I don't normally go for guided tours when I'm travelling, but I was in Cappadocia for such a short time that I booked Yucel via TourHQ - and I'm so glad I did!  Even though I was only there for a day, he managed to put together such a packed itinerary that I feel like I saw all the main sights and didn't miss out on anything.  The fairy chimneys, underground city, open air museum, pottery workshop, lunch, and many reviving stops for tea and cigarettes... he even managed to find me a last-minute balloon ride which was a real feat given that everywhere I had tried was already fully booked.  

Yucel is a font of information about history, art, geology, you name it - I don't think I asked him a question that he didn't know the answer to - and he was not only an interesting person to spend the day with but also great fun.  I felt like I was looking round with a friend rather than a tour guide.  I would also highly recommend going on an ATV tour with him - bombing around on the back roads was brilliant and he was a very patient teacher, even when I drove us into a field!  I was lucky to find him for my trip and I would recommend him to anyone who wants to make the most out of their time in Cappadocia.

If you ever happen to find yourself in Cappadocia, ask for Yucel Acik. He is the best tour guide you can find and he made our trip enlightening and fun. We are friends of Hande and are from India. We love history and Yucel made our Cappadocia trip so memorable. He is very informative and very passionate about the history of Cappadocia. He would talk for hours about Cappadocia and cracks jokes in between, bringing smiles and laughter. We did not have a single bored moment with Yucel. He looks out for everyone, he could ask if we were tired and needed rest. Because of such a wonderful experience we had with Yucel in Cappadocia, other cities paled in comparison to Cappadocia. Thank you Yucel – from India.

We met Yucel after our lovely Turkish friend ("Hande Hanim") recommended and introduced him to us based on her past holiday experience with her husband to Cappadocia. When we met Yucel, I couldn't help but notice how friendly and confident he is, and his English is also perfect! Immediately I knew we were in good hands. He took us for both the red and blue tours over the next two days. While on his guided tours, there is not a single dull moment thanks to his jokes and sense of humour and he is always giving useful and relevant information enriching our experience and even our knowledge about the history of the place from the Hittites to the Byzantines to the Romans to the Greeks. You name it, he knew it all. I believe he is also a teacher, researcher and a student of theology. All that apart, he is a very good human being and completely in sync with the people he guides. He knew when to slow down and when to pick up the pace. It felt like we were traveling with a friend rather than a "guide". Although we couldn't stay longer than two days, I know who to look up the next time I return to Cappadocia for the other places I've missed. "Tasekkur Ederim" Yucel ! (if you're reading this) and I hope to see you again soon! "Hadoukennnn!!!" :P - Osmand Lu and Cecilia