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Lefkosia Old City Quest

5Player rating
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Play at your pace · usually 92 min 3.5 km Nicosia App-guided
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The experience

About this quest

The shadows are lengthening over Lefkosia, and the air is thick with the scent of a city under siege.

The year is 1570. Cannons thunder at the great Venetian gates, and panicked citizens are fleeing into the night. But a darker threat slithers beneath the chaos. For centuries, the island's legendary guardian cats have kept a terrifying ancient plague at bay. Now, terrified by the war, the guardians have scattered. Without them, the snakes will reclaim the city.

You are Sigá—a small, fiercely brave street cat with the weight of Cyprus's history resting on your paws. You have until sunset to slip through the winding, medieval alleys, crack the codes of the city's ancient walls, and track down the 10 scattered feline guardians before it is too late. Failure means the heart of Lefkosia will be lost forever.

Are you ready to see the world from a completely different perspective? Step into the shadows, trust your whiskers, and save the ancient capital from the slithering dark.

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Families and cat lovers follow Sigá, a brave street cat, through the 1570 siege, while history fans pass Paphos Gate, St. John's Cathedral and the Omeriye Mosque on a free 3.5 km loop inside the Venetian walls that takes a little over two hours. Small children may tire of the distance and the snake plague story, and anyone wanting a live guide to question should pick something else.

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From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Nicosia

A · Start

Konstantinou Palaiologou 1, Nicosia, Lefkosia 1011, Cyprus

B · Finish

5996+WV7, Nicosia, Cyprus

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Roman Shaternik.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Roman Shaternik

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is there a self-guided tour that starts at Eleftheria Square?
Yes. This quest starts at Eleftheria Square and leads you on foot through the old city inside the Venetian walls. It is free to play on your phone, and you can start whenever you like, with no guide and no group to join.
Which parts of Nicosia's old city does the route cover?
In walking order: Eleftheria Square, Tripoli Bastion, Paphos Gate, Alexander the Great, Ledra Spikes, Faneromeni, the Town Hall, St. John's Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, Omeriye Mosque and a church crossroads, finishing in Laiki Geitonia. At each place the app tells its story and sets a puzzle.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Most players take a little over two hours, walking and puzzles included, over about 3.5 km. It is a loop route that begins at Eleftheria Square and finishes in Laiki Geitonia. You can pause at any point and carry on later.
Is there an app for exploring Nicosia on foot?
Yes. The quest runs on your phone and guides you from place to place through the old city, telling the story of each stop and setting a puzzle based on what is in front of you. It is free to play and needs no booking.
Is it a good choice for children?
Children who like cats and puzzles can follow the story of Sigá, a small street cat trying to save the city. Bear in mind the walk is around 3.5 km over two hours, and the story includes a siege, cannons and a plague of snakes.

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