What people are saying

  • “I've been on a lot of guided walks (especially in London), but this was one of the best. Eleni guided the group through the buffer zone of Nicosia, bringing her high level of expertise based on her own experience. She knew how to bring the participants into contact with each other in an uncomplicated way, so that a constructive group spirit quickly developed. The visit to the Turkish side, the invitation for a drink and the recommendations for activities afterwards were particularly welcome. I am happy to recommend participating in Eleni's guided tours.”

    Inside the Buffer Zone
    — Michael

  • “Knowledgeable, fascinating, engaging, articulated and charming. I’m running out of adjectives to describe Eleni’s Buffer Zone tour. However, the thing that struck me the most was how objective Eleni is. She manages to present facts and touching personal stories that affected equally both communities, Greek and Turkish. Eleni does that even though her family and herself were personally impacted by the trauma and random injustice of the island’s partition. Her tour not only explains the background and history of Cyprus, it also highlights the human side of it. Eleni also reads her audience to cater and pace the tour accordingly to ensure everyone is happy with it. Highly recommended!"

    Inside the Buffer Zone
    — Rafael

  • “In the last weekend of May 2025 we met Eleni in Famagusta. A special place as we not only wanted to scratch the surface of this place where buildings were silent witnesses of what once happened, but we really wanted to understand the stories of human beings. Eleni is such a human being. As a refugee she was forced to flee in 1974, she shares personal stories when we walked through the neighborhood of Varoshia. Not only does Eleni share so many details about the past and the present, we have experienced her also as a very resilient, caring and warm woman. A 10/10 when you desire to visit this place."

    Ghost Town of Varosha
    — Linda

  • "Such an amazing tour! Eleni taught us so much more about Nicosia and it's history than I learned from my own research, and the personal stories added so much color the complicated history of Cyprus. If you're into history and want to learn more about this incredible country, absolutely do this tour!"

    Inside the Buffer Zone
    — Hunter

  • "We absolutely loved the Ghost Town of Varosha tour with Walk & Talk Cyprus. Eleni was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also shared her personal story of having lived in the city before the invasion – it truly gave us goosebumps. Her insights and emotions made the experience so much more real and moving than we could have imagined. The tour was well-paced, deeply informative, and respectful of the area’s complex history. It felt like walking through a piece of living history, guided by someone who had actually been part of it. Eleni was also just an amazing person – warm, genuine, and engaging. It was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with her. She made us feel welcome and inspired, and we’re so grateful for the time we shared. If you're visiting Cyprus and want to do something meaningful, this tour is a must. Thank you, Eleni, for sharing your story with such heart. We’ll never forget it."

    Ghost Town of Varoshia
    — Samira

  • "We really enjoyed the tour with Eleni. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and shared a lot of historical context, but what stood out most were her personal stories and the way she introduced us to both the physical spaces and the people on either side of the Green Line. Eleni has a thoughtful, compassionate way of guiding; she helped us see the city through a more human lens. It never felt like a scripted tour; it felt like being shown around by someone who truly cares about the place and its history. We left with a much richer understanding of Nicosia, and a deep appreciation for the resilience of its people. Highly recommended!"

    Inside the Buffer Zone
    — Moussa

  • "I literally could not recommend Walk Talk Cyprus and Eleni any higher. It was a 6 star experience. Living part time in Nicosia I was surprised to still learn more on a tour of the occupied north of Nicosia. The tour was full of interesting stories and anecdotes and facts about Nicosia … a city I highly recommend you see as a WHOLE and not just in parts. This is one of Europe’s most interesting small cities and Eleni will make it come alive for you."

