Nicosia Walled City Bike Tour: Divided capital on two wheels

Pedal across the only divided capital in a single afternoon

A three-hour bike tour of Nicosia's Walled City that crosses the border between North and South on the same route, starting at Atatürk Cultural Center near Kyrenia Gate. You cycle through narrow historic streets, stop at the Venetian Column and Ledra Palace Border, visit Buyuk Han (the Great Inn) for local coffee, and end at the heart of the old walls. The tour includes a live English-speaking guide, bicycle, helmet, water and snacks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Nicosia Walled City by bike

• Start at Atatürk Cultural Center
• Cycle to Kyrenia Gate and pause
• Cycle to Saman Bahce housing project
• Cycle to Venetian Column and stop
• Pass old post office to Ledra Palace Border
• View Paphos Gate and historic walls
• Discover Famagusta Gate and Elefteria Square
• Pedal through pedestrian street in south
• Walk to Great Inn and Gamblers’ Inn
• Stop for coffee at local shop
• Cycle through Bandabulya Municipality market
• End tour at starting point

The experience

You start at Atatürk Cultural Center, just 250 meters from Kyrenia Gate, one of the Walled City's main entrances. From there you pedal toward the gate itself, pause to learn its history, then cycle through the narrow streets of old Nicosia: past Saman Bahce (the city's first public housing project) and the Venetian Column, a landmark on the central roundabout. The route is built around the border itself: you'll reach Ledra Palace, the crossing point where you move from one side of the divided city to the other in moments, then continue past Paphos Gate and its eleven bastions, where you can see the Turkish side above and the Greek side below.

The tour takes you through both neighborhoods on a single route. You'll cycle a bustling pedestrian street lined with shops (walking certain sections if crowds build), cross back to the north side, and stop for about 15 minutes at a local coffee shop in Buyuk Han, where locals drink traditional Cypriot Turkish coffee. The Great Inn also holds a souvenir market. The Gamblers' Inn nearby is ringed with cafes. You end at the heart of the historic walls, equidistant from all eleven bastions, after passing through Bandabulya Municipality market with its fresh produce and traditional goods. The three-hour ride includes water, snacks, a helmet and a live English-speaking guide.

What’s included

• Use of a bicycle and helmet.
• bottled water and snacks.
• a live English-speaking guide for the full three-hour route.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday and SaturdayDepartures at 09:00 and 16:30

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (17 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (13 to 16 years) · Under 13: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Nicosia Walled City Bike Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in the city center without a car: the walk starts near Kyrenia Gate and loops back to the same spot, so you won't need onward transport arranged.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 16 years). Under 13: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Venetian Column and why do we stop there?

The Venetian Column is a historic landmark on the central roundabout in the Turkish part of the Walled City, and it's a main photo stop on the route where the guide shares its significance.

Can I cross the border on this tour, and what is it like?

Yes, you cross at Ledra Palace Border, the main crossing point between North and South Nicosia. The tour is built around this crossing. You experience moving from one side of the divided city to the other within moments on the same bike route.

What happens at Buyuk Han, and how long do we spend there?

Buyuk Han (the Great Inn) is the island's largest inn, where locals gather for traditional Cypriot Turkish coffee. You stop for about 15 minutes at a local coffee shop here to drink like the locals do. The inn also has a souvenir market and nearby cafes.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes use of a bicycle and helmet, bottled water, snacks, and a live English-speaking guide for the full three hours.

Is this tour suitable for teenagers?

Yes, children are welcome from age 13 and up. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.