Red Bus Varosha experience in English from Ayia Napa, Protaras

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Varosha experience is designed to allow you the maximum time to explore this deserted holiday resort called Varosha. This was once the holiday resort for the rich and famous during the 1970s including Raquel Welch, Brigitte Bardot, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton to mention a few.

Since 1974 this holiday resort had become empty due to the comflict during that year. Not only the hotels were affected but shops, bars and residential homes remain empty.

The guide will provide you with an exclusive map which helps with navigation and additional information about relevant buildings.

Once in the empty resort you are allowed to go wherever you want within the designated areas governed by the authorities. You have enough time to explore the streets, have a snack or a swim on these beautiful beaches.

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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Passport or EU ID (original): You must hold a passport from the following Countries – Any EU Country, UK, Norway, Iceland or Switzerland.

Swimsuites and towels

Chính sách hủy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Bao gồm

Pickup and Drop Off

Licensed Guide

Coffee and/or Tea

Lunch

Gratuities

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Điểm đón

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Cần Quan Tâm

Ghost Town Famagusta

Walking through the streets of Varosha and free time for swimming/coffee break

2 hours • Không Có Vé

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Red Bus Varosha experience in English from Ayia Napa, Protaras

Pickup included

Đánh giá

4.73

88 đánh giá

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Highly recommended trip to see the sights of Varosha.
joannemF6494UF,
30 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
This trip was absolutely amazing! The hosts -Clive and Paul -were so informative and made the trip, enjoyable and interesting. Varosha itself was really eerie and quite sad that such a beautiful place was left like this! The beach is stunning and you can imagine how it would have looked before everyone had to leave! On the way back we drove through Varosha town where the locals once lived that was really quite sad abandoned houses on the left and newer places that are lived in on the right! Clive and Paul made the crossing of the border so easy and there was lots of laughs along the way on the bus. Overall a super experience that I would recommend to everyone. Thank you
Beautiful family excursion
emiliet774,
23 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Family fun outing to get to know the history of the surroundings while combining the fun side of the English bus. Excursion of about 3 hours with a halfway break allowing a passage to the toilet and the purchase of a cold drink. The driver and the guide were both very friendly.
The best and easiest way to explore Varosha
LindyBopper,
18 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a fantastic way to explore Varosha in your own time, and we feel it was worth the money for the sheer ease of seeing this fabled town without having to navigate border crossings and car rental insurance yourself. The Original Red Bus will pick you up at an arranged place near to your accommodation in Asia Napa/Protaras, and they'll collect your passports ready for the border crossing. The staff will check that your passport is suitable before you even sit down, ensuring you're good to go. It could take 1-2 hours from the very first pick up to getting across the border. The border crossing itself took 15 minutes max each way. You'll get your passport back when you return across the last crossing. Once you get to Varosha, you are dropped off at the entrance to the town and given a return time. Once inside you'll have the option to hire a bike, an e-scooter, or a buggy (that someone will drive for you). Note that there's a safety disclaimer with all of these - not all bikes had working brakes, and the e-scooters will time out after two hours! Also note that card payment is the only way you can pay within Varosha - NO CASH. This tour gives you 2.5 hours within Varosha itself; we hired bikes, and on these we had plenty of time to see all the sights on all the open roads, and spend time lingering for pictures. Note that even in October, the place was busy with visitors - the further you cycle, the more abandoned the place will feel. There are at least five areas across in the town that have modern toilets and drinks/snacks facilities. Down at the beach nearest the entrance there were changing facilities, too, and a modern cafe. This is still a militarised zone, and you are forbidden to take photos in certain areas, or go down certain streets. There are police and soldiers active across the entire site. With regards to our Original Red Bus hosts, Paul and John were warm and inviting from the moment we stepped on the bus until the moment we left, and their light banter throughout the day made the trip relaxed and informal whilst giving us all the information we needed to know. This trip was very well run, and was worth every penny to not have to negotiate car hire or border crossings whilst giving ample time to explore at your leisure.
Great trip to Varosha
Julie W,
14 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Great time on the top deck of this bus, it’s very windy! Our guide Hayley was so knowledgeable & kept informing us about the areas we drove through. It did take an hour & half to drive from Ayia Napa to Varosha picking people up on the way. Once there we had nearly 2hrs to look around which you need. There is a lot of walking but you can hire bikes, scooters etc. There are plenty of toilets & your given a map which explains everything. Big thanks to John too our driver for such an enjoyable & informative day. Well worth the visit.
Red Bus Double Decker
D6103JFninaj,
1 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
A great tour of about 3 hours with wonderful driver and guide who offered themselves and told us about the country etc. a break for toilet visits where there is also some fruit included. A simple bar for drinks was available plus some locally grown in the small picturesque shop. Full marks John and Dave did the tour ♥️
Recommend
Happiness43531035702,
25 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
4.00
The excursion was fascinating, particularly with the insightful commentary from the bus staff, who were cheerful and friendly throughout. The efficient handling of passport formalities was a welcome touch. The Varosha experience was bittersweet, offering a glimpse into a captivating history tinged with sadness. The opportunity to stop for refreshments added to the comfort of the tour. Overall, it is a highly recommended experience.
Varosha experience
LESLIE T,
24 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
An interesting, eerie, sad at times experience. One that won’t be forgotten. Walking around Varosha and seeing the decayed buildings is sobering but glad we went.=• Easy to forget you’re actually in Turkish Cyprus. Phone network changes and money is Turkish Lira. A bit hot on the bus. Overall a great experience.
Lovely trip, very interesting
8garthj,
20 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
A great trip going through some lovely villages,Varosha was once a beautiful place but it is sad to see now, just rotting away,but it’s a worthwhile trip to see what is was like,remember to take a towel to sit on,the bus seats can get very hot and sticky, oh and a hat too just watch it doesn’t get blown off
Unforgettable
Resort09546010815,
17 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Really beautiful and professional. Very nice staff 👍 . highly interesting and advisor. Thank you very much and see you later.
Very humbling experience.
Penny W,
17 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
A very humbling experience. There is a sense of eeriness in the streets, knowing how it once was and could have still been. Our tour guide Paul armed us with knowledge to think about on our way round. I would advise hiring bikes if you can. Clive and Paul were our guides. Would definitely want them again. Great sense of humour, light-hearted and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend going.