Cappadocia · HISTORICAL TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 7 historical tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
At a family-run workshop in Avanos, Davut, Hasan, or Mustafa guides you through the pottery wheel, shares local craft stories, and helps you shape a cup, bowl, vase, or another small piece. The 45-minute visit includes tea or coffee, photos, and a handmade keepsake.
“Dawood and hasan are very sweet and friendly people. They explained things slowly and were patient with us. I recommend them to everyone!!!”
Travel from Goreme to a historic cave near town for a one-hour Mevlevi dervish ceremony. An English-speaking guide, often Hami, explains the ritual and its Sufi meaning before the music and spinning begin. Hotel pickup is available in Goreme, or you can reach the venue independently.
“Just amazing! if you are looking for an authentic experience, în a very special plece this is the thing! Highly recommended!”
Spend about nine hours exploring Cappadocia with an English-speaking guide such as Mesut or Melek. You’ll visit Kaymakli Underground City, walk through Ihlara Valley, see Goreme from above, stop at Pigeon Valley and Nar Lake, and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with lunch included.
“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.”
Visit Ömürlü SeramikYeni in Avanos for a short pottery demonstration, Turkish tea, and a chance to shape clay with a professional instructor. You will hear about local designs, pottery traditions, and Cappadocia culture, then return to the same workshop. The session is private for your group.
“We had such a great time! The manager and his whole team were so knowledgeable and accommodating! On our way to and from our hotel they made stops to give us a mini tour of Cappadocia! Highly recommend to use Emoji Tours when you’re in Cappadocia!”
Explore Cappadocia by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Visit Kaymakli Underground City, Uchisar Castle, Love Valley, Avanos, Pasabag, Goreme Open-Air Museum, and Kizilcukur. Guides such as Cengiz and Zeynep Canli tailor the pace, explain the sites, and help with lunch.
“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.”
At Ömürlü SeramikYeni in Avanos, you’ll watch a pottery demonstration, enjoy fresh Turkish tea, then try shaping clay yourself with a professional instructor. The 30-minute private activity explains local designs, artworks, and culture. Hotel transport is not included.
“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”
Spend six to seven hours with a private guide exploring Göreme Open Air Museum, Kaymaklı Underground City, and Gümüşler Monastery. Hakan is praised for clear English, warm humor, and strong local knowledge. Transport, admissions, and bottled water are included, but lunch is not.
“We had such an excellent tour with Hakan! We learned so much about the cultural, historical, and geological significance of the region while sight seeing. Hakan made us feel comfortable and easy going on our private tour, which really helped Read more”
Pick a valley, a launch field or a cave kitchen.
