The 15 Best Shore Excursions Tours in Turkey

Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour - Meeting your guide at Galataport

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 273 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $100Our pick

See Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar in one port-friendly day, with an English-speaking guide.

“The pick up from the port was simple. Ugur, our tour guide was a lovely young man who bent over backwards to make our tour exceptional. He included a visit to the Cisterns because we would not get to the Grand Bazaar as we needed to make it back to the ship on time. He also made sure we were picked up by one of their staff in plenty of time. Love Istanbul and the people were so lovely too.”

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Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour

2.Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · 7 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $100Top rated

Review of Istanbul’s private 7-hour shore tour, covering Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, bazaars, costs, walking, and cruise timing.

“This was a fantastic tour. The guide was so knowledgeable and he was so accommodating. Making certain we saw everything we wanted to see. He was always willing to answer any questions we had. He made our trip so enjoyable.”

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Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Ephesus Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

3.Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Ephesus Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $90

Review of Kusadasi’s Ephesus shore excursion, with ancient ruins, Turkish lunch, Mary’s house, St John’s Basilica, and practical tips.

“Guler was terrific! As it turned out, there were only 6 of us in our tour group, so we had a VERY personal tour with her. We appreciated so much her willingness to be upfront with us about the political situation in Turkey, and in fact, she shared her own personal opinions, which made the tour even more meaningful to us as Americans. We enjoyed everything about the tour - Guler was very knowledgeable about all that we saw and did And Ephesus is not to be missed - a highlight of our Med cruise, for sure.”

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Kusadasi Shore Excursion : Ephesus Private Tour ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS

4.Kusadasi Shore Excursion : Ephesus Private Tour ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $39

Review of a private Kusadasi Ephesus shore tour with port transfers, a local guide, Mary’s House, and the Temple of Artemis.

“We had a tour with Burak and he was AMAZING! He was super knowledgeable, relaxed and just an all around interesting person. He created the perfect itinerary for our group of 4 and we learned so much! I can't imagine doing Ephesus by ourselves, there is so much history. Burak made it such a special day!”

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Ephesus Shore Excursion: Private Guide and Vehicle

5.Ephesus Shore Excursion: Private Guide and Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · from $173

Review of a private Ephesus shore excursion from Kusadasi, with expert guiding, Şirince wine tasting, Temple of Artemis, and ship-safe timing.

“The only way to go.... one driver, one guide and two clients. The best way to find out about the entire region and its history. Tour guide was very informative and well versed. Would not hesitate to recommend this tour.”

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NEW: Private The Most Detailed Ephesus Shore Excursion / with Lunch

6.NEW: Private The Most Detailed Ephesus Shore Excursion / with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $79

Explore Ephesus, Mary’s House, Terrace Houses, and St. John’s Basilica on a private tour with lunch and flexible pacing.

“My guide Özgür (Oscar) made this an unforgettable experience! Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, he personalized the tour perfectly to match my interests. Ephesus was awe inspiring, and visiting the Terrace houses was worth the stairs (so many stairs). Lunch was delicious, and I’m still thinking about the olive oil and pomegranate juice salad dressing. Definitely ask for Özgür!”

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Best Seller: Private Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi Port

7.Best Seller: Private Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $44

Review of a private Ephesus shore excursion from Kusadasi, with port pickup, lunch, expert guiding, added fees, and practical tips.

“This is the best tour ever! Selcuk tailored our day for us Mary’s House, St John’s tomb, Ephesus, Row Houses, Rug factory, St Paul’s cave, simply outstanding. Great car, driver, water supplied!, lunch included.”

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Private Shore Excursion: Ephesus,Temple of Artemis,St. Mary House

8.Private Shore Excursion: Ephesus,Temple of Artemis,St. Mary House

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $224

Review of Karavan Travel’s private Kusadasi shore excursion to Ephesus, Mary’s House, and Artemis, with lunch, guide tips, value, and drawbacks.

