Rock of Aphrodite (Petra tou Romiou) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Rock of Aphrodite. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 100% Cyprus - Tour to Troodos Mountains and Villages (From Paphos)

• Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour With Wine Tasting

• Full Day Tour in Paphos: Trip to the Past

• Full Day Troodos Guided Safari Tour With Pick Up

• Jeep Safari Troodos - Kykkos Monastery Waterfall and Venetian Bridge From Paphos

It’s free to visit the Rock of Aphrodite and explore its views, but affordable tours can help you get there from Paphos and combine it with other attractions outside the city. Tours to the Troodos Mountains that stop by the rock start at roughly US$66, while day trips to Paphos from Limassol go from US$84.

Yes, the Rock of Aphrodite is absolutely worth visiting when traveling around Paphos. The scenic views of this small cove and its sea stacks are reason enough to visit, but its ties to ancient Greek mythology make it a unique tourist attraction. There's also not much reason to avoid this spot, given how close to Paphos it is.

Per one customer who booked the 100% Cyprus - Tour to Troodos Mountains and Villages (From Paphos), "This tour was fantastic, and it was one of the best tours I have ever done!! Pick up was very straightforward, and our guide, Angela, was amazing and very knowledgeable; we loved her commentary. We had a lovely time visiting Aphrodite's Rock, and the Troodos mountains were beautiful."

Yes, swimming is allowed near the Rock of Aphrodite. There's a beach just in front of it, and while you aren't allowed to climb up the rock and jump off, you can swim or wade in the waters. The beach isn't the most beautiful of the many options found in Cyprus, but it is maintained.

According to ancient Greek mythology, the Rock of Aphrodite marks where Aphrodite—the goddess of love and the Hellenistic equivalent of Venus—emerged from the sea. Legend says that if you swim around the rock, you'll be rewarded with beauty and fertility.

No, there is no entrance fee to visit the Rock of Aphrodite. The rock is just next to a beach; all beaches in Cyprus are free and open to the public. You may still want to bring a little cash for snacks and beverages, available across the street at a small shop next to the attraction’s parking lot.

Yes, there is free parking at the Rock of Aphrodite on an open-surface gravel lot big enough to accommodate buses and cars alike. The lot is situated across the street from the main attraction and is accessible via a narrow tunnel that connects it to the beach.

Yes, there are restrooms at the Rock of Aphrodite. They’re located next to the snack shop in the attraction’s parking lot, across the street from the rock and the beach itself. However, the restrooms are small and not ideal for changing into swimwear, so you may wish to wear your bathing suit under your clothes.

Yes, there are guided tours available for the Rock of Aphrodite. However, most tours don’t only visit the famous rock. Instead, they combine a trip to the Rock of Aphrodite with other nearby attractions or stop at the rock en route to Paphos, Limassol, or the Troodos Mountains.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Rock of Aphrodite. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Paphos:

• Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station

• Super Aphrodite Waterpark

• Adonis Baths

• Tombs of the Kings

• Pafos Zoo

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Paphos.