Limassol is Cyprus's main cruise gateway, but its modern New Port terminal is outside the walkable historic core. Use the ship shuttle, bus 30 or a taxi to the marina, Old Port and medieval castle, then explore the compact old streets and Molos promenade on foot. Longer calls open up Kourion's cliff-top theatre and mosaics, Kolossi's Crusader tower, Amathous or the wine village of Omodos.
Limassol Marina / Old Port
The official cruise map identifies the marina area as the usual city drop-off; confirm the exact return point and last bus.
Marina, city centre, seafront tourist area and Amathous corridor
Official city maps place route 30 at the New Port and near the marina. Confirm the correct stop and direction in the Cyprus Bus app.
Old town, marina and Molos
Use the official terminal taxi station, insist on the meter and keep the named return terminal.
Kourion and Kolossi Castle
A practical paired excursion west of the port; retain at least 60–90 minutes for the return.
⚠️ Do not treat Limassol New Port and the Old Port beside the castle as the same place.
⚠️ The current €2 bus cash fare rises to €2.50 on 12 October 2026; older tourism maps may show obsolete prices.
⚠️ Summer heat, UV exposure and limited shade are significant at Kourion, Kolossi and Amathous.
⚠️ Road traffic can slow the return from the eastern hotel strip, Troodos villages or Kourion.
60–90 min · Paid — €4.50 listed
The old town's compact fortress houses the Medieval Museum of Cyprus. Tradition places Richard the Lionheart's 1191 marriage to Berengaria nearby, while the present structure incorporates successive Byzantine, Lusignan and Ottoman layers.
Moderate — stone stairs and historic levels
Mon–Sat 09:00–17:00; Sun 10:00–13:00; closed public holidays.
90 min–3 hrs · Free; food and activities paid
The common shuttle arrival area links the modern marina, revitalised fishing harbour and broad Molos seafront park, with sculptures, cafes and Mediterranean views.
Easy — level waterfront paths
Open-access waterfront; individual businesses, play areas and facilities keep their own hours.
2–3 hrs · Free self-guided walk
An official 20-stop loop begins near the Old Port and threads through the castle quarter, Kebir Mosque, old hammam, market streets and architectural details of the historic centre.
Easy to moderate — about 2.06 km on city paving
Public streets are always accessible. The tourist office is Mon–Fri 08:30–16:00; free Thursday guided walks are subject to confirmation.
3–4.5 hrs including transport · Paid — €4.50 listed; transport extra
One of Cyprus's great ancient city-kingdoms spreads across a sea-facing plateau, with a restored Greco-Roman theatre, the mosaic-rich House of Eustolios, agora, basilica and villas.
Moderate — large exposed site; partly accessible
16 September–15 April daily 08:30–17:00; 16 April–15 September daily 08:30–19:30. Closed Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Orthodox Easter Sunday.
2–3 hrs including transport · Paid — €2.50 listed; transport extra
A formidable 15th-century tower at the former Grand Commandery of the Knights of St John, beside sugar-mill ruins and closely tied to the history of Commandaria wine.
Moderate — steep internal stairs
16 September–15 April daily 08:30–17:00; 16 April–15 September daily 08:30–19:30. Closed Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Orthodox Easter Sunday.
3–4 hrs including transport · Paid — €2.50 listed; transport extra
The remains of an important ancient city-kingdom include its agora, baths, early Christian basilicas and the hilltop sanctuary of Aphrodite-Astarte overlooking the coast.
Moderate — exposed slopes; lower town partly accessible
16 September–15 April daily 08:30–17:00; 16 April–15 September daily 08:30–19:30. Closed Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Orthodox Easter Sunday.
Traditional Cypriot and Greek meze · €€–€€€
A family-run old-town choice with continuous daytime kitchen service for meat, fish or vegetarian meze and classics such as kleftiko, moussaka and stifado.
Opening hours
Official site lists Mon–Sat kitchen orders continuously 12:15–21:45
Sunday closed.
Address: 209 Agiou Andreou, Limassol 3036
Cypriot and Mediterranean seafood · €€€
A marina-side seafood stop for fresh fish and fish meze, convenient to the common shuttle drop-off and the old-town walking loop.
Opening hours
Current venue listing shows daily 12:30–23:00
confirm directly when reserving.
Address: Limassol Marina, Limassol 3601
Contemporary Cypriot and Mediterranean sharing plates · €€€
A polished garden restaurant using Cypriot olive oil and local produce, suited to a leisurely weekday lunch or a special late call.
Opening hours
Official site lists Mon–Fri 12:30–24:00
Sat–Sun 19:00–24:00, so weekends do not suit a daytime call.
Address: 5 16th June Street, Limassol 3022
Cypriot seafood and Mediterranean grill · €€–€€€
A long-running family seafood restaurant directly on the Amathus coast, best combined with the archaeological site rather than a central city walk.
Opening hours
Official site lists Tue–Sun 12:00–23:00, kitchen closing 22:00
Monday closed.
Address: 138 Amathountos Avenue, Agios Tychon, Limassol 4532
Limassol has stories most visitors walk straight past.
Tradition says Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre at Limassol in 1191 and crowned her Queen of England.
Commandaria, associated with the Knights at Kolossi, is often described as one of the world's oldest continuously named wines.
Kourion's restored ancient theatre is still used for performances against a dramatic Mediterranean backdrop.
Limassol sits between two ancient city-kingdoms: Kourion to the west and Amathous to the east.
The marina, Old Port, castle, market streets and Molos form the city-day core east of the terminal. Kourion and Kolossi lie west and pair naturally; Amathous lies east along the coastal bus corridor; Omodos is a separate long-call wine-village day.
Medieval castle · Old Port · Molos promenade · Agiou Andreou streets
Greco-Roman theatre · Mosaic houses · Sea-cliff views · Commandaria history
Agora · Baths · Aphrodite sanctuary · Coastal path
Cobbled square · Holy Cross monastery · Wine press · Arkatena bread
Blue bars show the normal cruise season. April, May, October and November combine warm weather with more comfortable walking. June to September is excellent for the coast but exposed archaeological sites can be extremely hot.
Guide climate averages · Weather data: Open-Meteo
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