“Had a great day with Susan touring Ephesus and the surrounding area. She is very knowledgeable and taught us a lot. Since it was just the three of us , it felt more personal and we really enjoyed it.”

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Shore Excursion: 3 Hours Easy Ephesus Private & Group Tour

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

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

Review of a 3.5-hour Ephesus shore tour from Kusadasi, with a licensed guide, Temple of Artemis, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“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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Private Ephesus Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers

10.Private Ephesus Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $30

Review of a private Ephesus shore excursion from Kusadasi, with a private guide, flexible pacing, ancient ruins, Mary’s House, and Artemis.

“HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TOUR!!! Our tour guide Mr. Orkan was one of the highlights of our trip! We signed up for our tour last minute and we ended up getting a private tour! Mr. Orkan facetimed us when we arrived and came into the port to get us. We had a private Sprinter waiting for us with an amazing driver that kept us nice and cool the whole time. Our tour started in the van as we drove to Ephesus Mr. Orkan gave us valuable insight on modern Turkish life anenraorons. When we arrived to the historical site of Ephesus, we got right in without any wait time. The site…”

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6 Hour Private Shore Excursion To Bodrum with Lunch Included

11.6 Hour Private Shore Excursion To Bodrum with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $346

Review of Bodrum’s six-hour private boat tour, with lunch, snorkeling, Karaada’s hot cave, quiet bays, pricing, and practical booking tips.

“Highly recommend this private boat tour! We came in on a virgin voyages cruise for the day. I asked a million questions about the trip through WhatsApp. They were so helpful and quickly responded to all my questions. There was a supermarket on the way we stopped at for some extra drinks we wanted. It was an easy walk from the cruise ship around to the dock (just follow the water around). We got there early and they let us go early! It was a clean, large private boat! There were so many places to lounge in and out of the sun. They had snacks, a huge lunch, and fruits.…”

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Ephesus Private Shore Excursion from Kuşadası

12.Ephesus Private Shore Excursion from Kuşadası

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $75

Review of a private Kuşadası shore trip to Ephesus, Artemis, and the Virgin Mary’s House, with guide, lunch, costs, and practical tips.

“We had a wonderful tour around the Kusadasi area with our guide, Gul. She was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about sharing the rich history of her hometown. Visiting the House of the Virgin Mary was a deeply moving experience, and walking through ancient Ephesus with Gul’s insightful commentary made the ruins come alive. She took us to a fantastic local spot for lunch—authentic, delicious, and far from the usual tourist traps. Her personal stories and deep understanding of both ancient and modern Turkey added so much depth to the tour. I would highly recommend Gul to anyone looking for a meaningful and memorable experience in the area.”

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Private Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi with Ticket Option

13.Private Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi with Ticket Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $12Best value

Review of a private Ephesus shore excursion from Kusadasi, with guided ruins, Virgin Mary’s House, market stops, transport, and cruise-port timing.

“We had an awesome time Serdar. He was very informative on all the history of Türkiye. We had a great visit to Ephesus with all of its history. We then had a wonderful lunch. Overall it was a great tour and would definitely recommend this tour if you are visiting Küdasai.”

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Pamukkale Private Shore Excursion From Kusadasi Port

14.Pamukkale Private Shore Excursion From Kusadasi Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $382

Review of a private Pamukkale shore excursion from Kusadasi, with Hierapolis, thermal pools, lunch, guide, transport, costs, and cruise timing.

“pamukkale was a 3 hours drive but it was worth seeing.”

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Istanbul Shore Excursion by TRAM: Half Day Private Tour from Port

15.Istanbul Shore Excursion by TRAM: Half Day Private Tour from Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $110

See Istanbul’s top sights by tram on a private half-day tour with Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar.

“Duygu was a pleasure as a guide and very knowledgeable. She was on time and efficient and made sure we had a great feel for the city. Walking is clearly the answer in Istanbul and taking the tram. Would definitely recommend her as a guide and the family”

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