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Buyuk Han

Buyuk Han

3.3
Nicosia · 2.1 km from downtown
The Cyprus Museum

The Cyprus Museum

3.2
4.8/5
18 reviews
The Cyprus Museum, also called the Archaeological Museum, is located outside the city walls near the Paphos Gate. There are a total of six or seven exhibition halls in the museum, displaying some antiquities from prehistoric to modern times. There are pottery, sculptures and 9000-year-old tomb treasures that are worth seeing.Nicosia · 2.9 km from downtown
Selimiye Mosque

Selimiye Mosque

3.2
5.0/5
19 reviews
Once the main church of Hagia Sophia, the building is magnificent and awe-inspiring. It was built in 1209-1326 and was once a Frankish cathedral.Nicosia · 1.9 km from downtown
Kyrenia Gate

Kyrenia Gate

3.1
4.0/5
1 reviews
Nicosia · 1.9 km from downtown
Bellapais Abbey

Bellapais Abbey

3.6
Bellapas Monastery is located near Kyrenia, a Turkish-controlled area of Cyprus. Built between 1198 and 1205, this Gothic building has a history of more than 800 years. The monastery built on the hillside consists of the main hall, the cloister, the garden, the underground restaurant and the pulpit. Today, it has become one of the main tourist attractions in Northern Cyprus, and foreign tourists come here all year round.Bellapais · 13.7 km from Nicosia
Eleftheria Square

Eleftheria Square

3.1
Nicosia · 2.6 km from downtown
Cyprus Car Museum

Cyprus Car Museum

3
Gonyeli · 6.9 km from Nicosia
KYKKO BOWLING (ΚΥΚΚΟ ΜΠΟΟΥΛΙΝΓΚ)

KYKKO BOWLING (ΚΥΚΚΟ ΜΠΟΟΥΛΙΝΓΚ)

3
Egkomi · 5.7 km from Nicosia
Athalassa National Forest Park

Athalassa National Forest Park

2.9
Aglantzia · 6.6 km from Nicosia
Museum of Barbarism

Museum of Barbarism

2.9
Nicosia · 3.1 km from downtown

Experiences you can't miss in Nicosia

Featured Food & drink in Nicosia

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Cyprus: Troodos Mountain Food & Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch
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Cyprus: Troodos Mountain Food & Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

4.9/5
· 25 reviews
Duration: 8.5 hrs
English
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25 consecutive positive reviews
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From Paphos: Blue Lagoon Tour with BBQ and Hotel Pickup
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From Paphos: Blue Lagoon Tour with BBQ and Hotel Pickup

5.0/5
· 9 reviews
Duration: 4 hrs
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From Limassol: Best of Troodos – Mountains & Villages
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From Limassol: Best of Troodos – Mountains & Villages

4.9/5
· 20 reviews
Duration: 9 hrs
Free cancellation
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Paphos: Scenic Troodos Mountains Tour with Wine Tasting
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Paphos: Scenic Troodos Mountains Tour with Wine Tasting

4.6/5
· 18 reviews
Duration: 8 hrs
Free cancellation
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Cyprus Cocktail Making Workshop in Historic Larnaca
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Cyprus Cocktail Making Workshop in Historic Larnaca

5.0/5
· 5 reviews
Duration: 2 hrs
Free cancellation
From€65.00
Cyprus: Mountain Towns and Cheesemaking Day Trip with Brunch
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Cyprus: Mountain Towns and Cheesemaking Day Trip with Brunch

5.0/5
· 1 review
Duration: 7.5 hrs
Free cancellation
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From Larnaca/Ayia Napa/Protaras: Limassol & Omodos Wine Tour
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From Larnaca/Ayia Napa/Protaras: Limassol & Omodos Wine Tour

Duration: 9 hrs
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Tastes of Cyprus in Polish: Limassol and Lefkara
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Tastes of Cyprus in Polish: Limassol and Lefkara

5.0/5
· 3 reviews
Duration: 8 hrs
Free cancellation
From€78.00

Featured Day tours in Nicosia

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Nicosia: Green Line and Buffer Zone Guided Tour
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Nicosia: Green Line and Buffer Zone Guided Tour

4.8/5
· 6 reviews
Duration: 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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Nicosia: Old Town & City Highlights Bike Ride
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Nicosia: Old Town & City Highlights Bike Ride

4.9/5
· 9 reviews
Duration: 3.5 hrs
Free cancellation
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Nicosia Larnaka Lefkara Tour from Ayia Napa/Protaras/Larnaka
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Nicosia Larnaka Lefkara Tour from Ayia Napa/Protaras/Larnaka

4.8/5
· 46 reviews
Duration: 8 hrs
Free cancellation
23 consecutive positive reviews
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Kerynia and Nicosia with a Polish-speaking Guide
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Kerynia and Nicosia with a Polish-speaking Guide

