The 7 Best Shore Excursions Tours in Turkey

1.Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour

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

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

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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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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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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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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