Guided Walking Tours
One of the best ways to take in the magic of Larnaka is to experience it on foot, with an informative and interesting guided tour.
With no need to book, simply come along to the starting point at the set time and experience a free, guided walking tour of Larnaka. The walks last for approximately 2.30-3 hours, inclusive of a twenty-minute break to allow for a rest and to take in a welcome drink in a traditional kafenion (coffee shop), especially refreshing in the hot summer months (please note that drinks are not included in the tour and are at the participant's cost).
All walking tours are led by a licensed guide. Participants are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes, light clothes and a hat during the summer months.
All walking tours are led by a licensed guide. Participants are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes, light clothes and a hat during the summer months.
Private groups or travel agents who are interested in the walks or would like guidance in a specific foreign language other than English can apply to the Tourist Information Office.
Every Wednesday: 'Larnaka - Past and Present'
Starting every Wednesday at 10am from the building of the Tourist Information Office (and sponsored by Larnaka Municipality), this walk covers the history and development of Larnaka and covers its main points of interest throughout the town centre, main promenade and seafront square, and the quaint, historic old streets.
included in the walk are stops at some of the city's most famous landmarks, religious monuments, and interesting buildings. Among other sights, participants will discover:
The cluster of protected buildings of the colonial period
The landmarks, buildings and interactive monuments along the palm-tree Foinikoudes Promenade, including the medieval castle (fort)
Valsamakis house, associated with the Cypriot attempt to join the Greek revolution of 1821
Cleanthi Kalogera Street down to the traditional workshops of Larnaka's craftsmen nestled in the Art Workshops Neighbourhood
The most important Byzantine monument surviving in Cyprus, Saint Lazarus Church
The main shopping streets where the Pierides Museum - Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, the new Multispace of Creativity and Culture, and several other historic buildings are found
The main shopping streets where the Pierides Museum - Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, the new Multispace of Creativity and Culture, and several other historic buildings are found
The walk ends where it all began, at the Tourist Information Office.
Tel: +357 2465 4322
You can also hire a local, licenced guide for a private tour here.
Other Guided Walks (at a fee)
With excellent weather conditions all-year-round and a wide variety of natural and historic attractions, you should not miss the opportunity to see the region through a range of guided tours that capture everything you would want to see when visiting Larnaka.
Nature Walks: Cyprus Walks Etc
Food Tours: Cyprus Taste Tours
