This open-top bus tour is all about getting to grips with Cypriot history, culture and cuisine. Travel from the sun-soaked coast to the sprawling fields, windmills and wildflowers of the countryside. You'll get to taste local organic products, chance upon rustic villages, and learn all about the events of 1974 that led to the island's current division.
Excursions & day trips
Cyprus villages tour by the Original Red Bus
from
£21.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
- Three-hour open-top bus tour
- Travel from coastal beach resorts to country villages
- Learn about the history of the island and the events of 1974 that led to the island's current division
What to expect
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What's included
Transport
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Driver/ guide
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Panoramic bus tour
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Fresh fruit
Transport
What to remember
- Infants (0 to two years of age) are free of charge, but must be sat upon the lap of a paying adult
- Seats on the open-top deck are not guaranteed
- Bring a hat
- Bring money for extras or gratuities
- 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
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Provider
TUI CYPRUS LTD
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
What people say about this experience
Based on 30 reviews from verified customers
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Safety
4.9/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Staff
4.9/5
Service
4.9/5
Martina
From United States of America - May 2025Solo traveller
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
I found this very interesting as it includes the history of Cyprus . The guides were amazing worth doing for the history of Cyprus
Anonymous
From United States of America - May 2025Excellent
Overall rated5/5
My friend and I found this tour excellent. Very informative information. Sad in parts. Paul and Dave or John were great. I would go on a tour with ...
Jackie Kevin Libby alan
From United States of America - May 2025Travelled with family
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
Robertson
From United Kingdom - May 2025Travelled with a group of friends
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
We enjoyed the whole experience and the driver and tour guide were excellent and very knowledgeable. It was lovely getting off the bus at the bee park ...
Von
From United Kingdom - October 2024Travelled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
The tide was excellent and the guide knowledge was brill. The only thing I did not like was the stop at the Bee place
Angus
From United States of America - October 2024Travelled as a couple
55 - 64 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
It was a first rate experience. The guide was very knowledgeable and pointed out points of interest the whole way round. He had a very good sense of h ...
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