Private Tour
FOR CRUISERS: Best Seller of Ephesus Private Tour by Locals
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
• GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT
• SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKETS (OPTIONAL)
• FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
• PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR FAMILY, MORE PERSONALIZED SERVICE
• LEAD BY LOCAL TOUR GUIDES FOR BETTER INSIGHT
• REASONABLE THAN SHORE EXCURSIONS
• FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE ACCORDING TO YOUR PREFERENCES
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Explore the; EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY, TERRACE HOUSES, BASILICA OF ST. JEAN, AND TEMPLE OF ARTEMİS with our Licensed Local Tour Guides! During your limited time due to your tight Cruise Schedule, we handle everything that you might need!
Picking you up from the Cruise Port with A/C Minivan and Local Tour Guide, heading to the Ephesus and exploring the all Highlights surrounding the Ephesus Ancient City!
During this hassle-free day trip, you can settle back and relax while our team handles the LOGISTICS, SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKETS, LUNCH, and all others.
So, the only thing you need to do is ENJOYING YOUR DAY!
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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. Please note that there are several Cruise Ships with different arrival and departure timings. So, you might decide with our team about the best meeting time which is fitting your schedule.
Ephesus Ancient City
Ephesus Ruins is the largest open-air museum of Turkey which is dated to the Greek and Roman periods. Inside the Ruins of Ephesus, we explore Senate Building, Ancient Hospital, Domitian Temple, Nike Statue, Hercules Gate, Trajan Fountain, Hadrian Temple, Celsus Library, Grand Theatre of Ephesus and many more...
What‘s Included
Cruise Port/Hotel Pick-up & Drop-Off (mentioned on the details)
Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKET (according to the option chosen), allow you to bypass long lines
PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service
Gratuities recommended
Food and Drinks (optional)
Entrance Fees if the option is not selected
Options
PRIVATE TOUR
INCLUDING: Professional Tour Guide and Transportation throughout your Tour. Top-level service quality!
Pickup included
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Old town worth visiting
Paulina S,Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Private chartered cars, passenger cars clean and comfortable good condition, fortunate to have a professional tour guide Mehmed with a wealth of knowledge, fluent English expression, and a clear history and cultural narrative, also the detail of the monuments without missing explanation. It is a good monument history and culture trip. Because of the chartered car, it is easy to decide the schedule and time to use properly.
Outstanding. Been on...
David M,Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding. Been on shore excursion s for 30 years. Best value ever. She was most accommodating and very attentive. You will not be disappointed. Biblical knowledge too
Excellent tour
641avad,Nov 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved loved our Tour by Locals tour of Ephesus. We used Zey and the price was almost half of what the cruise line charged. Not only that, it was a small group in a comfortable van with a great guide and driver who tailored the tour to our needs. I can’t say enough about the information, responsiveness or overall quality experience we received. I highly recommend Tours by Locals and look forward to using them again.
Simply Amazing
Okike O,Sep 8, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fatima is a fantastic tour guide, her people skills, knowledge of the terrain, and flexibility stood out for me.
The best local service! Great Value
Navigate25509157212,Jan 31, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour company was very quick to answer any questions I had and they were very flexible regarding the schedule change we wanted to make. The tour was excellent and our guide Ismail and our driver were extremely punctual, always early for us, we had everything we needed at all times. Also Ismail was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I would highly recommend this company!
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