Derinkuyu Underground City Tour
About This Day Trips
Beneath the peaceful Cappadocian landscape lies a secret world. Derinkuyu Underground City extends 85 metres deep and could shelter up to 20,000 people during times of invasion. Explore its eight levels of living quarters, kitchens, wine presses, churches, stables, and even a school — all connected by narrow tunnels and ventilated by an ingenious shaft system. Your guide reveals the incredible engineering and human stories behind this ancient survival bunker.
Itinerary
Hotel Pickup
Collection from all Cappadocia towns.
Arrival at Derinkuyu
Introduction to the history of underground cities in Cappadocia.
Upper Levels
Explore the stables, living quarters, and kitchens of the upper levels.
Middle Levels
Visit the church, wine press, and communal meeting rooms.
Deep Levels
Descend to the deepest accessible levels — atmospheric and narrow.
Ventilation Shaft
See the ingenious ventilation and defence systems.
Return Transfer
Transfer back to your hotel.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Professional guide
- Entry ticket
- Insurance
Not Included
- Tips
- Drinks
What to Bring
Meeting Point
Hotel pickup from all Cappadocia towns.
Traveller Reviews
445 verified reviewsDavid K.
UK · June 2026
Mind-blowing. Walking through tunnels carved 3,000 years ago and imagining 20,000 people living underground was humbling.
Fiona M.
Scotland · July 2026
A bit narrow in places but our guide was reassuring. The engineering ingenuity is incredible. One of the best tours we did.
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