Overview
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Hi, my name is Erdem (Adam), and I’ll be your guide for the cat tours. I have been working as a guide here in Kusadasi since 2015. In 2018, I met Garfield near the theatre. He approached me, and we quickly became friends. I named him Garfield, and since then, we have shared a special bond.
Three years ago, I created the Instagram page garfield_of_ephesus. The purpose of this page is to raise awareness and do something meaningful for the stray cats in Ephesus. From this idea, we launched the cat tour.
Twenty percent of the income from the tours goes toward food for cats and dogs. I also provide some cat food for my guests, so they can share it with the stray cats and enjoy this experience together.
Over the years, I’ve named several cats around Ephesus, including Fluffy, Ginger, Mr. Mustache, Sylvester, Olive, and Mr. Crippled.
Stores to visit:
Carpet Weaving Village
Leather Factory
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supporting a Cause – 20% of the tour price goes directly to food and care for the cats of Ephesus. By joining, you contribute to their well-being and preservation of their beloved presence at the ancient site.
GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE
Ephesus Entrance Fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets
What To Expect
Our team will be ready to pick you up where the cruise docks at the reservation time. Please look for your reservation name on the board in the port exit area.
Ephesus Ancient City
Pet the Cats at Ephesus After entering the ancient city, enjoy a moment with the friendly cats that freely roam the site. This is a warm and relaxed way to begin the day, especially for animal lovers.
Options
For Cruisers: Garfield & Cats of Ephesus Tour with LUNCH
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Animal-friendly shore excursion
Professional licensed English-speaking animal lover tour guide
Cat food for feeding cats
Deluxe lunch at cooperative
A bottle of water
Fully A/C brand new Mercedes
Supporting a Cause – 20% of the tour price goes directly to food and care for the cats of Ephesus.
Personal expenses
Beverages
Admission fees to Ephesus Ancient City
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great tour with a feline twist
Marc N,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommended. Erdem (Adam) was an excellent tour guide who knew every part of the ruins front to back, was very engaging, funny, and also careful and attentive. There's a part of the ruins that can be quite slippery, even in hot and dry conditions. He made sure to walk us through safely and explain everything well, with an endless list of stories and interesting facts. As for the cats! I would again say he is NOT overselling, and it does make the trip entirely unique. We met (and pet) Garfield, as well as many other cats. We even overheard other guides talk about the cats and Erdem's special status as their friend; they all run up and say hi. Lots and lots of cat stories. Finally, the lunch was good and the carpets were of exceptional quality. You just need to be aware that both the carpet trip and the leather store (featuring a fashion show!) are very much opportunities to make purchases, though neither are required. Thank you Erdem!
Ephesus and Adam
Soreal X,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide Erdem was great. He is big animal lover which we enjoyed being away from our animals! Great experience, got to see many Turkeye sights.
Adam and ephesus
393michellex,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had the best tour with the Cat Guy !! Exceeded our expectations!!
Adam and Ephesus
seandR9465ZX,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour of the old town of Ephesus with stops at local factories for Leather, Handmade rugs, wine tasting and a great lunch! Erdem/Adam took us around and gave us an excellent experience.
Adam and ephesus
sanissax,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide that gave a tour tailored to us and was very, very accommodating. The wine was especially delicious. He loves cats and made them part of the tour.
Ephesus and cats! 🐈
ap23456,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day with Adam! Our family was guided around Ephesus, and were delighted to meet the cats and dogs that Adam has befriended over the years- they came running when they saw him! He was engaging and our kids loved him. We felt comfortable with him and he was an excellent guide. We also stopped at a carpet weaving school, a small family pottery shop/factory, and had a delicious lunch of toasted sandwiches, and Doner ) we were lucky to visit on a Saturday when the market was open), then some ice cream, and a stop for Turkish coffee and some of the best baklava I’ve ever had. Highly recommend this tour and Adam specifically. In fact, my parents are coming to Kusadasi in October and will absolutely be recommending this tour to them. Thank you for a memorable day!
Erdem and Ephesus
sarahbS3022FE,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic tour of Ephesus with Erdem! He was incredibly accommodating of my mother's mobility issues and made sure she could comfortably enjoy the site. Erdem was knowledgeable, personable, and funny, bringing the history of Ephesus to life while making the experience enjoyable and engaging. It was also lovely strolling through the ancient site and meeting the animal residents including Garfield. Highly recommend!
Adam and ephesus
mikeandn0elle,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Erdem is a true cat lover and gave us the best tour. He genuinely cares for the cats and their welfare. They run to him with one shake of his cat food container. Garfield is adorable and the history tour was so interesting. He’s a patient and knowledgeable tour guide. Highly recommend.
Adam and ephesus
J1708DGamandaw,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fun day! We spent the whole day with Adam and he took us to the best places.
Adam and Ephesus
D1493ZWryang,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour guide! The Cats were fun! Wine and Food were delicious! Highly recommend, he is very straightforward with all customers, very nice!
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