian-era fortifications and full of urban life. We start at the Paphos Gate, one of the three original city gates, and slowly make our way deeper into the heart of the old town.

After a short drive, you’ll enter the pedestrian-only Ledra Street, a bustling shopping lane that suddenly becomes more than just that – here lies the border checkpoint. Crossing into the Turkish-controlled north (ID/passport required), it feels like stepping through a portal from West to East.

On the northern side, you’ll explore a vibrant mix of architecture and culture: from a former Gothic cathedral turned mosque, to the Büyük Han – a restored Ottoman-era caravanserai now home to artists, shops, and cafés. You’ll walk through traditional bazaars, admire old townhouses, and discover how two identities can live side by side in the same city.

Back on the southern side, you may choose to visit local markets – all depending on your interests and timing. The pace is yours to set.

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. 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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