Visit the most talked-about town on the island, infamous Famagusta. This open-top bus tour takes you into the occupied north of Cyprus. There’s free time to explore the medieval sights of Famagusta’s old quarter, plus a viewpoint over haunting Varosha – a once popular beach resort that has lain abandoned since 1974.

The Original Red Bus Famagusta Tour Ticket
- Cross from southern Cyprus into the occupied north
- Open-top bus tour
- Free time to explore Famagusta old town
- Take a swim at a beach overlooking the ‘ghost town’ of Varosha
Guide
Panoramic bus tour
- Just so you know, because of local restrictions at Strovillia checkpoint, only passport holders from EU member states, the UK, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland can travel to and from the occupied northern part of Cyprus
- Seats on the open-top deck are not guaranteed
- Infants (0 to 2 years of age) are free of charge, but must be sat upon the lap of a paying adult
- Bring your passport or official EU identification
- Bring bathing gear and sunblock
- Bring a towel
- Bring a hat
- Admissions not included
- Food and drinks not included
- English-speaking guide for all nationalities
- This experience doesn’t follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
What people say about this experience
Based on 25 reviews from verified customers
Review categories
Safety
4.9/5
Service
4.9/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Staff
4.9/5
Bear100
From United States of America - August 2024Traveled with family
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
Great staff, bus on time, cold water to buy was a great idea! The farmagusta bit was a bit disappointing though, we only really saw 2 buildings which ...
Kelly
From United Kingdom - June 2024Traveled as a couple
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
We were expecting to go to the Ghost town
Kaye
From United States of America - June 2024Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Picked up on time the guide introduced herself and the driver Hayley and Gary. Talked us through all safety aspects while on the bus also gave us info ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - June 2024Excellent
Overall rated5/5
very good experience would recommend
Anonymous
From United States of America - May 2024Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Very informative trip and worth the money
Anonymous
From United States of America - October 2023Excellent
Overall rated5/5
My wife and I purchased the famagusta tour so we could see the sites of the old town. Our tour guide Hayley and driver Mark were extremely knowledgeab ...