Top 11 Half-Day Tours in Cyprus

1.Half-Day Scuba Diving Tour – Discover Scuba Diving!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100Our pick

Spend about three hours learning scuba basics with Cydive in Paphos. You will complete an online lesson, attend a safety briefing, practise in a pool, then swim at the Roman Wall site, where anchors, amphorae, fish, and seasonal green turtles may appear. No prior scuba experience is needed, but confident swimming is required.

“First class company. Thorough, safety focussed... they gave my son a wonderful intro to scuba diving. We are hooked!”

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2.Wave Dancer Half Day BBQ Cruise – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 654 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Set sail from Paphos Harbor at 11 a.m. for a four-hour cruise led by Joseph and the Wave Dancer crew. Expect a cooked-on-board BBQ, seasonal fruit, drinks, live music, family entertainment, and a swim stop near Coral Bay, or Yeroskipou if sea conditions change.

“Very pleasant staff, toilets were nice and clean. Plenty of food and drinks. Was a bit choppy so unfortunately lots of people were unwell on the way there but nobodies fault was dealt with very well by staff”

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3.Nafsika II Half Day Cruise Swimming to blue lagoon water slide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 176 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30Best value

From Latchi Harbour, Nafsika II cruises past the Baths of Aphrodite, Saint George’s island, sea caves, and Akamas bays before stopping for one hour at the Blue Lagoon. You get snorkeling gear, a water slide, and complimentary drinks and fruit. The boat returns to Latchi after roughly two and a half hours.

“We all had a fantastic day and would have loved to have spent longer with you as a great time was had by all x”

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4.Half day Safari Tour to Akamas Peninsula from Paphos

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

Trade the Paphos resort for a rugged half-day ride across the Akamas Peninsula. You’ll hike partway into Avakas Gorge, stop for coffee, visit Lara Bay’s turtle conservation area, and have about 30 minutes to swim. Guides such as Angelo, James, and Rick have led past departures. Pickup is available from selected Paphos hotels.

“Everything went smoothly. The sights were interesting and our guide made sure we had a great experience. I enjoyed the short hike in the gorge and the stops to sample herbs and fruits. I felt our guide really wanted us to have a great time,and I did!”

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5.Cave Dwellers Half Day Jeep Safari from Protaras, Ayia Napa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Spend four hours in a small 4x4 group exploring Cape Greco’s sea caves, natural bridges, viewpoints, Konnos Bay, and two cave churches. A driver-guide, sometimes named Tony, handles the route and local stories. Pickup is available from main hotels in Ayia Napa and Protaras, but not private rentals or Larnaca.

“Great tour, my guide was very welcoming and knowledgeable even though the other guests didn’t join. Also great photographer too!”

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6.Half-Day Buggy Safari to Akamas Peninsula with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

You’ll follow Costas and his small team from Paphos through Coral Bay and the sea caves to Akamas National Forest Park. Drive a buggy or quad, stop at the Edro III shipwreck, relax at Lara Bay, and finish with a meat or vegetarian lunch. Bring closed-toe shoes, sunglasses, and clothes that can handle dust.

“Costas is THE boss! Fantastic experience, super recommended! Great fun and spectacular views. A must-do!”

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7.Half Day BBQ Lunch Cruise from Paphos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $80

Sail from Paphos Harbour for a Greek BBQ cooked on deck, open local drinks, music, and a swim stop near Coral Bay. You can borrow masks and kayaks, then return to the harbour. Hotel pickup is available at selected properties. Bring swimwear, a towel, beach footwear, and sun cream.

“Very disappointed that I could have bought this much cheaper at the harbour Listed as longer, was only 11-3”

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8.Sea Star | Half Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $71

Set out from Ocean Vision in Paphos at 11:00 am for a four-hour Sea Star cruise with time anchored at Coral Bay for swimming and snorkeling, weather permitting. Pickup is offered, food and cocktails are available, and the cruise returns to its starting point. The route may change if sea conditions affect the captain’s plans.

“Instead of visiting the Coral Bay, Sea Caves, St. George Island (as described in the cruise description) the ship went to the nearest bay (close to the Paphos Airport) where we spent almost two hours (meant for swimming and eating). Since the cruise did not meet our expectations we asked the organiser for the explanation. The only answer we got from him was that the reason might be the unfavourable weather conditions. It was sunny and not windy at all on that day. Since I am not a captain, maybe there really were bad conditions. But when you pay for a trip and someone changes itinerary without asking if you…”

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9.Half-Day Odyssey Guided Boat Safari with Lunch in Cyprus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about five hours cruising from Larnaca to Protaras, with swim stops at the Zenobia wreck site, Cape Pyla, and Blue Lagoon. Captain Andreas and crew members Olga and Mattis lead a lively boat day with Cypriot BBQ lunch, wine, zivania, music, and views of Cape Greco and Famagusta.

“We, as a family of 4 with kids, enjoyed our boat trip a lot. The swimming spots were great and the happy vibe of the whole trip really made our day. Thumbs up for the guides, Olga and Mattis, the captain, Andreas and the rest of the staff. They were all really friendly and our kids loved them. The BBQ was delicious. Highly recommended half day trip.”

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10.Kyrenia Half Day Tour with St Hillarion from Nicosia & Kyrenia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $109

Travel by private vehicle into the Five Finger Mountains with a driver-guide, stopping at St. Hilarion Castle and 13th-century Bellapais Abbey. The tour begins at 9:00 am from the Ledra Palace Checkpoint in Nicosia, lasts about four hours, and suits visitors who want North Cyprus highlights without arranging transport themselves.

“Knowledgeable guide provided an excellent (and flexible) half day tour that showed off amazing highlights.”

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11.Half Day Kouklia Village Tour on Segway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $147

Spend about 4.5 hours exploring Kouklia by Segway with a local guide such as Michael. Ride through the former capital of Cyprus, see the Sanctuary of Aphrodite, Panagia Odigitria, ancient walls, burial grounds, and views toward Paphos and the Troodos Mountains. Pickup from Paphos is available.

“Fantastic day out, travelling around Kouklia Village on Segway with our guide, Michael.”

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