4.9/5
· 15 reviews
Duration: 8 hrs
Free cancellation
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From Paphos: Nicosia free time for shopping & sightseeing
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From Paphos: Nicosia free time for shopping & sightseeing

5.0/5
· 1 review
Duration: 8 hrs
Free cancellation
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From Larnaca/Ayia Napa: Nicosia-Europe's Last Divided Capital
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From Larnaca/Ayia Napa: Nicosia-Europe's Last Divided Capital

4.5/5
· 2 reviews
Duration: 6 hrs
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From Limassol: Grand Tour - Nicosia & Larnaca
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From Limassol: Grand Tour - Nicosia & Larnaca

5.0/5
· 3 reviews
Duration: 9 hrs
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From Paphos: Nicosia and Larnaka Tour in Polish
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From Paphos: Nicosia and Larnaka Tour in Polish

5.0/5
· 2 reviews
Duration: 8 hrs
Free cancellation
From€63.00

Featured Outdoor & sports in Nicosia

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Larnaca: Sunset Cruise with a Glass of Wine
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Larnaca: Sunset Cruise with a Glass of Wine

4.9/5
· 413 reviews· 30 booked
Duration: 1.5 hrs
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97.8% of travelers recommend
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Ayia Napa: Santa Napa Chill & Relax Cruise with Lunch
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Ayia Napa: Santa Napa Chill & Relax Cruise with Lunch

4.9/5
· 8 reviews
Duration: 4 hrs
Free cancellation
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From Protaras: Cruise to Blue Lagoon, Turtle Cove & Sea Cave
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From Protaras: Cruise to Blue Lagoon, Turtle Cove & Sea Cave

4.8/5
· 72 reviews
Duration: 3 hrs
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95.8% of travelers recommend
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Ayia Napa/Protaras: Red Bus Famagusta 3-in-1 Ghost Town and Swim
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Ayia Napa/Protaras: Red Bus Famagusta 3-in-1 Ghost Town and Swim

4.8/5
· 127 reviews
Duration: 7 hrs
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95.3% of travelers recommend
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From Larnaca: Grand Tour Jeep Safari
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From Larnaca: Grand Tour Jeep Safari

4.5/5
· 86 reviews
Duration: 8 hrs
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From Ayia Napa: Grand Tour Jeep Safari with Lunch
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From Ayia Napa: Grand Tour Jeep Safari with Lunch

4.8/5
· 56 reviews
Duration: 8.5 hrs
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94.6% of travelers recommend
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Larnaca: Yellow Submarine Mini Cruise with a Swim Stop
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Larnaca: Yellow Submarine Mini Cruise with a Swim Stop

5.0/5
· 1 review
Duration: 80 mins
Free cancellation
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Free things to do in Nicosia

The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia

The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia

2.8
Nicosia · 2.5 km from downtown
Famagusta Gate

Famagusta Gate

2.6
Nicosia · 1.6 km from downtown
St. John's Cathedral

St. John's Cathedral

2.5
Nicosia · 1.9 km from downtown

What travelers say about Nicosia

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anseloOctober 6, 2022
5.0
Very well preserved archaelogical exhibits and best of all it is free!

The Cyprus Museum

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tsdtttkkkMay 22, 2022
5.0
A demilitarized line divides Nicosia, already in the north, with Muslims in the north

Selimiye Mosque

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AngudJune 7, 2022
4.0
Very nice place been there just once tho

Kyrenia Gate

Trip Moments in Nicosia

Don't Photograph the Checkpoint: Walking the Green Line in Nicosia's Old Town

Don't Photograph the Checkpoint: Walking the Green Line in Nicosia's Old Town

“#travelsafetytips QUICK RULE: No photos of the checkpoint.”@66tt · travelsafetytips · 3 days ago
traveler moment
“We stayed in Nicosia for three days.”@_TI***1w · 4 days ago

Popular cities near Nicosia

Paphos

Paphos

Ayia Napa

Ayia Napa

Frequently asked questions

What are the must-do things in Nicosia?

Don't miss these attractions in Nicosia: Buyuk Han, The Cyprus Museum, and Selimiye Mosque. If you like Food & drink, try Cyprus: Troodos Mountain Food & Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch. If you enjoy Day tours, try Nicosia: Green Line and Buffer Zone Guided Tour.

You can give Cyprus: Troodos Mountain Food & Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch and From Paphos: Blue Lagoon Tour with BBQ and Hotel Pickup a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Nicosia: Green Line and Buffer Zone Guided Tour, Nicosia: Old Town & City Highlights Bike Ride, and Nicosia Larnaka Lefkara Tour from Ayia Napa/Protaras/Larnaka. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of November 5, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Nicosia is around EUR 40 – EUR 77. Rates vary by duration, group size, transportation, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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