Divided Capital NICOSIA

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

* 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.

What's Included

Professional guidance
Coffee and/or Tea
Children under 12 must be accompanied by the parents
The lunch is not included in the program
Valid passports must be brought along to show at the check points.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Ledra Street border crossing, Nicosia

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Kyrenia Gate

    One of the oldest gate to enter the walled city of Nicosia

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Selimiye Camii

    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.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Buyuk Han

    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.....

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Famagusta Gate

    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.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    We stop by the Archbishop's palace to take some pictures while you listen to its history.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Ledra Street Crossing Point

    This is one of the border crossings between North and South Nicosia. The tour will start here and end here.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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