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Free tour

Invisible Limassol: a journey into the past

5.00
Excellent(6)
Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Languages: English and Russian
Guru: Julia
Registered on 22 February 2020
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Hello! I'm Julia, a passionate explorer and storyteller currently based in Limassol. Over the past three years, I've been captivated by Cyprus's hidden stories, architecture, and local history. I love photography, reading old memoirs, and uncovering secret spots in the city. Let's discover Limassol's unseen beauty together!
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

What if the streets you walk every day were hiding a story?
Not loud ones: quiet, almost invisible. But still there, in balconies, cracks and names that no one explains.

For nearly a year, I’ve been walking through the old town with guests, showing them a Limassol that seems gone, but still lives in details.

This isn’t a formal tour.
It’s more like time-travel with someone who loves the city and wants to share what’s often overlooked.

We’ll talk about:
📜 What stood here 100 years ago
🎥 Which cinema was the third on the whole island
💣 Why there's a WWII bomb in the centre
🧨 How the city raised money for its main monument (spoiler: very creatively)
📮 What were the “social networks” of the past?

You’ll see:
The outline of the old Turkish quarter
A rare map of Limassol when it was tiny
Archival photos that make the past feel real

We finish near Poe Bar – the perfect place to let the stories settle.


🧡 I keep groups small – around 5 people.
Coming alone? I’m happy to walk even with one person.
Can’t make the time? Message me – we’ll work something out.


Let the city surprise you.
You’ve probably walked these streets. Just… not like this.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Pavlou Mela 34, Lemesos 3040, Cyprus
📍 Meeting point: We’ll meet near Melissa Restaurant, just next to Heroes' Square. You’ll recognise me by my big red bag with hearts ❤️🎒 I’ll be waiting with a smile – and a little time machine, hidden in stories.
1
Outside visit
We’ll explore the story behind the monument, how the city raised funds in surprisingly creative ways, and how the square’s meaning continues to evolve today as a space of both memory and daily life.
2
Outside visit
Rialto Theatre
One of the oldest cinemas in Cyprus and a true cultural landmark. We'll talk about the golden age of film in Limassol, the importance of this venue to the city’s social scene, and how the magic of cinema brought people together.
3
Outside visit
Limassol District Administration
This elegant neoclassical building wasn’t always a government hub. We'll explore its layered history and why such classical architecture appeared right in the middle of a Mediterranean port city.
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

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Excellent(6)
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Professionalism
4.83
Fun
4.67
Communication
5.00
Quality
4.83
Route
5.00

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
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