Things to do in Paphos
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Blue Lagoon Cyprus Boat Trip: Swimming & Snorkeling from LatchiYou board at Latchi Harbour and spend four hours cruising the Paphos coastline, with stops at sea caves, Saint George's island, and one hour swimming in the Blue Lagoon. Wine, juice, and fresh fruit are included. Morning and afternoon departures let you choose when to go, and the boat stays small enough that you're not lost in a crowd.Is it for me?Book this if you're in Paphos for a few days and want to get on the water without blocking out a full day — the four-hour window and fixed schedule mean you can swim, see the coastline, and still have the rest of your afternoon free.
Paphos: Sunset Cruise, Turtle Watching & Unlimited DrinksYou board a semi-submarine with 20 viewing windows and spend two hours watching the Vera K shipwreck and underwater forest from inside a dry cabin, then swim for 20 minutes at Atlantis Beach, then cruise back into the sunset with a 90% chance of seeing turtles—all while drinking from an unlimited bar. Masks and floaties are provided, and the whole experience keeps you comfortable whether you're a strong swimmer or not.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Paphos's underwater life and turtles without needing to be a confident swimmer or diver—the cabin keeps you dry and the swim stop is optional and short, so the whole experience works whether you're comfortable in water or just want to watch from inside.
Cyprus: Self-Drive Speedboat to Blue Lagoon & Sea CavesYou’ll drive your own speedboat from Latchi along Cyprus’s wild Akamas coast with a full safety briefing and map. Swim at Secret Beach, snorkel Manolis Bay’s blue shallows, and anchor in Blue Lagoon’s famous turquoise water before cruising past ancient amphora at Fontana Amorosa. It’s freedom, laughter, salt air — and you’re behind the wheel.
Paphos Luxury Dinner Cruise with Fireworks: Adults OnlyA luxury dinner cruise departing Paphos Harbour along the East coast to Atlantida Bay, with guaranteed individual tables, a three-course gourmet dinner freshly prepared on board, live vocalists and an exclusive musical show with acrobatics, and a fireworks display. Limited to 90 guests; adults only, minimum age 18. English-speaking crew; optional hotel transfers available.Is it for me?Most Paphos dinner cruises seat you at shared tables and move you between decks for different courses. This one keeps you at your own table for the entire four hours, with the show and fireworks coming to you — no moving, no strangers at your table, no interruption to the meal or the evening's flow.
Paphos: Sunset BBQ Cruise with Swimming & Live MusicYou’ll set sail from Paphos Harbour for an easygoing sunset cruise with live music and a barbecue meal out at sea. There’s time for swimming at Atlantida Bay—plus kayaks if you want them—and plenty of chances to relax as the sun drops behind Cyprus. It’s one of those evenings you might keep replaying long after you’re home.
Self-Drive Speedboat Rental Paphos: Anchor at Blue LagoonYou drive your own speedboat along the Akamas coast, stopping at the Blue Lagoon, Secret Beach, St George's Island and other bays you choose yourself. The boat includes life jackets, a cool box and a full safety briefing before you leave Latchi. You need only a car licence and the willingness to navigate by map. Half or full-day hire available.Is it for me?Book this if you want to explore the Akamas coast and the Blue Lagoon without following a group schedule or paying for a skipper — the self-drive format is what lets you anchor in the bays that suit you and stay as long as you want.
ATV Riding Paphos: Quad & Buggy Tours to Adonis BathsAn off-road quad or buggy tour from Paphos through Akamas Peninsula and national park, where you operate the vehicle yourself on forest trails to reach Adonis Baths and Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station. The tour runs four to five hours with a live guide in English, French, Greek or Romanian; helmets and goggles are provided. A valid driver's license is required, and the entrance fee to Adonis Baths (7 EUR per person) is paid separately on arrival.Is it for me?Book a solo quad if you want to ride independently through the forest; choose a buggy if you prefer to share the drive or travel with a passenger. The four to five hour duration fits a half-day excursion without cutting into other plans in Paphos.
Paphos: Blue Lagoon Boat Trip with BBQ & SwimmingYou board at Latchi harbour in the morning, sail past coastal landmarks for 45 minutes, then anchor at the Blue Lagoon to swim and snorkel while the crew grills lunch on deck. The boat includes BBQ food, drinks, and a return by mid-afternoon, so you're not stuck out all day.Is it for me?A good fit if you want a full morning on the water with food and swimming built in, and you don't want to arrange transport or bring your own lunch. The boat runs daily, so timing is fixed — that's what keeps the day simple.
Blue Lagoon cruise Cyprus: Swim stop with lunch and drinksA morning cruise from Latchi harbour to the Blue Lagoon in Cyprus, with a swim stop at Aphrodite's Baths on the way. The boat carries you four hours across one of the island's most scenic stretches of coast. Buffet lunch, fresh seasonal fruit and unlimited local alcoholic and soft drinks are included; the bar runs for the duration of the cruise. Hotel pickup is arranged, and an English-speaking guide travels with the group.Is it for me?The English-speaking guide means you follow the commentary without translation or a separate headset — anyone in the group who speaks English gets the full story of the coast as you cruise. If you prefer to swim and relax without a running narrative, you can step away from the guide and spend the stop floating in the lagoon instead.
Paphos Segway Tour: UNESCO Ruins & Shoreline at 8AMYou glide through Paphos's UNESCO-listed old town on a Segway, stopping at the Medieval Fort, Archaeological Park shoreline, St Paul's Pillar, and Ottoman baths. The 8am start keeps crowds light and the tour wraps by mid-morning. Includes the Segway, safety training, and one-to-one instruction before you start.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Paphos's main historical sites without the walking — the Segway covers the ground, the 8am start keeps it uncrowded, and you're done by mid-morning with the rest of your day open.
