Ghost-Town Famagusta Mini Bus Tour from Protaras and Ayia Napa

Overview

Available languages

English

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Driver/guide

Local taxes

Refreshments

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

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.

20 minutes • Admission Included

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.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Reviews

4.69

298 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

251

Eerie, exciting and interesting.
jannic p,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An incredibly exciting tour into the closed city of Famagusta. Our guide George was very clear, friendly and took us through the story in a very entertaining and informative way. I can really recommend this tour to anyone who can walk in the sun for a while.
Very interesting
June N,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Really interesting tour with fabulous local guide George who was good fun despite a sad trip but was good to lesrn the history,
great succinct trip to...
Lloyd M,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
great succinct trip to see the ghost town in the occupied territory of cyprus, tour was the perfect length. maybe be worth having multiple start times as it was an early start
Tour operator messed up with our booking
Otto L,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Most likely would have been a very interesting trip, but the tour operator messed up with our booking and picked us up to a completely wrong trip. This appeared by chance only after discussing with other passengers in the car. When I called the operator about the case, they promised to return to us with a possibility for the right tour the next day. But they never called me back. I needed to call the operator twice to get a full re-fund. I think this wasn’t handled professionally at all.
George is the best!
Charli H,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
George our tour guide was amazing! Cannot fault him, very informative but such a nice funny guy! However we were told when we booked the trip pick up would be 7:45am and we didnt hear anything else. We were still waiting at 8:45am as I couldn't get through to anyone on the webchat or phone to confirm what was going on.
Warning: Do NOT book with Trackers Excursions.
Q4497ZNnadined,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Trackers Excursions was a no show. My day was ruined because of this. My tour was booked and confirmed, hotel pick up 7:45A. I asked the hotel reception to call at 8:00A, 8:30A and we were assured that the driver was on his way. Called again at 9:00A and was informed by Antoinette that I would not be picked up and I could ask for a refund. I asked to speak with her manager: he (Bambus) said he would take me personally and asked me to call his cell in one hour so he could arrange. All subsequent calls to reach Bambu or Trackers failed. I was ghosted. At this point, too late to salvage my day. What an unprofessional, horrible experience.
Great experience
Kelly T,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience and tour guides were very knowledgeable. Transport was great and picked up on time. Would def recommend
Interesting Historical Geopolitical Visit to Occupied Ammochostos
georgiosc198,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The excursion to Ammochostos Ghost Town was extremely interesting and full of history and geopolitics. First stop in Derynia to learn about the history of Ammochostos before and after the Turkish invasion. Crossing then to the occupied territories and visiting Varosia, the ghost town - suburb of Ammochostos. Tour guide George was excellent, professional, friendly and full of knowledge. Dimitris the driver was also super. Both of them shared their personal experiences, as they originate from the occupied Ammochostos region. Their families fled as refugees to the free area of the Republic of Cyprus. Their personal connection to Ammochostos adds more knowledge and experience. I learnt a lot from both. The trip was safe thanks to the organisers. We even had three quarters free time in the old town of Ammochostos - Famagusta. I fully recommend the excursion. It is not for fun. It is for knowledge and history. Thank you George and Dimitri!
Famagusta – exciting, entertaining and educational
w assenav,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trip to the ghost town of Famagusta was a great experience. Our guide was very friendly and funny, everything was well organized and the pickup was on time. Overall, it was a very exciting and interesting tour that I would recommend to anyone – but especially those interested in history.
Excellent tour
Martin O,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is an excellent tour, with very thought-provoking and interesting insights Well recommended Thank you