Derinkuyu, Kaymakli and the Rest: The 11 Best Underground Cities

1.Full Day Cappadocia Tour( Red Tour + Underground City )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,862 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $18Our pick

Review of Cappadocia’s Red Tour and underground city, with Goreme sights, pottery, fairy chimneys, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Zahra is an amazing, kind, caring and full of energy tour guide! She went above and beyond her duties to help us to find other excursions. She recommended few good restaurants and etc! Our driver, Irfan was very friendly and respectful as well! I recommend them both!”

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2.Green Cappadocia Underground City and Valleys Tour. Lunch incl.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,103 reviews · 7 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Review of Cappadocia’s Green Tour from Goreme, covering Derinkuyu, Ihlara Valley, Selime Monastery, Pigeon Valley, lunch, and practical tips.

“Hicimos el tour en ingles, eramos 7 personas. Desde el punto de vista del recorrido, lo recomiendo solo si tienes tiempo suficiente en Cappadocia, lo que más me gustó fue el Monasterio de Selime y la ciudad subterránea de Derinkuyu. Por un lado comentar que a diferencia del tour norte se está mucho más tiempo en el autobus porque evidentemente se esta mas lejos de Goreme. El el autobus a diferencia del tour norte que hicimos tambien con Tourmania no había agua de cortesía, y aunque se especifica que las bebidas no están incluidas, por 65 euros creo que es un detalle barato para el cliente. La ciudad subterránea de…”

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3.Green Tour – Ihlara Valley & Underground City

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 378 reviews · 8 hours · from $71

Review the Cappadocia Green Tour to Derinkuyu, Ihlara Valley, and Selime Monastery, with practical advice on walking, lunch, value, and timing.

“We have a great trip with Tayfun as our guide, he is very knowledgable and patient, the trip is also more variant, we visit a valley and had a walk a long side the river in Ihlara which was super beautiful, the lunch was also great and the sceenery along the way was also amazing, we love the trip.”

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4.Full-Day Tour in Cappadocia with Ihlara Hiking and Underground City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $45

Review of Cappadocia’s $45.97 Green Tour, with Ihlara Valley hiking, Kaymakli Underground City, lunch, pickup, and practical tips.

“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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5.Best of Cappadocia Tour (Red Tour + Underground City)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 312 reviews · from $25

A practical review of Cappadocia’s Red Tour and Özkonak Underground City, with frescoes, rock formations, crafts, lunch, transport, costs, and tips.

“We had an excellent trip as the number of people were only 8 and we were served delicious lunch. We were picked up from the Hotel right on time and the tour completed in the expected time and we were dropped at the Hotel. Our guide Gökhan had immense knowledge of the Turkish culture, history and biodiversity.”

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6.Highlight of Cappadocia Tour ( Red Tour + Underground City )

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 305 reviews · from $24

Explore Cappadocia’s Red Tour with Göreme, Özkonak Underground City, valleys, pottery, lunch, and hotel transfers for $24.

“Our guide Onurcan was very knowledgeable, friendly and patient with everyone. Very enjoyable day, highly recommend”

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7.Full-Day Red Tour with Underground City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 176 reviews · from $26

Review of Cappadocia’s 7-hour Red Tour with Goreme, Pasabag, Ozkonak Underground City, valley views, guide, transport, and costs.

“Thank you, Mithat. You really have a talent for making everyone smile and laugh. This tour was an excellent way to spend our day. We loved every moment of it. All the best to you in 2024!”

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8.Cappadocia Green Tour with Derinkuyu Nar Lake and Ihlara Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $60

Review of Cappadocia’s Green Tour, with Derinkuyu, Ihlara Valley, Narligol Lake, Selime Monastery, lunch, transport, and practical tips.

“Wondering around the stops and looking at the country side between attractions. Elfi was a fabulous host and our driver pot on.”

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9.Private Cappadocia Tour with Underground City (Guide & Driver)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $17

A practical review of Cappadocia’s private tour, covering fairy chimneys, Göreme, Avanos, and Özkonak Underground City.

“Our tour with Oughsan was perfect. He picked us up and the adventure began: Cappadocia, Pigeon Valley, Monk Valley, Gerome Open Air Museum, a walk and pottery in Avanos, rugs weaving, and underground caves! It was the perfect balance of walking and car ride. He taught us SO MUCH about Turkish culture and history. We loved it!”

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10.Jeep Safari with Mini Underground City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 100 reviews · 1 - 4 hours · from $12Best value

Review of Cappadocia’s $12 private Jeep safari, with Pancarlık Church, mini underground city, valley views, fairy chimneys, and champagne.

“Was an amazing experience, we get to do some sightseeing and enjoy some end of the day champagne looking at the sunset. Thank you specially to our driver Türkay for being so kind and generous with us!! A must do experience”

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11.Cappadocia Red Tour With Underground City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $33

Review of Cappadocia’s Red Tour with Özkonak Underground City, covering sights, lunch, costs, guides, timing, and practical booking advice.

“Absolutely amazing experience! I wanted to offer the balloon flight to my mother as a birthday gift but I'm very afraid of heights and she doesn't speak English, so I spoke with Discovery Balloons and they allowed me to go with her as watcher (and later my dad was also able to come with us). They picked us up at the hotel and then we went to the agency for breakfast and safety instruction. We then went to where the flight starts and stayed there till the balloon went up. My mother loved the flight! She said it's absolutely beautiful. Me and my dad came back to the station and…”

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