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Inside the Buffer Zone of Nicosia: Uncover Secrets and Rarely Discovered Streets
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117 Ratings
Nicosia
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.
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.
- 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
- Guided walk
- Entrance fees
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- 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…
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 by walking. We aim to send you off with an enriching, insider’s understanding of Nicosia. Please be aware that at least two participants are needed for our exploration to proceed.
- Accessible Toilet available at meeting point
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(117 Ratings)
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Camper637137
Feb 25, 2025
Tour to the Turkish Side of the Buffer Zone in Nicosia - We had a wonderful tour with Eleni on the Turkish side of the buffer zone - it was amazing. She went above and beyond and we will certainly never forget it. She also gave us so many tips on other things to do - I really hope we can engage her services again in the future. She’s first class!!!! I cannot say enough good things about her!
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Clarerv6697ep
Feb 24, 2025
A fantastic tour - Eleni is a super friendly tour guide who gave an excellent insight to life on the Turkish Cypriot side of Nicosia together with her own personal stories. She also advised on how to enjoy the rest of our stay in Nicosia, recommended excellent restaurants and showed us the Turkish Hammam, which was a wonderful experience. She goes over and above to help and we also visited various villages in the Troodos she recommended before returning home. She made our last days of our stay so much more worthwhile. Thank you Eleni for such a wonderful tour and will recommend to friends and family. Hope to see you again for yet more. Clqre Robinson
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P0p0luska_
Feb 18, 2025
Amazing tour experience - We travelled about 6 hours back and forth from and to our accommodation to take part in this tour, and it was so worth of our time!! Eleni has been very kind and flexible with us being annoying late due to the traffic… and the tour itself was everything we could wish for and more. Eleni was very knowledgeable about the history and also shared about her own experience of events. This made the tour interesting and memorable. Eleni’s narrative of events was full of compassion and offering a perspective that was informative, non-blaming, and widened our understanding of the complicated history of Cyprus and the difficulties the locals have endured and continue to experience. We loved the tour and could not recommend it highly enough!
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Michael_e
Feb 18, 2025
Amazing!! Eleni's... - Amazing!! Eleni's personal story brought this country's history vividly to life. We really enjoyed this tour and I would strongly recommend it.
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Wanderer828137
Jan 19, 2025
A divided city through people’s history - This was the best tour I ever done. Eleni tells about the division of the city through people’s past and ongoing experiences, in a very thoughtful way. As an academic who has written a whole phd on divided cities, I found this tour grounded and very informative, as well as emotional – her stories cannot be found on any book!
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Katerinadb830gu
Dec 11, 2024
3 hour walking tour with Eleni. - The most heartfelt tour I have ever done.
Eleni is such a graceful hostess, extremely informative, very polite, friendly, and passionate about what she does.
Being Greek myself, we connected through memories and events that took place back in 1974 and beyond.
Eleni gave us information about the current situation in Cyprus that the rest of the world is not informed about.
This tour is a must!
Everyone must see and understand the divide of Cyprus.
Eleni, thank you for your hospitality and knowledge.
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72cyram
Dec 2, 2024
A Tour That Touches the Heart - An amazing, thought-provoking, and unique tour that I highly recommend to anyone visiting Cyprus—an experience not to be missed.
Eleni is warm, accommodating, and incredibly knowledgeable. She shares culture, history, personal stories, and lived experiences in a way that truly touches your heart.
Cyra
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G5893hfscottm
Nov 19, 2024
Marvellous - Fabulous tour, Eleni is delightful and had answers for all my obscure questions. Could not recommend more highly. Was gutted when we reached the end of the tour. Afterwards went across to the Turkish side and used Eleni's Google Map she supplied for a great wander round there too.
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Alexbmau
Nov 15, 2024
A must do tour for anyone visiting Cyprus! - Although we turned up late (having gone across the Green Line and then back) Eleni waited for us. The tour was great. It was very informative and entertaining. Eleni kept things at a good pace and answered all our questions in a very thoughtful manner. The situation in Cyprus is extremely difficult and highly emotive. Eleni gave us clear and neutral answers to complex questions. We enjoyed Eleni's stories and her in depth knowledge of the city, we thoroughly recommend this to anyone visiting Cyprus. Amy & Alex
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134martijnc
Nov 15, 2024
Great tour! - We had a great tour with Eleni. Eleni is very knowledgeable and shares many impactful stories. On a softer note she was very kind and always made sure everyone was having a good time. We recommend the walk and talks with Eleni to everyone looking for some more insight into the complex recent history of Cyprus.
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