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The 15 Best Cappadocia Green Tours

72 tours  ·  from $4 a head

The Green, or South, tour is a long day: an underground city, the walk along the river in Ihlara Valley and the cliff monastery at Selime. These 15 compare on price, group size and which underground city they use.

Cappadocia: Guided Green Tour with Lunch and Tickets - Göreme Panorama and Pigeon Valley
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Cappadocia: Guided Green Tour with Lunch and Tickets

1.Guided Green Tour with Lunch and Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,471 reviews · from $51Our pick

This nine-hour Cappadocia Green Tour links Göreme Panorama, Pigeon Valley, Derinkuyu Underground City, Ihlara Valley and Selime Monastery, with lunch beside the Melendiz River. Expect a one-hour underground walk and a one-hour canyon hike. English- and Turkish-speaking guides lead the tour; guides have included Cemil and Sefer. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available.

“The tour is organized very comfortable with pickup and drop at the hotel. good and quick communication with the tour coordinator and a knowledgeable guide. Absolute recommended”

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Cappadocia: Guided Green Tour Incl. Lunch and Entry Tickets - Göreme Panorama and the onyx stop
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Cappadocia: Guided Green Tour Incl. Lunch and Entry Tickets

2.Guided Green Tour Incl. Lunch and Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 931 reviews · 8 hours · from $34

Spend a full day in South Cappadocia, descending into Derinkuyu’s multi-level underground city, walking the Ihlara Valley and exploring Selime Monastery. The tour includes hotel pickup, transport, lunch and a guide. Recent groups have been led by guides including Rabia, Eda, Jacob and Melisa. Check whether your booking option includes entry tickets.

“Eda is a wonderful guide, we had lots of fun during our green valley tour.”

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Cappadocia Green Tour (inc: Pro Guide, Transfers, Tickets, Lunch) - Derinkuyu: eight levels beneath the surface
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Cappadocia Green Tour (inc: Pro Guide, Transfers, Tickets, Lunch)

3.Cappadocia Green Tour (inc: Pro Guide, Transfers, Tickets, Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 846 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $105Top rated

Set out from Göreme and nearby towns for an 8 to 9 hour tour of Cappadocia’s southern sights. Visit Derinkuyu Underground City, Ihlara Valley, Selime Monastery and Pigeon Valley, with museum tickets, lunch and transfers included. Guides such as Bayram and Elif have led tours, though your assigned guide may vary.

“The tour is quite long and in the end after lunch we got a bit sleepy and tired. However the places we visited were very interesting and unique. Our guide (I think he was named Bayran) gave a fun and playful tone from the first minute to the last. He also had deep knowledge of the area and made insightful comments and observations. He used the transportation time to share information about the upcoming destination so we didn't lose extra time when we arrived. All in all a decent tour worth 4 stars with an excellent star guide that totals up to a 5 star experience.”

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Cappadocia Green Tour - Going underground at Derinkuyu
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Cappadocia Green Tour

4.Cappadocia Green Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 540 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about eight hours exploring Cappadocia’s southern sights by air-conditioned minivan, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch by the Melendiz River, and a walk of about 3.5 km in Ihlara Valley. Highlights include Derinkuyu Underground City and Selime Monastery. Drinks are extra, and some days may include a shop stop.

“Tour was great and lunch was delicious. Couple of stops at jewelry and souvenir stores was a rip-off and could be avoided.”

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Cappadocia: Green Tour - Ihlara Valley & Underground City - Derinkuyu takes you below ground
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Cappadocia: Green Tour – Ihlara Valley & Underground City

5.Green Tour – Ihlara Valley & Underground City

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 378 reviews · 8 hours · from $71

Spend a full day beyond Göreme, from fairy-chimney views to Derinkuyu’s tight underground passages and a riverside walk in Ihlara Valley. Your guide explains the region’s geology, history, and customs, then leads you to Selime Monastery and an onyx workshop. Hotel pickup, lunch, and a choice of ticket options are included.

