KUŞADASI · TURKEY
Kuşadası’s best days out.
The 15 most popular private tours around Kuşadası. The ones worth giving a day to, with prices, run times and the operators who run them.
Private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi port with the House of the Virgin Mary, Artemis ruins, and a guaranteed on-time return.
Most Popular“Our tour guide on this tour deserves a lot of credit and then some I couldn’t thank him enough very knowledgeable and informative the tour is very much worth it.”
Private Ephesus cruise tour from Kusadasi with a licensed guide, guaranteed on-time return, and key stops at Ephesus and Mary’s House.
“It was great and was at our pace We decided the places we visited We started early and finished early”
Skip-the-line Ephesus plus Mary’s House on a cruise day with a licensed guide, A/C transport, and entrance fees included.
“It was nice being in a small van and having it all to ourselves. We first stopped at House of the Virgin Mary. It was pointless, in that we walked in and out within a few seconds. Unless this holds a special meaning to you, I’d skip it. Then on to Ephesus. We had toured…”
Private cruise tour from Kusadasi to Ephesus highlights, Virgin Mary’s House, Artemis, and optional Terrace Houses with pickup and skip-line tickets.
“Mustafa C was an amazing your guide. He was friendly, down to earth, knowledgeable and accommodating. We had a private driver that picked us up and dropped us off at the port. Ephesus was incredible. We had a delicious lunch and got to see Turkish Rugs and how they’re made - simply beautiful and amazing.…”
Private cruise-day tour in Kusadasi covering Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and Mary’s House, with lunch and a carpet center stop.
“Life changing walk back into history. You must wear the right shoes! The marble surfaces are slippery”
Private Kuşadası shore tour to Mary’s House and UNESCO Ephesus, with cruise-port pickup and guaranteed on-time return.
“We had a fantastic tour with Zeki. He was waiting for us as soon as we exited the ship and escorted us right to a clean, new van. They provided water bottles and snacks for us. They made sure to tell us to be off the ship quickly and that paid off because we beat…”
Skip-the-line Ephesus from Kuşadası Port with A/C pickup, guided ruins plus Mary House, and a traditional carpet-village lunch in 4–6 hours.
“Oscar was our guide. He couldn't have been a nicer person. Offered to take us anywhere we chose. His knowledge of the place was unsurpassed as he lived there all his life. Everyone in town knew him and came up to say hello to him. He helped us up difficult steps and gave usvtime to…”
Private Ephesus day from Kusadasi with skip-the-line access, a licensed English guide, included lunch, and Temple of Artemis viewing.
“Very interesting day with an excellent guide. Nag was very personable & knowledgeable about Ephysus.”
Private, all-inclusive Ephesus day with licensed guide, skip-the-line tickets, House of the Virgin Mary, Turkish lunch, and quick Artemis stop.
“We were picked up at the port by our tour guide, Nahide from Curio Travel. We made our way to a Mercedes van. The van was very nice and roomy however it was so hot. Air was blowing but it was not cool at all. Yes, it was over 100° but it was over 100°…”
Cruise-day tour from Kusadasi to Mary’s House and Ephesus ruins with skip-the-line guidance, Turkish lunch, and Temple of Artemis.
“Thoroughly informative and spectacular experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone travelling in this area.”
Private all-inclusive Ephesus day from Kusadasi Port with pre-paid entrances, expert guide, lunch, and smooth return before your ship leaves.
“If you have a choice of guides, ask for Fuson. She made our Private tour memorable. We had a delicious lunch before the carpet demonstration. Although we did not purchase any carpets, we learned a lot about Turkish carpets and how the silk is made from the cocoons. The Ephesus tour was amazing. Fuson is…”
Private Ephesus tour with lunch and a traditional Turkish bath from Kuşadası. English guide, hotel or cruise pickup, flexible times.
“I’m giving a tour five stars because the tour itself was excellent. Our tour guide was super knowledgeable, spoke perfect English and was truly enthusiastic about teaching us about his country and its history. He was kind and patient with our kids. Ephesus is amazing and we also had a chance to visit what’s left…”
Private cruise-port tour of Ephesus and Temple of Artemis with lunch, air-conditioned ride, and guide-led ruins in 3–4 hours.
“We had an excellent trip with Seyhan, collected from our hotel only an hour after I booked the trip, in an air conditioned car. I booked the trip for myself and my 2 children (aged 8 and 13). My son (8) had a conversation about Greek and Roman Gods with Seyhan. Seyhan took us around…”
Private Ephesus shore tour with Mary’s House and Artemis, skip-the-line ticket help, and guaranteed on-time return to your ship.
“Murat was an amazing Tour Guide! Informative, patient, friendly, respectful and tailored the tour to our personal interests. If you want to see the historical sites of Ephesus and learn about them also, this is the tour to go on.”
Private Ephesus and Virgin Mary tour from Kusadasi. Skip-the-line help, expert guidance, big Roman ruins, and serene Meryemana.
“A truly enjoyable excursion. Our guide Nora was fantastic and made the trip worth every penny. The van was spacious, clean ,and comfortable. Our lunch stop was Greek food at a small local eatery. Don't hesitate to take this trip instead of the ship excursion.”
The ancient cities inland, the islands offshore, and every day trip the harbour town is built around.
