TASTE of NICOSIA - Guided Cultural Tour & Tasting Tour in ONE
Overview
City Tour and Tasting Tour in ONE!
Cultural Tour combined with delicious foods & drink tastings...
This is a guided city tour for those who want to visit and enjoy the very Nicosian places, get to know the colourful Cypriot food culture, tasting typical traditional foods and drinks at different insider locations.
You will discover what the Walled City of Nicosia offers. From craft brewing, appetisers, shish, black gold, and the delicious local products of the food market to the fancy locations and the old traditional food makers in the city. You will walk through the meandering streets of the medieval city with your local guide discovering its tradition and authentic Cypriot cuisine.
Dive into the history and architecture of the hidden courtyards while tasting the different flavours of Nicosia.
Our exclusive tasting tour in the Northern part of Nicosia shows you the diversity of Cypriot cuisine, culture and tradition.
City, food, and beverage experiences.
Cultural Tour combined with delicious foods & drink tastings...
This is a guided city tour for those who want to visit and enjoy the very Nicosian places, get to know the colourful Cypriot food culture, tasting typical traditional foods and drinks at different insider locations.
You will discover what the Walled City of Nicosia offers. From craft brewing, appetisers, shish, black gold, and the delicious local products of the food market to the fancy locations and the old traditional food makers in the city. You will walk through the meandering streets of the medieval city with your local guide discovering its tradition and authentic Cypriot cuisine.
Dive into the history and architecture of the hidden courtyards while tasting the different flavours of Nicosia.
Our exclusive tasting tour in the Northern part of Nicosia shows you the diversity of Cypriot cuisine, culture and tradition.
City, food, and beverage experiences.
Inclusions
- This tour with an enthusiastic local guide will show you the culinary secrets of Cyprus
- You will learn a lot about the everyday life in the last divided capital of Europe
- We visit one of the oldest coffee roasteries of Cyprus and try the unique taste of Turkish coffee
- You will try seasonal local fruits like carob, mulberries, strawberries or loquat
- We visit the only micro-brewery in the Northern part of Nicosia.
- We show you the diversity of local Cypriot food at 5 different locations.
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bandabulya Municipal Market, Kuyumcular Sk, Nicosia Cyprus
Built during the British Period and located right in the heart of the walled city, on today’s Green Line, Bandabuliya is the covered market in the north part of Nicosia where you can find fresh fruits and vegetables, traditional sweets, and a wide range of goods, such as books, records, and souvenirs. During your visit to the municipal market, you will hear about the food culture in Cyprus and taste the local products and fruits.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Selimiye Mosque, Nicosia Cyprus
Selimiye Mosque, built in the 13th century as the Saint Sophia Cathedral, lay in the heart of Nicosia and was once the coronation cathedral of the Lusignan kings. This cathedral, converted into a mosque in the late 16th century, is considered one of the island’s most beautiful examples of Gothic sacral architecture. The cathedral/mosque is closed for renovation at the moment. We will see it from outside.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Buyuk Han, Nicosia Cyprus
The Great Inn (Büyük Han) is the most impressive monument from Ottoman times in Cyprus. With its artisan workshops and traditional café and restaurant, this 16th-century building is the hub of activity in Nicosia. Not far from this monument, together with your local guide, you will discover the best-tasting traditional Cypriot shish.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Samanbahce Quater, Kaymakam/Mahmut Pasa, Nicosia Cyprus
Situated not far from the Kyrenia Gate, with its 72 tiny courtyard houses, the Samanbahçe was the first Social Housing Project in Cyprus. All houses were built using traditional building materials according to the traditional Nicosia-House plan. This charming neighbourhood, with its long narrow streets full of flowers and sleepy cats today, reflects Nicosia's way of life at the beginning of the 20th century.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Arabahmet Mosque, Nicosia Cyprus
