Divided Capital NICOSIA
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- Private Tour
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- 3 hr
* Today you will visit the old city, the capital of the island on foot with your guide. You will take photos of historical sights that remain till today from Byzantion, Lusignan, Venetian and Ottoman period while you listen to the history from your guide. * There are multiple departure times for this tour. The first one is at 9am and the second one is at 1pm * This tour will be ideal for you if you are interested in history , culture and some free time for shopping.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Sirin Suha
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kyrenia Gate
One of the oldest gate to enter the walled city of Nicosia
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Samanbahce Quater
It was built in 1900 by the Ottoman Saban Pasa. 72 houses were given to the people who were in need. You will see the cistern in the centre.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Venetian Column
It was brought to Nicosia from the ancient city of Salamis during the Venetian Period. The symbol of St. Mark Lion was on the top of the pillar. Your guide will tell you all about its story.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Selimiye Mosque
It was built as a Cathedral by Lusignans.Thypical Gothic style. When Ottomans came to island in 1570 they added minarets and converted into a Mosque. It was known as Ag. Sophia Mosque until 1956 and afterwards named Selimiye Mosque.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Buyuk Han
It was built in 1572 by Muzaffer Pasha. It has a cistern and mescit in the centre.Nowadays its one of the nicest tourist attractions. You can strech your legs while you enjoy the taste of the Cypriot coffee with the traditional borek.....
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Famagusta Gate
It is one of the 3 Gates which surround the city of Nicosia. We'll walk by and stop to take some photos while you listen to its history.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Archbishop's Palace
We stop by the Archbishop's palace to take some pictures while you listen to its history.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ledra Street Crossing Point
This is one of the border crossings between North and South Nicosia. The tour will start here and end here.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kyrenia Gate
One of the oldest gate to enter the walled city of Nicosia
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Samanbahce Quater
It was built in 1900 by the Ottoman Saban Pasa. 72 houses were given to the people who were in need. You will see the cistern in the centre.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Venetian Column
It was brought to Nicosia from the ancient city of Salamis during the Venetian Period. The symbol of St. Mark Lion was on the top of the pillar. Your guide will tell you all about its story.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Selimiye Mosque
It was built as a Cathedral by Lusignans.Thypical Gothic style. When Ottomans came to island in 1570 they added minarets and converted into a Mosque. It was known as Ag. Sophia Mosque until 1956 and afterwards named Selimiye Mosque.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Buyuk Han
It was built in 1572 by Muzaffer Pasha. It has a cistern and mescit in the centre.Nowadays its one of the nicest tourist attractions. You can strech your legs while you enjoy the taste of the Cypriot coffee with the traditional borek.....
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Famagusta Gate
It is one of the 3 Gates which surround the city of Nicosia. We'll walk by and stop to take some photos while you listen to its history.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Archbishop's Palace
We stop by the Archbishop's palace to take some pictures while you listen to its history.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ledra Street Crossing Point
This is one of the border crossings between North and South Nicosia. The tour will start here and end here.
Duration: 20 minutes
