Top 5 History Tours in Cappadocia

1.Historical Pottery Making in Cappadocia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 261 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $13Our pick

Hands-on pottery at Avanos in Cappadocia, led by friendly instructors, with tea, small groups, and a souvenir to take home.

“What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon with two masterful potters. You see so much pottery in the region and attempting to make your own, really gives you insight into just how skilled they are. They are warm and welcoming and give you protective clothing before you start so no need to worry about keeping your clothes clean. You are guided all the way with ready hands to ensure that you end up with reasonable end product. I would highly recommend giving it a try.”

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2.Whirling Dervishes Show in Historical Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 169 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $24

Göreme cave sema explained by an English guide, with a 60 minute whirling dervish ceremony, plus return by 19:00.

“We loved the ceremony. It was authentic to the core. They did not dilute it for a world-wide audience.”

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3.All İncluded Cappadocia Red Tour History And Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $27

A small-group 8-hour Cappadocia Red Tour from Göreme, with UNESCO sites, Zelve ruins, valleys, Avanos pottery, lunch, and top viewpoints.

“It was awesome, we had a blast, and I totally recommend it. The tour was a really great experience!!”

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4.Full Day Green Tour Natural History of Cappadocia Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $36

Full Day Green Tour of Cappadocia from Göreme: panorama, pigeon caves, Kaymaklı underground city, Ihlara Valley, onyx and Nar Lake.

“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.”

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5.Historical Pottery Experience Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 20 reviews · 1 hour · from $14

Learn Cappadocia pottery history and make a clay piece in a 1-hour workshop, with pickup options and an English-speaking instructor.

“It was very normal, nothing exciting. For a quick introduction it is ok. But someone who wants to know pottery in details, is not for them.”

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