Nicosia and Larnaca tour: Divided capital in one day

Walk both halves of a divided city in a single day

An eight-hour tour of Nicosia and Larnaca with a professional Italian-speaking guide, hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport. You start in Larnaca at the Holy Church of Saint Lasarus, then move through Nicosia's old town (Ledra Street and Laiki Gitonia) before crossing into the northern part to see St. Sophia Mosque from outside, explore Buyuk Han, and walk the Turkish Bazaar. The tour bridges the city's two halves in a single itinerary, with free time built in for lunch and shopping.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Larnaca and Nicosia highlights

• Visit Holy Church of Saint Lasarus
• Bus sightseeing around Nicosia Town Centre
• Walk through Laiki Getonia to North Crossing
• Free time in Nicosia Old Town
• Walk through Turkish Bazaar and visit Buyuk Han

The experience

The route starts with a short drive around Nicosia's town centre for guided sightseeing, then moves into the old town on foot. You walk through Laiki Gitonia, a neighborhood of traditional shops and tavernas, and reach the crossing point into the north. From there, the itinerary takes you past St. Sophia Mosque (a former Gothic cathedral now used as a mosque, viewed from outside), and into Buyuk Han, an Ottoman-era caravanserai that anchors the northern side. The final stop is the Turkish Bazaar, where the sights, sounds and flavors shift noticeably from the southern streets you walked earlier.

Free time is built into the old town for sightseeing, shopping and lunch. Lunch itself is optional and costs extra. The guide speaks Italian throughout, and the group travels in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Groups can reach up to 50 passengers on a single departure. The tour runs eight hours total, and the operator notes that summer temperatures are high, so sun protection and a hat are advisable.

What’s included

• Professional Italian-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• guided sightseeing in Nicosia town centre.
• walking tours through Laiki Gitonia and the Turkish Bazaar.
• exterior view of St. Sophia Mosque.
• visit to Buyuk Han.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 14 Jun 2027

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 50

Live guideItalian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by MTS GLOBE CYPRUS LTD.

Is this one for you?Book this if you want both the southern and northern halves of Nicosia in one day with a guide steering the route. You'll see Ledra Street and Laiki Gitonia in the south, then cross to St. Sophia Mosque and Buyuk Han in the north on a set schedule.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is the Holy Church of Saint Lasarus in Larnaca?

Saint Lasarus is the first stop on the tour, located in Larnaca. It is a historic church marking the beginning of the itinerary before the group moves on to Nicosia.

Can I eat lunch during the tour, and is it included?

Lunch is optional and not included in the tour price. Free time in the old town allows you to eat at one of the tavernas in Laiki Gitonia or elsewhere, but you pay separately for any food.

What is Buyuk Han, and can I go inside?

Buyuk Han is an Ottoman-era caravanserai in the northern part of Nicosia. The tour includes a visit to it as part of the itinerary through the Turkish side of the city.

Is the guide fluent in Italian, and will I understand everything?

Yes, the guide speaks Italian throughout the tour. If Italian is your language, you'll have full commentary during the drive and walking sections.

How hot does it get, and what should I bring?

During summer, temperatures in Nicosia are high. The operator recommends bringing sun protection and a hat. The vehicle is air-conditioned, but you'll spend time walking in the old town and the bazaar.