The Arabahmet Mosque is situated in the Arabahmet Quarter, one of the historic and prestigious neighbourhoods within the walls. This quarter in the western part of the city of Nicosia used to be the centre of culture and business during the Ottoman and British eras. The residential buildings here reflect the architecture and tradition of those times. Apart from the mosque, this quarter is now well known for its modern coffee houses, bars, and restaurants on top of the city walls. With your local guide, you will visit one of the smallest and most authentic restaurants in this area and taste homemade Cypriot specialities, as well as the local beer. After the tour, you can end your day in one of the street cafes on the city walls.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bandabulya Municipal Market, Kuyumcular Sk, Nicosia Cyprus
Built during the British Period and located right in the heart of the walled city, on today’s Green Line, Bandabuliya is the covered market in the north part of Nicosia where you can find fresh fruits and vegetables, traditional sweets, and a wide range of goods, such as books, records, and souvenirs. During your visit to the municipal market, you will hear about the food culture in Cyprus and taste the local products and fruits.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Selimiye Mosque, Nicosia Cyprus
Selimiye Mosque, built in the 13th century as the Saint Sophia Cathedral, lay in the heart of Nicosia and was once the coronation cathedral of the Lusignan kings. This cathedral, converted into a mosque in the late 16th century, is considered one of the island’s most beautiful examples of Gothic sacral architecture. The cathedral/mosque is closed for renovation at the moment. We will see it from outside.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Buyuk Han, Nicosia Cyprus
The Great Inn (Büyük Han) is the most impressive monument from Ottoman times in Cyprus. With its artisan workshops and traditional café and restaurant, this 16th-century building is the hub of activity in Nicosia. Not far from this monument, together with your local guide, you will discover the best-tasting traditional Cypriot shish.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Samanbahce Quater, Kaymakam/Mahmut Pasa, Nicosia Cyprus
Situated not far from the Kyrenia Gate, with its 72 tiny courtyard houses, the Samanbahçe was the first Social Housing Project in Cyprus. All houses were built using traditional building materials according to the traditional Nicosia-House plan. This charming neighbourhood, with its long narrow streets full of flowers and sleepy cats today, reflects Nicosia's way of life at the beginning of the 20th century.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Arabahmet Mosque, Nicosia Cyprus
The Arabahmet Mosque is situated in the Arabahmet Quarter, one of the historic and prestigious neighbourhoods within the walls. This quarter in the western part of the city of Nicosia used to be the centre of culture and business during the Ottoman and British eras. The residential buildings here reflect the architecture and tradition of those times. Apart from the mosque, this quarter is now well known for its modern coffee houses, bars, and restaurants on top of the city walls. With your local guide, you will visit one of the smallest and most authentic restaurants in this area and taste homemade Cypriot specialities, as well as the local beer. After the tour, you can end your day in one of the street cafes on the city walls.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- In case you have to cross the Ledra Street checkpoint to reach the starting point, please make sure you bring your travel document!
- Currently (05/2023), Cyprus has no Covid-related restrictions.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
golil275
May 2023
An enjoyable few hours with well-informed, friendly and patient guide! Good home-made, tasty tastes, in a simple and yet hearty atmosphere. I definitely recommend it.
An enjoyable few hours with well-informed, friendly and patient guide! Good home-made, tasty tastes, in a simple and yet hearty atmosphere. I definitely recommend it.C1784HErobertl
May 2023
Charmante und sehr kenntnisreiche (deutschsprechende) zypriotische "Führerin", die uns Nikosias Geschichte, Gegenwart und Flair nahe brachte. Mehrere Zwischenstopps mit leckeren lokalen Speisen und typischem türkisch-zypriotischen Kaffee.
Charmante und sehr kenntnisreiche (deutschsprechende) zypriotische "Führerin", die uns Nikosias Geschichte, Gegenwart und Flair nahe brachte. Mehrere Zwischenstopps mit leckeren lokalen Speisen und typischem türkisch-zypriotischen Kaffee.