Kayseri Day Tour: Seljuk Heritage, Agirnas and Mimar Sinan House

Kayseri day tour of Seljuk sites, Agirnas and the Mimar Sinan house: the key facts

This is a guided day tour of Kayseri itself, not of Cappadocia. It follows the city's Seljuk and Ottoman past: a 13th-century Seljuk hospital and medical school, Kayseri Castle, the Kayseri Archaeological Museum and the Hunat Hatun complex with its mosque. In the afternoon you drive to Agirnas, the village where the Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan was born, to see his reconstructed house and an underground city, and the day ends among the old stone mansions of Talas.

It suits travellers passing through Kayseri Airport, or anyone with a spare day before or after Cappadocia who likes history and architecture. This page shows no price. The "Starting From" box is empty, so ask us for a written quote for your date and group size before you plan around it.

How much does it cost?

The page has no price. The "Starting From" field is blank, so we cannot give you a figure here, and you should not assume it costs the same as other day tours on the site. Send us your date, the number of guests and whether you start from a hotel or the airport, and we will send a written quote. Lunch is not included, so add the cost of a meal to whatever we quote. For a sense of how other day trips from the city are priced, see the Cappadocia day trip from Kayseri hotels, from $127 per person.

Which sites do we visit?

The FAQ lists the Gevher Nesibe Madrasah, Kayseri Castle, the Kayseri Archaeological Museum, the Hunat Hatun Complex and Mosque, the Agirnas Underground City, the Mimar Sinan House and Talas Old Town. The overview calls the first stop "a hospital built in the 13th century". These are the same place: the Gevher Nesibe complex, opened in 1206, combined a Seljuk hospital and a medical school and now works as a museum. The museum shows finds from Hittite settlements, Assyrian trading colonies and Hellenistic Caesarea. Entry to every scheduled site is included.

What time does it start, and can you collect us at the airport?

The FAQ says the tour starts at 09:00 and ends around 17:00. Pick-up and drop-off are included at your Kayseri hotel or at Kayseri Airport, which makes it useful on an arrival or departure day. The booking form offers start times from 08:00 to 14:00, with 09:00 marked as suggested. A start after midday would not leave time for this route, so ask us to confirm the time in writing. If you are flying, send your flight times so we can check the day fits.

Is it a group or private tour?

This page lists it as a group tour with daily departures and no minimum group size. The similar tours shown on the same page are labelled private, and this page does not say whether a private version is possible. If you want your own guide and vehicle, ask for a private price in your written quote. The guide speaks English; the page does not offer other languages, so ask before booking if you need one.

What should we wear for the mosque and the underground city?

The Hunat Hatun complex includes a working mosque. Wear clothes that cover shoulders and knees, and women should bring a scarf to cover their hair. You take your shoes off at the door, so easy shoes help. The underground city in Agirnas has narrow, low passages and steps, so wear flat shoes with grip and skip it if you dislike tight spaces. Bring a light layer for the cooler air underground.

Where do we eat?

Lunch and drinks are not included on this tour. The page does not say where the group stops to eat, so bring some cash for a meal and for water and tea during the day. If you have dietary needs, mention them when you book so the guide can suggest a suitable place. Personal expenses and travel insurance are also excluded; arrange insurance yourself before you travel.

Can we add Cappadocia?

Yes, Kayseri Airport is a common gateway to Cappadocia. The overview suggests pairing this day with a Cappadocia tour. Options include the Cappadocia tour from Kayseri Airport, from $68 per person, the Best of Cappadocia day tour, from $57 per person, and the 3-day Cappadocia tour from Nevsehir or Kayseri airports, from $297 per person. Our Cappadocia destination guide and Cappadocia tours list help you plan the rest.

How do I book the Kayseri day tour?

Choose your date and number of guests in the booking form on this page and send it, or message us on WhatsApp. Tell us your hotel or flight details and whether you want a group or private tour. Because the page shows no price, we first send you a written quote with the pick-up time, the full site list and the total price. You pay only after you have read and confirmed it. The tour is run by Get Turkey Tours, TÜRSAB licence A-15751.