Tombs of the Kings
Tombs of the Kings
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  • Revanite
    1 contribution
    Very interesting if you're not ignorant.
    It's fascinating to explore and imagine how they built these in 4th century BC is quite astounding. A bit of preparation for your trip is advisable. I.e. ensuring you have roaming enabled so you can scan the QR codes and interact with the displays. I would also advise not going In summer as it is exposed and hot. Winter time is perfect. The site is steeped in history and if you have an ounce of intellect and imagination you can try and imagine what it would have been like. Considering their age they are amazingly well preserved. Definitely deserves its world heritage site status. Even our 6 year old found it really interesting and was able to tell her friends about it she's memorised 5 interesting facts about it. It's so cheap to visit and if you bring an open mind you will enjoy the trip. If history and culture is not your thing then maybe you should stick to your catered self contained resort as you won't enjoy this.
    Visited December 2022
    Traveled with family
    Written December 28, 2022
  • Robert h
    Worthing, United Kingdom96 contributions
    Thought provoking.
    We took a walk down the hill from a disappointing visit to the 'Old Town' Paphos to visit the `tombs. It's a bit of a misnomer, in that there weren't many or any kings buried there, but nevertheless impressive. The resting place of important people from a number of different origins, its amazing the amount of work that went into creating these tombs out of the rock. Some of them are enormous and very well preserved, with helpful information available at each tomb via your smart phone. It's a lovely location stroll around, with views into the Mediterranean, and totally befitting the final resting place for individuals held in high regard by their peers all the time ago.
    Visited February 2023
    Written February 15, 2023
  • Russell F
    Brixham, United Kingdom80 contributions
    Tremendous Tour of the Tombs
    Another amazing archaeological site in Paphos! Allow plenty of time to make the most of exploring this expansive area. Just a few Euros to get in, you could spend a day here, but you need at least several hours to do it justice. I like the 3D scanning barcodes to gather the info. Awe inspiring if you like this kind of thing. Highly recommended.
    Visited February 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 21, 2023
  • Tonia1767
    Birmingham, United Kingdom6 contributions
    Worth a visit
    The tombs are so historic and I enjoyed the audio guide accessed on the free app. Followed the route round and there are a few sign posts. Perhaps could benefit from some info boards to capture peoples imagination and idea on the history. Amazingly well preserved considering. Its incredible what past humans were capable of and the rituals we have followed. Worth visiting and only 2.50€ each. I imagine it would be tough to negotiate in August heat but February/March was fine.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 5, 2023
  • muffinxman
    13 contributions
    A nice bit of history in the heart of Paphos
    A massive site, where you can clamber around an ancient necropolis like an explorer. Really enjoyed this and would recommend a visit. The site is a bit confusing as to where all the tombs were, but we managed to find them all in the end. Interesting to scan the QR codes on the way round to find out a bit more
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 14, 2023
  • MissOzma
    Rugeley, United Kingdom9 contributions
    Worth a trip, smaller site than the main Paphos archaeological site
    An excellent site, but I’d recommend going here before you go to the main Paphos archaeological site, as this one is smaller. If you only have time for one, go there. If you have more time, this stop is worth the visit too! There are plenty of areas here to explore.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 14, 2023
  • Shelley S
    Chichester, United Kingdom55 contributions
    The wild, unkempt nature of this historic place made it feel rather special.
    Loved this place. Spent several hours wandering at leisure, exploring some of the less obvious parts of the site. As we went fairly early in the day we managed to avoid it feeling too busy. I imagine spring is in many ways the best time to visit, as it felt like a cross between a nature reserve & an ancient site, with loads of flowers & butterflies in particular. Entrance fee is really good value.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 21, 2023
  • Chris B
    14 contributions
    VFM Archaeology at its best
    Didn't know what to expect but after paying 2.5 euros we entered the grounds of the tombs and were knocked back at how interesting the tombs were. We spent a pleasant two hours exploring all of the tombs. Some well excavated others not so but the experience is well worth it. Only thing missing was a cafe. My top tip is make sure you take a bottle of water with you.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 5, 2023
  • TheLegendP
    United Kingdom53 contributions
    OK for the entry fee, not worth more.
    Wasn’t a expensive entry fee, €2.50 adult and baby was free. Not exactly pushchair / wheelchair friendly, and limited seating inside if you do want a sit down. No baby change facility, and cleaner (female) just randomly walked into the gents… Wife is into history and she enjoyed it.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written April 6, 2023
  • Robert B
    Glasgow, United Kingdom200 contributions
    All senses interaction with history
    Amazing place to visit. Not many sites do you get to go into the tombs and really explore as much as you like. My wife and I were there for about 2 hours and only did the first 4 tombs. Need to visit again to see the rest of the site.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 7, 2023
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Gerard O
Weymouth, UK701 contributions
Dec 2020
This is really both an interesting and extraordinary location. My wife and I visited it in early December and we had the whole place to ourselves yet the weather was incredibly warm. It was fascinating to walk around and see the many many different tombs and the work that had gone into them. The entrance fee was only €2.5 each so well worth a visit
Written December 3, 2020
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EmLiesel
Birmingham, UK217 contributions
Oct 2020
I visited with my husband, sister and brother in law and two young nephews in mid-October, it was VERY hot! It is great value at only 2.50euros for adults and the children were free.

