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15 Best Underground City Tours in Cappadocia

28 tours  ·  from $12

Derinkuyu and Kaymakli go down eight and four floors respectively, and both stay in the low teens all summer. These 15 compare which city each visits, how much crouching is involved and what else the day covers.

Full Day Cappadocia Tour( Red Tour + Underground City ) - Göreme Open-Air Museum brings the best church interiors
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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

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring Cappadocia by air-conditioned vehicle, with stops at Göreme Panorama, the Open-Air Museum, Ozkonak Underground City, Pasabag, Avanos and Pigeon Valley. Private bookings allow a requested start time and a more flexible pace. Guides including Utku, Zahra and Döne are praised for clear explanations and helpful local advice.

“We had an incredible private tour around Cappadocia with our driver and guide! They took us to all the major sites as well as some hidden gems, including a beautiful pottery studio and a jewelry store where we learned so much about local craftsmanship. It was a magical day filled with fascinating history, breathtaking views, and so much laughter. Our guide was knowledgeable, warm, and made the whole experience unforgettable. Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to truly experience the magic of Cappadocia!”

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Green Cappadocia Underground City and Valleys Tour. Lunch incl. - Göreme Panorama and the view toward Mount Erciyes
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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

Spend about eight hours exploring south Cappadocia from Goreme. Visit Derinkuyu Underground City, walk beside the Melendiz River in Ihlara Valley, eat lunch in Belisirma, explore Selime Monastery, and stop at Pigeon Valley. Small groups, hotel transport, and an English-speaking guide are included, though jewelry-shop stops and changing valley access deserve attention.

“It covered the places along the green line, which was the most essential part. Our guide Eda was friendly and clearly introduced each site. We enjoyed the trip. Pick-up and drop-off were both on time. Thanks!”

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Cappadocia: Green Tour - Ihlara Valley & Underground City - Derinkuyu takes you below the surface
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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 eight hours exploring Cappadocia’s quieter side with an English or Turkish guide. Walk about 3.5 km through Ihlara Valley, squeeze through Derinkuyu Underground City, visit Selime Monastery and Pigeon Valley, then watch onyx being shaped in Uçhisar. Pickup, lunch, and optional museum tickets are included.

“Fantastic day with friendly knowledgeable guide which made our day very enjoyable. Good food for lunch but would have liked more time at Selime Monastery to explore the area in more detail as quite an expansive area. Overall an excellent trip and highly recommend 😁”

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Full-Day Tour in Cappadocia with Ihlara Hiking and Underground City - Kaymakli Underground City takes you below the surface
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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

This 7 to 9-hour Cappadocia tour links Kaymakli Underground City, a 3.5-kilometer Ihlara Valley walk, Selime Monastery, and Pigeon Valley. You get hotel pickup, lunch, an air-conditioned vehicle, and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Mehmet, Ferman, Yusuf, Funda, Ali, and Mahmut have led groups, though entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“Beyond the unique topography of the region which is on display throughout the tour, the underground city is a travel experience unlike any other. Highly recommended tour. Funda was an extremely friendly tour guide who consistently tried to provide interesting background information.”

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Best of Cappadocia Tour (Red Tour + Underground City) - Goreme Open-Air Museum and its painted churches
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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 eight hours touring Cappadocia by air-conditioned minivan, from Goreme’s frescoed churches and Özkonak’s underground passages to Uçhisar, Love Valley, and Avanos. A licensed guide such as Fatih, Gökhan, Ece, or Said leads the day, with lunch, workshops, shopping, and hotel pickup included according to the option selected.

“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Cappadocia. He answered all of our questions and even gave us trivias. It feels like a history class trip.”

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Highlight of Cappadocia Tour ( Red Tour + Underground City ) - Özkonak Underground City: the tour’s most unusual change of pace
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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

Spend 7.5 hours seeing Cappadocia’s essential sights by air-conditioned vehicle, from Göreme’s frescoed churches and Özkonak’s tunnels to Uçhisar, Devrent, Love Valley, and Avanos pottery. Small groups reach 15 people, with guides such as Mustafa, Okan, Onurcan, and Sukru often praised for clear explanations and friendly service.

“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 - Göreme Open-Air Museum and its cave churches
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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 touring Cappadocia by air-conditioned minivan with a licensed local guide. Visit Göreme Open-Air Museum, Pasabag, Özkonak Underground City, Çavuşin, Pigeon Valley, and major viewpoints. Guides such as Mithat, Çağatay, Elif, and Eko are praised for clear explanations, humor, flexible pacing, and helpful photos.

“Bensu (our guide) was very welcoming and knowledgable. She greeted us with smile and kept a very lively atmosphere throughout the tour. Tour itself was amazing, value for money and well planned.”

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Private Cappadocia Tour with Underground City (Guide & Driver) - Devrent Valley and the fun of seeing animals in stone
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Private Cappadocia Tour with Underground City (Guide & Driver)

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

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

You’ll travel by private vehicle from your Cappadocia hotel with a local guide such as GiGi, Mustafa, Urzan, or Oguzhan. Expect fairy chimneys, Byzantine frescoes, Avanos pottery, and the tunnels of Ozkonak Underground City, with time to adjust the route to your interests.