Paphos: Lara Bay & Adonis Falls Quad & Buggy TourYou drive your own quad bike or buggy from Paphos to two mountain swimming spots: Adonis Falls with its freezing natural pool and Lara Bay near the turtle conservation area. Goggles and petrol are included, and you get photo stops between swims. The ride is the experience as much as the destinations, and the fixed schedule means you're back by evening without having to plan transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to drive yourself through mountain terrain and reach two swimming spots that are hard to reach without your own transport — the quad and buggy format is what gets you there and keeps the groups small.
Troodos Mountains: Halloumi Cheese Workshop & Foodie TourYou’ll join a small group for a day trip into the Troodos Mountains from Paphos—making halloumi cheese by hand with locals, sharing a Cypriot brunch, visiting a mountain monastery, and tasting sweets or honey along winding village roads. It’s relaxed, personal, and full of those moments you’ll remember long after you leave Cyprus.
Paphos: Village & Mountain Buggy Safari with Coffee StopYou’ll feel Cyprus under your skin on this buggy safari from Paphos: salty air by Riccos beach, rough tracks through fields, real village life with a Cyprus coffee stop, and mountain views above Asprokremmos Dam—all with a local guide who knows every twist of the road.
Blue Lagoon & Akamas: Boat Trip, Shipwrecks & Aphrodite’s BathYou’ll swim in crystal-clear waters at Blue Lagoon, hear local stories from your guide as you pass banana groves and shipwrecks near Peyia, and relax over lunch with a sea view (not included). Pickup from Pafos makes it easy — just bring your swimsuit and let Cyprus surprise you.
Paphos: Culture & Food Day Trip with Halloumi BrunchYou’ll start your Paphos day trip beneath ancient domes in Geroskipou before tasting fresh loukoumia sweets and exploring crafts in Old Town. Make halloumi cheese with Mrs. Sofia and share brunch in her sunny courtyard, then wander monastery paths above green valleys. It’s real Cypriot hospitality — not just sightseeing.
Snorkeling in Paphos: Glass Bottom Boat & Vera K. ShipwreckA 2.5-hour glass bottom boat tour from Paphos harbour combines underwater viewing through a 20-square-meter glass deck with snorkeling stops at the Vera K. shipwreck and local reefs. You descend to the glass level to watch marine life and sponges in their natural state, then suit up to swim among colorful fish and, in breeding season, sea turtles. The boat includes a Super Jumbo water slide, fresh sandwiches and fruit during the swim stop, snorkeling gear and life jackets for children, showers and changing rooms onboard, and live English-language commentary from the crew.Is it for me?At 2.5 hours, this trip leaves room for a morning or afternoon in Paphos without consuming your whole day—the glass bottom viewing means you see the shipwreck and reefs whether you snorkel or stay dry, so it suits swimmers and non-swimmers equally, and families with young children who can't or won't enter the water.
Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour: Wine Tasting & Waterfall SwimA nine-hour Jeep tour from Paphos explores the Troodos Mountains and traditional villages with a local guide, stopping at the Venetian Bridge, Chantara waterfall for swimming, Omodos village, and the Rock of Aphrodite. The Jeep holds eight guests maximum with hotel pickup included; the guide speaks English and Greek and leads the route with local history and stories. Lunch is optional at a traditional restaurant in Omodos; wine tasting features Commandaria, recognized by Guinness as the world's oldest named wine.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Paphos without a rental car and want to reach the Troodos Mountains and forest off-roads where buses cannot go — the Jeep's small size and local guide make the backcountry accessible, and hotel pickup means you don't arrange transport yourself. The nine-hour day is full, so it suits travelers who want depth over a quick highlights run.
Paphos to Mount Olympus tour: Troodos Mountains peaksA full-day guided tour from Paphos climbs through the Troodos Mountains, stopping at whitewashed limestone villages, a 500-year-old Venetian bridge, Kykkos Monastery and the high-altitude settlements of Pedoulas and Omodos before a scenic walk to Mount Olympus. The route covers more than 200 kilometres across three regions—Paphos, Nicosia and Limassol countryside—and includes a coffee break in a mountain village, hotel pickup and a live guide in English or Greek.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Paphos without a rental car and want to reach the highest peaks and remote mountain villages in one day—the guide and transport handle the 200-kilometre route and the altitude gain, leaving you free to walk, explore and take in the views.
Paphos Airport Transfer: Shared Shuttle from HotelsYou get picked up from your hotel in one of five Paphos-area locations, share the minibus with other passengers heading to the same airport, and arrive with two hours before your flight. The driver handles the route and timing; you just show up at reception with your bags. No negotiating fares, no arranging separate transport — the fixed price is what you pay.Is it for me?A good fit if you're leaving Cyprus without a rental car and don't want to negotiate taxi fares or arrange private transport — the shared shuttle removes the logistics and splits the cost with other passengers on the same flight window.
Private Segway Tour Paphos Coastline: A Morning RideA private Segway tour in Paphos takes up to two and a half hours and covers the coastal path from Kato Paphos to the Tomb of the Kings, with a safety briefing and hands-on training before departure. The route passes the leisure harbor, fishing boats and promenade, and suits absolute beginners through intermediate riders. A live English-speaking guide leads groups of any size, with a minimum age of 12.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to cover the Paphos coastline without walking or driving yourself—the private format means the group sets the pace, and the training period is built in so beginners can ride confidently from the start.
