Top Famagusta Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Hello from Cyprus Taste Tours! We're a small team of true foodies and our activities focus on discovering Cyprus through food & wine... You’ll be driven into the Troodos mountains through carefully selected villages to visit 4-5 traditional product workshops and taste a variety of Cypriot delicacies. One of these stops will be a winery plus a visit to the scenic village of Lefkara. You'll experience foods* such as halloumi, village bread, wine, honey, donkey milk products and traditional sweets. Along the way we’ll stop at a village tavern to enjoy an authentic meze lunch. • Bespoke experience - small groups of no more than 7 • Meet locals & artisans making traditional products • Stop at small villages and discover the scenic Troodos mountains • Includes door-to-door transport, tastings & traditional meze lunch with drinks *We keep our tours authentic by visiting true locals and because our hosts are also busy with every day life – we cannot guarantee which stops will be included

Explore the hauntingly beautiful Ghost Town of Famagusta on a unique, personal guided tour with Mr. John. As a TripAdvisor award-winning experience, this tour offers insight into the rich history and poignant stories of Varosha, a once-thriving area left abandoned since 1974. Your knowledgeable guide will share local tales and historical facts, providing a deep understanding of this intriguing location. Daily departures from Ayia Napa, Protaras, and Kapparis make it accessible for all visitors to experience the cultural significance of Famagusta. - Award-winning tour showcasing the Ghost Town of Famagusta - Personalized insights from a knowledgeable local guide - Daily departures from Ayia Napa, Protaras, and Kapparis - Discover the historical significance of Varosha in a small group setting

Explore Famagusta and eastern North Cyprus with ease on this full-day private tour. Depart from your accommodation in Kyrenia, Nicosia, or Famagusta and travel in the company of a driver-guide. Learn about the history of the area and stop by St. Barnabas Monastery and Icon Museum, among other places.

Overview of Tour Highlights – Famagusta Private Tour Discover the timeless wonders of Famagusta with this private, full-day guided tour. Explore the impressive ancient city of Salamis, one of Cyprus's most important archaeological sites, showcasing Roman baths, an amphitheater, and gymnasiums. Visit the St. Barnabas Monastery, now a museum preserving early Christian artifacts and the saint’s tomb. Walk through the haunting streets of Varosha Ghost Town, a once-glamorous resort frozen in time since the 1974 division of Cyprus. Admire the Gothic beauty of the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, originally the 14th-century St. Nicholas Cathedral, renowned for its resemblance to Notre-Dame. Finally, climb the towers of Othello Castle, a medieval fortress guarding the old harbor, for panoramic views of Famagusta and the sea. This tour combines history, architecture, and cultural depth—all with the comfort of a private car, driver, and knowledgeable guide

Delve into the haunted history of the Varosha ghost town when you embark on this walking tour. With a private guide, see the abandoned holiday resort frozen in time since the 1974 War. Walk along the border fence and gain insights into the mysterious happenings around Varosha and Famagusta. This tour offers a rare opportunity to see the buildings of the ghost city up close.

Discover the city on a private tour made just for you. From the sun-kissed shores of Aya Napa, Protaras, and Larnaca, set forth on an excursion that promises to be as enlightening as it is exhilarating. In the heart of Famagusta's Walled City, every brick and battlement has a story to tell, while the ancient ruins of Salamis echo the grandeur of ages past. As you wander the Famagusta District, soak in the harmonious blend of nature and culture. The haunting allure of the Ghost Town awaits, where time seems to have stood still. Join us, and let your family be the storytellers, weaving memories from the threads of Famagusta's rich history.

You will be met at your location in North Cyprus and begin a fascinating journey through the island’s rich history and culture. Your first stop is the ancient city of Salamis, where Roman ruins, marble columns, baths, and the ancient theatre reveal the grandeur of one of Cyprus’ most important archaeological sites. We then continue to the Monastery and Tomb of St. Barnabas, a peaceful spiritual site dedicated to the founder of the Cypriot Church. The tour continues to the medieval Walled City of Famagusta, home to impressive Venetian walls, the legendary Othello Tower, and the stunning Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, originally built as the Gothic Cathedral of St. Nicholas. Guests also enjoy free time for shopping and cafés in the old town. Before returning, we visit Varosha, the famous Ghost Town, frozen in time since 1974, before driving you back to your location.

Visit the historic hotspots of Famagusta and Salamis without the hassle of figuring out transportation across the border on this tour. Hop aboard an air-conditioned bus and visit highlights such as the Monastery of St. Barnabas and the Gothic center of Famagusta, as well as Varosha, an abandoned quarter of Famagusta known as the ‘ghost town’ and enjoy the golden sands of the surrounding beach.

Experience the interior of Cyprus with this Jeep safari into the Troodos mountains. This multi-faceted day trip from Larnaca will take you to a number of the most interesting inland attractions, including the holy Monastery of Timios Profromos and its medieval stone church as well as to Lefkara, a small cobblestoned village known for its lacework and silver jewelry. You'll also get a chance to explore outdoor attractions, including ethnic villages and a waterfall.