“Our day tour was very informative & interesting. We enjoyed all the activities/sights that we visited. Although towards the end of the tour after lunch, we felt a bit rushed especially the other guests who could not keep up with fast pace hiking the canyon. But overall, it was a great experience!”

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Cappadocia Mix Tour Half Green Tour and Half Red Tour - Avanos pottery, from river clay to wheel
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Cappadocia Mix Tour Half Green Tour and Half Red Tour

6.Cappadocia Mix Tour Half Green Tour and Half Red Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 319 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $96

From Göreme, this 8 to 9-hour small-group tour combines cave churches, fairy chimneys, a family-run pottery workshop and five levels of Kaymaklı Underground City. Lunch, entry tickets, an air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking guide are included. Guides have included Bayram and Elif.

“It was a perfect highlight trip. We covered many points but it did not feel rushed at all. The green tour covers additional hiking spot which was anyway not very convenient for us during peak winter and snowfall, so we didn’t feel like we missed out on anything in this mixed tour. Our guide Bayram was very kind and knowledgeable. It was great interacting with him and learning about the history and culture of Cappadocia and Türkiye. Thank you!”

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Small Group Green Tour - Ihlara Valley: the longest visit
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Small Group Green Tour

7.Small Group Green Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $102

Spend six to eight hours exploring four of Cappadocia’s best-known sights: Kaymakli Underground City, Ihlara Valley, Selime Monastery and Pigeon Valley. The tour includes admission, an air-conditioned vehicle, pickup and lunch at an upscale venue. Groups are capped at 10, and the tour is offered in English. One reported concern is that guide Nigar rushed the stops.

“Small group green tour in cappadocia. The tour was small group however the guide Nigar rushed us through all the spots. She was upset some of the tourist for being late even for 5-10 mins. She provided us very brief descriptions of locations we were traveling to. When I asked her a question, one of her response was ‘didn’t I tell this already?’”

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All-in-One Cappadocia Tour: Combined Red and Green Tour - Pigeon Valley and the Uçhisar question
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All-in-One Cappadocia Tour: Combined Red and Green Tour

8.All-in-One Cappadocia Tour: Combined Red and Green Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $16Best value

Join a 7 to 8 hour Cappadocia tour from Göreme and nearby towns, pairing the Göreme Open Air Museum and Pasabag’s fairy chimneys with Pigeon Valley and Ozkonak Underground City. Choose a small-group or private option, with pickup and transport included. Guides have included Ali, Utku, Cagatay, Zehra and Faruk; entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“Absolutely loved our private tour with Cagatay! He was an excellent guide, very friendly and informative. We learnt lots about the area and got to see and do lots of things. Because it was just the two of us we were able to do things quicker so he was flexible with visiting other spots I'd had on my list or that he suggested. Would highly recommend over the red and green tour options if you don't love everything in both or if you have limited time. We were able to see everything we wanted in one day leaving the next for relaxing 😊 Unfortunately isn't working to upload my pictures…”

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Cappadocia South Tour (Pro Guide, Tickets, Lunch, Transfer incl) - Ihlara Valley: a walk beside the river
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Cappadocia South Tour (Pro Guide, Tickets, Lunch, Transfer incl)

9.Cappadocia South Tour (Pro Guide, Tickets, Lunch, Transfer incl)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 208 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $108

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Cappadocia’s southern sights with an English-speaking guide, included entrance tickets, lunch, and Göreme pickup. Walk through Derinkuyu’s low underground passages, follow the river in Ihlara Valley, and visit Selime Monastery and scenic viewpoints. Guides can vary; Elif is one guide associated with the tour.

“A huge thank you to our guide (Elif) for making the Cappadocia Green Tour such an amazing experience. Elif proved to be great company and kept us both entertained and informed throughout the tour. The underground city at Derinkuyu has been on our bucket list for years and it didn't disappoint. Those who are more than 5'9" tall would be wise to complete a Pilates course before visiting as some of the tunnels are very low ! The Selime Monastery was equally amazing. From there, on to lunch followed by a visit to the Ihlara Valley country park - simply stunning. Throw in a few stops at panoramic viewpoints along…”

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Cappadocia Green Tour - Going underground at Derinkuyu
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Cappadocia Green Tour

10.Cappadocia Green Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · from $60

Spend a full day seeing Cappadocia’s underground city, Ihlara Valley, Selime Monastery and panoramic viewpoints. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees and lunch are included. Groups are capped at 18, and guides vary. Names praised for lively, helpful guiding include Shelma, Gölhan, Aydin and Ismail.

