Photos: Andreas2009, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credits
Photos: Andreas2009, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Inside the Church of Saint Lazarus
Your local guide
Michalis Ioannou
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Highlights
- A tomb linked to Lazarus of Bethany
- Byzantine architecture, still active
- A childhood spent at this church
- A saint's day procession, described
- Respect kept for an active space
About this tour
This session walks the interior and courtyard of the Church of Saint Lazarus, a Byzantine-era building said to hold the tomb of Lazarus after his arrival in Cyprus. You see the church from someone baptised and raised attending services there. It stays respectful of an active place of worship throughout.
I keep the phone steady inside, lowering my voice whenever a service is underway, then step into the courtyard to talk more freely about the building's history. Questions are welcome throughout.
This suits anyone interested in Byzantine architecture or religious history. It also pairs well with the fort session for a fuller old town picture.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Larnaca before heading out.
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Church of Saint Lazarus interior 21 min
You see the Byzantine-era church interior, and I explain why it is said to hold the tomb of Lazarus of Bethany after his arrival in Cyprus.
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Church courtyard 21 min
The camera moves to the courtyard outside, and I describe the saint's day procession I have attended here since childhood.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Larnaca: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Halloumi and Finikoudes / seafront, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Nicosia time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Larnaca, showing you Church of Saint Lazarus interior and Church courtyard live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet and the link comes with your booking. I keep my voice low whenever a service is underway, filming around it rather than through it.
Times shown in Nicosia time (EET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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