12 Catacombs and Underground City Tours in Turkey Worth the Trip

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, Ozkonak Underground City, Pasabag, Avanos, and Pigeon Valley with hotel pickup. Private bookings allow a flexible pace, while guides such as Utku, Zahra, and Döne are praised for clear explanations and friendly service.

“Great tour. Saw some wonderful places. Utku our guide was very knowledgeable and very entertaining. Would definitely recommend.”

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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. You’ll visit Derinkuyu Underground City, walk beside the Melendiz River in Ihlara Valley, eat lunch in Belisirma, see Selime Monastery, and stop at Pigeon Valley. Guides such as Melissa, Eda, Ufuk, and Emre are praised for clear, friendly explanations.

“Visiting the underground city was one of my all-time favorite history tours. Guray was an awesome tour guide who tried his best to answer all of our questions. He was engaging yet personable. Highly recommended!”

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3.Cappadocia: Highlights Tour (Red Tour & Underground City)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 955 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $19

Spend 7.5 hours touring Cappadocia with a guide such as Funda, Mustafa, Erdi, or Şükrü. Visit Göreme Open-Air Museum, Özkonak Underground City, Uçhisar, Devrent, Love Valley, and Avanos, with hotel pickup and optional lunch.

“Comprehensive & Accessible Tour of Cappadocia's Best Sites This tour was the perfect way to see all of Cappadocia's highlights in one well-organized day! Our guide was fantastic - knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and really brought the region's history and geology to life. The Red Tour covered all the iconic spots including Goreme Open Air Museum, Pasabag (Monks Valley), Devrent Valley, and Avanos. Each location was stunning and our guide gave us plenty of time to explore and take photos. The rock-cut churches with their ancient frescoes were absolutely fascinating, and learning about how people carved entire cities into the soft volcanic rock was mind-blowing. The Underground City was a definit...”

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4.Cappadocia: Green Tour – Ihlara Valley & Underground City

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

Spend eight hours exploring Cappadocia beyond Göreme, with hotel pickup, an English or Turkish guide, lunch, and key museum entries depending on your ticket option. Guides such as Selim and Selen lead you through Derinkuyu, Ihlara Valley, Selime Monastery, Pigeon Valley, and an onyx workshop.

“Marve was amazing! She was very informative, fun and kind! She will really give you all the information you need. Highly recommend her and the team! Shoutout to the driver also for being amazing and helping us on the tour.”

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5.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-kilometer Ihlara Valley walk, Kaymakli Underground City, Selime Monastery, lunch, and guides such as Mehmet, Ferman, Yusuf, or Funda.

“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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6.Cappadocia: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Underground City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 317 reviews · 8 hours · from $36

Spend eight hours touring Cappadocia by air-conditioned minivan, with stops at Göreme Open Air Museum, Özkonak Underground City, Pigeon Valley, Uçhisar, Çavuşin, and Paşabağ. Guides such as Gökhan, Said, Fatih, and Ece bring the history to life. Lunch may be included, but entrance tickets cost extra.

“Said is a great guide and made the tour fun as well as informative, great spots, scenery, food and experience overall”

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7.Cappadocia Small Group Tour with Underground City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 158 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $12Best value

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Cappadocia by air-conditioned vehicle, with a licensed English or Spanish-speaking guide. See Göreme Open-Air Museum, Pasabag, Özkonak Underground City, Pigeon Valley, and Göreme Panorama. Lunch, drinks, and entrance fees are extra, while the group is limited to 15 people.

“very friendly staff, when we arrived at the airport they were waiting for us. Spent so much time and helped us alot in finding the exact address of drop off. highly recommended!”

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8.Cappadocia: Hidden Underground City & Pottery Tour W/ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 115 reviews · 3.5 - 4 hours · from $16

Spend 3.5 to 4 hours exploring Cappadocia’s underground chambers, scenic viewpoints, and Avanos pottery traditions. English and Turkish guides, hotel pickup, transport, and entrance tickets are included. Guides such as Selim and driver Mustafa add local history and humor, while the pottery stop may include a hands-on turn at the wheel.

“The tour was excellent and the guid knows a lot about history , I highly recommend it. It was enjoyable ride and Saleem was an excellent guid. Thank you so much.”

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9.Cappadocia: Jeep Safari with Mini Underground City

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

Ride a private Jeep from your Cappadocia hotel with an English or Turkish-speaking driver. Visit Pancarlık Church, Ortahisar Panorama, a mini underground city, Love Valley, White Valley, and more. Guides such as Zafer, Hulusi, and Ahmed are also known for thoughtful service and creative photos.

“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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10.Cappadocia: Underground city and south tour with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 36 reviews · from $65

Spend five hours with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide exploring Rose and Red Valleys, Çavuşin’s cave homes, Özkonak Underground City, and Pigeon Valley. Jihad is one guide named in guest feedback. Lunch, museum tickets, hotel pickup, and air-conditioned transport are included.

“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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11.Cappadocia: Green Tour with Derinkuyu Underground City

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 9 hours · from $76

Join Tripster Travel Cappadocia for a nine-hour Green Tour through Derinkuyu Underground City, Ihlara Valley, Nar Lake, and Selime Monastery. You get a clear English-speaking local guide, hotel pickup, lunch and museum tickets when selected, plus time to walk, explore caves, and see Cappadocia beyond the usual shopping stops.

“It was the one best guides I had in turkey. We were mixed with Russian speakers. Not the optimal experience”

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12.Cappadocia: Green Tour with Underground City & Ihlara Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 6.5 - 8.5 hours · from $16

Travel from your Cappadocia hotel to Göreme and Pigeon Valley viewpoints, Kaymaklı Underground City, Narlıgöl Crater Lake, Belisırma, and Ihlara Valley. An English, Russian, Turkish, or Spanish-speaking guide such as Masud or Melek leads the day in an air-conditioned vehicle, with private and small-group options.

“The Green Tour in Cappadocia was absolutely amazing! Our guide, Masud, was incredibly helpful and explained everything in great detail. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience enjoyable and stress-free. The itinerary was well organized and we learned so much about the history and culture of the region. I highly recommend this tour!”

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