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Lefkara and Nicosia guided walking tour
Excursions & day trips
Limassol, Cyprus
3.72/5
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Fixable
Do this because
You get to learn all about Lefkara's lace and silverwork culture during a walk around its cobbled streets
The tour heads into Northern Cyprus for a look at Nicosia's 16th-century Venetian architecture
There's plenty of free time scheduled throughout the tour for you to buy lunch and shop for souvenirs
What to expect
Looking to add an extra dose of culture to your holiday to Cyprus? This well-rounded guided tour is just what you need. After being picked up at your accommodation, you'll head to your first stop, the village of Lefkara. This picturesque little spot is known across the island for its silver and lace handicrafts. You'll have plenty of opportunities to shop for some yourself as you follow your guide around some of the village's cobbled lanes.From here, you'll start the drive to Nicosia, where you'll kick off your tour at Laiki Geitonia. This part of the city is completely pedestrianised and is nestled inside 16th-century Venetian walls. Most of the houses here have been restored from the 18th century, so be sure to have your camera ready – the stonework on show is something else.Finally, you'll follow your guide through the checkpoint and into the northern part of the city. There's loads of postcard-worthy landmarks on display here, like the Cathedral of Saint Sophia, the most important religious building in Nicosia. It's over 700 years old and, although it was built as a cathedral, it's now used as a mosque.
What's included
Transport
Guide
Walking tour
Guided tour
What to remember
You'll need your passport/ID card to cross the checkpoint into the northern part of Nicosia
Please note, depending on location of your hotel, the transfer times on this tour could be up to two hours
Just so you know, single-parent families or those travelling without both parents need to provide extra documentation for anyone under the age of 18 when travelling into the north of Cyprus. This includes a 'letter of authorisation' from the missing parent, as well as supporting documents including birth certificate of the child, passport copy of the missing parent or a copy of a court order. Templates of these letters are readily available on search engines, however we recommend you consult a lawyer prior to travelling on holiday
Not suitable for those with reduced mobility due to moderate walking distance during tour
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Bring money for extras or gratuities
Bring your passport or official EU identification
Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Provider
TUI CYPRUS LTD
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Reviews
great
3.7/5
Based on
31 reviews from verified customers
J
John
August 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With family
- 54 years old
Great
M
Martina K.
August 2026
From Germany
Traveled as
With family
- 60 years old
Poor
Man hat gefühlt nur im Bus gesessen. Nordzypern im Eilthempo, keine Zeit für eigene Unternehmungen, der Guide hat sogar die gesamte Gruppe verloren, unnötig viel Zeit dann wieder in Südzypern wo man nicht viel machen konnte. Im Anschluss sind wir nur noch im Eilthempo zurück zum Hotel gefahren. Leider hat es keineswegs unseren Erwartungen entsprochen.
E
Ela
August 2026
From Germany
Traveled as
Alone
- 43 years old
Poor
Der erste stop im Bergdorf war gut und passend von der Zeit 👍🏻 der Grenzübergang war komplizierter veranstaltet als es eigentlich war Der Besuch der Moschee war in Ordnung Aber der Lauf zum Ziel der Karawane ein abfertigen Vllt wäre ein längerer Aufenthalt besser, um in Ruhe zu essen und sich ein wenig außerhalb der Karawane umzusehen, den das war kein bazar, die meisten „Shops“ stehen leer oder keiner da, die freie Zeit in in der Stadt wieder in der griechischen Seite war ein Witz,
M
Mr and Mrs Day
August 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 64 years old
Poor
The TUI staff were very good as always. The tour itself did not give value for money, an imbalance of shopping over site seeing, this is possibly because the site seeing could be done in half a day . The promotion of local cheesecake with lemonade was overstated , the drink was welcomed in the high temperatures. The mosque visit highlighted a beautiful building with so much history covered up , leaving us to reflect and add to our disappointment- It was promoted accurately so not a criticism
T
Turner
August 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 65 years old
Poor
To be honest, other than the guide being very knowledgeable about Cyprus, and it's history, the trip was really more about shopping than actually seeing Nicosia. The mosque, and khan were lacking in historical detail for those looking for real history. Lefkara was a pretty place, but as it was really a stop on the way to Nicosia, there was little time to to see much. Other than the church there was little to see. We did not think for the price this excursion was at all value for money.
