Guided Tours

Guided Tour of Goreme Open-Air Museum & Underground City Cappadocia

Visitors exploring rock formations at Göreme Open-Air Museum, Cappadocia.

Ancient rock-cut church interior at Göreme Open-Air Museum, Cappadocia.

Tourists walking through rock formations at Göreme Open-Air Museum, Cappadocia.

Visitors exploring Göreme Open-Air Museum with rock formations in Cappadocia.

Duration

7 hr

Open today

08:00am - 05:00pm

Free cancellation

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

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Guided tour

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Discover ancient churches carved into Cappadocia’s volcanic stone, beautiful frescoes, and the ingenious underground city of Kaymakli or Ozkonak. This guided tour includes complimentary lunch, pottery-making session, and luxury round-trip transport!

Experience the wonders of Cappadocia on a guided tour of the Goreme Open-Air Museum and its underground cities, with round-trip hotel transfers included.

Immerse yourself in the region’s rich history with a professional English-speaking guide who brings each story to life.

Stroll through the Goreme Open-Air Museum, where ancient churches showcase frescoes carved into the region’s volcanic stone.

Visit the ingenious underground cities of Kaymakli or Ozkonak and discover how these networks once sheltered entire communities.

Pause for a complimentary lunch, enjoy a pottery-making session in Avanos, and admire the rock formations of the Devrent valley.

Full-day guided tour of Goreme Open-Air Museum and Underground City of Kaymakli or Ozkonak

Expert local English-speaking guide

Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Cappadocia

Small-group tour in a luxury vehicle

Entry to Underground City of Kaymakli or Ozkonak

Entry to Goreme Open-Air Museum

Pottery-making experience in Avanos

Lunch included

National Park fees

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Personal expenses

Drinks

TOTAL DURATION10 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
Start point
Hotels in the Cappadocia region
1. Kaymakli Underground City
2. Ozkonak Underground City
3. Fairy Chimneys
4. Avanos
1 activity
Things to do
Pottery making
Included in price
5. Goreme National Park (Rock Sites of Cappadocia)
6. Göreme Open Air Museum
7. Devrent Valley
End point
Hotels in the Cappadocia region
Your ending point would be same as your start point

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

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What our guests say
Mohit
Jun 2025
Verified booking
5/5
It was best tour. Everyone should do this. It has covered all the point.
Ana
Jun 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Marta
Dec 2024
Verified Partner Review
5/5
Went with my parents and little bro, and we ALL loved it. Our guide, Selim, knew soooo much about every corner, but never made it boring (he had dad jokes, like, ready). The caves are wild—some spots were chilly even though it was baking outside. Only thing, you can’t take pics in some rooms, which was a bummer for my mom. Still, super worth it.
Jin
Dec 2024
Verified Partner Review
3/5
Some epic history here, but ngl, place was packed and we had to wait almost 40 min to get in. Not sure I’d do it again unless it’s less busy. Staff were helpful though and pointed out a shortcut to skip a looong staircase. If ur into ancient stuff, def give it a go.
Sophie
Dec 2024
Verified Partner Review
4/5
Thought I’d be in and out in an hour, but ended up staying for 3, just wandering the different cave rooms. Some ceilings are super low (I’m only 5’2” and even I bumped my head lol). Kinda felt like a maze. Loved the little signs explaining the history, but wish there were more benches for a break. Bring water!

Cappadocia’s Cities and Churches

After pick up, the tour will head to the deepest underground city to explore its 4 floors which go up to 30 meters deep. The cities of Kaymakli and Ozkonak were originally built in the 7th century BC, and further expanded during the Byzantine era. From here, you will move on to the highest point of the center of Cappadocia in Uchisar town, Uchisar Castle.

Visit the most important sight, Göreme Open-Air Museum, to see its many churches dating back to the 10th century, with gorgeous frescoes describing the life of Jesus Christ. The abandoned Cavusin village will be your next stop, giving you the chance to admire its Greek architecture.

Marvel at Natural Formations

Take some time for lunch in Avanos before visiting a pottery shop, and learn how to make ceramics. The tour then moves on to Pasabag, a sacred place and home to many monks. Prepare to see some of the largest fairy chimney rock formations in this place, with two or three caps each.

Finally, stop at Devrent Valley and marvel at its rock formations, some shaped like animals. Find out exactly why this place has been nicknamed Imagination Valley! At around 5:00pm, board the luxury vehicle once again and head back to your accommodation.

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

Bring a jacket, as mornings in Cappadocia can be chilly.

Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking, if requested at pickup.

What’s not allowed

Pets, baby strollers, alcohol, and drugs are not permitted on this experience.

Drones are not allowed.

Accessibility

The site features uneven terrain and rugged paths, which may be difficult to navigate for wheelchair users.

Additional information

Ensure you mention your hotel pick-up and drop-off location at the time of booking.

Transfers include hotels across the Cappadocia region, covering Goreme , Urgup, Avanos, Uçhisar, Ortahisar, Nevşehir, Çavuşin, Mustafapaşa, and other nearby towns.

The transport vehicle carries a maximum of 15 passengers.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly/shortly.

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.

While booking, please provide the name of your hotel.

If your hotel is not in the pickup zone, you will be provided with the nearest pickup location.

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.