The 12 Best Tours in Nicosia

1.3-hour Nicosia Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 323 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70Our pick

Ride through Nicosia’s old town with English-speaking guides Andreas or Andros after a careful Segway lesson. Over three hours, you’ll see the Archbishop’s Palace, Green Line checkpoint, Venetian walls, Famagusta Gate, churches, workshops, and more. A coffee and snack break, bottled water, and guide-taken photos add practical value.

“We had a great and memorable tour with Andros. Andros was patient as we learned how to ride then we were off exploring the city. The tour was fun, easy once your confidence grew and very informative. We highly recommend this tour to all.”

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2.Green Line and Buffer Zone Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $83

Join Eleni Ellinas for a small-group walk through Nicosia’s divided old city. See Famagusta Gate, the Venetian walls, Ledra Palace, abandoned buildings, military barriers, and the Green Line. The walk usually includes a coffee or tea stop and may cross into northern Nicosia, depending on the group and arrangements.

“Great insight to a complicated situation and we left with much greater understanding of this divided capital. Eleni was excellent, informative, charming and considerate of heat with stops for her visitors. We really enjoyed it.”

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3.NORTHERN CYPRUS ALL-IN-ONE Private Day Trip from Nicosia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $216

Spend 9 to 10 hours crossing from Nicosia into Northern Cyprus with a private guide such as Sedat, Sebnem, Cemal, or Ozgur. You’ll visit ancient Salamis, Famagusta, Varosha, Kyrenia, Bellapais, and North Nicosia, with transport, lunch, drinks, and entrance fees included.

“This trip was a great time, very hot! Chemal was very nice! I would recommend booking this trip if you are in Cyprus.”

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4.Divided Capital NICOSIA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours walking through divided Nicosia with a private English-speaking guide, often including Sirin. See Ottoman, Venetian, Gothic, Greek Cypriot, and Turkish Cypriot landmarks, cross between north and south at Ledra Street, and pause for Cypriot coffee or borek. The price covers up to four people.

“While I was sadly unable to attend due to a (very) last minute work conflict, I’m posting a 5 star review here because I really think the staff has earned one, given how accommodating and understanding they were. Even though my guide lost a significant amount of time while she waited for me to find out whether or not I could attend, she was incredibly gracious and we’ve arranged to take this overdue tour whenever I return to Cyprus! I was really impressed by the professionalism and kindness of my guide and I’m confident anyone who books through this company will have a great experience—even if, like me, it the…”

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5.Kyrenia Tour (only from Nicosia/Kyrenia Hotels)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Travel from Nicosia to Kyrenia in an air-conditioned vehicle with a private English-speaking guide. Walk through Kyrenia Castle, the Venetian harbor, an Ottoman cemetery, the Round Tower, Bandabuliya market, and Gothic Bellapais Monastery. Guides may include Sirin Suha or Sedat. The tour lasts about five hours and suits groups of up to four.

“I visited Cyprus for the second time this year. As I decided to get acquainted with the northern part of the island, I pre-booked a private tour to Kyrenia and Bellapais Abbey. The trip was led by Mrs. Sirin Suha. It was a spectacular half-day tour to amazing sites. And Mrs. Sirin was a wonderful companion - she speaks English perfectly, knows her job very well, and knows Cyprus and its history very well too. Therefore, immediately after that, we arranged an excursion to the medieval city of Famagusta and to the Troodos mountains. The last trips left a great impression not only because of the uniqueness of the objects…”

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6.Private Tour to the Highlights of Kyrenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $210

Meet your licensed guide at Ledra Street checkpoint at 9:00 am for a private day in Northern Cyprus. Visit St. Hilarion Castle, Bellapais Monastery, Kyrenia Castle, and Kyrenia’s old harbor. Lunch, drinks, water, transport, and entrance fees are included. Guides such as Sedat and Camel bring local history to life.

“Our guide was excellent with plenty of information and answers to all our questions. The day gave us all the main areas of interest north of Nicosia, plus a local lunch. A lot of walking but worth it for the experience. Thoroughly recommended”

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7.From Nicosia and Kyrenia: Famagusta & Kyrenia as Circular Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel from Nicosia in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide to Famagusta, Salamis, Bellapais, and Kyrenia. You’ll see Varosha’s abandoned hotels, Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Roman ruins, a hilltop abbey, and Kyrenia Harbour. Guides such as Cemaliye, Cemal, Chema, and Sirin Suha are assigned according to availability.

“Celmaliye was very flexible to my family‘s needs and tailored the tour exactly how we needed it. She was easy to contact and gave us an outstanding tour with lots of local tips and history lessons. I would highly recommend this experience. Northern Cyprus is beautiful!”

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8.Last Divided City, Tour combining South & North

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $83

Walk through Nicosia’s South and North with local guide Eleni Ellinas, crossing from Markou Drakou to Ledra Street. See Büyük Han, Selimiye Mosque, Venetian walls, Kyrenia Gate, Kumarcilar Han, and the Bedesten while learning how the Green Line shaped the city.

“Eleni was a fantastic guide and the tour was a very interesting introduction to the complex history of this city.”

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9.Nicosia Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $57Best value

Meet a Nicosia local for a private two-to-six-hour walk shaped around your interests. Hosts such as Iliana, Ute, and Charys have helped visitors understand the divided capital, local life, and key sights. You choose the start time and can request specific places in advance. Hotel pickup in central Nicosia is available.

“Fue en Español. Domina genial el idioma. Nicosia es una ciudad por ser la única capital Europea dividida, como lo estuvo Berlín, y ella nos ayudo a entender lo extraño y compleja de la situación en esta ciudad centenaria.”

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10.Nicosia and Kyrenia Private Tour From Nicosia & Kyrenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend seven hours with a private driver-guide touring Kyrenia Harbour, Kyrenia Castle, the Ancient Shipwreck Museum, Bellapais Monastery, St Hilarion Castle, and Nicosia’s Great Han. Guides such as Gemma bring local insight, while free time lets you explore, take photographs, and stop for coffee. Afternoon tea is included, but lunch is not.

“Gemma was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. She was very friendly , easy to talk to and very accommodating and responsive to my tour preferences . I can highly recommend the tour as it was very interesting and enjoyable and enabled me to see a part of Cyprus I had wanted to visit very much.”

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11.Kyrenia Mountain Villages & Wine Tasting from Nicosia or Kyrenia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $244

Spend six to seven hours crossing into North Cyprus to visit St Hilarion Castle, Bellapais Monastery, and quiet Ilgaz Village. Taste six wines at Gillham Vineyard Hotel, then enjoy free time at Kyrenia Harbour. Hotel transfers, admissions, and a professional guide are included. A passport is required from South Cyprus.

“We had an excellent tour experience. Our guide, Cema, was very informative and communicative and helped to resolve any issues. We had a great time exploring North Cyprus’s history and culture. The sites were beautiful, we enjoyed the walking, and we had good food and drink.”

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12.Kyrenia Half Day Tour with St Hillarion from Nicosia & Kyrenia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $109

You’ll travel by private vehicle into the Five Finger Mountains with an English-speaking driver-guide, stopping at St. Hilarion Castle and 13th-century Bellapais Abbey. The small group is limited to 10 people, and pickup is available from selected Nicosia hotels, though many visitors meet at Ledra Palace Checkpoint.

“Knowledgeable guide provided an excellent (and flexible) half day tour that showed off amazing highlights.”

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