G
Guy
August 2026
From Netherlands
Traveled as
As a couple
- 53 years old
Poor
Veel betaald voor weinig te zien. Is echt de moeite niet waard om te gaan.
W
Willi
August 2026
From Germany
Traveled as
As a couple
- 59 years old
Poor
Im Verhältnis zur langen Anteise von Paphos gab es eher wenig zu sehen. Der türkische Teil war wesentlich interessanter als der eher heruntergekommene zyprische Teil. Die ehemaligen Einkaufsstraßen boten nur sehr wenige Geschäfte. Der Stop in Lefkara war nicht nötig.
K
Kieran
July 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 27 years old
Excellent
Enjoyed the trip very much, was able to explore a small village in the mountain who appreciate the tourism and want to speak with you about their silver and textiles. Then a visit to Nicosia to see the capital and the occupied Turkish side, It’s amazing to see the history. The guide is fantastic, we were the last pick up, so the tour got started right away, and they explained things as you went on the journey so you’re learning throughout. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn about Cyprus
L
lillian
July 2026
From Denmark
Traveled as
With friends
- 69 years old
Excellent
N
Nicola
July 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 63 years old
Excellent
Our guide Chris was fantastic his knowledge about the history of Cyprus was excellent. The trip to Lefkara village was interesting we met the local gold and silver smith whose English was limited so we used stilted words to understand each other such a talented gentleman. Having been evacuated during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 I found the trip very educational. The snack and real lemonade inside the Turkish quarter in “The great Knan” was a welcome treat too.
M
Mark & Emma
June 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 61 years old
Excellent
Very informative and interesting, Both the driver and guide were helpful and interactive with everyone. It was good to be able to interact with the locals, the architecture and views.
T
Tom
June 2026
From Germany
Traveled as
With friends
- 71 years old
Average
Der Aufenthalt in Lefkara war schön,hätte aber länger dauern können. In Nikosia wurde eine Stadtführung angekündigt, es war aber nur der Weg von der Bushaltestelle auf der Ledrastreet über den Grenzübertritt zur Selimiye Moschee und in die touristische Karawanserei und wieder zurück. Die Informationen waren hier von der Reisleiterin eher dürftig. Wir hätten gerne noch z. B. Laika Geitonia oder den Eleftheria Square besuchten die Markthalle Bandabuliiya. Für das Gebotene war der Ausflug zu teuer
G
Gudrun
June 2026
From Germany
Traveled as
As a couple
- 67 years old
Average
Die Führung durch Lefkara war gut, etwas mehr Freizeit wäre hier sehr schön gewesen. Die Führung durch Nikosia war enttäuschend, es hieß Rundgang durch die Stadt. Es war leider nur eine Straße, dann der Checkpoint, zur Moschee mit kurzer Führung. Dann gute zwei Stunden Freizeit, mit lediglich Souvenir Läden. Denke die Stadt hätte mehr zu bieten gehabt.
A
ANNA
June 2026
From Poland
Traveled as
As a couple
- 65 years old
Excellent
N
Nina and Tony Kneale
June 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 64 years old
Excellent
The guide was SO informative and gave us local information that you would not find on the internet. Also, he put a personal touch to what it meant to the Greek Cypriots to leave their homes when Turkey occupied North Cyprus. A memorable experience to cross the border.