    North Nicosia
    — Paddy

  • "We took Eleni's private one-day tour through Lefkara, Kato Drys, and more. We not only had a fascinating time, but started a wonderful friendship with Eleni. Our only regret is that we left Cyprus the next day, so could not tour more with her or apply her many suggestions for where to visit, eat and stay. We saw beautiful villages, countryside and churches. We prefer not to sightsee by vehicle whenever walking is possible and Eleni is rare to offer this option. Her explanations of what we were seeing were very interesting. Also, it was priceless to hear her life story, including her evacuation with her family from Famagusta in 1974, and not being able to return to view the home for over 50 years. Take a tour with Eleni and you will never regret it."

    Tochni, Lefkara and Kato Drys
    — Linda

  • "Eleni is a fantastic guide to provide some local, long-term perspective to what life is like, and what it used to be like, in divided Nicosia. She's warm, well-spoken, attentive, patient and most of all very informative and knowledgeable. I hope her spirit moves everybody who takes her tour to more understanding, as it did for us."

    North Nicosia
    — Immanuel

  • "The buffer zone tour - exceeded all expectations. eleni was extremely personable, energetic and knowledgeable. we learned so much about the history of the island and got a unique view from her personal experiences. an absolute must if you are visiting this country. Made our trip so much more valuable!"

    Inside the Buffer Zone
    — Maggie

  • "A group of six of us took a tour with Eleni through the buffer zone and into northern Nicosia. I thoroughly recommend booking this tour. Having grown up in the city ,she brings so much knowledge and local flavour to the discussion . This raises everything way above a normal walking tour. Eleni weaves a wonderful blend of history and politics mingled with the lives of ordinary people living in a divided city. We were able to ask as many questions as we liked, and Eleni always gave answers from the heart. Perhaps the best recommendation I can offer is that we spent the whole evening recalling all the sights,sounds,and viewpoints from the tour, and we all came away with so many positive memories . I think that's the sign of a gifted tour guide."

    North Nicosia
    — Andy

  • "Doing this walking tour should be at the top of everyone's 'to do list' in Nicosia! Eleni is the best tour guide I have ever experienced. Her passion, warmth and authenticity is something that makes this tour a truly unique experience. Whilst walking around the Cypriot buffer zone, Eleni provides rich and memorable details to the area that you wouldn't be able to find elsewhere. Being able to see an area seeped in so much history accompanied with local and personal experiences was so valuable and a truly unforgettable experience."

    Inside the Buffer Zone
    — Clem

  • "Don’t miss out on having a tour with Eleni, she s by all means one of the greatest guides & human beings I’ve ever met! Had the buffer zone tour & it exceeded by far my expectations 😍 I truly had an unforgettable experience! Thank you Eleni for being so exceptional! With Eleni, it’s not only about sharing historical facts & dates (that most of us forget in few minutes) like most other tours do. She makes it so personalized with real life stories about her family and other people who suffered from the division & so many beautiful emotions and insights shared genuinely. Nicosia used to be my least favorite city in Cyprus however thanks to Eleni and all the passion and emotions and beautiful stories she puts in her walks, I now have a completely different perspective. PS: Eleni did a great job dealing with all ages in our group, including the young kids."

    Inside the Buffer Zone
    — Hala

  • "Absolutely incredible experience - Eleni was the most wonderful guide, and gave us an incredibly detailed tour, indulging all of our questions about Cyprus and the division between North and South. The route was fascinating and varied, and she gave the best recommendations for both North and South Nicosia at the conclusion of the tour, and also gave us a coffee as a treat during the tour! I cannot praise Eleni highly enough for all her efforts and for providing such an incredibly insightful (and unbiased) tour. Every traveller to Nicosia must do this!!!"

    Inside the Buffer Zone
    — Adam

  • "Her vivid storytelling made the complex history of Nicosia come alive – we could truly feel the tension and beauty of this divided city. The tour was perfect for adults and kids alike: engaging, insightful, and full of local perspectives you wouldn’t find in any guidebook. Eleni’s warm, open-hearted Cypriot hospitality made us feel instantly welcome. Special thanks for the amazing restaurant tips for the evening – a perfect ending to a perfect day! Highly recommended for anyone visiting Cyprus!"

    Inside the Buffer Zone