“Great host very friendly ne his stuff and was very easy to get along with and he helped us manage our time”

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Full Day Cappadocia Combined Red and Green Tour with Pickup - Pasabag’s mushroom-shaped stone towers
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Full Day Cappadocia Combined Red and Green Tour with Pickup

11.Full Day Cappadocia Combined Red and Green Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 189 reviews · from $27

Combine Cappadocia’s signature sights in about seven hours, from Göreme’s rock-cut churches and Pasabag’s fairy chimneys to Özkonak’s underground rooms. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport and a live guide are included; lunch and entry fees cost extra. Guides such as Sergen, Sefa and Baran have led outings, but your guide may vary. Private tours are available.

“The trip is amazing and would recommend, advertise that the extras have to be paid in Lira and no other currency is accepted.”

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Cappadocia Green Tour - Going underground at Derinkuyu
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Cappadocia Green Tour

12.Cappadocia Green Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 168 reviews · 8 hours · from $23

Spend about eight hours touring Cappadocia’s underground city, Ihlara Valley, Selime Monastery, and Pigeon Valley, with hotel pickup, transport, a guide, and lunch. Derinkuyu’s tight passageways and the roughly 3-kilometer riverside walk are the main draws. Guides include Enes, Mehmet, and Zeynep; the available languages are English and Korean.

“Kasim was a great guide and Mehmet drove us quickly and safely everywhere. I am very happy to have taken this tour as Kasim is such a good teacher and very knowledgeable. Also, he speaks very good English. Such an amazing person and overall tour. Happy that he took us in so many wonderful places, explained everything bit by bit so everyone could understand and most importantly, no shops where you feel forced to buy stuff.”

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Cappadocia Green Tour - Going underground at Derinkuyu
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Cappadocia Green Tour

13.Cappadocia Green Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 8 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Spend a full day beyond Göreme, visiting Derinkuyu’s eight underground levels, hiking beside the Melendiz River in Ihlara Valley, and seeing Selime Monastery and valley viewpoints. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, lunch, entrance fees and air-conditioned transport. Guides have included Elif, Bekir, Shahin and Mali, though your guide may differ.

“It's a true VIP service with a good van, very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staffs. We departed at around 10 am and got back at around 6 pm. Overall a very happy and fulfilling day.”

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Cappadocia Green Tour with Derinkuyu Nar Lake and Ihlara Valley - Two hours beneath Derinkuyu
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Cappadocia Green Tour with Derinkuyu Nar Lake and Ihlara Valley

14.Cappadocia Green Tour with Derinkuyu Nar Lake and Ihlara Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $60

Travel from Göreme-area hotels to Derinkuyu, Ihlara Valley, Nar Lake, and Selime Monastery in a small-group tour of up to 18 people. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with lunch, bottled water, and air-conditioned transport included. Guide assignments can vary; Elfi has led the tour.

“Wondering around the stops and looking at the country side between attractions. Elfi was a fabulous host and our driver pot on.”

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Cappadocia Green Tour (South of Cappadocia Tour) - Pigeon Valley’s carved dovecotes
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Cappadocia Green Tour (South of Cappadocia Tour)

15.Cappadocia Green Tour (South of Cappadocia Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $75

Start with hotel pickup in Göreme at 9:30 am, then visit Göreme Panorama, Pigeon Valley, an underground city, and Ihlara Valley, with lunch in Belisirma. Expect a long valley walk, a guide throughout, and a group of up to 18. One named guide, Ferhan, has been praised for giving people personal attention.

“Excellent tour guide and driver. A great tour overall. Hike/walk is not hard if you are fit. The Monastery and Underground city were the highlights.”

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