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Cappadocia’s Underground Cities: The 15 Best Tours Below Ground

39 tours  ·  from $12 a head

Derinkuyu and Kaymaklı are entire towns dug into the rock, and they make little sense without a guide. These 15 tours compare on which city they use, how long you spend below ground and what else the day includes.

Full Day Cappadocia Tour( Red Tour + Underground City ) - Göreme Open-Air Museum: churches carved into tuff
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Full Day Cappadocia Tour( Red Tour + Underground City )

1.Full Day Cappadocia Tour( Red Tour + Underground City )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,862 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $18Our pick

Visit Göreme Panorama, the Open-Air Museum, an underground city, Paşabağ, Avanos and Pigeon Valley in one guided day. Hotel pickup and private transport are included; entrance fees, lunch and drinks are extra. Guides named by past guests include Utku, Zahra and Döne, though you cannot assume a particular guide will be assigned.

“This tour was wonderful and our tour guide, Utku, was very knowledgeable. Enjoyed this tour very much and highly recommend Utku!!”

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Green Cappadocia Underground City and Valleys Tour. Lunch incl. - Belisirma lunch: a useful pause mid-tour
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Green Cappadocia Underground City and Valleys Tour. Lunch incl.

2.Green Cappadocia Underground City and Valleys Tour. Lunch incl.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,103 reviews · 7 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $54

From Göreme, this small-group day trip visits Derinkuyu Underground City, Ihlara Valley, Belisirma and Selime, with lunch and hotel transport included. Expect a 4-kilometer riverside walk, rock-cut churches and valley viewpoints. Guides such as Melissa, Eda and Ufuk have been praised for clear, engaging commentary, though shopping stops and time at some sights can divide the day.

“Had this tour on the 11th August Melissa was our tour guide, very nice lady with a nice sense of humour. She was very informative and clear, . The tour was really really interesting , worth doing the underground tunnels and history of the tunnel was fantastic. Definitely it’s a tour you have to do when coming to Cappuccino. Alicia”

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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

3.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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Full-Day Tour in Cappadocia with Ihlara Hiking and Underground City - Kaymakli: one hour in the underground city
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Full-Day Tour in Cappadocia with Ihlara Hiking and Underground City

4.Full-Day Tour in Cappadocia with Ihlara Hiking and Underground City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $45

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring Cappadocia by air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup, a 3.5 km Ihlara Valley walk, Kaymakli Underground City, Selime Monastery, and lunch. Guides including Mehmet, Ferman, Yusuf, and others have led outings. The group is capped at 15, but entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“This tour was fantastic. We only paid 37 bucks because of the off season and Corona virus. I would highly recommend this tour. The only reason it's not 5 starts is because of the small money making details like, drinks are extra and "now we will hear a short presentation from this gem salesperson." Our guide was Mahmut and he was perfect. Have him a healthy tip.”

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Best of Cappadocia Tour (Red Tour + Underground City) - Göreme’s churches and painted interiors
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Best of Cappadocia Tour (Red Tour + Underground City)

5.Best of Cappadocia Tour (Red Tour + Underground City)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 312 reviews · from $25

Spend a full day touring Cappadocia by air-conditioned minivan, with a licensed guide, hotel pickup, Göreme Open-Air Museum, Özkonak Underground City, Uçhisar and Love Valley. The schedule also includes lunch in Avanos and two shopping or workshop stops. Guides such as Fatih, Gökhan, Selman and Ece have been praised for clear explanations and attentive organization, but your guide may differ.

“Gokhan was our friendly and very knowledgeable guide throughout the day.Gave us many vital facts on the history of the area and the sights we visited all of which wr really enjoyed. The included lunch was really good and really loved the Ihlara Valley walk afterwards.A great introduction to the region taking the Green tour,I highly recommend it.”

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Highlight of Cappadocia Tour ( Red Tour + Underground City ) - Going below ground at Özkonak
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Highlight of Cappadocia Tour ( Red Tour + Underground City )

6.Highlight of Cappadocia Tour ( Red Tour + Underground City )

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 305 reviews · from $24

This 7.5-hour Cappadocia tour pairs the Göreme Open-Air Museum and Özkonak Underground City with Uçhisar, Devrent and Love valleys, plus Avanos pottery stops. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup and a licensed guide; guides may include Mustafa, Okan or Sukru, but the specific guide is not guaranteed. Museum entry fees are extra, and lunch depends on the option you choose.

