Private Tour

PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Discover the very best of Ephesus on a stress-free PRIVATE shore excursion designed for CRUISE PASSENGERS. With your own local guide and comfortable, air-conditioned Minivan, you’ll explore the UNESCO-listed RUINS OF EPHESUS, Mary's House, and Temple of Artemis at a pace that suits you. Your guide handles everything, from timing around your ship’s arrival to arranging entrances, comfort breaks, and optional shopping or artisan visits upon request. All you need to do is enjoy your day and be back at the port right on time.

• Private Tour tailored for CRUISE PASSENGERS from Cruise Port

• See three must-see sites in one day: Ephesus Ruins, House of the Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis

• Enjoy a fully flexible itinerary with your own Guide and private A/C Minivan

• Worry-free shore excursion with port pickup/drop-off and a schedule planned around your ship’s timings

• Customise your day by adding Terrace Houses, or an Authentic Turkish Lunch if you wish

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

UPON YOUR SHIP'S ARRIVAL AT THE PORT, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO MEET WITH OUR TEAM WITHIN 30 TO 45 MINUTES. BY DOING SO, YOU CAN BYPASS THE CROWDS, SCHOOL BUSES, AND HARSH WEATHER CONDITIONS, ENSURING AN ENHANCED AND MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS.

OUR PRIVATE TOURS ENSURE GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE SHIP.

BOOK YOUR PRIVATE TOUR WITH US, VERIFIED PROVIDER OF KUSADASI/EPHESUS CRUISE PORT!

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Kusadasi

We will meet you at the Cruise Port! Once your tour is booked, we’ll reach out promptly with your customised meeting time and precise meeting location, arranged according to your cruise ship’s arrival & departure.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Ancient City of Ephesus

Ephesus Ruins is the largest open-air museum in Turkey, reflecting the grandeur of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations at their peak. As you walk through this extraordinary archaeological site, you step back in time while discovering the Senate Building, the Ancient Hospital, the Temple of Domitian, the famous Nike Statue, Hercules Gate, the Trajan Fountain, the beautifully preserved Temple of Hadrian, the world-renowned Celsus Library, and the magnificent Grand Theatre of Ephesus—along with many other remarkable remains that bring history vividly to life.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Cruise Port/Hotel Pick-up & Drop-Off (mentioned on the details)

GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS

Museum Entrance Tickets (you can include or exclude the ticket according to the option)

Private transportation with modern, A/C minivans, each operated by a dedicated professional driver

Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE

PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service

Museum Entrance Tickets (you can include or exclude the ticket according to the option)

Pickup points

Kusadasi Cruise Port

Options

EXCL. MUSEUM ENTRANCE TICKETS

MUSEUM TICKETS: On the day of your tour, you can choose the Museums you are interested in visiting and pay the entrance fees on-site.
PRIVATE TOUR: Tailor-made Private Tour excluding the Museum Entrance Tickets.
Pickup included

INCL. MUSEUM ENTRANCE TICKETS

MUSEUM TICKETS: INCLUDING MUSEUM ENTRANCE TICKETS for Ephesus Ancient City and the Mary's House.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.97

5,754 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

5636

Ephesus Tour
Travel44016311687,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ismail was an excellent tour guide—very helpful, accommodating, and professional throughout the tour. His explanations were clear and easy to follow, which made the experience both informative and enjoyable. He was attentive to our needs and ensured that everything ran smoothly. Punctual but flexible with the schedule. Highly recommended.
Ephesus tour
752traveleri,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ismail is a very experienced guide. We had a well paced tour and informative tour of Ephesus. The lunch was delicious and healthy.
Ephesus Tour
rentrt,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We enjoyed the total experience especially the load of historical information shared by our gracious tour guide Ismail. It's worth your time and money.
Rich discussion and well-paced
687alliea,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was very informational and well-paced. Our tour guide Ismail is very knowledgeable and we learned a lot from him.
Ephesus Tour
Reginald D,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was great and was at our pace We decided the places we visited We started early and finished early
Ephesus Tour
Safari553402,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour with Fatima We booked with Viator We were with Viking Vesta We decided the length of the tour and went at our pace
Ephesus Tour
SherryC1758,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I recently had the pleasure of taking a private tour of Ephesus with Fatima while our cruise ship was in port, and it was easily one of the highlights of our entire trip to Turkey. Fatima is an absolutely outstanding guide – friendly, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable about the history and archaeology of Ephesus. She brought the ancient city to life with fascinating stories and insights that you simply wouldn’t get from a guidebook or a large group tour. She was also exceptionally kind and helpful throughout the day, always making sure everyone was comfortable, hydrated, and enjoying themselves. What made the tour even better was Fatima’s flexibility. She tailored the itinerary perfectly to our interests and took us to every site we wanted to see, including some lesser-known spots that added so much depth to the experience. Despite the limited time in port, she maximized every minute without ever making us feel rushed. To top it all off, she brought us to a wonderful local restaurant where we enjoyed an authentic and delicious meal of traditional Turkish cuisine. It was the perfect way to end the day. If you’re visiting Ephesus (or anywhere in the region), do yourself a favor and book a private tour with Fatima. She’s truly one of the best guides we’ve ever had, and we can’t recommend her highly enough!
Fantastic Day wonderful tour
dots764,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fatima was wonderful. She is knowledgeable, energetic, and willing to customize the entire day based on our interest.
Josh is the man
823sayaa,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Josh was fantastic. We enjoyed his company. The sites were amazing and the food was good. Great service all round. Thanks
Very great tour!
D1168XEdaves,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour guide. Great communicator. Well spoken and knowledgeable about the history and subject matter. Ismail made this experience a great one, and he was fantastic all around.

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