Goreme Open Air Museum Guided Walking Tour

When in Cappadocia, a visit to the famous Goreme Open Air Museum is an absolute must! If you’ve got your half day free, this short walking tour will have you exploring these exceptional rock-cut structures in just three and a half hours! (Perfect if you only have a couple of hours to spare.) You can also choose from multiple languages such as Spanish, French, and English.

The mystifying Göreme Open Air Museum or the Göreme National Museum, one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Turkey, is a complex of monasteries at the center of the Cappadocian region. The honeycomb cave dwellings of the museum are etched into the landscape, providing visual intrigue and amazing history.

“Incredible place on earth! It is a marvelous display of natural rock formations and human ingenuity.” – Aqua, Canada

Before you start your adventure, you’ll stop by a local cafe for a delicious lunch. Then you’ll go on a guided tour with a friendly certified guide who will brief you on the history of the Byzantine monastic settlement and point out several important structures such as churches, cave dwellings, rock formations, and more. Understand what it was like in the day of the life of the monks and discover historical details and tidbits about this UNESCO World Heritage Site from your knowledgeable guide.

“This is really something you shouldn't miss. Churches in the rocks are all interesting and I would heartily recommend a visit to the Dark Church as the frescoes there are amazing, such rich colors and brilliant workmanship. The Goreme Open Air Museum is an excellent starting point in discovering Cappadocia.” – Zorana, Bosnia and Herzegovina