6 Walking Tours in Kusadasi to Book Ahead

1.Ephesus: Private Tour with Skip-The-Line & Less Walking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $44Our pick

From Kusadasi, take a private 4 to 5 hour tour in an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan to the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis. An English-speaking guide leads your visit, and advance skip-the-line tickets are arranged, though admission costs are extra. Guides include Begum, praised for her clear explanations and thoughtful organization.

“Our tour and guide, Begum were great. We were so happy to get to see the House of Mary and the ancient city. It was a packed day, but we loved getting to see so many sites! Would definitely recommend.”

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2.From Kusadasi/Izmir: Ephesus Private Tour with Less Walking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 121 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $81

Visit Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, St. John’s Basilica, and the Temple of Artemis with a private English-speaking guide and air-conditioned van. The route can be adjusted to your interests and pace. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra, so budget for those on top of the $81 starting price.

“The guide, Max was super knowledgeable. He catered the tour for my family and we managed to spend as much time as we wanted at the places we wanted. Max was so insightful and made the trip much more memorable for us. Our driver was amazing too. He got us from our pick-up to drop-off safely with no issues. He was patient as he waited for us as we spent time walking around Ephesus, St. John’s Basilica, Mother Mary’s house and more. Will definitely recommend Max and this tour for those interested in a customized and personal tour.”

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3.Ephesus Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $46

Walk Ephesus for about 90 minutes with an English-speaking guide and a group capped at 12. See major Roman remains such as the Library of Celsus and Temple of Hadrian, while hearing about daily life and the city’s long timeline. Guides have included Mehmet, Volkan, Dervis, and archaeologist Ozgur. Admission costs extra.

“Our guide Ozgur was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and spent a little more time with us going over the House of Mary. He told fascinating stories about Ephesus. I would highly recommend his tour.”

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4.Less Walking Tour : Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $109

Meet your private guide at Kuşadası Port or your hotel, then ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis. The Ephesus route is designed for about 30 minutes of walking. Guides named on past outings include Selda, Ozlem, Orkan, Emre, and Serhat. Entry fees are extra.

“This tour was absolutely amazing. Our tour guide Emre was informative and friendly. We enjoyed ourselves immensely and would highly recommend this tour.”

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5.Less Walking Private Ephesus, Virgin Mary, Temple Skip Lines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 4 hours · from $96

Meet your English-speaking guide near Kusadasi cruise terminal, then travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis. The Ephesus route is tailored to limit walking to about 30 minutes. Guides on recent tours have included Simon, Eran, and Fusun. Entry tickets cost extra, but the guide has prepaid tickets to help you skip the ticket line.

“Zowel de gids als de chauffeur hebben wij als uitstekend ervaren! De gids heeft met heel veel kennis ons een fantastische dag bezorgd. De chauffeur heeft ons veilig en op een rustige wijze naar alle bezienswaardigheden gebracht en had oog voor de medische problemen van met name een persoon van het gezelschap. Wij hebben van de excursie met volle teugen genoten. Een punt voor verbetering: Maak de excursie inclusief de entree kaarten.”

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6.Drive by Ephesus&Ancient wonders(NO walking&NO hidden costs)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $129

From Kusadasi, an English-speaking local guide takes you by van past Ephesus landmarks, then to St. John’s Basilica, Isa Bey Mosque, and the Temple of Artemis. You can paint pottery with local makers and watch carpet weaving. Reza and driver Memut are named from one well-regarded outing, though your team may differ.

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