M
Matthk
June 2026
From Germany
Traveled as
As a couple
- 43 years old
Great
Gudrun (Guide) war sehr informativ, der Fahrer war top. In Lefkara hätten wir gerne noch etwas mehr Zeit verbracht. Die Stadtführung in Nicosia war auch informativ; die Pause dort empfanden wir etwas lang. Den Preis halten wir für etwas hoch; die gleiche Tour in englischer Sprache lag nach unseren Informationen beim halben Preis.
P
Pensionado
May 2026
From Netherlands
Traveled as
As a couple
- 55 years old
Great
Een uurtje langer zou leuk zijn geweest voor het verblijf in Nicosia. Chris is een prima gids en Bambos reed ontspannen
R
Rien
May 2026
From Netherlands
Traveled as
As a couple
- 57 years old
Average
De gids had geen enkele binding met de mensen in de bus. Hij raffelde een geschiedkundig verhaal af, trad meermaals in herhaling, maar vond het niet nodig te zien of iemand zijn verhaal volgde. Vanaf mijn plaats in de bus kon ik zien dat niemand ook maar iets meekreeg. Terwijl de bus op slechte weggedeelten extra lawaai maakte, praatte de gids door. Zonder enige introductie starte hij een sessie, welke zomaar weer stilviel. Mogelijk een medewerker meesturen en aanhoren wat ik hier beweer
L
Linda
May 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 56 years old
Great
Good trip. But not very comfortable minibus especially as there was a lot of travelling involved, so I wouldn’t book it again for that reason. Guide full of information. He was very clear about when and where to meet after free time. And always told us where he would be if we needed him.
B
Bob
May 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
Alone
- 54 years old
Great
J
Joy of my life
May 2026
From Germany
Traveled as
As a couple
- 45 years old
Poor
Der Stop in den Bergen zur Kaffeepause in einem pittoresken Bergdorf war sehr schön. Von Nikosia haben wir nichts gesehen außer zwei Touristeneinkaufsstraßen, dem Checkpoint, einer Kirche/Moschee und einer Karawanserei.
S
Shirley
April 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 50 years old
Poor
It was the most boring tour we have ever been on . The guide read out pages and pages of history which could have been condensed we fell asleep! We already knew some of the history . When we got there we was told we couldn’t buy anything in there he Turkish side there really is no point going over the border! Went straight back over and looked round there . Was a very long day which we didn’t know and just a snack forage money !
P
Peter Mander
April 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 71 years old
Average
Too long. 1 hour less in Nicosia would be better. Tour rather boring Extended pick up. Advertised as 8 hours but lasted 10-1/2.
M
Mike Lamont
April 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 48 years old
Great
Guide was very informative and amusing Driver was excellent
I
Ian
April 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 57 years old
Great
L
Linda
April 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With family
- 45 years old
Great
The guide was fantastic and very informative and welcoming. The journey over the border was explained clearly and went smoothly. The journey was comfortable and the bus was clean . We were advised on where was good to eat and drink. It was a little uncomfortable to walk at times for one member of our party due to the uneven surfaces, that’s all. It was a pleasurable trip and we learned a lot.
T
TandA
April 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 38 years old
Excellent
The Guide was amazing, he gave us a great tip to go up the Observation tower, we did and it was such value for money. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip.
G
Gabi
April 2026
From Germany
Traveled as
With friends
- 50 years old
Great
Gute Info über Geschichte der Insel, schöner Ort Levkara, Nikosia nur Grenzregion, war etwas dürftig ..
V
Vic
March 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With friends
- 41 years old
Great
C
Col
March 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With family
- 40 years old
Excellent
Good tour with a very good guide enjoyed the day
J
Janet & Bob
March 2026
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
Excellent
Very good day. Knowledgeable guide. The bus dropped us off and picked us up at convenient points. I would point out that when we entered the mosque in Nicosia the women were asked to wear a scarf over our heads. Fortunately I had one. I saw one lady refused entry. We’re were warned to keep our shoulders and knees covered beforehand but no mention of a head covering for women.
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