Great Theatre of Ephesus on a private Kusadasi shore excursion PRIVATE EPHESUS SHORE EXCURSIONS · KUSADASI PORT # Private Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port — Skip-the-Line, Timed for Your Ship Meet your licensed guide at the agreed port meeting point, travel in a private Mercedes, and explore Ephesus on an itinerary planned around your available port time. - 4–7 hours - From €70 per person - Private groups of 1–15 - Entrance fees included - Port pickup and return [Check My Ship Date](https://tunchertourism.com/en/kusadasi-shore-excursion#contact)[Ask on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/905423070236?text=Hi%2C%20we%20will%20arrive%20at%20Kusadasi%20port%20on%20%5Bdate%5D%20on%20%5Bship%20name%5D.%20We%20are%20%5Bnumber%5D%20guests%20and%20would%20like%20a%20private%20Ephesus%20tour.%20Could%20you%20check%20availability%3F) Scroll - TÜRSAB licensed - Licensed local guide - Private Mercedes - Live ship monitoring - Private group only START WITH YOUR SHIP ## Find Your Cruise Ship Check if we work with your ship and we can plan your pickup and return around your port day. THREE WAYS TO SEE EPHESUS ## Choose Your Shore Excursion Pick one and we will tailor the pickup and return timing to your ship’s schedule. Every tour is private and includes port pickup and return, a licensed guide, a Mercedes vehicle, Skip-the-Line entry, the Digital Museum and the listed entrance fees. - ### Essential Ephesus 4 hours€70 per person15Best for shorter port callsKey sitesHarbour Street - Grand Theatre - Marble Street - Library of Celsus - Temple of Hadrian - Digital Museum Included Choose This Tour - ### Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary & Temple of Artemis 5 hours€90 per person15Best for visitors wanting the sacred sitesKey sitesEphesus Ancient CityLibrary of Celsus - Temple of Hadrian - Harbour Street - Grand Theatre - Marble Street - House of the Virgin Mary - Temple of Artemis - Digital Museum Included Choose This Tour - ### Complete Ephesus with Terrace Houses 7 hours€90 per person15Best for longer port callsKey sitesEphesus Ancient CityLibrary of Celsus - Temple of Hadrian - Harbour Street - Grand Theatre - Marble Street - Terrace Houses - Digital Museum Included Choose This Tour Not sure which one fits your port time? Leave the choice to us and the planner below will match the tour to your ship. PLAN AROUND YOUR PORT DAY ## Find the Right Ephesus Tour for Your Ship Add your port-day details and we will confirm the best-fitting private tour and timing for your ship. 1Trip details 2Contact Check your port-day fit We monitor live ship schedules and tailor pickup and return timing to your visit. Tour date * Cruise ship (if known) Number of guests * Preferred guide languageAlbanianArabicBosnianBulgarianChineseCroatianCzechEnglishPersianFrenchGermanGreekItalianJapaneseMacedonianMontenegrinPolishPortugueseRomanianRussianSerbianSlovenianSpanishUkrainian Need help choosing? Recommend One for Me Not sure yet? · We will help you choose We’ll match the itinerary to your ship schedule and available port time. [Change tour](https://tunchertourism.com/en/kusadasi-shore-excursion#tours) Find the Best Fit for My ShipNo payment required to check availability. - Live ship schedule monitoring - No payment required to request availability - Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour - Private licensed guide and Mercedes vehicle We had a great private tour of Ephesus that was flexible enough to fit around our travel arrangements. Our guide tailored the schedule to suit us, making the experience relaxed and enjoyable rather than rushed. The ancient ruins of Ephesus are absolutely spectacular,… Read moreChris Rose · Google Review Not arriving by cruise? We also arrange private Ephesus visits with hotel or Izmir Airport pickup.[Ask about hotel or airport pickup](https://wa.me/905423070236?text=Hi%2C%20we%20are%20not%20arriving%20by%20cruise%20ship.%20We%20would%20like%20to%20arrange%20a%20private%20Ephesus%20tour%20with%20hotel%20or%20Izmir%20Airport%20pickup.%20Could%20you%20help%20us%20with%20availability%3F) RETURN TO SHIP ## Your Return-to-Ship Plan Your day is planned around one fixed point: the moment your ship leaves Kusadasi. Here is how the return to port is handled, from the first schedule check to the return buffer you agree with your guide. - 01 ### Your ship’s schedule is checked Docking and departure times are checked against live ship schedules before your tour is confirmed. - 02 ### Meeting point and time are tailored Your meeting point and time are set for your ship’s arrival and agreed itinerary. - 03 ### The itinerary fits your port time The route and pace are adjusted to the hours you actually have ashore. - 04 ### The return buffer is agreed before departure Before you set off, you and your guide settle how much time to keep for the drive back to Kusadasi port. - 05 ### Full refund if we cause a late return If your tour runs late due to anything on our end, you receive a full refund. - Kusadasi port to Ephesus20 km - Drive time25–30 min - VehiclePrivate Mercedes ### Payment and cancellation - Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. - No payment is needed to submit the form or contact the team. - Payment is discussed only after the itinerary and details are agreed. [Check Availability](https://tunchertourism.com/en/kusadasi-shore-excursion#contact) VERIFIED GUEST REVIEWS ## What Cruise Passengers Say [Read all reviews on Google](https://maps.app.goo.gl/nRxRYM3AJmoYs5uw9) - We had a great private tour of Ephesus that was flexible enough to fit around our travel arrangements. Our guide tailored the schedule to suit us, making the experience relaxed and enjoyable rather than rushed. The ancient ruins of Ephesus are absolutely spectacular,… Read moreChris RoseGoogle Review - Our guided tour of Ephesus was one of the highlights of our trip to Turkey. