KUŞADASI · GUIDED
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 guided tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of a $99 Ephesus and Virgin Mary’s House tour from Kuşadası, with skip-the-line entry, private transport, guides, and port return.
“Tez was a fantastic guide. He catered to our families needs and what we wanted to do. Would highly recommend.”
Ride a quad from Kusadasi through woodland, river paths, dunes, and Pamucak Beach, with hotel pickup, guides, and a swim break for $20.
“The quad ride was very good, the guides were very nice and very helpful, definitely worth it and great experience!”
Explore Biblical Ephesus privately from Kusadasi with a Bible-focused guide, skip-the-line entry, Turkish lunch, Mary’s House, and St. John’s Basilica.
“My mother and I took this tour as a shore excursion during our Mediterranean cruise. It was high on our list and we were very excited as it was also a part of small scale pilgrimage as we concentrated our experiences on those with a religious background. There were parts of the tour that were absolute highlights and some that were downright bad. So overall, an average/meh score. The sights were on the absolute must do, highlights. Although the first stop was quick, the last home of Mary was peaceful and beautiful. We enjoyed it. The second was Ephesus, and it was fascinating. Lots to take in, from both a…”
Ride Kusadasi’s dusty back roads and beach trails on a 3-hour buggy tour with hotel pickup, a Pamucak swim stop, and optional photos.
“Great experience! Was worth every penny. Definitely be back.”
Explore Ephesus with a private guide, then visit the Temple of Artemis and Şirince on a flexible six-hour Kusadasi shore tour.
“Great tour. Great guide. very informative. enjoyed every minute. Detail amazing. Felt very comfortable and safe with driver and guide. Highly recommend.”
Review of the Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour from Kusadasi, covering transport, sights, lunch, costs, timing, and the closed Cleopatra’s Pool.
“Although the guide was great, the trip was a little bit of a let down, they told us a day before that cleopatra’s pool would be closed for renovation and could not go, this however was not the case, I asked for a refund as this was a deciding factor in picking this trip, I asked for a refund, did not get one, contacted Viator who was no help either, they said this was an added extra, even through this is advertised, they did give us extra time at the other attraction but once you have seen one stone block you have seen them all, the cliffs were nice but…”
See Pamukkale’s white terraces, Hierapolis, and thermal pools on a full-day Kusadasi tour with lunch, transport, and a guide.
“we liked having the experience to see Pamukkale and Hierapolis but we found the tour guide poor in explaining things. he would keep it very vague. Other than that it was ok”
Explore biblical Ephesus, the House of Mary, St. John’s Basilica, and Artemis Temple with private transport, lunch, and no hidden fees.
“Great way to see / experience Ephesus! Guide was personable, exceptionally well versed in Biblical history of the area & the background on St John’s / Blessed Virgin’s house. Our tour was considerably more personal & informative than the one offered by our cruise ship. Definitely the way to go!”
Explore Ephesus, the House of Mary, and Artemis from Kusadasi with a private guide, lunch, air-conditioned transport, and flexible pacing.
“The tour was really great. Our tour guide Gökhan Baydur knew a crazy lot about everywhere we went. We only were with the three of us, so they accommodated in what we wanted of didn’t want to see. The van brought us close by and picked us up the moment we were finished to go to the next stop. So this excursion was definitely a must!”
Explore Ephesus, Terrace Houses, Mary’s House, Artemis, and St. John’s Basilica on a flexible private tour from Kusadasi.
“This was the best tour we have ever experienced. The guide (Ikhut, I think I spelled in correctly) was phenomenal! He is so knowledgeable on everything we did!! The lunch was delicious and the carpet making was extraordinary!!! Yes, there ii is a sajes pitch but we never felt pressured at all. It was simply a lesson on their carpets and offer for us to purchase. If I were in the market for a rug, I would have considered it!!! Thank you for a great time!!! I highly recommend this tour!!!”
Review of a private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi with a historian guide, Terrace Houses, lunch, port pickup, extra fees, and practical tips.
“Our tour guide was very informative and very communicative and knew her history beyond the tours. Showed us around to a tannery, pottery and Turkish delight factories. Very friendly.”
Explore Ephesus, the House of Mary, Sirince, and the Temple of Artemis on an 8-hour small-group tour from Kusadasi with lunch.
“Nizam is professional guide with wide knowledge. Time spent with him was a pleasure. Wish to book next trip with him to another destination!”
Tour Ephesus from Kusadasi with a local English guide, small group transport, the Temple of Artemis, and practical port pickup.
“We enjoyed the excursion in Ephesus also thanks to the guidance, knowledge and explanations of our Mr Selcuk.”
Build your private Ephesus day around ancient ruins, village life, sacred sites, and Kusadasi views with a flexible guide and van.
“Our guide, Fulun, was an absolutely amazing guide!!! She and her driver safely took us to all of the spots on our list of must see sites and she didn't pressure us to shop when we said we weren't interested. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. I would highly recommend Fulun to any friends or family that travel to the area in the future.”
Try beginner scuba in Kusadasi with one-on-one instruction, a 5 to 7 meter descent, lunch, boat time, and optional underwater photos.
“The tour was so well done, pick up from hotel and drop off was amazing. Scuba dive was brilliant and instructors very good. Will definitely recommend”
Pick a ruin, a hill village or a boat.
