Cappadocia walking tours and tickets

An all-in-one day tour of Cappadocia’s Red and Green Routes with a tour guide and convenient pick-up options.

• Day out to: Cappadocia's popular northern and quieter southern regions on a thoughtfully planned full-day guided tour, with round-trip hotel transfers by bus.
• You'll get: A private tour with a tour guide who shares the historical, geographical, and cultural context of the sites you visit.
• Red Tour: Walk through northern Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, cave dwellings, and historic sites, including the Göreme Open-Air Museum.
• Green Tour: Discover southern Cappadocia’s quieter ambience with a valley hike and visits to Derinkuyu Underground City and Selime Monastery.
• Ticket Options: Choose tickets with all expenses included or without, depending on your preference.

Inclusions #

• Full day tour along Cappadocia's Red and Green routes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (including Aysemin Güney butik, Çavuşin, Ürgüp, Karaman Çağlayan Bims, Göreme, İbrahimpaşa, Göreme, Avanos, Ortahisar and Uçhisar)

• Transportation by air-conditioned van or bus

• Tour guide

• Private tour (if option selected)

Exclusions #

• Entry to attractions

• Tips

• Food and drinks

What to bring

• Carry a valid passport or ID card, as it may be required to verify your booking.
• Bring a hat to protect yourself from the sun and a light jacket to stay comfortable during the cooler morning hours.

What’s not allowed

• Pets are not permitted on this tour.

Accessibility

• The routes involve rugged terrain and uneven surfaces and are not wheelchair accessible or suitable for people with mobility challenges.

Additional information

• Entry fees to attractions are not included in all options.
• Optional shopping stops may be available along the route, depending on your interests.
• The order of the tour itinerary may vary to avoid congestion.

Explore a quieter underground city and Cappadocia’s most dramatic valley views on a relaxed, less-touristed route.

• Day out to: Red Valley landscapes and Çavuşin Village, with time to explore the quieter Özkonak Underground City, traveling comfortably by air-conditioned vehicle.
• You’ll get: a knowledgeable guide who brings quieter sites to life, explains valley geology and village history, and manages timing so the day feels relaxed.
• Özkonak Underground City: Navigate narrow tunnels and ventilation shafts in a quieter underground city known for its defensive features.
• Red Valley: Take in striking red and pink rock formations that change color with the shifting light.
• Çavuşin Village: Wander through abandoned rock houses and churches that show Cappadocia’s layered settlement history.
• Pigeon Valley: View pigeon houses carved into cliffs, once vital for fertilizer and communication.

Inclusions #

• 6.5 to 7-hour Cappadocia Özkonak Underground City day tour

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle (from Ürgüp, Göreme, Uçhisar, Ortahisar, and Avanos)

• English-speaking guide

• Visit to Çavuşin Village, Red Valley (Kızılçukur), Pigeon Valley (Güvercinlik Vadisi), and Underground City

• Lunch in a local restaurant

• All taxes

Exclusions #

• Drinks

• Personal expenses

• Tips/gratuities (optional)

What to bring

• Wear comfortable walking shoes with good support, as paths range from uneven stone steps to dusty valley trails and underground tunnels.
• Bring a light layer, since temperatures can shift noticeably between open viewpoints, shaded valleys, and underground cities throughout the day.
• Carry sun protection such as a hat or sunscreen, especially for exposed valley stops where shade is limited even outside peak summer.
• Keep a small backpack rather than a large bag, which makes moving through narrow underground passages and village paths much easier.
• This route is less touristy overall, so having small cash is useful for village stops where card payments may not be accepted.

What’s not allowed

• Large backpacks or bulky bags are not recommended, as narrow underground passages and tight spaces make them difficult to carry.
• Flash photography is not allowed inside cave churches and underground cities.
• Drones are not permitted at archaeological sites or valleys without official permission, even for personal use.
• Smoking is not allowed inside vehicles, underground cities, or protected historical areas during the tour.
• Pets are not allowed on the tour, as several locations involve confined spaces and protected heritage areas.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain, stairs, and narrow passages at several sites.
• Several stops include low-ceiling underground passages with limited airflow, making them unsuitable for visitors with claustrophobia and respiratory conditions.

Additional information

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included for local hotels in Cappadocia; please confirm your hotel details at the time of booking.
• Özkonak is less crowded than the more famous underground cities, but passages are narrower, so small backpacks are more comfortable than shoulder bags.
• Red Valley viewpoints change dramatically with light; mid-afternoon brings deeper colors, while late morning shows more detail in rock textures.
• The order of stops may vary on the day to avoid crowds or weather-related delays.

Experience Cappadocia’s greener landscapes with canyons, crater lakes, and underground cities in one varied full day.

• Day out to: Cappadocia’s 'Green tour' route, featuring Ihlara Valley scenery, Nar Crater Lake, and an underground city, with hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport.
• You’ll get: a guide-led journey through the region’s greener routes, with cultural context, natural history insights, and a well-balanced itinerary handled door to door.
• Ihlara Valley: Enjoy expansive canyon scenery and riverside paths that contrast with Cappadocia’s drier central landscape.
• Narlıgöl: See a volcanic crater lake with striking colors and views shaped by ancient eruptions.
• Göreme Panorama: Take in wide views over Göreme’s fairy chimneys and cave dwellings from above.
• Upgrades: Opt for the all-inclusive tour to reserve entry tickets at every spot.

Inclusions #

• Full-day Cappadocia green tour with Underground City highlights

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle

• Professional English-speaking guide

• Visit to a local leather shop

• Pottery workshop and demonstration

• Stops at Göreme Panorama, Pigeon Valley (Güvercinlik Valley), Underground City, and Ihlara Valley (entry as per option selected)

• Visit to an onyx stone workshop (as per option selected)

• Visit to Narlıgöl, the Nar Crater Lake (as per option selected)

• Traditional Turkish lunch in a local restaurant (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Souvenirs or drinks during lunch

• Optional experiences like hot-air balloon rides

• Personal expenses

• Tips/gratuities (optional)

What to bring

• Wear comfortable walking shoes with good support, as paths range from uneven stone steps to dusty valley trails and underground tunnels.
• Bring a light layer, since temperatures can shift noticeably between open viewpoints, shaded valleys, and underground cities throughout the day.
• Carry sun protection such as a hat or sunscreen, especially for exposed valley stops where shade is limited even outside peak summer.
• Keep a small backpack rather than a large bag, which makes moving through narrow underground passages and village paths much easier.
• This route is less touristy overall, so having small cash is useful for village stops where card payments may not be accepted.

What’s not allowed

• Large backpacks or bulky bags are not recommended, as narrow underground passages and tight spaces make them difficult to carry.
• Flash photography is not allowed inside cave churches and underground cities.
• Drones are not permitted at archaeological sites or valleys without official permission, even for personal use.
• Smoking is not allowed inside vehicles, underground cities, or protected historical areas during the tour.
• Pets are not allowed on the tour, as several locations involve confined spaces and protected heritage areas.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain, stairs, and narrow passages at several sites.
• Several stops include low-ceiling underground passages with limited airflow, making them unsuitable for visitors with claustrophobia and respiratory conditions.

Additional information

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included for local hotels in Cappadocia; please confirm your hotel details at the time of booking.
• Ihlara Valley sections vary by season; in spring, paths may be damp near the river, while in summer they’re dusty rather than muddy.
• The order of stops may vary on the day to avoid crowds or weather-related delays.