Famagusta City Tour with Salamis & 'Ghost Town' from Paphos
Overview
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8 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This full-day tour to the northern part of Cyprus takes you to three of the territory's most intriguing spots. You'll discover the ancient city of Salamis, the old town of Famagusta and the ‘ghost town' of Varosha.
Your journey into the past starts all the way back in classical times at Salamis. You'll explore its ruined temples, the partially restored theatre and more.
After free time for lunch, you'll visit Famagusta, whose old town is still protected by intact defensive walls built by the Venetians centuries ago. Your guide will show you sights such as the castle and the Gothic cathedral-turned-mosque.
This once-popular beach resort lay abandoned for more than 50 years. It's a surreal experience to walk on overgrown streets of crumbling facades with rusted shutters and broken windows.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You'll need your passport/ID card to cross the checkpoint into the northern part of Cyprus
When we receive your booking we will contact you to confirm the exact pickup time and place so please check your email. If you haven´t heard from us at least 48 hours before the activity start time you should contact us
Just so you know, because of local restrictions at Strovillia checkpoint, only passport holders from EU member states, the UK, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland can travel to and from the occupied northern part of Cyprus.
Please note, single parent families or those travelling without both parents need to provide extra documentation for anyone under the age of 18 when travelling into the northern part of Cyprus. This includes a 'letter of authorisation' from the missing parent, as well as supporting documents including birth certificate of the child, passport copy of the missing parent or a copy of a court order. Templates of these letters are readily available on search engines however we recommend you consult a lawyer prior to travelling on holiday
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Salamis
You'll wander through the ruined temples and ancient theatre of the historic city of Salamis.
Visit Famagusta, whose old town is still protected by intact defensive walls built by the Venetians centuries ago.
What‘s Included
Transport
Admission fees
English-speaking guide
Full insurance cover in the northern area
Lunch
Extras
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Meeting points
Paphos
Paphos Cyprus
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Famagusta City Tour with Salamis & 'Ghost Town' from Paphos
Pickup included
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Dirty Scammers
Nikki R,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We booked through Viator many months before our trip and entered all of our information properly. I also thoroughly reviewed the booking information. No where did it say that Canadian passports would not be able to cross the checkpoint (I have since looked and seen that on other booking sites it does state that information). We got on the bus and the tour operator did not ask to see our passport and had all of our booking information properly printed (again, I clearly filled out all information with Viator at the time of booking). The tour then started driving, picking up more passengers. About 5 mins after picking up the last passengers, the tour operator came to collect passports so I handed ours to them. A few minutes later she walked back asking about nationalities and I said “Canadian”. She then made the bus turn around and drop us off at a bus stop near the last hotel. We had to pay our own way on a bus on a 10 min ride back to near our hotel. And then I tried to get a refund via Viator and they denied the refund because “the tour operator did not authorize”. So, even though all of my residency information (home address, my credit card info) would all show my residency, no one bothered to mention this to us before the tour started. The tour operator even messaged me many weeks ago to advise of our pick up time and spot, but did not mention anything. No one checked this before we got on the bus. I thoroughly read all of the Viator information and all it told me was that we had to have valid passports. I also even researched to make sure we didn’t need a Visa or something to get in to Turkey and we did not. The tour provider said, on TripAdvisor’s booking site (which I did not book through and only looked at after we got kicked off the bus) that the particular checkpoint they use only allowed certain types of EU passports through. THIS WAS NOT SHOWN ON THE VIATOR TOUR DESCRIPTION AT THE TIME I BOOKED, so I will continue to hound these scammers until my refund is fully issued. I don’t care if this comes from Viator or the tour operator. I did not screw up - one of them did.
Eye opening tour
Pamela B,Oct 30, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00We were picked up from our hotel and driven in a comfortable coach . It’s a long day but well worth it. The tour guide Katerina was very knowledgeable and passionate about the places we went. For us the tour to Famagusta was an eye opener and quite emotional actually.
Never book it
Krassimira K,Oct 18, 2023
- Review from Viator
1.00They did not show up. This is the first time when the company did not show up. They clams that I was on a different hotel, but my pick up is set in-front of another hotel, which is not through because they sent me a confirmation mail. Never book this company. My initial mistake was that I disregarded similar experiences described by another tourists. This is a shame if a company. Totally untrustful.
Many things to see
ZoltanAndras H,Oct 1, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00The whole trip was very good. The guide talked a lot about the history of Cyprus and of the tourist sights. In the morning we received half an hour coffee break but I used the time to run through the UNESCO world heritage site nearby.
Don't join this tour if you want to skip go back
Resort57409098497,Jul 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Too bad. I was refused to join tour when I met guide. I asked tour opperator about skip to go back way. However I can't contact opperator everytime by email. Refuse could accept but I asked about refund they didn't reply until now.
Very interesting tour
Karenholyer,Jul 9, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00Tour guide was very informative and knew lots of information on all of the locations we visited. Lots to see and history to be told Long day but worth it
The pick up location...
Luc G,Jun 11, 2023
- Review from Viator
1.00The pick up location given wasn't appropriate at all. I requested to change it. I was answered it was ok. So I confirmed the new address, and got no further assistance. So that I couldn't take part. That wasn't serious at all.
Go Prepared
hollypgadd,Apr 2, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00The guide, escort and driver were all fabulous. Be prepared this was a 12 hour trip door to door - a LOT of driving. The border was slow and the passport checks took a while. The ruins were amazing (50c fee to use toilets) and the Venetian walls were impressive. We never really had time to eat and food is not provided. It was a very very long day. The north is not nearly as nice as the south.
Great tour, packed with history
Patrick B,Dec 5, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00One of the best day trips I've done recently with a very knowledgeable tour guide (Eva Voss), absolutely recommendable. I loved the all the places we stopped.
Educational and touching trip
Luke G,Sep 30, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour was amazing. Our tour guide (Eva) was incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of the trip, answering all questions and engageing with all participants. Eva truely brought the tour to life, as well as bringing a personal touch.
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