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

Ephesus Ancient City

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

INCL. MUSEUM ENTRANCE TICKETS

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

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

Reviews

4.97

5,809 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

5691

Great experience
180csg,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience visiting the the ancient city of Ephesus. Fatima was an excellent guide!
Excellent
T4202GQsimong,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The services is very good, explanation about the objects we visited are excellent and educating
Private Ephesus Tour
donnahQ8172ZF,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We completed Ephwsus tour with Ismail. I enjoyed a lot. It was a very informative tour.
Color commentary with a history geek!
T2451NGmichaelm,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Josh’s education and experience shone through with special commentary on sites and artifacts. He even accommodated a little side trip to pick up a Turkish treat
Fantastic tour
jabeh2026,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour guide was fantastic. He flexed the schedule toward what we were interested in.
Great guide and tour
Explore19744081709,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The guide was very knowledgeable and considerate to our interests. He made our tour schedule flexible for what we wanted to see.
Day tour of Ephesus
kennethtK1783IY,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ozzy , made our day. Was waiting for us when we arrived at the port. We learned so much. Not only was Ozzy informative , but he made us feel very comfortable and our day so very enjoyable. Highly recommend him and his company. The travel van was super comfortable. A really wonderful day.
Great tour and guide
Susan T,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very lovely and informative tour of an extremely historic area with 9zzy Would definitely recommend, especially if you have limited period of time and coming in off a cruise ship they will pick you up right there and also drop you off
Great tour and guide highly recommend
campo84748,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide, Ozzy was very thorough and explained and answered all of our questions. He made sure that we were safe and cared for at all times and the tour of Ephesus. We were picked up at the ship and there was a sign there waiting for us and everything was very very well organized. The lunch that we had was delicious and a sampling of local Turkish cuisine 100% highly recommend recommended.
Ephesus
maureencL1522FU,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nil, our tour guide was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and accommodating to all our needs, highly recommend Nuil for your Ephesus historical tour.

From US$29.00