Nicosia: Old Town Segway Tour with Coffee Stop & Local Guide

Summary

Segway through Nicosia’s tangled lanes, history at every turn

You’ll glide through Old Nicosia’s winding streets on a Segway with a local guide, pausing at places like Ledra Street’s checkpoint and Famagusta Gate. Expect stories that bring history alive, a coffee break with Cypriot flavors included, and moments where the city feels both divided and deeply connected.

What’s the experience like?

You know that feeling when you’re suddenly hovering above the street, gliding past a café where someone’s arguing about football in Greek? That’s how our morning started in Nicosia, right after we wobbled through Segway training at this little spot tucked between craft shops and a bar. Our guide, Andreas, had this way of making everyone relax — even when I nearly took out a potted plant (he just grinned and said it happens). The air smelled like strong coffee and something sweet baking nearby. Cyprus sun already warming the stones under our wheels.

We zipped down alleys I never would’ve found alone. At the Archbishop’s Palace, Andreas paused — not for photos first, but to tell us how Makarios III built it as a kind of stubborn hope for independence. I liked that. The Ethnological Museum felt cool inside, stone walls holding echoes from Ottoman days. There was this moment at Ledra Street checkpoint — honestly, it hit harder than I thought. You see the Green Line on maps but standing there with people crossing back and forth… it’s different. Quiet for a second, then someone laughed behind us and life kept moving.

The Segways made everything feel close together — one minute you’re by Venetian walls, next you’re rolling past workshops where an old man waved from behind glass jars full of brushes. We stopped for coffee (included), and I tried to order in Greek; Maria at the counter just smiled and handed me something creamy with cinnamon on top. Still think about that taste sometimes. By Famagusta Gate the light was slanting gold and kids were kicking a ball against stone older than most countries. There was more art than I expected too — sculptures outside the Contemporary Art Museum looked almost out of place but somehow fit.

Honestly, I didn’t expect to feel so much just gliding around on two wheels for three hours. But something about seeing Nicosia this way — hearing stories from someone who grew up here, feeling the city change block by block — sticks with you long after your legs stop buzzing from balancing on a Segway.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Nicosia Segway tour and landmarks

• Arrive at Segway Station
• Complete Segway training
• Start Segway tour of Old Nicosia
• Visit Archbishop’s Palace and Cathedral
• See Ethnological Museum
• Stop at Nicosia Checkpoint on Ledra Street
• Explore Eleftheria Square and Town Hall
• Visit Hamam Omerye Turkish baths
• Tour Contemporary Art Museum
• See Famagusta Gate
• View Ancient Aquaduct, Venetian Walls, Liberty monument
• Visit Art Cafe Square and local workshops
• See Churches of Agios Savvas and Panayia Phaneromenis
• Visit Ayios Antonios Church
• Explore Ancient “Doctor Street”
• Take refreshment and snack break
• End tour at Segway Station

Top questions

How long is the Nicosia Segway tour?

The tour lasts approximately 3 hours including stops and a refreshment break.

Is there a guide during the Segway tour?

Yes, a local guide leads the entire tour through Old Nicosia.

Are refreshments included in the price?

Yes, bottled water plus coffee or tea are included during a snack break.

What landmarks do we see on this Nicosia Segway tour?

You’ll visit sites like Archbishop’s Palace, Ethnological Museum, Ledra Street checkpoint (Green Line), Eleftheria Square, Hamam Omerye baths, Famagusta Gate, Venetian Walls and more.

Is hotel pickup included?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; tours start at Segway Station near Aeschylou Street.

Can children join this Segway tour?

Children over 40 kg in weight and 140 cm in height can join if accompanied by an adult.

Is this day trip suitable for beginners?

Yes — comprehensive Segway training is provided before starting out.

Are there any health restrictions?

The tour isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

Your day includes full Segway training before setting off through Old Nicosia with your local guide leading the way. Along the route you’ll get bottled water to stay cool under Cyprus sun plus a stop for coffee or tea (and maybe something sweet) midway through the journey—all covered in your booking fee.