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Varosha experience tour by the Original Red Bus

4.4/5
87 reviews

Once a thriving holiday resort, Varosha has lain abandoned in the northern part of Cyprus for over 50 years. This open-top bus tour takes you to the heart of this forgotten town, where you'll have around two-hours of free time. Desolate hotels line the beach where you can grab a drink and relax on the sands – it's a real touristic time capsule.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Ayia Napa
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Guided Tour
Instant confirmation
e-Voucher
Hotel pick up

Why you’ll love this…

  • Visit the forgotten resort of Varosha
  • Open-top bus tour and free time
  • Recently reopened to the public

Important to know

  • Drinks are available to purchase from the vendors near the beach but only card payments are accepted
  • 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 northern part of Cyprus
  • IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR 2026: If you wish to add the Varosha map with extra points of interest to your phone, there's a €5.00 cash fee payable when you board the bus
  • Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
  • Bring your passport or official EU identification
  • Food and drinks not included
  • English-speaking guide for all nationalities
  • Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring a towel
  • 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

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Transport
  • Driver/ Guide

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI CYPRUS LTD


What people say about this experience

4.4/5

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Based on 87 reviews


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  • J

    Jay

    Traveled with family


    August 20, 2026
    4.2

    United Kingdom

    Bus and staff were excellent just a bit disappointed that everything was gone from the area, last time we saw this was from a boat 20 years ago and you could still see washing on line and everything was just left as obviously they only had 2 days to leave but now its opened up everything has been removed so just derelict buildings which is surreal but not what we expected to see.

  • T

    Terry

    Traveled with family


    August 16, 2026
    4.2

    United Kingdom

    Great tour to Varosha. Fascinating to see the abandoned city, its like something out of an apocalypse. Tour a little pricey, as 4 of us at 30 Euros each meant 120 Euros for effectively a half hour ride there and back from protarus in a bus. Its actually free to get in Varosha. Still glad we took the trip though, as both the bus driver and lady that told us a little about the city on the way there were very friendly and welcoming. Overall a great morning out.

  • W

    WGRE

    Traveled with family


    August 6, 2026
    4.6

    United Kingdom

    Being the beginning of August it was v warm on the open top but overall the driver and guide were excellent

  • K

    Kay

    Traveled with family


    July 3, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Brilliant tour driver and guide were excellent

  • L

    Louise wood

    Traveled as a couple


    May 29, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    The driver and tour guide were very friendly and Knowledgeable. This was my 2nd visit and will definitely be doing a different tour with them.

  • H

    Helle

    Traveled with family


    July 15, 2026
    4.2

    Denmark

    Vi havde brug for minimum 2 time mere i byen first kunne nå at se det hele til fods, ellers var det en skøn tur