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Inside the Buffer Zone of Nicosia: Uncover Secrets and Rarely Discovered Streets
4.9
125 Ratings
Nicosia
Uncover the secrets and rarely discovered streets inside the Buffer Zone of Nicosia. Join our recreational walks to experience an insider’s perspective of the city.
Uncover the secrets and rarely discovered streets inside the Buffer Zone of Nicosia. Join our recreational walks to experience an insider’s perspective of the city.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Famagusta Gate - The Famagusta Gate is the most significant of the gates of Venetian Lefkosia, built in the 16th century, It is the Gate that once opened on the road leading to the most important Port of Cyprus in Famagusta.
- Famagusta Gate - The Famagusta Gate is the most significant of the gates of Venetian Lefkosia, built in the 16th century, It is the Gate that once opened on the road leading to the most important Port of Cyprus in Famagusta.
What's Included
- Guided walk
- Entrance fees
- Guided walk
- Entrance fees
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
Additional Information
I take great pleasure in revealing the hidden treasures and unique experiences found in out-of-the-way spots and seldom-explored streets. For years, I’ve guided leisure walks, driven by my deep love and enthusiasm for my city. My joy lies in engaging with individuals and introducing them to the wonders of this magnificent city, a connection best formed…
I take great pleasure in revealing the hidden treasures and unique experiences found in out-of-the-way spots and seldom-explored streets. For years, I’ve guided leisure walks, driven by my deep love and enthusiasm for my city. My joy lies in engaging with individuals and introducing them to the wonders of this magnificent city, a connection best formed by walking. We aim to send you off with an enriching, insider’s understanding of Nicosia. Please be aware that at least two participants are needed for our exploration to proceed.
- Accessible Toilet available at meeting point
Location
Ledra Palace Hotel
Markou Drakou
The parking lot where we will meet is situated to the west of the Nicosia. It is located near the Green Line, just before the Ledra Palace Check point on the right side. Further down is the Goethe Institute. Make sure to enter "Markou Drakou Avenue" and enter the postal code number 1102
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(125 Ratings)
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Trail17951054086
May 6, 2025
Exploring the Green Line with Eleni was an unforgettable experience! - Her vivid storytelling made the complex history of Nicosia come alive – we could truly feel the tension and beauty of this divided city.
The tour was perfect for adults and kids alike: engaging, insightful, and full of local perspectives you wouldn’t find in any guidebook.
Eleni’s warm, open-hearted Cypriot hospitality made us feel instantly welcome.
Special thanks for the amazing restaurant tips for the evening – a perfect ending to a perfect day!
Highly recommended for anyone visiting Cyprus!
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J_rgr45
Apr 26, 2025
The most authentic guide we ever had - Dear Eleni, thank very much for your time. It was very interesting listening to you and talking with you. You are a very kind and wonderful hostess and the best representative of your country. We learned a lot about the way it is to live in a divided country, especially in a divided city. You could tell it from the heart, because it is your live. We recommend you 100%, Joerg & Dina from Hamburg
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Culture60512321452
Apr 20, 2025
History, stories and wonderful encounters - We really enjoyed the tour with Eleni. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and shared a lot of historical context, but what stood out most were her personal stories and the way she introduced us to both the physical spaces and the people on either side of the Green Line.
Eleni has a thoughtful, compassionate way of guiding—she helped us see the city through a more human lens. It never felt like a scripted tour; it felt like being shown around by someone who truly cares about the place and its history.
We left with a much richer understanding of Nicosia, and a deep appreciation for the resilience of its people.
Highly recommended!
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Janetdd1152kf
Mar 29, 2025
Fascinating tour - Great tour with such an experienced guide in Eleni. She brought deep insight of the history of this fascinating area.
If you are in the area make time for this tour !
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Junipercreek
Mar 25, 2025
Every visitor interested in Cyprus should take this tour - We have been in Cyprus for 2 months, and were in the old city of Nicosia for 2 days before our tour. Since taking this tour we are seeing everything - including other cities such as Larnaca - through completely different eyes. Neighborhoods, architecture, even customs have acquired layers of historic and cultural meaning.
Eleni also conducted the tour with the understanding that individuals are involved on both sides of any conflict. Her personal anecdotes added context and depth. They really deserve their own book, podcast series, or similar.
We could not recommend this tour more highly to anyone visiting Cyprus. It would be worth going to Nicosia just to take it. It has been the highlight of our 2 months on this amazing island.
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803nicolettac
Mar 22, 2025
Nicosia - south and north walking tour - We did the Nicosia walking tour with Eleni! She is ever so knowledgable and her insight into the history was fantastic! She tailored the tour to what we wanted to see and honestly the best guide we have ever had. If you want to know and learn about the history and culture of Cyprus and the history of the occupation of North Cyprus, then her lived experiences will help you delve further.
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Colin
Mar 14, 2025
Top tour! Well worth doing. - A really wonderful tour of the buffer zone. Eleni is a great guide, able to explain the history and current situation really well.
It didn’t feel like a tour, more like a walk with friends.
10 stars!!
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Camper637137
Feb 25, 2025
Tour to the Turkish Side of the Buffer Zone in Nicosia - We had a wonderful tour with Eleni on the Turkish side of the buffer zone - it was amazing. She went above and beyond and we will certainly never forget it. She also gave us so many tips on other things to do - I really hope we can engage her services again in the future. She’s first class!!!! I cannot say enough good things about her!
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Clarerv6697ep
Feb 24, 2025
A fantastic tour - Eleni is a super friendly tour guide who gave an excellent insight to life on the Turkish Cypriot side of Nicosia together with her own personal stories. She also advised on how to enjoy the rest of our stay in Nicosia, recommended excellent restaurants and showed us the Turkish Hammam, which was a wonderful experience. She goes over and above to help and we also visited various villages in the Troodos she recommended before returning home. She made our last days of our stay so much more worthwhile. Thank you Eleni for such a wonderful tour and will recommend to friends and family. Hope to see you again for yet more. Clqre Robinson
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Norgt
Apr 17, 2025
Feels real and a memory to remember - It feels more that going into the past than other experiences. You can enter through a narrow covered walkway and see and feel the no mans land strip. Looking either way whilst walking between the border points you can see falling down building which are overgrown. Inside the Turkish side you feel the difference between the 2 countries. Shops covers the narrow streets/passages which provide the usual Turkish gifts with great foods stores and some usual gifts too. Well worth a trip
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