Cappadocia · HISTORICAL TOURS
The 7 best historical tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there and work down.
Hands-on Avanos pottery class in Cappadocia with wheel time, Turkish tea, small group up to four, and a handmade mug or vase to take home.
“Great experience! Fun for all ages and you get to take home whatever you make. Plus they have amazing ceramics for sale in their shop of all price ranges. I definitely recommend.”
Whirl with the Mevlevi sema in a historical cave near Goreme. English guide, cave atmosphere, pickup options, 1.5-2 hours, $24.
“Just amazing! if you are looking for an authentic experience, în a very special plece this is the thing! Highly recommended!”
A full day Green Tour in Cappadocia with Göreme views, pigeon caves, Kaymaklı underground, Ihlara Valley churches, plus lunch and key tickets.
“Mezut was an amazing happy guide, always finding a good balance between keeping the group together for some information and giving us time to explore the sites ourselves.”
Short, hands-on historical pottery making near Göreme, with a pottery show, fresh tea, and a quick chance to shape clay for $12.
“READ. This tour group completely misrepresents what they offer to their customers. Given the title, steep price, and description which literally says “you will try to make your own pottery,” my group or 5 was expecting a pottery class. Instead it was just a ridiculously expensive 15 minute tour with extremely pushy salesmen who take the overly-friendly approach. After a quick intro and some tea, one person in our group was able to demo and play with clay for 5 minutes. Next, after an overview of the process we were brought into the pottery room where everything was extremely expensive. The large pottery looked beautiful however the “more affordable” pottery…”
Private 9-hour Cappadocia tour from Göreme: Kaymaklı underground city, fairy chimneys, UNESCO Göreme museum, plus lunch and pickup.
“The tour guide and his driver were excellent and patient . Very polite and accommodating to guests. My mom speaks Russian only and my son (6 years old) English . Gotham was patient to translate everything to 2 languages . He is an excellent and out going tour guide . We had a custom made tour. Highly recommend.”
A short Cappadocia pottery workshop in Avanos, with a pottery show, fresh Turkish tea, and time to make your own piece.
“Started off well but was extremely rushed experience of actual pottery, main focus was to sell their handmade goods which were overpriced. Pushy with sales and no interest shown in tour once we said we were not interested in buying a £400 wine decanter. Avoid”
Private Cappadocia tour combining Göreme Open Air Museum, Kaymaklı Underground City, and Gümüşler Monastery with pickup.
“We really liked it, the guide speaks very good English and is very friendly, showing in-depth knowledge. Driver also very attentive.”
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