Tombs of the Kings

Tombs of the Kings

Tombs of the Kings
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  • Laura
    Manchester, United Kingdom31 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth a visit
    Excellent site. Really interesting to see and some really well preserved tombs. Although it would benefit from more signage and interpretation on site there is an audio guide available. Make sure to wear comfy shoes and take a drink with you even in the winter months.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 1 March 2024
  • AWilliams1978
    Harpenden, United Kingdom1,154 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Another neglected site
    A surly security guard threw a £2.50 ticket at as in the front entrance and the experience didn't get a whole lot better. Zero information accept on QR codes - which I couldn't get to load. Insecure and frankly dangerous bits of cord strung up to suggest out of bounds areas. With very little effort this could be a remarkable archeological site! What a shame no one seems to care about it.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 12 March 2024
  • Adam
    Swindon, United Kingdom6 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not for everyone……
    My partner and I visited the tombs, unfortunately it wasn’t for us, there is no guide unless you book through an independent tour operator. When you get to each tomb you scan a QR code which informs you about that specific tomb/area. Once you have seen a few tombs you have seen them all, there isn’t much else to it, the views are lovely and you can walk up and down but apart from that there is nothing else. It only costs €2.50 each so it doesn’t break the bank and it is worth going if you have never been there before. If you are really into history and this kind of era then it is definitely for you.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 16 March 2024
  • Lilith
    Stuttgart, Germany985 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Archaeological journey through time in Paphos royal tombs in Cyprus
    This archaeological site is worth every cent of the entrance fee and is a must-see on any Cyprus trip. It is impressive what you can find here in terms of columns, ancient architecture and historical sites in the complex. There is so much to discover and here you can walk, have a picnic, have a beautiful view of the sea and all surrounded by ancient ruins. A fantastic journey through time that is credited by the information boards. An absolute recommendation!
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 24 March 2024
  • fryza
    Sheffield, United Kingdom83 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful adventures, history beneath your feet.
    Great value and wonderful adventures to be had here. For €2.50 pp, you can't complain. The whole site is massive and has great views towards the sea. Each tomb has slabs where the deceased would have been and is smeared in history. There are around 8, i think, but different smaller places and rocks to climb. Pillars are in one tomb, and it was really fun. Make sure you take a hat and a bottle of water! There are exits all around from the entrance and around the beach turnstiles.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 30 March 2024
  • 100marathonsandmore
    Bridgend, United Kingdom62 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must go attraction in Paphos
    A must visit attraction when in Paphos the Tombs of the Kings is a bit of a misnomer as there were no kings buried at the site, more a site for the rich and privileged population of the time. That being said it is a fascinating place with so much to look at. The site is quite large and difficult to navigate in places so comfortable shoes are needed as there is a lot of walking and several areas of difficult steps to navigate. A very modest entry fee and you could easily spend 2-3 hours to take in all the tombs.The tombs are numbered some with QR codes for more details. We failed to find one tomb but that is probably down to us.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 1 April 2024
  • goldeneagle69
    Telford, United Kingdom168 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Slightly mis-titled, but fascinating.
    Very enjoyable morning out walking round this vast site. Really impressed that it only cost €2.50 each to get in. In the UK this would have been about £15 each. Found it funny that it's called Tomb of the King's, but when you enter there is a note on the board saying that no Kings were ever buried there! They would never get away with that in the UK. I really enjoyed my visit, going down into each tomb and have a good nose around. Fascinating. If only my wife felt the same way! She said it was just a pile of rocks! I guess it just one of those places you either like or don't.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 20 April 2024
  • jewelslinks
    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom30 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fabulous day out
    It was a fabulous day out. We walked to it from where we were staying. An amazing walk around the tombs and you scan the QR code So you can listen to the information about each area. Very informative. Take some water as you are outside a lot. You can take as long as you want to wander around. The tombs have been preserved very well so you can actually walk around some of them. Wear decent walking shoes. I think it was about €3 to get in. Well worth the money. Would definitely recommend. Children to be supervised.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 26 April 2024
  • Murphy Dog
    Herefordshire, United Kingdom151 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Can’t grumble for €2.50
    Worth a visit. Might be better if they increased the fee slightly and improved the signage and information about the tombs. Need to take your smartphone and use the QR code for commentary but it was a little hard to follow a route and see which tomb was which. Needs more signage to guide you around.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 2 May 2024
  • Lynn M
    87 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice place shame about the staff
    Value for money and an interesting site to visit. Nice walk and lovely views over the coastline. You can scan the bar code and either listen or read information on the site. The down side the staff couldn't be more unwelcoming rude and unhelpful, they looked like they would rather be anywhere else.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 12 May 2024
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Paul C
Sheffield, UK210 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 • Couples
Only £2.50 each entrance fee leads to a fascinating exploration of history. It’s one of the official wonders of the world and offers an interactive guide across the site giving both speaking and written history to the tombs via QR codes dotted throughout the area. Would advise going early as once the sun gets hot it a fairly open site so be prepared.
Written 1 October 2024
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Merrowmum
Guildford, UK1,407 contributions
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Dec 2024 • Couples
This necropolis for the well to do (though not actually any kings) is well worth the trip out from Paphos harbour area. I’ve been to quite a few Roman sites over the years and have never seen one like this. The tombs themselves are fascinating, largely because they do model the atria of Roman villas with the tombs themselves instead of rooms round the edges. You can have a really good explore round, clambering down and around and seeing how well preserved the structures often are - if you look carefully you’ll occasionally even see original painted plaster fragments.
Like the archaeological park, there is little to no shade and apart from the toilets at the entrance there are no facilities here at all, so make sure you have plenty of water.
It uses the same app as the archaeological park, by the way.
Definitely worth the bargain €2.50 entrance!
Written 17 December 2024
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Iacopo G
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Solo
Very important UNESCO site, very large, with many underground tombs.

