Old Town of Nicosia Walking Tour: Exploring Europe's Last Divided City
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Nicosia
Discover the Old Town of Nicosia, Europe's last divided city, on a walking tour. Explore historic sites, taste traditional cuisine, and learn about the island's unique history.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ledra Street Crossing Point - Ledra Street connects north Nicosia, the area of the city that is de facto under the jurisdiction of Northern Cyprus, and south Nicosia. It is a significant shopping route in central Nicosia, Cyprus. Across the United Nations buffer zone, it is the location of the former Ledra Street roadblock.
  • Shacolas Tower Museum & Observatory - The Shacolas Tower, sometimes known as the “Ledras Tower,” is a tall structure in Nicosia, Cyprus. In 1959, it was completed. Originally known as the Manglis Tower, it was constructed by Costas Manglis and served as the location of the General Engineering and Hellenic Mining Company’s offices.
  • Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia - The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia in Nicosia, Cyprus, has archaeological relics, costumes, pictures, medieval ceramics, maps and engravings, jewelry, and furniture.
  • Mesa Geitonia - Laika Geitonia is a historic neighborhood in the walled city of Nicosia, Cyprus. It is located across from the D’Avila bastion and is 0.3 kilometers from Eleftheria Square. The renovation of homes by Laiki Geitonia is an illustration of conventional Cypriot urban design.
  • Omeriye mosque - meriye Mosque is in the south section of walled Nicosia, Cyprus. After the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, the mosque became one of the most prominent Muslim worship venues on the island and in the city.
  • St John’s Cathedral - The Church of Cyprus’ principal cathedral is St. John the Theologian. It’s in Cyprus’s capital, Nicosia. The church was built in the 14th century on the site of a Lusignan-founded Benedictine abbey.
  • Archbishop’s Palace - Archbishop of Cyprus resides and conducts official business out of Archbishop’s Palace in Nicosia. Built between 1956 and 1960 in a neo-Byzantine style, the palace sits adjacent to the “Old Archbishop’s Palace.”
  • Eleftherias Square - Numerous statues are housed within the massive monument. Various statues depicting Greek Cypriot prisoners, peasants, and clergy escaping British authority, while a statue of liberty looks on from the top of the edifice.
  • Famagusta Gate - In the walls of Nicosia, Cyprus, is a gate known as the Famagusta Gate. The Porta Giuliana, also called Famagusta Gate because to its location near the bottom of Fra Stefano Lusignano’s “Chorograffia,” is the city’s primary entrance.
What's Included
  • Certified guide included
Additional Information

The charming island of Cyprus, featuring Nicosia as its charming capital, is positioned among the many land masses that sprinkle the Mediterranean Sea. The island can be explored from either its Greek or Turkish aspects. Do you know that Nicosia retains the reputation of being the last divided city in Europe? Wonder which checkpoints along the bustling Ledra Street attract the most foot traffic? Within Nicosia, you can discover awe-inspiring Venetian edifices. Should you wander into a pub in the Old Town, don’t miss out on tasting the hearty, traditional meals prepared daily. Take a journey through Laika Geitonia, Ledra Street, the magnificent St. John’s Cathedral and Archbishop’s Palace guided by a knowledgeable local, and immerse yourself in the rich and unique history of this religiously diverse island.

Location
Ledra Street
Ledras
Our guide will meet you in front of Mcdonald's in Ledra Street.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Gustave
Aug 21, 2023
This tour explored the most notable sights of Nicosia. - I saw some Venetain buildings which are incredible in terms of their medieval history as told by this tour's guide. It was nice to walk the cobbled and winding streets and watching local artists work. I must say that the tour's coffee break in a traditional Cypriot coffeeshop, was refreshing. Overall, this tour explored the most notable sights of Nicosia.
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