“An absolutely amazing tour! We did the Red Tour in Cappadocia with Koan as our guide and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. His explanations of the historical sites were clear, thoughtful, and filled with interesting facts. We especially appreciated how he connected the history to different religions like Islam and Christianity, it really gave us a deeper understanding. The itinerary was well-paced, and the whole day was fun and enriching. 10/10 would recommend!”

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Cappadocia: Full-Day Red Tour with Underground City - Pasabag’s tall fairy chimneys
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Cappadocia: Full-Day Red Tour with Underground City

7.Full-Day Red Tour with Underground City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 176 reviews · from $26

Spend seven hours with a licensed local guide and driver, visiting Göreme Open-Air Museum, Pasabag, Özkonak Underground City, Çavuşin and Pigeon Valley. Expect cave churches, frescoes and fairy chimneys, plus optional artisan stops. Guides such as Mithat, Çağatay and Elif have led past tours, but your guide is assigned locally. Tickets and lunch cost extra.

“We had an amazing day on the tour with Mithat today! He was very knowledgable and in depth with his explanations. The places we visited allowed us to see the highlights in a day! You will need to pay 2410 in Turkish lira extra for two people for the attractions and then your lunch as well.”

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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

8.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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Private Cappadocia Tour with Underground City (Guide & Driver) - Devrent Valley’s playful rock shapes
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Private Cappadocia Tour with Underground City (Guide & Driver)

9.Private Cappadocia Tour with Underground City (Guide & Driver)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $17

A private guide and driver collect you from your Cappadocia hotel for a 4-to-6-hour route through Göreme Open-Air Museum, Paşabağ, Devrent Valley, Avanos and Özkonak Underground City. Expect local history, time to explore and a flexible pace. Admission fees, lunch and tips are extra.

“Urzan the guide was very knowledgeable and caring each individual's needs. I was very happy with the love valley also we didn't want to go to the open air museum. He reorganised the tour order nicely so he could drop us off at the hotel before the last tour.”

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Cappadocia Green Tour With Famous Underground Cities And Valleys - Walking the River Trail in Ihlara Valley
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Cappadocia Green Tour With Famous Underground Cities And Valleys

10.Cappadocia Green Tour With Famous Underground Cities And Valleys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $43

From Göreme, this 7 to 8 hour small-group tour pairs an underground city with a river walk in Ihlara Valley and a visit to Selime Monastery. Expect a local English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, buffet lunch and a group of up to 16. Guides have included Mert, Gigi and Mustafa. Entrance fees are extra, and some departures have added shopping stops or changed sites.

“Nos encantó la visita al valle donde está el río y esa caminata así como la iglesia en la montaña y la ciudad de Derinkuyu debajo de la tierra.. es impresionante lo grande que es y los miles de años de antigüedad que tiene. El servicio de Mete y de Mustafa fue excelente.”

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Cappadocia: Underground Cities Skip-the-Line Tour with Lunch - Rose Valley’s pink-toned ridges
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Cappadocia: Underground Cities Skip-the-Line Tour with Lunch

11.Underground Cities Skip-the-Line Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 142 reviews · 6 hours · from $24

Visit Rose Valley, Çavuşin, Pigeon Valley, Kaymakli Underground City and Ortahisar on a six-hour tour from Göreme or Uçhisar. An English-speaking guide leads the stops, including Kaymakli’s ancient rooms and corridors. Lunch and minibus transport are included, but the $15 underground-city entry fee and lunch drinks are extra.

“Umit was a very knowledgeable and patient guide! We had a good group of people and saw all the sights in a timely manner and got back to the hotel in time for our airport shuttle! Recommend.”