From the sea. seeing it in December is enchanting, in August it must be torture. I recommend coming early in the morning, they say it gets to 45 degrees in summer. When I would never come.
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Written 28 December 2023
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GiovanniPalermo
Palermo285 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
A truly unique monumental necropolis. Something like this, perhaps, is only visible in Egypt and a few other places in the world. The entrance ticket costs only 2.5 euros with which you will be preparing to live one of those experiences that will never be forgotten. Despite its name, the necropolis was not used for Cypriot rulers, but for aristocrats and prominent figures of high society. The name was attributed to it due to the magnificence of some of the tombs and their majestic character, a very rare example of tomb monuments completely dug into the rock. The tombs are strictly numbered and if you don't have the time to visit them all, I recommend that you don't miss at least number three and number four. Absolutely not to be missed during a stay in Cyprus
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Written 17 October 2023
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Puccio&natolia2009
Palermo, Italy5,228 contributions
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Aug 2023 • Family
Beautiful archaeological site whose entrance costs €2.50 per person and children enter for free.
This is the necropolis of the ancient Roman city of Paphos built beautifully with a sunset view
They are actually the tombs of Roman nobles, the best preserved one is tomb number 3.
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Written 13 August 2023
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MM0980
Leipzig, Germany662 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
The royal tombs were a short walk from our hotel. Entry costs €2.50 per person. The complex is extensive and right by the sea. QR codes are attached to the tombs so that you can find out more information. Some tombs are well preserved and you can go down stairs to see everything up close and walk through the colonnades.
I didn't find the royal tombs that impressive. Especially since there are tons of archaeological sites in Cyprus. But if you're interested in archaeological sites, this is the place for you.
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Written 6 August 2023
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Beth
Southampton, UK93 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • Couples
This was well worth the trip and really fun to explore. We had it on our checklist for things to see in Paphos and we're very glad we did.

