Guided Tours

Red Tour with Fairy Chimney & Zelve Open-Air Museum Visit with Lunch & Transfers

Name: Red Tour with Fairy Chimney & Zelve Open-Air Museum Visit with Lunch & Transfers
Start: 2025-09-24T09:30:00
End: 2025-09-24T15:30:00
Location: Cappadocia

Visitors climbing stairs to ancient church entrance in Cappadocia rock formations.

Uchisar Castle in Cappadocia with surrounding cave dwellings and stone houses.

Interior frescoes of Tokali Church, Greme Open Air Museum, Cappadocia, Turkey.

Fairy chimney rock formations at Göreme Open Air Museum, Cappadocia, Turkey.

Duration

6 hr

Open today

08:00am - 05:00pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Guided tour

Hotel pickup

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Explore the best of Cappadocia’s northernmost region on a full-day Red Tour filled with scenery, rich history, and vibrant culture.

Learn more about what you see with professional guides who bring Cappadocia’s history and culture vividly to life.

Step back in time at the Zelve Open-Air Museum, once a bustling cave village, and explore its abandoned homes, chapels, and tunnels.

Admire the striking fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, unusual rock pillars formed over millennia by natural erosion and volcanic forces.

Savor a delicious lunch before continuing your journey through Cappadocia’s rich history and culture.

Full day trip along Cappadocia's Red Tour and Zelve Open-Air Museum

Professional licensed tourist guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off (from any hotel in Cappadocia)

Entrance fees to attractions

Lunch at a restaurant

Parking fees

All local tax and insurance

Drinks

Gratuities

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Sinan
Aug, 2025Verified booking
1/5
What I loved about this experience? Let's see. The guide arrived at my pickup more than an hour late. He rushed me in the van without apologizing. Very quickly skipped through the land's history WHILE we were still in the van, when we arrived at each destination listed, the tour guide didnt even join us, he told us to walk freely and be back at the van 10-15 minutes sharp. At a certain point I arrived to the van 10 minutes late because I couldnt find my way back, which is literally the tour guide's job, unless they changed the definition of a "guide". He was unpleasant and publicly made me apologise to the entire group. All he cared about was finishing the tour as fast as possible, so the 7 and a half hour long tour ended up to be less than 5 hours, with us only having a quick look around at each place. I had to hold myself back from commenting on the guide's egregious work and personality to save people the drama. But this was very clearly a local scam. I've been on many tours and this was more like a bootleg version of it. Horrible experience, and I cant even seem to get a refund on it, or have my issues addressed.
Paula
Apr, 2025Verified booking
3/5
Kayla
Nov, 2024Verified booking
5/5
Tuna ham was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and made the experience fun
Ayush
Oct, 2024Verified booking
5/5
Anjalee
Sep, 2024Verified booking
4/5

See more in one day on a full day guided Red Tour through Cappadocia’s northernmost landscapes, covering valleys and ancient cave dwellings.

Getting started

Begin your journey with a hotel pickup or meet your guide at the designated point. Pause for a brief introduction before exploring Cappadocia’s most celebrated sites.

What to expect

Cappadocia Red Tour

This Red Tour showcases the region’s northernmost geological wonders and rich cultural heritage, led by licensed local experts who share fascinating stories at each stop.

Features

Uçhisar Castle: Climb to the highest point in Cappadocia for must-see panoramic views across the valleys and volcanic landscape.

Zelve Open-Air Museum: Explore a former cave village with ancient dwellings, chapels, and tunnels carved directly into the soft rock.

Paşabağ (Monks Valley): Wander among the iconic fairy chimneys, tall mushroom-shaped formations sculpted by centuries of erosion.

Devrent and Love Valleys: Stop for photos at valleys known for their surreal rock formations and dreamlike landscapes.

Goreme Open Air Museum

Monday	08:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Tuesday	08:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Wednesday	08:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Thursday	08:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Friday	08:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Saturday	08:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Sunday	08:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm

What to bring

Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes, as the tour involves a fair amount of walking.

Pack a hat, sunscreen, and a bottle of water to stay cool and hydrated during the day.

Dress suitably for outdoor weather conditions.

Bring your camera to capture Cappadocia’s striking landscapes and rock formations.

What’s not allowed

Smoking is not allowed during the tour.

Accessibility

This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users, pregnant women, or guests with mobility difficulties.

Additional information

Hotel pickup and drop-off are available if chosen at the time of booking.

Lunch is provided, though drinks are not included.

The experience is guided by a licensed professional and covers entrance fees, parking, local taxes, and insurance.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs in Uchisar, Urgup, Goreme, Mustafapasa, Avanos, and Ortahisar regions.

In the next step of booking, please specify the name & address of your hotel.

On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time.

If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.