10 Cultural Tours in Cappadocia That You Shouldn't Miss

November 16, 2021 Esmeralda Fenner

Lying in south central Turkey, the moonscaped region of Cappadocia, southeast of Ankara, is most famous for unique geological features called fairy chimneys. The large, cone-like formations were created over time by erosion of the relatively soft volcanic ash around them. Past cultures have dug into them to create dwellings, castles (like Uchisar) and even entire underground cities like Kaymakli and Derinkuyu, used as hiding places by early Christians. Nearby Kayseri is the gateway to the area.
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1. Full-Day Tour in Cappadocia with Goreme Open Air Museum

Gate Of Cappadocia Travel
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

We try to organize tour with less people and full interest with them. Timing is also so important for us to make our guess to organize their limited time in Cappadocia.

Inclusions: Lunch, Parking Fees, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By 845katyat

Great experience. Both tours were very well arranged - our guides were knowledgable, flexible with nice sense of humor. Shared so much details around Cappadocia, ancient life, but also around the Turkish culture and life. Highly recommend Mehmed - he was amazing - stopped us in Nevşehir on the way back to get baklava. Loved this guy!

2. Cappadocia: 3 Days City Break

Kusadasi Tour Company
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Discover Cappadocia; The land of Beautiful horses and the home of fairy chimneys. Visit Goreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley and Pasabag. Walk around the fairy chimneys and see the first cave houses of early Christians. Enjoy a panoramic view of Göreme from one of the best panorama point, See the rock-cut houses and churches of Cavusin the historical Christian greek town and experience the life of the locals, enjoy a panoramic view of the pigeon valley, visit underground cities of early Christians and see rock-cut churches and storage rooms. Learn the history of the region from your expert local guide, experience make pottery from local experts, tasty typical Turkish food in a local restaurant.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, 2 night accommodation in Cappadocia, Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary, Admission fees for all sightseeings mentioned in the itinerary, Transfer services from/to airports on private basis. , Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle

Exclusions: Tip to guides&drivers, Personal Expenses, Beverages with Meals

Reviewed By Luis R

We had a wonderful day! a great experience in pamukkale with our guide. Gonca or rosita is a love of person, a being who loves his work and is very professional, his smile and his way of explaining us is unique, he makes us live the story, he is very affectionate and sincere. We also got a good price. We are leaving happy and in a next trip we will not hesitate to hire tours with you and always with Rosita as a guide. I will recommend to my friends from Colombia who are next to come. Thank you.

3. Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Flight over Cappadocia

Soundocia Tours
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The balloon flights are definitely the most important activity in the region, to get to see the amazing formations from high above is really enchanting but they are done only early in the mornings. All companies have to obey the rules of the Civil Aviation Center. The number of balloon is around 150 with second sortie. They pick you up from the reception in the early morning, then take you to their base office, while they’re serving you an open buffet breakfast, they’ll be defining the safest points to take off due to wind & weather conditions. Then they take you to the point you’ll start the balloon flight. After your flight they bring you back to the hotel around 8.00 am. We suggest that you take your balloon flight on your first morning. So if you can’t make the flight on your first day, you’d have a chance to do it the other day.

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Reviewed By aramide9ja

Soundocia Tours was excellent.!!! The ride was smooth, Yasar is a good driver. Gokcen, the tour guide took us to the Ihlara valley,,we saw the panoramic view of Goreme, the underground city. He is an amazing communicator, very friendly, and an amazing willing photographer????????????(he took the loveliest pictures of me with my phone). Then we had a lovely lunch at the end of our hike by the stream. I'll give them a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.

4. Green (South) Tour Cappadocia (small group)

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Hiking in Ihlara Valley and underground city with its unique beauty will accompany you on this tour. We have luxury vehicles with a maximum capacity of 16 people (up to 8 people because of pandemic) and we do our best to host you in the safest way with our own vehicles without renting. In addition to these, our smiling face and 100% customer satisfaction will accompany you throughout the entire tour.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch

Exclusions: drinks during lunch are extra and will be paid by the guests.

Reviewed By 499pinark

We joined this tour with our great guide Oguz. He was very friendly and giving us all information regarding region. He gave us enough time to enjoy by ourselves while making those moments unforgettable. I wanted to buy special meat “pastırma” during tour and he organized a short stop together with our kind driver. I would definitely recommend this tour with Hereke Travel in Cappadocia! Thanks a lot for all Oguz!