We used this as a day out to catch up and we all enjoyed walking round the various ruins, clambering in and out of chambers and enjoying the views. There are so many different ruins and tombs - I am sure we didn't get round them all. The heat meant we called it a day earlier than planned but we did get round a lot of the site.

There are information stands dotted around but it could do with more as there tends to be more than once entrance to each section and if you get the wrong one, there's no information stand but this is only a minor point.

It is a really interesting place to visit and definitely worth coming too when visiting Paphos.
Written November 8, 2020
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Lee R
Dartford, UK105 contributions
Sep 2021
I took a short walk from my hotel to this site, although plenty of parking is available and bus stop outside. I visited late Saturday morning and my 2 hours visit was good value for the 2:50 euros entry fee. Guidebook is an extra 4 euros. Very little shade so recommend taking a good sized bottle of water. Very interesting place to visit if you are in to historical sites. Possible to access many of the tombs by steps. Not sure what I was expecting on arrival, but I had a pleasant visit. It did not take my breath away, but well worth a visit for the small entrance fee.
Written September 16, 2021
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Louiseburke
12 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
I really enjoyed walking around here and seeing all the different tombs. It was very interesting I took lots of pictures for my memories, if anyone does get the chance to go I highly recommend that you do. For €2.50 adults and children are ftee it definately is worth a look.
Written August 29, 2020
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Peter88888888
Brisbane, Australia73 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The notice at the gate tells you that the name is incorrect: these are not tombs of kings at all. It also tells you to expect frescos: we only saw one tiny fragment in the whole site and that was behind a locked gate. Quite interesting to wander around a lot of graves carved out of sandstone rocks, but if you are expecting attractive frescos, information about who each tomb belonged to or what was found there, or anything that one would normally expect from a UNESCO world heritage site, I would give this one a miss.
Written February 10, 2020
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Stevebuk2
Beverley, UK35 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
A must see if you are staying in Paphos. Really interesting site with some fantastically preserved tombs. 2 and 3 the best of the bunch. Try to there early to avoid the heat, but more importantly other people if you want photos without team selfie in them!

Plan about two hours for the visit. Some great views out to sea as well. Only 2.50 entry fee, a bargain, but I think they are underselling themselves. The site has no cafe, vending, or even basic information on what you are seeing or how to navigate. I’d suggest they increase the price and spend 100 euros on a few signs, would make all the difference. Mind you, in the U.K it would be a National trust site and £15 per person and £10 to park, plus handrails galore so maybe this is the better way?
Written May 13, 2022
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FTMDave
Adria, Italy6,738 contributions
Jul 2021
First a tip. This is a huge necropolis and visiting it during the hottest part of the day sucks all your energy. Although there are eight tombs highlighted, I stupidly tried to look at every tomb until I was exhausted. Lesson learnt - go during the coolest part of the day and visit the major eight tombs first.

Apart from my stupidity - the archaeological site is stunning, making the €2.50 entrance fee a joke.

A must see.
Written July 26, 2021
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Shaz
8 contributions
Dec 2019
Large site, with a lot of tombs. Initially it is amazing to think these kings got buried in such a majestic way, but then there are just so many tombs, that you kind of lose interest after a while. You walk around, and there is very little signage to tell you about the tombs. You kind of just walk in and out of the tombs a bit lost. We should have got a guide and i would recommend one if tombs are something of interest to you
Written November 27, 2020
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chessu
Tallinn, Estonia173 contributions
Oct 2020
It's easy to get to (615 bus from the harbour, 1.5€ about 10 mins) and it's cheap, but that's about all I've got for this place. It's essentially a huge desert-like field. There's hardly any signs or information plaques about anything, no suggested walking routes etc. and it just looks like a big ol' pile of rocks to an untrained eye (which ours were). The only pieces of information are very dry and just stating some architectural facts, which meant nothing to us. You would've probably seen some cool-looking pictures with some pillars - that's about the only highlight to the regular tourist. Wouldn't recommend.
Written October 20, 2020
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rdella
Princes Risborough, UK1,664 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
We had the benefit of having the site to ourselves. Some of the tombs can only really be seen when you are quite close to them. In total there are nine teams spread over a wide area and one of them looks like Saint Georges Chapel in Lalibella in Ethiopia. Although the site goes down to the beach it is fenced off however I can’t imagine many of the bikini clad tourists visiting the site itself during the summer. The site is very exposed and best to see first thing in the morning or last thing in the evening. The entry fee was €2.50. All they caught the terms of the kings there is no evidence of any other teams had any royal connection. The recommended visit time is two hours and we spent over two hours cutting a fair price therefore worth allocating at least three hours.
Written July 27, 2021
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