Kaymakli Underground City Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Kaymakli Underground City. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Green (South) Tour Cappadocia (Small Group) With Lunch and Ticket

• Full-Day Private Tour of Cappadocia's Highlights (Car and Guide)

• Cappadocia Private Guided Tour (Car and Licensed Guide)

• 2-Day All-Inclusive Cappadocia Tour From Istanbul With Optional Balloon Flight

• Cappadocia Green Tour with Underground City, Lunch, and Pickup

International travelers ages 8 or older pay €13 for admission to Kaymakli Underground City. Many travelers opt to streamline their day by visiting as part of a South Cappadocia day tour, covering sights like the Selime Monastery and the Ihlara Valley. Prices start at around US$50 per head, excluding entrance fees.

Yes, Kaymakli Underground City is well worth visiting. Although only four floors have been unearthed so far, it covers the largest horizontal area of any underground city in Cappadocia. And locals still use its tunnels and stables in their daily lives. Join a guided tour to simplify transportation, see more of southern Cappadocia, and unveil the secrets of this atmospheric place.

Per one customer who booked the Full-Day Private Tour of Cappadocia's Highlights (Car and Guide), "Erhan, our guide, and Burhan, our driver, were excellent. Erhan is very knowledgeable about Cappadocia and the local culture. Great English and patience wherever we went, accommodating all our requests. Great eye for photography, too. He took so many great photos. Recommend to anyone who has a day in Cappadocia and wants a private experience, avoiding large tour groups. Thanks, Erhan, for making my birthday so special!"

Most people need 45 minutes to 1.5 hours to tour Kaymakli Underground City. Guided tours typically last 45 minutes to one hour. However, depending on your interest and how busy it is, you may want to stay longer, especially if your visit coincides with other tour groups.

When visiting Kaymakli Underground City, you’ll see the rooms and tunnels across four levels of the city. Exploring this ancient refuge, you’ll encounter water wells, ventilation shafts, cellars, kitchens, and many more spaces with specific purposes. You’ll also find a church within the city, identified by its layout and altar.

Yes, you’re allowed to take photos inside the Kaymakli Underground City. Because it is well-lit, it is one of the better underground cities around Cappadocia for photography. Arrive early or visit during lunch hours to go when it’s quieter and get photos with fewer people in the frame.

The climate in the Kaymakli Underground City is generally cool and humid, regardless of how hot it may be outside. Bring a sweater or light jacket so as not to get chilly. Wear comfortable and supportive footwear to make navigating the uneven floor of the tunnels easier.

Children are allowed inside the Kaymakli Underground City. However, they must be under adult supervision, as they may be curious to explore off-limits areas, including tight spaces. Elderly visitors with good mobility should have no issue visiting as long as they’re prepared to climb up and down many steps.

Yes, you can visit the Kaymakli Underground City without a tour. You can take shared taxis to the center of Kaymakli and descend into the underground city without a guide. Typically, you can hire guides on-site to show you around and provide information—helpful as very little information is provided.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Kaymakli Underground City. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Cappadocia:

• Fairy Chimneys

• Goreme Open-Air Museum

• Uchisar Castle

• Pigeon Valley

• Devrent Valley

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Cappadocia.