CATACOMBS AND UNDERGROUND CITY TOURS IN TURKEY

15 Catacombs and Underground City Tours in Turkey Worth the Trip

27 tours  ·  from $12 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 catacombs and underground city tours in Turkey justify the slot, priced and timed, with the stairs, the temperature and the wet bits stated plainly.

Full Day Cappadocia Tour( Red Tour + Underground City ) - Starting above the fairy chimneys at Göreme Panorama
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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, 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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Green Cappadocia Underground City and Valleys Tour. Lunch incl. - The onyx stop is a short commercial pause
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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. 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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Cappadocia: Highlights Tour (Red Tour & Underground City) - Inside Özkonak Underground City
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Cappadocia: Highlights Tour (Red Tour & Underground City)

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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Cappadocia: Green Tour - Ihlara Valley & Underground City - Walking beside the Melendiz River in Ihlara Valley
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Cappadocia: Green Tour – Ihlara Valley & Underground City

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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Full-Day Tour in Cappadocia with Ihlara Hiking and Underground City - Goreme Panorama gives you a quick orientation
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Full-Day Tour in Cappadocia with Ihlara Hiking and Underground City

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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Cappadocia: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Underground City - Göreme Open Air Museum: Cappadocia’s essential first stop
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Cappadocia: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Underground City

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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Cappadocia: Top Sites Day Tour with Underground City - Göreme Panorama sets the scene
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Cappadocia: Top Sites Day Tour with Underground City

7.Cappadocia: Top Sites Day Tour with Underground City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 204 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $20

This full-day Red Tour covers Göreme Open-Air Museum, Paşabağı, Avanos, Çavuşin, Pigeon Valley, and Özkonak Underground City. Expect a licensed guide such as Ali, Sergen, or Mithat, hotel pickup, paid entry tickets, and extra time for lunch.

“The guide Sergen has provided us a memorable experience to our family . Very punctual pick up and drop. Clean vehicle & great communication by Sergen”

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Cappadocia Small Group Tour with Underground City - Göreme Open-Air Museum: rock-cut churches first
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Cappadocia Small Group Tour with Underground City

8.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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Private Cappadocia Tour with Underground City (Guide & Driver) - Avanos adds pottery, river views, and a local craft tradition
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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

Travel privately from your Cappadocia hotel with an English-speaking guide and driver. See the Göreme Open-Air Museum, Paşabağ, Devrent Valley, Avanos, and Özkonak Underground City. Guides such as Mustafa, Oguzhan, Urzan, and GiGi tailor the route to your interests.

“We were picked up on time and our guide GiGi was wonderful. She was knowledgeable and tailored our tour to our tastes and preferences. We never felt rushed and she went out of her way to make our experience interesting and v enjoyable. Would definitely recommend!”

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Cappadocia: Hidden Underground City & Pottery Tour W/ticket - Ürgüp and the short photo stop
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Cappadocia: Hidden Underground City & Pottery Tour W/ticket

10.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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Cappadocia: Jeep Safari with Mini Underground City - Ortahisar Panorama for the big view
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Cappadocia: Jeep Safari with Mini Underground City

11.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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Cappadocia Red Tour With Underground City - Zelve Open Air Museum: churches, tunnels, and short trails
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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

Spend eight hours exploring Cappadocia by air-conditioned minibus, from Uçhisar Castle and Zelve’s rock churches to Özkonak Underground City, Devrent Valley, Avanos ceramics, and carpet weaving. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and a small group of up to 15 are included.

“Thank you Funda for a fantastic tour of Cappadocia! Great info throughout and very smoothly run - would highly recommend to anyone travelling to the region.”

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Kaymakli Underground City Tour (half day) - Walking through Kaymakli for about 45 minutes
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Kaymakli Underground City Tour (half day)

13.Kaymakli Underground City Tour (half day)

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

Travel from your Cappadocia hotel to Goreme Panorama, Kaymakli Underground City, and Pigeon Valley in an air-conditioned vehicle. An English-speaking guide such as Serap, Mustafa, or Cem may lead the visit, explaining local history and Turkish culture. Expect about three hours, narrow tunnels, and a maximum group of 15.

“Wonderful experience. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. He not only showed us the underground city but also pointed out certain things about Turkish culture during the drive to the underground city. He was also kind enough to take pictures for us and give us restaurant suggestions near our hotel.”

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Cappadocia: Underground city and south tour with lunch - Rose Valley: rock churches and garden trails
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Cappadocia: Underground city and south tour with lunch

14.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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Cappadocia: Green Tour with Derinkuyu Underground City - Pickup from Göreme, Uçhisar, and nearby towns
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Cappadocia: Green Tour with Derinkuyu Underground City

15.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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