5. Full Day Car & Guide at Disposal in Cappadocia

Laal Dmc
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* No need to obey timings and exact programmes * Make your own programme with your guide at hotel lobby * Feel Luxury with reasonable price * Enjoy all day with your professional guide and driver * 100 Kilometres limited per day for vehicle * 2 different handcraft center will be visit during Tour to discover Turkish Culture and Traditions

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, 100 Kilometres limited per day for vehicle , 2 different handcraft center will be visit during Tour (Options at below), Carpet Weaving ,Ceramic Atelier ,Jewellery Center ,Leather Factory

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrances Fees for mentioned places , Tips , Own Expenses

Reviewed By Thedailyvariant

Very professional and smooth ride! The service and the drivers who picked us up were very helpful, Not to mention safe drivers!

6. All in One 10-Hour Private and Guided Day Tour in Cappadocia

Cappadocian Guide
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This 10-hour guided day tour offers all of the must-see places in Cappadocia. Fairy chimneys and other rock formations, cave churches decorated with fine frescoes, underground cities, local foods, hiking in valleys, local wine tastings and a sunset.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Wine tasting, 3-course lunch, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Drinks, Tips to Driver and Guide

Reviewed By Robert_Avishalom

Kadir is the most experienced guide, with absolutely great personality. Cappadocia is the region you must visit. Unbelievably beautiful place on the earth.

7. Cappadocia Green Tour

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4.9 based on 87 reviews

This tour one of the best tour to discover Cappadocia. You will visit fascinating underground city and lovely canyon Ihlara Valley.

Inclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fees

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Reviewed By leonith368

We do a ATV TOUR with this agency and they was amazing they was so funny and they make us so adrenaline it was wonderful to do Atv with this agency and this ATV tour its so great tour.????

8. Small group Heart of Cappadocia Tour

Pupa Travel
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We will take you to another planet which is full of magical lunar landscape with all surprises. No one will be expecting to see the best frescoes of the world in the middle of nowhere in a 1500 years old cave church. This tour will be full of art, history , religion and beyond the expactation.

Inclusions: A/C Minivan the tours and transfers, English Speaking guiding, Lunch on tour, Local taxes & 18 % VAT, Museum Tickets

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Drinks at lunch

Reviewed By O5057WClesliea

Pupa travel Mustafa I loved the pottery and carpet visit besides the incredible monasteries and perfect Capadoccia landscapes, also they have very nice and comfy vans to transport

9. Under Ground City Tour - Half Day

Cappadocian Guide
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You have limited time in Cappadocia and you don't have full day for the all day tours! or you like to visit only Underground Cities with Licanced Guide! Half day Underground City tour is the best option for you. Underground Cities are the one of the most important places to visit in Cappadocia. We collect you from your hotel in Cappadocia by Luxury-Van and firstly we drive you to Uchisar Castle and give you general information about Cappadocia. Then we drive you to one of the most popular Underground cities in Cappadocia, Derinkuyu or Kaymakli anyone you like to visit. After our visit with best guiding service we drive you back to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Inclusions: Professional art historian guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Drinks, Tips to Driver and Guide

Reviewed By Ilsanka

We are so glad that we decided to book a private tour. For one day only we were able to see the best of Cappadocia, everything we had plan to see during our visit. Our excellent guide Kadir had planed the day perfectly. We had relaxed time while visiting all deferent sites. We even had little time for a rest before the end of the day , when he took us to the Red valley to enjoy the beautiful sunset . We were astonished by his knowledge of Turkish culture and history. We learn from him so many interesting facts , which we weren’t able to find on the internet, or book guides. The driver was also great, the car was comfortable, air conditioned. So, we would recommend Kadir and his team to everyone, who wants to have exciting, educational, enjoyable and productive day at Cappadocia. Ilsa

10. Sunset Horsebackriding tour through the Valleys of Cappadocia

Katpatuka Horses Ranch Cappadocia
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Join us on a guided Sunset Tour through the Valleys & Fairy Chimneys. Our Sunset Tour will take you through two valleys of Cappadocia. We will start our guided tour in Cavusin, ride up Rose and Red Valley, stop in Red Valley. The horses will rest a bit and you can walk take in the scenery. Afterwards we will see the sunset on a grass platform and ride back down. After you say goodbye to your horse, we will take you back to your hotel or desired location nearby. +++ Please note that we have a weight limit of 90 kilos per guest. This is important to ensure the safety of our guests and our horses. If there are any issues concerning this, please feel free to contact us +++

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Reviewed By Deryastopwar

Awesome views and I like how they treat the horses, thank you for this amazing experience, I will definitely come back

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