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Derinkuyu Underground City Tickets

Name: Derinkuyu Underground City Tickets
Start: 2026-05-05T09:30:00
End: 2026-05-05T18:00:00
Location: Derinkuyu Underground City

Maze of caves in Derinkuyu Underground City, Cappadocia, with stone walls and passageways.

Visitor exploring Derinkuyu underground city cave with stone walls and stairway.

Derinkuyu Underground City stone chambers and passageways in Cappadocia, Turkey.

Young woman exploring Derinkuyu underground cave city in Turkey.

Flexible cancellation

Get full refund for a small fee if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.

Explore at your pace

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Audio guide

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Pickup available

Meals included

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4.3/5(299)

Jerry G

Solo

Verified booking

Jan 2026

The Green Tour was really good and all went well. I have to say Mert was an amazing Tour guide, very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. The food at lunchtime is good, way much better. I highly recommend this tour coz it’s really cool to see the beautiful landscapes, history and great guide in this tour.

Lucio M

Couple

Verified booking

Jan 2026

Very good experience. Full-day tour with very passionate and knowledgeable guides. I would recommend it even for those who may suffer from claustrophobia.

Pingkan R

Solo

Verified booking

Nov 2025

Derinkuyu Underground City: A fascinating experience. The walk down to the seventh level is a journey in itself and a great workout for your legs. Salime Monastery: An absolutely amazing site. Its unique architecture and landscape genuinely felt like a setting from Star Wars. The Ihlara Valley offered a wonderfully calming walk along the riverbank. For food, the fish casserole was excellent, and I highly recommend the tomato dip if you don't mind a bit of spice. Finally, a special thanks to our guide, Hakan, and our driver, Bilal. They were friendly, resourceful and helpful, truly deserve a 5-star rating.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Amin R

Solo

Verified booking

Nov 2025

This place has such an amazing view both from the bedroom patio and living room. Top of a hill over looking the harbor. Equipt with an either kitchen of cook ware. washing machine. Soap in the shower. Its very close to the center of Bodrum where everything you need you will find from tours , restaurants ect with in a 15 min walk. I cant wait to go back! The same was super friendly and provided the essential knowledge of the town. Parking available included with my room.

Muhammad H

Couple

Verified booking

Nov 2025

So happy to had this tour, The guide was extremely polite and knowledged. The way he guide us about the location was too good. The transfer was very comfortable and overall it was a very exciting experience. Thank you so much for such a professional behavior

Descend up to 85 meters into the extraordinary Derinkuyu Underground City and explore its labyrinth of tunnels and chambers carved into soft tuff rock.

Marvel at the ingenuity of ancient engineering, including a 55-meter ventilation shaft that served as a water well, and visit well-preserved spaces such as communal dining halls and a missionary school.

Discover how this subterranean city once sheltered thousands of people during times of conflict, providing a safe and secure refuge.

Explore all 18 levels of this underground complex and discover what makes it one of Cappadocia’s most remarkable historical sites.

Upgrade your adventure with a full-day tour of Cappadocia's Green route, including hotel transfers, entry to all attractions, and a traditional lunch in Belisırma Village.

Entry ticket to Derinkuyu Underground City

Full-day tour along Cappadocia's Green route (as per option selected)

Licensed professional guide (as per option selected)

Entrance fees to all sites including Pigeon Valley, Ihlara Valley, Derinkuyu Underground City and Selime Monastery (as per option selected)

Lunch in Belisırma Village (as per option selected)

Hotel pickup and drop-off from areas including Ortahisar, Mustafapaşa, Avanos, Nevşehir, Çavuşin, Ürgüp, Göreme, Uçhisar (as per option selected)

All local taxes and insurance (as per option selected)

Hotel transfers

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Jesús R
Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
It was a unique and wonderful experience!!! I really recommend it 100%. The tour guides were very friendly and punctual.
Jerry G
Solo
Verified booking
Jan 2026
The Green Tour was really good and all went well. I have to say Mert was an amazing Tour guide, very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. The food at lunchtime is good, way much better. I highly recommend this tour coz it’s really cool to see the beautiful landscapes, history and great guide in this tour.
Lucio M
Couple
Verified booking
Jan 2026
Very good experience. Full-day tour with very passionate and knowledgeable guides. I would recommend it even for those who may suffer from claustrophobia.
Luca A
Couple
Verified booking
Jan 2026
Top experience in Goreme. Full day trip
Pingkan R
Solo
Verified booking
Nov 2025
Derinkuyu Underground City: A fascinating experience. The walk down to the seventh level is a journey in itself and a great workout for your legs. Salime Monastery: An absolutely amazing site. Its unique architecture and landscape genuinely felt like a setting from Star Wars. The Ihlara Valley offered a wonderfully calming walk along the riverbank. For food, the fish casserole was excellent, and I highly recommend the tomato dip if you don't mind a bit of spice. Finally, a special thanks to our guide, Hakan, and our driver, Bilal. They were friendly, resourceful and helpful, truly deserve a 5-star rating.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Step into Cappadocia's Derinkuyu Underground City to explore chambers and tunnels in Turkey's once-inhabited subterranean marvel.

Getting started

Present your pre-booked ticket and enter the underground city after a quick validation. Follow the marked paths to discover the tunnels and hidden corners at your own pace.

What to expect

Derinkuyu Underground City

Reaching over 85 meters deep, Derinkuyu served as a refuge during conflicts and religious persecution. Its intricate network of tunnels, rooms, and secret passages showcases centuries of ingenious engineering.

Features

Secret passageways: Traverse narrow tunnels connecting kitchens, storage areas, living quarters, and worship spaces.

Missionary school and church: Visit religious chambers where early Christian communities practiced their faith.

Rolling stone doors: Admire massive stone slabs used to defend the city from intruders.

Ventilation shafts and wells: Learn how shafts maintained airflow and wells stored water for extended stays underground.

What to bring

Carry a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking, as it may be requested at the entrance.

What’s not allowed

Drones, alcohol, and drugs are strictly prohibited inside the underground city.

Large bags, suitcases, or oversized luggage are not permitted.

Smoking is prohibited throughout the site.

Accessibility

Only about 10 percent of the underground city is open to visitors.

The site is not suitable for those who are claustrophobic or have limited mobility.

Additional information

Watch out for narrow passageways, stairs, and uneven surfaces in the accessible areas.

Tickets will be delivered the day before your visit.

The underground city is open daily from 8am to 4:15pm.

For your safety, ensure you follow all posted guidelines while exploring the site.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

Show your ticket at Derinkuyu Underground City.

Address: Bayramlı, Niğde Cd., 50700 Derinkuyu/Nevşehir, Türkiye.

Get directions to the redemption point