From Aya Napa/Protaras: Varosha Ghost Town Tour on a Red Bus
Famagusta District, Cyprus
Explore the deserted holiday resort of Varosha on a guided tour. Learn about the history of the area and its famous former residents. Get a map to help you navigate and learn about relevant buildings.
Varosha Guided Tour in Famagusta: Explore a Deserted Resort with Historic Insights
Visit the abandoned holiday resort of Varosha in Famagusta on a guided tour ideal for history enthusiasts and curious travelers.
Highlights
- Discover the deserted holiday resort of Varosha with a guided tour
- Explore the streets, enjoy a snack, or swim on the beaches
- Learn about Varosha’s history and its famous former visitors
- Receive a map for navigation and information on key buildings
- Get assistance from staff equipped with walkie-talkies if needed
Description
Meet your guide and receive an exclusive map to navigate Varosha and learn about its past. Once a popular holiday destination for the wealthy during the 1970s, the resort hosted celebrities such as Raquel Welch, Brigitte Bardot, Elizabeth Taylor, and Richard Burton.
Discover how tourists arrived via Nicosia airport and were transported to Varosha, renowned for its beaches, coastal hotels, shops, and restaurants. The resort also featured fine cuisine and nightlife, with ABBA having performed for Swedish UN troops stationed nearby before their fame.
The tour covers Varosha’s abandonment following the 1974 conflict in Cyprus, highlighting how hotels, shops, bars, and homes were left empty. Within designated areas controlled by authorities, you have the freedom to explore, snack, or swim at your leisure.
Includes
- Exclusive map for navigation
- Detailed information about Varosha
- Staff assistance within the resort
Excludes
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
Important Information
- Only passport or ID holders from EU countries, the UK, Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland can join this tour
- Participants must carry original valid European Passports or EU ID Cards; photocopies or other forms of ID are not accepted
- Citizens of India, Armenia, Syria, Nigeria, Turkmenistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal require a special visa obtained in advance
- Ukrainian citizens in Cyprus with refugee status are not permitted to re-enter and cannot join the excursion
- Greek citizens with old handwritten ID cards must have the new ID card or a valid passport
- Passports must be valid for at least six months after the trip to avoid denied boarding or entry
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
Book your visit during daylight hours and wear comfortable shoes. Bring water, sun protection, and identification to ensure smooth entry and an enjoyable experience.
