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Nicosia Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

4.2 (10)
Nicosia, CY
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Nicosia Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

4.2 (10)
Nicosia, CY
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Discover Nicosia like a local on this customized private tour that will transform the way you travel. With our passionate local guides, known as Lokafyers, you'll experience the city through their eyes and gain insider knowledge and perspective. This walking tour is not your typical historical tour; it's an authentic and personal experience, like having a friend show you around their city. Whether you're interested in exploring the Cyprus Museum or have specific sights you want to see, the itinerary can be tailored to your interests and the duration of your tour. By the end of the tour, you'll feel confident navigating the city and have all the information you need to make the most of your stay. Book now and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Nicosia.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 2 hours - 6 hours
  • Suitable for 1-6 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Explore Nicosia like a local
  • Get personalized recommendations from passionate locals
  • Experience a customized tour tailored to your interests
  • Discover hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path locations
  • Gain insider knowledge and feel like a true local
  • Customized private walking tour
  • Local guide ("Lokafyer"
  • All fees and taxes
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities (optional)
  • Optional activity costs
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

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Introduction

Welcome to the Nicosia Like a Local: Customized Private Tour! This unique walking tour offers a fresh perspective on the beautiful city of Nicosia by allowing you to experience it through the eyes of a local. Say goodbye to typical historical tours and get ready for an authentic and personal adventure that will transform the way you travel.

What to expect?

During this tour, you can expect to delve deep into the heart and soul of Nicosia. Led by passionate local guides known as Lokafyers, you'll discover hidden gems, explore charming neighborhoods, and gain insider knowledge that you won't find in guidebooks. This is not just a tour, but an opportunity to connect with the local culture, traditions, and people of Nicosia.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for anyone who wishes to experience Nicosia beyond the surface level. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a food lover, or simply someone who enjoys immersing themselves in the local culture, this tour caters to all interests. It's ideal for solo travelers, couples, families, or groups of friends who want a personalized and memorable experience in Nicosia.

Why book this?

What sets the Nicosia Like a Local tour apart is the personal touch provided by our passionate Lokafyers. Unlike professional guides, Lokafyers are locals themselves who are eager to share their city with you. They'll take you off the beaten path to hidden spots, recommend local eateries, and provide valuable insights that only a true insider could offer. By the end of the tour, you'll feel like a local yourself, ready to navigate the city with confidence.

Good to know

It's important to note that this is a walking tour, so be prepared to explore the city on foot. Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. The tour is fully customizable, allowing you to tailor it to your interests and preferences. It's recommended to communicate your specific requests in advance to ensure a personalized experience. Please keep in mind that personal expenses, optional activities, food, drinks, and transportation to/from attractions are not included in the tour price.

Reviews

Travelers who have experienced the Nicosia Like a Local tour have raved about the genuine and immersive nature of the experience. They appreciate the personalized attention from their Lokafyers and have praised their knowledge, friendliness, and passion for their city. Many have mentioned that this tour provided them with a deeper understanding and appreciation for Nicosia, leaving them with memories that will last a lifetime. Overall, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, making this tour a must-do for anyone visiting Nicosia.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Cyprus Museum

(Pass by)

This is a customized walking tour so the exact itinerary will depend on the duration of the tour and the interests of the travelers and the Lokafyer. If you have any particular interests or would like to see something specific in the city, please request this in advance of the tour.

Reviews

(10)

4.2 (10)

Michael M

I admittedly already had a troubled and stressful arrival in Cyprus, but those feelings didn’t cloud my judgement of this tour. 1) I asked for the tour to exclusively focus on the division and how it impacts Nicosia. Despite my guide agreeing in his message, he continued to take me to sites completely unrelated to the conflict, perhaps most egregiously to a series of souvenir shops. I found more interesting things in random side streets than the exploits of the main tour. 2) He told me to meet him in the main square. I parked near the square and waited. Then he told me to go to a mosque and gave me directions. I followed the coordinates he gave me and I ended up in North Nicosia. He then told me the tour began in South Nicosia and asked me why I was in the north and where I specifically was. After I repeatedly showed my map coordinates, he told me he didn’t know where I was and ordered me back to the crossing point. 3) Due to asking for a 30 minute delay for the tour, added to the additional 30 minute delay due to the meeting point, I had to cut the tour short for timing reasons. 4) The guide was inattentive to what I told him, for example, asking me if I had arrived that day in Cyprus after I’d already explained in great detail my issues from yesterday in landing and finding accommodation. 5) Perhaps most importantly, my guide was noticeably unenthusiastic, walked completely without urgency, and relayed an extremely impersonal, surface level retelling of Cyprus history. I did not learn one thing from this tour. Perhaps for this reason you will understand the rating I provided.

