Ghost-Town Famagusta Mini Bus Tour from Protaras and Ayia Napa
Overview
Available languages
4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
* Half day tour to the Ghosted Varosha Resort.
* Get a close look at the abandoned hotels.
* See the before and after video of Famagusta and view point before entering into the occupied areas.
* Guided on history in great detail
* Small group tour
* Close proximity to the Ghosted hotels and overall no mans land
* Plenty of free time to explore this old town Famagusta Gothic city within side the medieval walls.
* Othelo Castle
* St George Cathedral
PLEASE NOTE THE PROGRAM MAY ALTER AT ANY TIME DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES AND WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Passports required for boarder control **PLEASE NOTE** Armenian, Nigerian and Serbian passport holders are NOT ACCEPTED to cross the boarder
If baby seat is required a child price will apply
Operates in all weather conditions
What To Expect
Famagusta Viewpoint
First, we visit the Cultural & Heritage Center in Derynia to watch a short film exhibiting Famagusta before the invasion. Then we get on the roof of the center to have a closer look on Famagusta over the border (binoculars provided). You can have a coffee or buy refreshments in the center.
Famagusta Walled City
We commence by seeing Famagusta as we see it today; an abandoned Ghost Town. After crossing the border we will drive along the fence which surrounds this once glamorous city, before arriving on its renowned sandy beach where we view the deserted hotels up close along its coast. We then continue by circling the moat of the gothic city where the castle walls tower over us and finally enter inside and tour the city within the walls where 365 churches and cathedrals which once stood witness to centuries of history gone by. Free time will be given to walk around the city to explore things further or sit back and enjoy a coffee and their famous sweets.
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What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Local taxes
Refreshments
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
309 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A very informative trip,...
Mary B,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very informative trip, really sad but interesting. Well worth it to understand some of the islands past troubles.
Famagusta
Go41405372493,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting excursion and the guide George was the best.
Impressive tour through the political history of Cyprus
BoardingPass823182,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The pickup from the hotel was very punctual and went as described. We had a very nice (English-speaking) driver. The actual guide then took over at the visitor center and led us after a short drive through the streets of the "ghost town" Varosha. Even though it is now open to tourists, and therefore many groups are wandering around, there remains a creepy and oppressive feeling. This tour impressed us very much, especially since everything went as described. Highly recommended!
Interesting
heidikF6682UW,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very interesting trip. Ideal that it was not an all-day tour.
Amazing tour
Culture66908418593,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00George was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and was very easy to understand. An extremely pleasant and funny person. A real asset to your business 5 star.
Ghost city
GrandTour19968097492,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Both George and Dimitri were fantastic tour guides, both with emotional stories first hand of 1974, the Ghost town has been on my bucket list since early 2000’s when I saw Famugusta from the beachfront from the occupied side. Such a huge experience that has such a sad story attached to it, but hopefully one day I can go back to once a fantastic city.
Paid then they cancelled
vincentbK6682DX,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We made a booking for this tour via 'Get your guide' on the website it stated "likely to sell out" we made our booking and paid for the trip and received email confirmation. We then received a phone call asking us to change the date to a date that we would not be in Cyprus without any explanation. A few hours later we received an email stating it was cancelled with no reason and we had to claim the refund otherwise we wouldn't have received our money back. I think this is poor advertising for the tour as there shouldnt have been any availability if they were not able to accommodate us.
If you don't do this tour you will regret it..
W1827JJdouglasm,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00George our guide was brilliant & a lovely man...I felt very saddened in the holy spirit as to what has happened in terms of what I saw...none of what happened in 1974 was of God nor the continuous justification of what happened..there is a spiritual darkness hanging over the famagusta. A shame because the Turkish cyproits are victims as well..George finds the balance in what he is guiding on which is credit to him as it is very personal to him...hopefully it will all get sorted because it's not the people..
Expressed Amagusta Varosha.
Håkan A,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Picked up in a tight time, unfortunately we had to wait at the information center quite a long time for the second part of the group.. Otherwise the information was excellent and the trip to Varosha and the tour there good and informative. The time in old city Famagusta was unfortunately too short there needed at least another hour.
Very good for the price. Excellent guide.
Joseph J,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a sombering experience! Well worth the money. "King" George our guide was excellent. Quality transport with air conditioning.
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