Ephesus Private Tour: Explore Turkey's Largest Open-Air Museum

Embark on a private tour of Ephesus, Turkey’s largest open-air museum. Explore ancient ruins, visit historical sites, and enjoy personalized service on this customizable tour.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kusadasi - We meet you at the Cruise Port! Our team will be waiting next to Information Desk at the Exit Gate of Cruise Port by holding a sign which is your name written on it.
    After booking this tour, please contact our team to agree on your meeting time. There are several Cruise Ships with different timings. So, you might decide about the best…
What's Included
  • Cruise Port/Hotel Pick-up & Drop-Off
  • Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
  • GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
  • Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
  • PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service
What's Not Included
  • Museum Tickets (we will send pre-purchased tickets with guide, you can pay as cash to your guide)
Additional Information

• PRIVATE TOUR EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOUR GROUP, OFFERING A MORE PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE /
• ENSURED TIMELY RETURN TO YOUR SHIP /
• OPTIONAL SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRY TICKETS /
• DESIGNED FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS /
• LED BY LOCAL GUIDES FOR DEEPER INSIGHT /
• MORE AFFORDABLE THAN SHORE EXCURSIONS /
• FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE TO SUIT YOUR PREFERENCES /
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Ephesus is…

Location
Kusadasi
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Carol
Jun 29, 2025
Best tour of Ephesus with tour guide Peri - We had the pleasure of taking the Biblical Ephesus tour with Peri as our guide, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. Peri was knowledgeable, engaging, and incredibly passionate about the history and significance of the sites we visited. She brought the ancient city of Ephesus to life with insightful commentary. Her storytelling was captivating, and she was always happy to answer questions or provide extra details that made the experience even richer. Peri’s warmth and professionalism made us feel welcomed and cared for from the moment we met her. She also paced the tour perfectly—giving us time to explore and take in the sights without feeling rushed. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kusadasi, especially with Peri as your guide. You won’t be disappointed!
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Thathann
Jan 3, 2025
Exceptional Athens Private Tour - We had an outstanding experience on this private tour of Athens! The driver arrived on time and was incredibly knowledgeable, offering insights into the city’s history and landmarks like the Parthenon and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. The air-conditioned vehicle was comfortable, and the WiFi and bottled water kept us refreshed throughout the journey. We enjoyed the flexibility of starting the tour at a time that suited us, and the whole trip felt very personalized. If you're looking for a hassle-free, comfortable way to explore Athens, this tour is the perfect choice. Highly recommend!
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Glenda_f
Nov 4, 2024
Great Tour!! - This was my favorite tour during our 10 day cruise in the Mediterranean. The ancient ruins of Ephesus are beautiful. Our tour guide Fatima was very knowledgeable. I would recommend taking this tour!!!
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Peter_s
Sep 6, 2024
Tour with a professor - Barsh Cubak has encyclopedic knowledge of the Ephesus site, the surrounding area, and indeed the entire history of ancient Ionia and Turkeyi itself. He went overboard to tailor the trip to our interests, to make us comfortable and to be sure no metaphorical stone was unturned. We've taken many tours with Viator but this may have been the best.
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Rod_s
May 20, 2024
Great tour that is worth your time and money!! - Our family truly enjoyed this tour off of our Celebrity Infinity cruise. Fatima was an excellent tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and went out of her way to make sure we saw everything and she answered all of our questions. Doing the private tour is totally worth the money!!
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Sam_z
May 16, 2024
A most enjoyable and informative tour - A most interesting and detailed explanation of what happened and how the excavations have been conducted and their methods and discoveries.
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Charlottetc4205ji
Apr 16, 2024
Ephesus tour - Fatima gave us a wonderful day in Ephesus with so much attention to detail. The lunch was excellent and it was a first taste of delicious Turkish wine.
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John_w
Jan 30, 2024
PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FROM KUSADASI PORT - Our exclusive tour, though a bit on the expensive side for just the two of us, proved to be worth every penny. Fatima, our guide, made the entire experience seamless by picking us up from the cruise port, alleviating any concerns we had about organizing the tour through Viator independently. Her friendliness and extensive knowledge added immense value to our journey. Valeria expertly guided us to the best spots to witness the attractions while strategically avoiding crowds and staying in the shade. Throughout the tour, she engaged in pleasant conversation, addressing not only historical aspects but also providing insights into contemporary life in Turkey. Fatima's expertise extended to a guided tour of the museum, where she shared her knowledge about the various artifacts. Thanks to her, we had a truly memorable trip, and we highly recommend her services.
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M8446zbtriciaw
Jul 30, 2025
Excellent and be prepared for sales - The cost of this excursion came with a price. The visit to Ancient Ephesus was awesome. We also went to a rug factory, where we received a private demonstration and learned the significance, intricacy and cultural importance of weaving exceptional rugs from silk, wool and bamboo. We were also given a private 'showing' and sales of the rugs, while drinking apple tea. The final stop was to a leather factory, and we were given a private runway showing of exceptional leather coats. For this we came away unexpectedly with two leather coats. Our $25 day turned into a $1,400 day. While we could have said no, we were treated so well and the quality of the rugs and coats was so exceptional we could not say no. Take this tour, and if you don't want to take the time or feel any pressure of sales, let Josh know. He is easy going, understands, and easy to work with.
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X1837yisaras
Apr 18, 2024
Unforgettable Journey - This tour was enjoyable, offering interesting insights and informative commentary throughout. Great guide and good food.
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From $20
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).