TravellingBea84

We had the worst experience ever with the local guide that accompanied us on our Nicosia tour. We understand the concept of ‘going with a local’ to discover a city. We’ve done it plenty of times before, and it’s always been a great experience, which is why we were excited about this tour. But our tour guide was absolutely clueless. He claimed the Venetian walls were built 2500 years before they were actually built (and by a different civilisation), and mixed up the Virgin Mary with Queen Elizabeth. We had to interrupt our tour after 40 mins, we just could not take it any longer. The company was ok, they refunded us partially for the money we spent (A LOT of money for a ‘local tour’), although we thought we also lost out on our only half day in Nicosia and for that nobody can compensate us.

649bethanyr

We loved our tour with Ute. She was interesting and full of information about the history of Nicosia and how the city is divided. She took us to see where all the checkpoints are so we can visit the north side at our own leisure, showed us what effect the 2012 financial crisis had had on the city, and the best bits of the city to visit. Highly recommend!

dianebT9933MT

Our guide was Miranda, she showed such enthusiasm and had researched everything we’d asked for in advance, the tour ran smoothly and she gave us great advice about the city and really helpful ideas for our stay here. We would highly recommend a private tour with Miranda.

Dave_B

My wife and I had a wonderful tour with Iliana! We've probably done a twenty or more private tours during our travels through the years and Iliana is one of the best guides we have had. That she has experience as a teacher helps tremendously, but what separates her from the average tour guide is her enthusiasm and great personality. We had a wonderful tour of Nicosia with Iliana and strongly recommend her.

Secrettttravel

I must admit I had no idea what to expect before I met Ute. As it turns out, she was an amazing German lady who had lived through East/West Germany, allowing her to make many comparisons (and highlite the differences) to the current state of Cyprus. Also, helped smooth my pass through passport checkpoints, which was made unnecessarily difficult by the officers. I could not have ased for a better guide!

badgesandannuals

We much enjoyed our tour of old Nicosia, a city Nigel had visited as part of the UN peacekeeping force in 1970 and had ever since promised to show Jane. Of course it had much changed. The nature of the tour was such that we were able to discuss this with the guide, to talk about his own reactions to the changes and to ask to see certain places. We were met at our hotel and returned to our hotel, having done a circular walk, and having been taught much about the city. Jane took a lot of photos without feeling she was disrupting the tour. We felt as if the whole thing was for us and us alone, not part of a package learned by rote and imposed upon us.

Martin_H

Ein wunderbarer Spaziergang durch die beiden Teile der geteilten Hauptstadt. Vielen Dank an Frau Ute Woermann-Stylianou. Sie hat jahrelang in Nikosia gelebt und als Deutsch-Lehrerin gearbeitet. Das Goethe-Zentrum (heutzutage Goethe-Institut), an dem sie unterrichtete, befindet sich zwischen den zwei Checkpoints, direkt in der UN-Bufferzone, die weder von der Republik Zypern noch von den türkischen Besatzungskräften kontrolliert wird. Frau Woermann verbindet auf eine sehr interessante Weise ihre persönliche Lebensgeschichte mit der tragischen Geschichte der Insel.

MIREIA_B

Excursión muy interesante para conocer Nicosia en un día. Nuestra guía Charys fue muy atenta y amable y gran conocedora de la historia de la ciudad

Javier_P

Fue en Español. Domina genial el idioma. Nicosia es una ciudad por ser la única capital Europea dividida, como lo estuvo Berlín, y ella nos ayudo a entender lo extraño y compleja de la situación en esta ciudad centenaria.
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2024-04-25 06:55
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