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From Ayia Napa: Ghost-Town Famagusta Tour

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From Ayia Napa: Ghost-Town Famagusta Tour

Activity provider:Trackers Excursions
4.7  / 5230 reviews
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From US$ 52.33 per person

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Take an in-depth exploration into the history of Famagusta's Ghost Town. Learn the amazing history of this place whilst sightseeing through abandoned old hotels and discover the now vacant Old Gothic City.

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Duration 4.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
You will be picked up at your hotel in a mini bus.
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Learn the true history of Famagusta's Ghost-Town
  • Marvel at the beautiful Venetian walls
  • Witness Othelo's Castle
  • Walk around the barricaded Ghost Town
  • Enjoy the beautiful St George Cathedral
Full description

Take an exciting in-depth view of Famagusta and learn about the city's ongoing state of affairs with the Ghost Town and the illegal occupation of the Northern territories. Start your tour with a pickup by your friendly guide at your accommodation. After a short meet and greet you will set off on your journey. Start by seeing Famagusta as it is considered today: an abandoned ghost town.

Get some insight into the history of the area by watching a short film showcasing Famagusta before the invasion. Then, continue on your adventure to the border and drive along the fence which surrounds this once glamorous city.

You'll arrive on the area's renowned sandy beach and get a closeup view of the deserted hotels that line the coast. Get some time to stroll the streets of the ghost town to see the abandoned hotels, homes, and shops.

Next, you'll circle the moat of the old gothic city where the castle walls tower over you. Before the end of the trip, enjoy time to explore the city within the castle walls where 356 churches and cathedrals once stood. Witness centuries of history that have gone by. 

Includes
  • Pickup and drop-off at your Protaras or Ayia Napa hotel
  • Driver/guide
  • Free time
  • Entry fees into archaeological sites
  • Refreshments and or lunch
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Baby strollers
  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • A passport or European ID is required for this trip
  • Some of the images and historic information may be disturbing for some individuals
  • Program may alter slightly during the winter months between November till March

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4.7 /5

based on 230 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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The tour was amazing, eye opening and surreal! Our tour guide Chris was exceptional! He was very knowledgeable and passionate about this ghost town and answered all questions with great detail. He also gave great tips and recommendations on places when we had free time in the old town and also on the travel to and from the ghost town. Highly recommend this tour and tour guide!!!

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September 25, 2023

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Charlotte – United KingdomVerified booking

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This extremely interesting tour must be nearly unique in the world, in so far as you will witness the effects of nature on a modern city that has been abandoned and uninhabited for 49 years. The medieval city of Famagusta with its awesome Venetian walls and fortifications is also worth seeing. The tour was very well organised and the tour guide was knowledgeable and helpful. The transport is all provided and the tour guide takes care of the border crossing formalities.

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July 2, 2023

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Harold – United KingdomVerified booking

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The tour was excellent and we got some good time wandering the streets of anandoned Varosha. Perhaps could've had a little more time but there is really a lot to see so probably best hiring a bike if you aren't with young kids as we were. Maybe a little more time required at Famagusta as we had to rush lunch in what was a lovely cafe. Fascinating visit, worth doing and highly recommended

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April 13, 2023

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Robert – United KingdomVerified booking

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