What we enjoyed:
- The price! This was excellent value for money at 2.50 Euro each.
- There was plenty to see, we spent a fair few hours here. We tried to explore everything as much as we could though I'm certain there's some things we missed. It was fun to go into each of the tombs and have a look. In the guidebook it says a fair bit was destroyed by quarrying, but it's incredible despite that how much is still preserved.
- A few of the spots (i.e. the tombs with pillars) likely make a good location if you're keen to show off on social media.
- Public transport was decent! The bus station isn't far. The 615 from Coral Bay goes past the Tomb of the Kings too, and to go back it's every ten minutes. We actually walked to the Tomb of the Kings from the market in Paphos which was also only 30 mins or so at most.

What we didn't enjoy:
- There was only one toilet, but it's an old site and plumbing isn't exactly an easy ask. So I wouldn't necessarily label this as a negative.
- A map of the site might have been appreciated, just to ensure we saw everything we wanted to see.

Things to keep in mind:
- Accessibility isn't a super strong point here, but we did see people with small children that managed okay. Of course these are old tombs and they have steep stairs to carefully venture down. Just be careful.
- There's one loo at the start. The mens is before the pay point and the womens after the pay point. Go when you can.
- Bring some water with you and wear good shoes, it's a lot of walking.
- You can also buy a guide book for 5 euros, which I'd recommend doing since it gives details of the site. There's also QR codes around for the audiotour.

Would we go again?
I think so, at least to try make sure we saw everything.

Would we recommend?
I think so yes, if you like history. Some of the tombs are very similar to each other and we had a lot of enjoyment from imagining how things used to be and seeing all the key parts of history. If you don't like that kind of thing then maybe give it a miss, it is essentially a bunch of ruins and I get that doesn't satisfy everyone.
Written 29 November 2024
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Indianauk76
105 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Family
Great to see even if it was a short visit. It’s really hot in July so make sure you take water with you and lots of sun screen.

It’s very very open and there’s not much shade but you do need to visit. €5 for a family of 4, so it’s not there to rip you off and it’s quite amazing to see all the ruins and tombs and go exploring, nothing is off limits, unlike England were everything would be cornered off and you could see it from half half mile distance,
And would cost £50 or more.

We really enjoyed it and would highly recommend.
Written 24 July 2024
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AJ83
London, UK13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
This archeological site was our favourite so far. We were a family of 6 spanning 3 generations. The site is very cheap to get into - €2.5 euros per adult and children are free. If you download the app there is lots of information on all the tombs. The tombs are well preserved and you can enter a good few of them. The site is large so it never felt crowded. There are lots of trees to take a break from the heat and there are water fountains around to keep you cool. We used the bus to get to this site which was easy, the bus stops are just outside. However there is no cafe on the site so make sure you take lots of water on hot days.
Written 9 August 2023
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Carl J
Dubai, United Arab Emirates3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Family
The Tombs of the Kings in Paphos, Cyprus, is a remarkable archaeological site that offers a glimpse into the grandeur and mystery of ancient burial practices. Situated near the Paphos harbor, this UNESCO World Heritage site dates back to the 4th century BC and is an excellent example of Hellenistic and Roman architecture.

Despite its name, the site is not the resting place of actual kings, but rather high-ranking officials and wealthy citizens of Paphos. The tombs are carved directly into the solid rock, and their architecture is inspired by Egyptian customs, reflecting the blend of cultures that existed in Cyprus at the time. The site consists of a series of underground chambers, many featuring intricate frescoes, Doric columns, and courtyards, which create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.

Visitors often remark on the impressive scale and the serene, almost eerie atmosphere of the site. The tombs are spread out over a large area, which means it rarely feels crowded, even during peak tourist season. The sense of history is palpable, and as you walk among the tombs, it's easy to imagine the ancient rituals that might have taken place there.

However, some visitors note that the site lacks detailed informational signage, so it might be beneficial to hire a guide or do some research beforehand to fully appreciate the historical context. Also, given that the site is mostly outdoors, it's advisable to bring water, wear sunscreen, and visit during the cooler parts of the day.

Overall, the Tombs of the Kings is a must-see for history enthusiasts and those interested in ancient cultures. Its unique blend of history, architecture, and atmosphere makes it one of the most fascinating sites in Cyprus.
Written 29 August 2024
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