Inside the Buffer Zone of Nicosia: Uncover Secrets and Rarely Discovered Streets

Uncover the secrets and rarely discovered streets inside the Buffer Zone of Nicosia. Join our recreational walks to experience an insider’s perspective of the city.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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.
What's Included
  • Guided walk
  • Entrance fees
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

I take great pleasure in revealing the hidden treasures and unique experiences found in out-of-the-way spots and seldom-explored streets. For years, I’ve guided leisure walks, driven by my deep love and enthusiasm for my city. My joy lies in engaging with individuals and introducing them to the wonders of this magnificent city, a connection best formed…

Location
Ledra Palace Hotel
Markou Drakou
The parking lot where we will meet is situated to the west of the Nicosia. It is located near the Green Line, just before the Ledra Palace Check point on the right side. Further down is the Goethe Institute. Make sure to enter "Markou Drakou Avenue" and enter the postal code number 1102
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Venture20421406738
Sep 18, 2024
Very knowledgeable & interesting tour of Nicosia's buffer zone - Really enjoyed the tour of Nicosia's buffer zone with Eleni! She is very knowledgeable about the history of the conflict and was able to share her personal experiences too. She has a very warm and inviting personality and was always very happy to answer our questions. We would highly recommend anyone visiting Cyprus to visit Nicosia and take this tour with Eleni!
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Grant13
Sep 11, 2024
A must do tour if you are visiting Nicasia - This was the best way to see the buffer zone and the Turkish side of the city. Eleni was the perfect guide she bought the whole tour together through her stories and through sharing her own experiences of the war that divided the city and the country. If we had simply wandered around the buffer zone we would not have understood what we were looking at nor would we have understood the impact it has had on the population and how things have evolved since 1974. The tour was perfectly paced and just when we were feeling a little tired we stopped for a coffee or cold drink and a chat. Eleni was so helpful answering all our questions and even helping us identify other things we may like to visit ourselves while in Cyprus. She was a great tour guide and a wonderful person. I highly recommend this tour if you are in Nicasis
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Grant_w
Sep 11, 2024
Wonderful tour - We had a great time on this tour, our guide Eleni was wonderful, she made the tour an excellent experience. If we had wandered around the buffer zone ourselves we would not have understood what we were seeing and would have missed so many things. Eleni bought the area to life with her explanations and through sharing her own experiences during the war that divided the country. The walking tour was at a relaxed pace there was no rushing, nor were there long boring presentations, everything moved along at a perfect pace and just when people were getting a little tired we stopped for coffee or a cold drink. I would recommend this as a great tour for anyone who wants to see the buffer zone and have a look at the Turkish side of the city.
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Lydiad24
Sep 7, 2024
Fantastic insight into the situation. Lots of local knowledge and history. Would highly recommend. Eleni tailored the tour to o - Answered all our questions and more. Took us to places that we wouldn't have visited and shared personal experiences. It was like being with a friend
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486teresah
Aug 27, 2024
Superb Tour - This was our second tour with Eleni. My previous review was in June. This time we went on a family tour of six adults and two children, aged 11 and 8, who both love history. On this tour, Eleni took us to the North side of the buffer zone for a different perspective, as last time we were on the South side. Eleni is uniquely placed to recall the history of the events and tell people her own personal journey related to this. Eleni encourages questions and was so good with our Grandsons. It is like taking a walk with a good friend, chatting about history and the hopes and aspirations for the people of Cyprus. I highly recommend this tour. Without doubt, the best two tours I have ever been on.
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112hakimj
Jun 26, 2024
Amazing trip totally recommend! - Incredible trip very informative and subjective really enjoyed it and enjoyed the whole experience Eleni is such a kind person and patient and takes all the questions with an open heart!
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Marianne_s
Jun 5, 2024
Great tour not to be missed - Eleni was very warm friendly and knowledgeable. She was very passionate about Cyprus. Content was fascinating and informative.
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486teresah
May 5, 2024
An Exceptional Walking Tour - If you would like to experience a walking tour around the buffer zone and want to hear the history surrounding it, please book this tour. Eleni gave us such an insight into the history regarding the events of 1974, the current situation, and hopes for the future. However, for me, the most important part of this tour was the most moving, emotional aspect of Eleni’s experience and family history, which brought all of the events to life. I took this tour with my husband, Ian, and daughter Helen who had previously experienced this tour with Eleni and recommended it to us. It was the right length of time, the parking is next to the start of the tour, and there is a toilet (the yellow submarine). We stopped for coffee and delicious cakes towards the end of the tour and took pleasure in speaking to Eleni and the other tour guests. We enjoyed this so much that we are doing it again in August with our wider family, including our two Grandsons.
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Euroman01
Jun 1, 2024
Back in Time - Back to the 70s.. the story told through moving images, old buildings, ruins and barbed wire...going through checkpoints is like experiencing life in the 70s.. fear, war and what is
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990murrayk
May 18, 2024
No one gets inside the buffer zone as a tourist - This isn’t a tour inside the buffer zone, it skirts around it Interesting enough but a dishonest title, you can go up to the barriers but never inside the BZ
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