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Cappadocia: Jeep Safari with Mini Underground City - The Göreme Sunrise Option
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Cappadocia: Jeep Safari with Mini Underground City

12.Jeep Safari with Mini Underground City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 100 reviews · 1 - 4 hours · from $12Best value

Set out from your hotel in a private Jeep with an English- or Turkish-speaking driver. Depending on the route and timing, you may visit Pancarlık Church, Ortahisar Panorama, a mini underground city, or Göreme’s valleys. Expect off-road driving, photo stops, plenty of dust, and a champagne stop. Drivers named by past participants include Zafer, Hulusi, Türkay, and Kazim.

“We loved how friendly and helpful our guide kutey was :) Overall the experience was completely worth it. My parents were old and they could enjoy thoroughly in the comfortable car. Recommend everyone to try it :):) Cheers !!”

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Cappadocia Red Tour With Underground City - Zelve’s carved homes, churches and trails
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Cappadocia Red Tour With Underground City

13.Cappadocia Red Tour With Underground City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $33

From Göreme, join a small-group Red Tour with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide and stops at Uçhisar Castle, Zelve Open Air Museum, Özkonak Underground City, Devrent Valley, a fairy-chimney viewpoint, Avanos pottery and a carpet-weaving demonstration. Museum entry and a 400-lira buffet lunch cost extra.

“Wonderful way to see the main sites of the Cappadocia Red Tour! There’s is a lot to see and do, with ample time at each stop. Our guide and tour manager Mustafa was amazing and knowledgeable about the area.”

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Göreme: Cappadocia Green Tour with Underground & Lunch - Starting at Göreme Panorama
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Göreme: Cappadocia Green Tour with Underground & Lunch

14.Cappadocia Green Tour with Underground & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 60 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $28

From Göreme, this roughly 7.5-hour guided tour pairs Kaymaklı Underground City and an Ihlara Valley walk with Selime Monastery, scenic viewpoints and two craft-shopping stops. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking guide are included. Lunch is included only with the lunch option; museum admission and drinks cost extra.

“Our guide was very professional and she explained a lot of things about Cappadocia like history, culture and so on. She is a very enthusiastic guide. We had a very good time today because of her and we learned many lessons from her. Thank you again.”

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Top Sites of Cappadocia:Red Tour with Underground City Visit - Pasabag puts the fairy chimneys in focus
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Top Sites of Cappadocia:Red Tour with Underground City Visit

15.Top Sites of Cappadocia:Red Tour with Underground City Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $16

This 5-to-8-hour tour pairs Cappadocia’s rock-cut churches and fairy chimneys with a visit to Ozkonak Underground City. You get hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport in a group of up to 15. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra. Guide names praised on past tours include Ali, Zehra and Victor, though your guide may differ.

“Great day with Mustafa (our guide) and Mustafa (our driver). Our guide was very knowledgeable and spoke great English. The tour was the best price as the prices being offered locally were more than double the cost. All in all it was a great tour across Cappadocia.”

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New in Cappadocia Underground City Tours

★ 5.0Private & Guided Central Cappadocia Tour With Underground City17 reviews
★ 5.0Cappadocia Underground City and Ihlara Valley TourFrom $10015 reviews
★ 5.0Underground City and Hıkıng Tour İn CappadociaFrom $943 reviews
★ 5.0Full Day Cappadocia Green Tour with Underground CityFrom $3712 reviews
★ 3.5Cappadocia Underground City & Pigeon Valley TourFrom $1168 reviews
★ 5.0South Cappadocia Small Group Day Tour – Kaymakli Underground CityFrom $5817 reviews
★ 4.9Red plus Kaymaklı Undergroundcity with guide lunch ticketFrom $8014 reviews
★ 4.7Private/Shared Green Tour with Derinkuyu and Ihlara Valley17 reviews
★ 4.8Private Cappadocia Underground City Visit(Car and Driver)From $697 reviews
★ 4.7Cappadocia Tour: Underground City, Caravanserai & Salt LakeFrom $32515 reviews
★ 5.0Derinkuyu Underground City TourFrom $1178 reviews
★ 4.9Cappadocia South: Underground City Tour With Lunch & TicketFrom $2812 reviews
★ 5.0Derinkuyu Underground City & Ihlara Valley TourFrom $2109 reviews
★ 4.8Salt Lake and Underground Cities with LunchFrom $1717 reviews
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