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Every Ephesus tour we run, in one place.

Private cruise shore excursions from Kuşadası port, each one paid at the end, never up front.

Not sure which Ephesus tour is right for you? Every route here is private, paid at the end, and departs from Kuşadası cruise port. Most guests choose a shore excursion timed to the ship. On a cruise day, start with the port day guide.

Private Ephesus tours

Private Ephesus tours

Private shore excursions timed to your ship. Meet at the Kuşadası port Starbucks, return guaranteed before all aboard.

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Empty Library of Celsus square on an early private tour, before the large groups arriveShortest tour

Private Ephesus Ancient City Tour

Ephesus

  • Approx. 3 hours
  • Private · up to 44 guests
  • Starbucks at Kuşadası cruise plaza
From$73/ person
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Library of Celsus and the Gate of Augustus under a bright morning sky at Ephesus

Private Ephesus & Temple of Artemis Tour

Ephesus · Temple of Artemis

  • Approx. 3.5 hours
  • Private · up to 44 guests
  • Starbucks at Kuşadası cruise plaza
From$74/ person
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Older couple resting on a stone bench at Ephesus near the House of Virgin MaryMost requested

Private Ephesus Tour with House of the Virgin Mary & Temple of Artemis

Ephesus · Virgin Mary · Temple of Artemis

  • Approx. 4 hours
  • Private · up to 44 guests
  • Starbucks at Kuşadası cruise plaza
From$89/ person
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Licensed guide explaining the Temple of Domitian square to her group at Ephesus

Private Ephesus, Temple of Artemis & Basilica of St. John Tour

Ephesus · Temple of Artemis · St John Basilica

  • Approx. 4 hours
  • Private · up to 44 guests
  • Starbucks at Kuşadası cruise plaza
From$79/ person
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Family of five in front of the Library of Celsus on a private Ephesus tour

Private Ephesus, Virgin Mary, Artemis & Basilica of St. John Tour

Ephesus · Virgin Mary · Temple of Artemis · St John Basilica

  • Approx. 5 hours, lunch included
  • Private · up to 44 guests
  • Starbucks at Kuşadası cruise plaza
From$99/ person
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The Grand Theatre of Ephesus, setting of the riot in Acts 19Bible-oriented guide

Private Biblical Ephesus Tour with Bible-Oriented Guide

Ephesus · Virgin Mary · St John Basilica

  • Approx. 5 hours, lunch included
  • Private · up to 44 guests
  • Starbucks at Kuşadası cruise plaza
From$109/ person
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White stone houses of Sirince village on the vine-covered hillside near Ephesus

Private Ephesus & Sirince Village Tour

Ephesus · Şirince

  • Approx. 5 hours, lunch included
  • Private · up to 44 guests
  • Starbucks at Kuşadası cruise plaza
From$94/ person
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Family sharing a long Turkish lunch table in a shaded garden near Ephesus, handwoven carpets drying behind

Private Ephesus, Temple of Artemis & Sirince Village Tour

Ephesus · Temple of Artemis · Şirince

  • Approx. 5.5 hours, lunch included
  • Private · up to 44 guests
  • Starbucks at Kuşadası cruise plaza
From$95/ person
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Guests sharing a traditional Turkish lunch with their Tours of Ephesus guide at a garden restaurant near EphesusAll-inclusive

All-Inclusive Private Ephesus Tour with Turkish Lunch

Ephesus · Virgin Mary · Temple of Artemis

  • 5-6 hours, lunch included
  • Private · up to 44 guests
  • Starbucks at Kuşadası cruise plaza
From$101/ person
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Candle-lit altar inside the House of the Virgin Mary chapel on Mount Koressos

Private Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis & Sirince Village Tour

Ephesus · Virgin Mary · Temple of Artemis · Şirince

  • Approx. 6 hours, lunch included
  • Private · up to 44 guests
  • Starbucks at Kuşadası cruise plaza
From$102/ person
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Library of Celsus across the ruins of Ephesus, the opening site of the Miletus and Didyma route

Private Ephesus, Miletus & Didyma Tour

Ephesus · Miletus · Didyma

  • Approx. 7 hours, lunch included
  • Private · up to 44 guests
  • Starbucks at Kuşadası cruise plaza
From$104/ person
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Large private group posing in front of the Library of Celsus at EphesusThe definitive day

Grand Private Ephesus Tour: Virgin Mary, St. John, Artemis & Sirince

Ephesus · Virgin Mary · St John Basilica · Temple of Artemis · Şirince

  • Approx. 7 hours, lunch included
  • Private · up to 44 guests
  • Starbucks at Kuşadası cruise plaza
From$107/ person
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Mid-sized cruise group photographed in front of the Library of Celsus at Ephesus

Ephesus + Shopping Opportunities

Ephesus · Temple of Artemis

  • 6 hrs
  • Private · max 15
  • Starbucks at Kuşadası cruise plaza
From$70/ person
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Custom itineraries

Want something different?

Half-day for one person, full-day for twelve, a Roman archaeology focus, a religious-history focus, lunch in a specific Şirince family garden, say the word on WhatsApp and we'll plan it.

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How booking works

From your ship to Ephesus, in three steps.

  1. Step 1

    Pick a tour, or just message us

    Choose from the tours below or send your ship name and date on WhatsApp. No deposit, no card details.

  2. Step 2

    Meet your guide at the port

    Your licensed guide waits at the Starbucks inside the Kuşadası port plaza, holding a sign with your name.

  3. Step 3

    Pay after your tour

    Cash or card, at the end of the day, once you are happy. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before.

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