7 City Tours in Cyprus to Build a Day Around

1.FAB Private Customized Tours Cyprus from Larnaca city

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $139Our pick

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a private local guide, often Petria, traveling from Larnaca to Nicosia, the Green Line, Macheras Mountains, a historic women’s monastery, and a traditional village. The day is flexible, with Cypriot snacks, water, hotel pickup, and private transport included. Lunch is extra.

“Great day with Petria. Lots of informations, good food and had lot of fun. Recommand +++ Great moment while crossing the border in Nicosia.”

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2.‘Off The Eaten Track’ City Walking Food Tour Larnaca 3.5hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $59Best value

Walk Larnaca’s old town with a local Cyprus Taste Tours guide, stopping at four to five food venues for Cypriot snacks, homemade dishes, wine, and dessert. Demi, Amelia, or Emilia may lead the way. The tour lasts about 3 to 4 hours, includes food and bottled water, and welcomes vegetarian and vegan diners.

“Amelia was amazing!! We had a great two hours and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend this tour, and ask for Amelia.”

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3.Private Transfer: Larnaca Airport to Limassol City 1-14 pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)

Meet your English-speaking driver in Larnaca Airport’s arrival hall, then ride privately to your Limassol hotel or address in about 50 to 60 minutes. The driver tracks flight delays, waits with your name, and can answer basic questions about Cyprus. Vehicles suit groups from 1 to 14, with the listed fare covering up to four people.

“The only downside was that the driv.er was not at the agreed meeting point when we arrived. We eventually found her. The vehicle was clean and the transfer went very well.”

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4.Full Day Tour in Famagusta: The Ghost City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Larnaca in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to Famagusta, the abandoned Varosha district, Golden Sand Beach, Salamis, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Othello’s Castle, and St. Barnabas Monastery. Driver Steve has earned praise for tailoring the day, but a professional guide is not included. Bring your passport for the border crossing.

“We were fortunate enough to be able to take this tour from Limassol at extra cost. Our driver was very experienced, and although he provided much information, did not act as a guide, so we visited the locations ourselves. Given the venues this was not adverse. All the area is in the Turkish north of Cyprus so passports were necessary, and while there can be very long delays/queues at the border, this was January, so it was quiet. Although memorable it cannot for us be described as enjoyable, since the experience of visiting Varoche (now Maras) the up market area of Famagusta, and its desecration, now decaying after 57 years…”

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5.Last Divided City, Tour combining South & North

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $83

Join Eleni Ellinas for a small-group walk through Nicosia’s South and North, with a close look at the Green Line, Ottoman caravanserais, Venetian walls, Kyrenia Gate, Selimiye Mosque, and the medieval Bedesten. The tour lasts about 2 to 3 hours, costs $83.08, and ends at the Ledra Street checkpoint.

“Elani was an amazing tour guide. She has all the ingredients of the perfect guide. Very professional and experienced. Not an easy tour to lead.”

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6.Famagusta City Tour with Salamis and Varosha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $83

Cross the Green Line with a guide such as Catherine, Rafael, or Stavrula, then visit Salamis ruins, St Barnabas Monastery, the partly opened Varosha ghost town, and Famagusta old town. The day includes a 50-minute Varosha walk, two hours of free time in Famagusta, and transport from Ayia Napa or Protaras.

“This tour was fascinating, also saddening to see, and hear the history Stavrula (I think the guides name was) was fantastic, engaging and spoke very clearly all the facts. We were a mix of languages but we all understood. It was calm and organised tour, we knew the run of the day. I forget the drivers name but he was so friendly. This tour costed a little more than others but it was absolutely worth every penny, lunch was included and was very nice along with a choice of white or red wine, beer or a lemonade plus a nice cup of tea or coffee included. I would 100% recommend…”

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7.Cyprus Wines Tasting in Larnaca city with Transfers from Ayia Napa and Protaras

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $69

From Ayia Napa or Protaras, ride by air-conditioned minivan to Larnaca’s Oak Tree Wine Cellar for 10 Cyprus wines, from rosé to sweet reds. A trained host explains each pour, with water and crackers provided. Add an €11 cheese platter for two, then walk near Saint Lazarus Church before your return transfer.

“The wine tasting was really good. Learnt a lot about each wine. The cheese board made it more nicer which is additional cost. We went on a hen and the Hen definitely enjoyed her experience.”

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