Inside the Buffer Zone of Nicosia

Overview

Available languages

English

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I love nothing more than sharing the sights, sounds and secrets with intimate knowledge of the best places off the beaten path, on streets rarely discovered. I've been leading recreational walks for many years, purely out of interest and passion for my city. I enjoy connecting and showing people around this great city and I feel the best way to connect is on foot!

The intention is to leave you with an insider’s perspective of Nicosia.

Kindly note that a minimum of two guests is required for our walk to go ahead.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessible Toilet available at meeting point

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Guided walk, entrance fees

Private transportation

What To Expect

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.

10 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Medieval Venetian Walls

This is not a regular city walk, but a passage through a town frozen in time. It will give you an insight into the current situation of the Buffer Zone “Green Line” off the beaten track, on streets that are hard to discover without the experience of a local guide.You will see the Venetian walls and how they form a boarder around the Old City, so unusual that once seen on a map will never be forgotten as a design synonymous with the unique shape of this ancient fortification. On our walk we will explore the Southern side of the city and follow the infamous “Green line” that cuts through the centre, separating the city into southern and northern sections. This division has kept the two major communities, of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots apart for more than four decades. Our journey begins at the Ledra Palace Hotel known in its era as the largest and most majestic hotels of the capital. You will witness life having evolved along either side of this schism, something once impossible to do until recent agreements between the two sides to open border crossings. We will explore Ledra Street located at heart of the aforementioned walled city now once again rekindled to one of the most popular pedestrian commercial streets accented by abandoned buildings reclaimed by nature through decades of lost time scarred by bullet holes, military outposts and barricades.

3 hours•Admission Included

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Inside the Buffer Zone of Nicosia

Reviews

4.95

128 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

124

Very interesting.very knowledgeable guide. A must for all visitors to Cyprus!
Collinson A,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The guide eleni has lived experience and speaks with love and great knowledge of Cyprus. The tour was excellent, insightful and a great experience! Would highly recommend!
A simply "must do" tour in Nicosia!
Adam S,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Absolutely incredible experience - Eleni was the most wonderful guide, and gave us an incredibly detailed tour, indulging all of our questions about Cyprus and the division between North and South. The route was fascinating and varied, and she gave the best recommendations for both North and South Nicosia at the conclusion of the tour, and also gave us a coffee as a treat during the tour! I cannot praise Eleni highly enough for all her efforts and for providing such an incredibly insightful (and unbiased) tour. Every traveller to Nicosia must do this!!!
Amazing!! Eleni's...
Michael E,
Feb 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Amazing!! Eleni's personal story brought this country's history vividly to life. We really enjoyed this tour and I would strongly recommend it.
It’s a must do!
Sarah D,
Nov 2, 2024
- Viator
5.00
What a tour! After being recommended this tour by my sister in law, it was the highlight of our time in Cyprus! Eleni was a font of all knowledge and explained and showed us the history of Cyprus and Nicosia. Eleni spoke with grace and humour and gave a balanced point of view of the history of Cyprus. She showed us the UN buffer zone and both the Greek and Turkish side. If you do one thing in Nicosia, make sure it is this. History, exercise and understanding of this beautiful country. Eleni - Ef haristo! X
Fascinating insightful tour, highly recommend.
Susan P,
Oct 15, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Great insight to a complicated situation and we left with much greater understanding of this divided capital. Eleni was excellent, informative, charming and considerate of heat with stops for her visitors. We really enjoyed it.