No city may be more defined by a border than Nicosia. The dividing line between south and north Cyprus slices Nicosia in two, giving it a foot in both worlds. The island's largest settlement, Nicosia offers visitors a fortified old town, relaxed pedestrianized neighbourhoods and good dining and nightlife options, making it the ideal base to explore further afield.

Take a Nicosia private tour and explore this city in Cyprus with a local guide.

Nicosia was settled 4500 years ago, and has been ruled by Romans, Byzantines, Lusignans, Venetians and Ottomans, each of whom left their mark. Meet your guide at the Selimiye Mosque, once the Gothic Cathedral of St Sophia, until the Ottomans converted it in 1570. Admire the gorgeous Büyük Han caravansarai, then walk to Paphos gate and cross the border on foot, your guide by your side.

Want to explore further? Our guides organize trips to the Troodos mountains and Kakopetria village, or to Larnaca's salt lake and St. Mamas Monastery in Guzelyurt

Nicosia

Interaction of religions in Cyprus: from Early Christianity to Modernity - Indoor Live Virtual tour

Maronite Altar in Aramaic language, Kormakitis

Maronite nun in St George Church, Kormakitis

Live streamed by me from Nicosia using live video-conferencing software

Nicosia, the last divided capital of the world - Indoor Live Virtual tour

Graffittis at the Green line, Nicosia North

War barrels along the green line, Nicosia South

EU and USAID renovation projects, Nicosia South

Archbishop Palace and Makarios statue, Nicosia South

North Cyprus in a Nutshell: Nicosia, Kyrenia, Famagusta and Antiphonitis - Indoor Live Virtual tour

Antiphonitis Monastery - Pantocrator ceiling fresco

Bellapais Monastery - Gothic pointed arches

Salamis Roman Antique City - Gymnasium and Baths

Unique painted glass in St Nicholas Cathedral, Famagusta

South Cyprus: highlights and rarities - Indoor Live Virtual tour

Cyprus' unknown grand-child: Carthage & North Tunisia - Indoor Live Virtual Tour

Hidden gems in North and South Cyprus - Indoor Live Virtual Tour

Cyprus' little sister: Malta - Indoor Live Virtual Tour

Kourion Theater, Afrodite and Pafos Mosaics Half-Day Private Tour

Detail of a floor mosaic in the Villa of Dionysos, depicting the God of wine and festivities ( 2d century AD).

Floor mosaic of KTICIC(=creation) at Kourion

Lefkosia tours

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Houssem B.

$ 106 (USD)

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Houssem B.

$ 106 (USD)

Includes all fees

Houssem B.

$ 106 (USD)

Includes all fees

Houssem B.

$ 111 (USD)

Includes all fees

Houssem B.

$ 134 (USD)

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Houssem B.

$ 134 (USD)

Includes all fees

Houssem B.

$ 134 (USD)

Includes all fees

Michalis M.

$ 445 (USD)

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