The 5 Best Three-Hour Tours in Kusadasi

1.3-Hour Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses, Cruiser Only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $30Our pick

Meet your private guide at Kusadasi port and travel by air-conditioned van to Ephesus, the Terrace Houses, and the Temple of Artemis. Guides such as Bilal, Umut, Taylan, and Utku are praised for clear English and strong local knowledge. Expect lunch, possible craft stops, and a carefully timed return to your ship.

“Our tour guide, Necdot-“Nico” was very knowledgeable of Turkish history and gave us amazing insight into regional ancient history. Highly recommended this particular tour!”

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2.Shore Excursions: 3 Hours Easy Ephesus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · 4 hours · from $26

From Kuşadası port, take a four-hour guided visit to Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis. English and Spanish guides such as Adem, Büsra, and Sertac tailor the pace, answer questions, and help families or passengers with mobility needs. Bring money for the €40 Ephesus admission and expect possible shopping stops.

“Our guide was amazing and we got so much one on one time with her and she took us around and offered to do whatever we wanted to do and make our tour exactly what we needed and wanted. She went out a fast pace because we just wanted to see the structures and move on and she was fabulous. Got us water, very informative. Great day”

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3.Shore Excursion: 3 Hours Easy Ephesus Private & Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20Best value

Visit Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis in about 3.5 hours from Kusadasi. An official guide, air-conditioned transport, parking, and fuel are included. Guide Adem Arslan is praised for patience and flexibility, but Ephesus admission costs an extra €40 per person.

“Adem Arslan a great tourist guide. High educated, flexible, patient and his knowledge seems to be endless (-: We learned a lot, we highly recommend him and the tour. Thank you once again!”

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4.3-hour Ephesus and Terrace Houses Tour Kusadasi Cruiser Only

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 33 reviews · from $75

From Kusadasi Cruise Port, visit Ephesus with a licensed English-speaking guide, then climb through the Terrace Houses to see mosaics, frescoes, and Roman heating systems. Private transport, port pickup, parking, and lunch are included on qualifying departure times. Confirm your ship details after booking.

“Selin was absolutely lovely and so knowledgeable about all the history of Ephesus! We had no idea it would turn out to be such an incredible day. A perfect excursion for our stop over on our cruise. We'd highly recommend to anyone visiting 🥰”

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5.3-Hour Guided Tour in Ephesus and Temple Of Artemis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $50

Meet guide Selcuk at Kusadasi Port or another central pickup point, then visit Ephesus, where St. Paul preached, and the Temple of Artemis. The 2 to 3 hour tour includes private air-conditioned transport, a group capped at nine, and time for local shopping. Ephesus admission costs €40 extra.

“We enjoyed the excursion in Ephesus also thanks to the guidance, knowledge and explanations of our Mr Selcuk.”

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