Nicosia: History and Architecture Walking Tour

Join us and discover the rich layers of Nicosia! Walk through 5,000 years of history, from Gothic cathedrals to Ottoman mosques and colonial gems. Every corner reveals a story of culture, power, and resilience.

Things to do Nicosia: History and Architecture Walking Tour

Nicosia Unlocked: A 4-Hour Masterclass in Stone and Story for Hardcore Travelers. This tour is built for architecture lovers and history nerds ready to dive deep into the heart of Europe’s last divided capital. Inside the Walls: Walk through Ermou Street, gaze across the Buffer Zone, and explore the Venetian Walls and gates. Visit sacred landmarks like the Church of Archangel Michael Trypiotis, Agios Savvas, Agios Kassianos, Chrysaliniotissa, Phaneromeni, and the grand St. Barnabas Cathedral. Step into the layered past at the former cathedral of St. John and uncover the dual power of church and state at the old and new Archbishop’s Palace. Learn how education shaped identity at the Pancyprian Gymnasium and Phaneromeni Girls’ School. Beyond the Walls: See Nicosia’s modern face at Freedom Square, Makariou Street, and the park of the old GSP Stadium. Discover colonial elegance along Lord Byron Street, historic schools like the Eleneio, and small galleries tucked into the city’s cultural core. Take in views of Pedieos Park, pause at the Municipal Gardens, and walk among the city’s cultural icons, the Municipal Theater and the Cyprus Museum.

Included

Eleftheria Square
Agios Savvas
Archangel Michael Trypiotis Church
Chrysaliniotissa Crafts Centre
Agios kassianos
Cypriot snacks
History
Architecture
Fun conversations
A local’s perspective

Meeting point

Eleftheria Square park

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