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and brought the ancient city to life with fascinating historical stories and insights. The tour was well organized, easy to follow, and… Read moreMcoGoogle Review - Had the most wonderful experience on a Tuncher tour with the brilliant Alpaslan as our guide. He was deeply knowledgeable, passionate and enthusiastic about his guidance. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to and learning from him. It was an incredible… Read moreArlene NecklesGoogle Review - Excellent service, very professional, but above all, very friendly and helpful. The guide, Mr. Erim, was exceptional; he demonstrated enormous knowledge and a great passion for storytelling. I highly recommend them.Bruno PintoGoogle Review NO EXTRAS TO ARRANGE ## What’s Included in Every Tour Everything below is part of every private tour we quote, not an optional add-on. - Port pickup and return - Private licensed guide - Private Mercedes vehicle - Skip-the-Line - Ephesus admission - All included areas inside Ephesus - Digital Museum - No compulsory shopping stops LICENSED LOCAL GUIDES ## Who Guides Your Day Every private tour is led end to end by one of our own licensed guides — no hand-offs to a microphone in a crowd. Dr. Asil Tunçer ### Dr. Asil Tunçer Co-Founder · Historian & Senior Guide Dr. Asil Tunçer leads private tours with a historian's eye, combining decades of field experience with clear, engaging storytelling. PHD IN HISTORY · DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY Rukiye Tunçer ### Rukiye Tunçer Co-Founder · Senior Tour Guide Rukiye Tunçer brings each site to life with concise cultural context, warm hosting, and nearly three decades of guiding experience. SPECIALIST · HISTORY, ART & ARCHAEOLOGY REAL GUESTS, REAL DAYS ASHORE ## Photos from Previous Tours Real moments from our private Ephesus tours. - Private guide with guests in front of the Library of Celsus in Ephesus - Family with a guide at the Library of Celsus in Ephesus - Private tour guests with their guide at the Library of Celsus - Guests viewing the ancient theatre during a private Ephesus tour - Private visitors at the Terrace Houses of Ephesus - Guide with private guests on Harbour Street in Ephesus TWO WAYS TO SEE EPHESUS ## Private Tour or Large-Group Excursion? Both can visit Ephesus. The practical difference is how much of the day is adapted to your ship, your group, and your pace. | Comparison point | Private tour | Large-group excursion | | --- | --- | --- | | Group format | Private tourOnly your party, with a private guide and vehicle. | Large-group excursionShared with other travellers; group size varies by operator. | | Timing | Private tourMeeting time and itinerary are tailored to your available port time. | Large-group excursionOperates to a fixed group departure and schedule. | | Pace | Private tourStops and pace can be adjusted around your interests and mobility. | Large-group excursionThe group generally follows one planned pace. | | Guide access | Private tourDirect access to your licensed guide throughout the visit. | Large-group excursionThe guide divides attention across the wider group. | | Transport | Private tourPrivate Mercedes vehicle for your party. | Large-group excursionShared coach or minibus, depending on the operator. | BEFORE YOU REQUEST ## Cruise Passenger FAQ What happens if my ship arrives late?+We monitor the published ship schedule and adjust your meeting time and itinerary to the port time available. We confirm any change with you. Where and when will I meet my guide?+The meeting point and time are tailored to your ship and agreed itinerary. Once the details are confirmed, we send clear meeting instructions for your port day. How do you plan the return to my ship?+Before departure, we agree a return buffer and shape the itinerary around it. If timing changes during the day, we adjust the route or pace. If a late return is caused by us as the operator, you receive a full refund. Which itinerary should I choose?+The 4-hour Essential Ephesus suits shorter port calls. The 5-hour Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary & Temple of Artemis adds the sacred sites. The 7-hour Complete Ephesus with Terrace Houses adds the Terrace Houses and suits longer port calls. If you are unsure, leave the choice to us in the planner and we will match a tour to your ship. Which entrance fees are included?+Your tour includes Ephesus admission, the included areas inside Ephesus, and the Digital Museum. Skip-the-Line access is arranged in advance. Any separately ticketed stop outside Ephesus is confirmed with you before the itinerary is agreed. How much walking is involved?+Ephesus includes uneven marble surfaces, slopes and steps. Tell us about mobility needs in the optional notes field and we will adapt the pace and route where possible. What is the cancellation policy?+You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible. Is payment required when I send the request?+No. Submitting the form or contacting us does not require payment. Payment is discussed only after the itinerary and details are agreed. Is this a private or shared tour?+All three listed tours are private. Your guide and Mercedes vehicle are reserved for your party; you are not combined with another tour group. From €70 per person No payment required [Check Availability](https://tunchertourism.com/en/kusadasi-shore-excursion#contact)