Nicosia: Green Line and Buffer Zone Guided Walk
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
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.
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.
Options
Nicosia: Green Line and Buffer Zone Guided Walk
Reviews
132 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exciting!
Helene H,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Eleni introduced us to the little story in the great history that Cyprus lived and still lives since 1974, when the Turks invaded the north of the island. Now a buffer zone divides the island in two, between Turkish Cypriots in the north and Greek Cypriots in the south... The visit of the various neighbourhoods bordering the Nicosia buffer zone is a measure of the tragedy that took place 51 years ago, causing the Greek Cypriots to leave their homes, neighbours, shops, schools and places of worship in just a few hours, without ever being able to return to them, while the Turkish Cypriots did the same in the other direction... It is now only the ruins of beautiful houses, sumptuous hotels and deserted streets that once flourished, that Eleni tells through a thousand little details and that makes us understand what these families have lived and are still living. We can only recommend this exciting tour by a passionate guide!
Our tour of the UN Buffer...
Phillip H,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour of the UN Buffer Zone in Cyprus was both eye-opening and deeply moving. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, providing rich historical context and personal stories that brought the divided landscape to life. Walking along the Green Line and seeing the abandoned buildings and hearing about the ongoing efforts in this struggle made this experience unforgettable. It's a must-do for anyone interested in the island’s complex history.
Incredible Tour - far surpassed expectations!!
Cara M,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00I can't say enough about Eleni, our tour guide for this fantastic journey through the buffer zone. She provided so much personal and general country history and perspective to our tour. We left not only seeing where history unfolded on both the Greek and Turkish sides of the green line, but also left with a perspective on why things unfolded as they did and where things stand today.. She was also kind enough to provide recommendations for restaurants and additional places to see on our trek back too Limassol. Our experience of Cypress was 100% enhanced by this experience. If you're a history buff and wanna know what really has transpired through the years, this is the tour for you. Highly recommend!
Very interesting.very knowledgeable guide. A must for all visitors to Cyprus!
Collinson A,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00The 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
5.00Absolutely 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!!!
Related Experiences
Operated by Eleni Ellinas