Nicosia Guided Tours
Discover Nicosia’s history and culture with expert-guided tours, revealing hidden gems and landmarks along the way.
Nicosia Guided Tours
Guided Tour Routes
Welcome to Nicosia guided tours! Tours offer a unique and immersive experience, taking you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations in Cyprus. Tours are designed to ensure that you have an unforgettable experience while also giving you an in-depth knowledge of the history, culture, and natural beauty of Nicosia—the brightest capital of Europe.
Five themed tours are available this year:
Nicosia Walled City Landmarks Tour
Start at Eleftheria Square, the modern entrance to Nicosia’s walled city, then cross the symbolic Ledra Street Checkpoint into the historic center. Continue through Phaneromeni Square and the nearby archaeological site, revealing layers of the city’s past. The route passes through the creative area of Palia Ilektriki and Ermou Street and continues to the Hambis Municipal Museum of Printmaking. From there, visit the historic Famagusta Gate and the Liberty Monument, before walking through the atmospheric neighborhoods of Tillyria Square and Omeriye. The journey ends back at Eleftheria Square, highlighting the history, culture, and character of Nicosia’s old city.
Archaeological Tour
Nicosia Walled City History Tour
Delve into the rich and layered history of Nicosia within its historic Venetian Walls.
The tour includes a guided visit to the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia, where the city’s evolution unfolds from antiquity to the modern era. Beginning at Eleftheria Square, the route continues to the Ledra Street Checkpoint and along historic streets of the old city, revealing preserved urban fabric and everyday life within the walled capital. Along the way, participants encounter cultural landmarks such as the Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Museum, Kasteliotissa Hall, and the Holy Cross Catholic Church. The journey concludes at Paphos Gate and the Tripoli Bastion Moat.
Nicosia Guided Tours: City Museum Tour
Nicosia Byzantine Heritage Tour
Beginning at Eleftheria Square, the route leads into the historic center to the Church of Saint Eleftherios, Subdistrict of the Holy Monastery of Machairas. Nearby, visit the Mausoleum of the Cypriot Ethnomartyrs, a solemn monument dedicated to figures who shaped the island’s modern history.
The walk continues to the Nicosia Town Hall and the impressive Apostle Barnabas Cathedral, located beside the historic Archbishop’s Palace, the spiritual and administrative heart of the Orthodox Church of Cyprus. The journey concludes at the Byzantine Museum of Nicosia, home to one of the most important collections of Byzantine icons and religious art on the island, offering a deeper understanding of Cyprus’s rich Orthodox and Byzantine heritage.
Religion Tour
Nicosia Architecture Walk Tour
Beginning at the former GSP Square, the route introduces one of the city’s most significant areas of contemporary urban transformation. The walk then continues toward Eleftheria Square, one of the city’s most important modern landmarks and the final major project conceived by Zaha Hadid, seamlessly connecting the historic Venetian walls with the modern city.
The route then unfolds through the historic centre, passing along Onasagorou Street and Faneromeni Square, before continuing to the Old Municipal Market (CYENS) and the Town Hall, while also highlighting additional landmarks and points of architectural interest along the way, revealing layers of the city’s civic and cultural life, before concluding at the Old Town Hall.
Curated by Open House Nicosia, part of the Open House Worldwide network, this walk presents Nicosia as an emerging hub of architectural dialogue in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Architecture Tour
Limited Edition Nicosia Tours
Limited Edition Nicosia Tours offer two unique cultural experiences that reveal different dimensions of the capital. The Nicosia Museum After Hours Tour invites participants to enjoy a relaxed early-evening walk from Eleftheria Square past the former GSP area before arriving at the renowned Cyprus Museum — the country’s most important archaeological museum — where, on selected Wednesdays, visitors have the rare opportunity to explore its exceptional collections during extended evening hours and discover Cyprus’ millennia-old history. Meanwhile, the Nicosia City of Letters Tour explores the intellectual soul of the capital through emblematic institutions and cultural landmarks, including the historic Politis newsroom and its printing exhibition, the renowned Severios Library, the Theological School of the Church of Cyprus, and the poet’s statue at the former City Hall, tracing the thinkers, writers and institutions that shaped Nicosia’s cultural and literary identity across generations.
Join us on this year’s Free Nicosia Guided Tours, and allow us to take you on a journey you won’t soon forget. Make lifelong memories while seeing new places and meeting new people. Book your tour with us right away!
Nicosia Guided Tours
Premium Routes
Embark on our premium route through Nicosia to immerse yourself in its rich history and vibrant culture. Explore the ancient streets of the Old City, marvel at iconic landmarks such as the Venetian walls and Selimiye Mosque, and indulge in local delicacies at charming cafes. With expert guides offering personalized insights, you’ll truly connect with the city’s secrets.
City Highlights Premium Tour
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For further information:
Email: info@visitnicosia.com.cy