“I can't this high enough. We had such a rich history of the area and a no nonsense tour. We were taken to an amazing actual local proper Turkish food place to eat - no tourist stuff - actual geninue Turkish home cooked food. The guide has been quite flexible and give you options as long as everyone on tour agrees and is happy. We had an amazing time and can't recomened this enough.”

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Cappadocia Green Tour With Famous Underground Cities And Valleys - Ihlara Valley supplies the best walk of the day
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Cappadocia Green Tour With Famous Underground Cities And Valleys

9.Cappadocia Green Tour With Famous Underground Cities And Valleys

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

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring south Cappadocia with a guide such as Gigi, Mustafa, Mert, or Huseyin. Expect Göreme viewpoints, an underground city, a 3.5-kilometer walk through Ihlara Valley, lunch beside the river, Pigeon Valley, and possible shopping stops. Hotel pickup, transport, guiding, and buffet lunch are included.

“Worth it! Must do. And the tour guide Huseyin Doygun was fantastic and very calm and respectful to everyone. He spoke well explained everything very clearly. I recommend it!”

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Cappadocia: Underground Cities Skip-the-Line Tour with Lunch - Çavuşin shows Cappadocia’s old rock homes
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Cappadocia: Underground Cities Skip-the-Line Tour with Lunch

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

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

Start from Göreme or Uçhisar for a six-hour guided tour of Rose Valley, Çavuşin, Pigeon Valley, Kaymakli Underground City, and Ortahisar. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned minibus, eat lunch in Göreme, and hear the region’s story from an English, Spanish, Japanese, or Russian-speaking guide. Guides such as Umit, Mithat, and Doğancan have led recent departures.

“It was amazing! Thank you Uzmit for being an amazing tour guide, explaining everything well to us!”

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Cappadocia: Jeep Safari with Mini Underground City - Pancarlık Church and the first taste of Cappadocia’s past
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Cappadocia: Jeep Safari with Mini Underground City

11.Jeep Safari with Mini Underground City

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

Take a private Jeep safari from your Cappadocia hotel with an English or Turkish-speaking driver. Visit Pancarlık Church, Ortahisar Panorama, a mini underground city, Love Valley, White Valley, or Göreme’s sunrise viewpoints. Expect off-road fun, dusty tracks, photo stops, and a champagne finish.

“Excellent safari tour!!!We have perfect time at our guidance by Ibrahim. Thank you for all”

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Cappadocia Red Tour With Underground City - Zelve Open Air Museum: rock-cut homes and churches
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Cappadocia Red Tour With Underground City

12.Cappadocia Red Tour With Underground City

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

Travel from Göreme by air-conditioned vehicle on an eight-hour Red Tour with a professional English-speaking guide. See Uçhisar Castle, Zelve, Devrent Valley, Love Valley, Avanos, and Özkonak Underground City, with time for pottery and carpet demonstrations. Guides including Funda, Şükrü Seçkin, Mustafa, Baran, and Oklar have been praised for clear explanations and friendly care.

“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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Cappadocia: Derinkuyu, Selime, Nar Crater Lake & Ihlara Tour - Göreme Panorama starts the day with a wide view
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Cappadocia: Derinkuyu, Selime, Nar Crater Lake & Ihlara Tour

13.Derinkuyu, Selime, Nar Crater Lake & Ihlara Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 48 reviews · from $72

Travel from your Cappadocia hotel to Derinkuyu Underground City, Nar Lake, Selime Monastery, and Ihlara Canyon with an expert guide. You’ll get a guided canyon walk, lunch in Ihlara Valley, panoramic views near Göreme and Pigeon Valley, and a local tea and coffee stop. Guides may include Kübra or Gökhan, depending on the day.

“We had the pleasure of taking the Green tour in Cappadocia. We went during the slow season so the tour group was very small. Bit bonus! Our tour guide was not just a tour guide but an archeologist with fathoms of knowledge about some of the most historical places you would ever visit! He answered questions with enthusiasm and expertise that exceeded all expectations!! If you are a history lover, it is not to be missed!”

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Kaymakli Underground City Tour (half day) - Pigeon Valley: A Gentle Finish
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Kaymakli Underground City Tour (half day)

14.Kaymakli Underground City Tour (half day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

See Cappadocia’s cave villages and fairy chimneys with an English-speaking guide such as Serap, Mustafa, or Cem. This 2 to 3-hour tour includes hotel pickup, transport, guiding, and entrance to Kaymakli Underground City, with stops at Göreme Panorama and Pigeon Valley. Expect narrow tunnels, low ceilings, and a group of up to 15 people.

“Serap was very knowledgeable and got us all around the big crowds. Kept everything efficient. The shuttle van was very clean and spacious”

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Cappadocia: Underground city and south tour with lunch - Rose Valley, where churches hide in the rock
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Cappadocia: Underground city and south tour with lunch

15.Underground city and south tour with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 36 reviews · from $65

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Cappadocia villages to Rose and Red Valleys, Çavuşin, Ozkonak Underground City, lunch in Göreme, and Pigeon Valley. An English or Spanish-speaking guide leads the tour, with Jihad noted for his humor and sharp explanations. Expect uneven paths and tight underground passages.

“The tour was interesting and good value for money. The tour guide was friendly and full of fun facts. Definitely worth booking.”

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