Top Kusadasi Walking Tours

Ephesus is one of the best preserved ancient sites in the world, but it can be difficult to plan on your own. With this private shore excursion, let someone else handle the logistics when you book this hassle-free shore excursion. Enjoy skip-the-line admission and take guided tours of the ancient city, the terraced houses of Ephesus, and the Basilica of St. John (can be replaced with the House of the Virgin Mary upon request), plus learn about Turkey's rich handicraft culture. Upgrade to included an authentic Turkish lunch.

The travertine terraces of Pamukkale—one of Turkey’s most photographed natural wonders—and the ancient Roman city of Hierapolis are both UNESCO World Heritage sites. With this tour, visit both sites in one day and enjoy time to explore both with and without your guide. See the Necropolis, Roman Baths, and Domitian Gate in Hierapolis; enjoy lunch (included), and take a swim in the thermal pools of Pamukkale.

See Ephesus and the surrounding sites with ease on this private full-day tour that can depart from Istanbul, Bodrum, Kusadasi, or Selcuk. Enjoy easy airport pickup and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Skip the lines at the House of the Virgin Mary, Basilica of St. John, and the ancient city of Ephesus, and learn about their history from your guide.

The striking white terraces of Pamukkale are a hotspot for tourists visiting Turkey. Instead of taking a crowded tour bus and looking at the terraces from afar, enjoy a swim in the hot pools on this low-intensity small-group tour. After the thermal springs, head to the ancient city of Hierapolis and explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site’s historic Greek ruins.

Travel back to Ancient Greek and Roman times as you explore the ruins of UNESCO-listed Ephesus, make a pilgrimage to the House of Virgin Mary and view the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This all-inclusive private day tour includes round-trip air-conditioned transport from Kusadasi, lunch, and admission fees, plus a guided walking tour of Ephesus, including the Great Theater, Odeon, Celsius library and an optional visit to the Terrace Houses.

Enjoy a rush of adrenaline in the countryside on this full-day tour. Depart from your Kusadasi hotel and head out in a jeep with a driver-guide. Explore Dilek National Park and Echo Canyon. Go for a dip in the Cave of Zeus and pause for a barbecue lunch in the forest.

Journey back to ancient Rome on this half-day shore excursion to Ephesus from Kusadasi. Marvel over the magnificent ruins of Ephesus, including the Grand Theater, Temple of Hadrian, and the Library of Celsus. That’s not all: you also visit the House of Virgin Mary, where Mary allegedly spent her last days, and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Possibly upgrades include a private tour and a visit to the Terrace Houses, where the city’s wealthiest residents once lived.

Enjoy an up-close experience of Turkey’s Turquoise Coast when you sign up for this full-day sailing tour. Following shuttle pickup directly from your Kusadasi hotel, travel to the port and climb aboard. You’ll spend the day trawling the vivid waters, will stop in three different bays for swimming and snorkeling, will enjoy a traditional Turkish buffet lunch, and otherwise soak up the tranquil atmosphere.

Discover the important history of Turkey during this full-day private tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis from Kusadasi. Your tour will start with a visit to Pamukkale, where you’ll visit the red springs in Karahayit. Next it’s off to Hierapolis to see its famous landmarks including the Necropolis, Frontinius Street and the Temple of Apollon. Finish the visit with a swim in the Cleopatra Antique Thermal Pool before moving on to the famous Travertines. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the end of your tour before returning to your hotel.

Take to the golden sands of Pamucak Beach on the back of a roaring all-terrain quad bike on this nature tour with a twist. Tear through the dunes and woodlands north of Kusadasi for 1 hour and 30 minutes, seeing all sorts of views with your fellow quad-bikers. Each adventure only has a handful of bikes available so if you want to experience the thrill of riding around the Turkish Riviera on one, make sure to book in advance.

Enjoy a traditional Turkish hamam experience in Kusadasi. Begin in the Sicaklik or hot room, where you let your muscles relax with the heat. Then soak in warm water before lying down on a warm slab of marble, where you have an expert soap massage and exfoliation. Next sit in the Sogukluk or cool room wrapped in towels and the traditional Peshtamel or Turkish towel. You can opt for an additional oil massage and purchase a peshtamel as a souvenir. feel rejuvenated and relaxed as you return to your hotel.

A Turkish bath is not just a relaxing indulgence, it’s also an important part of the country’s heritage. Participate in one of Turkey’s most time-honored cultural forms with this exclusive hammam package, which includes sauna, body scrub, foam bath, and aromatherapy oil massage. Discover the centuries-old cleaning method used since Ottoman times and sweat out travel toxins as you unwind with a traditional scrub and rub.

Travel with your own private guide from your cruise ship dock in Kusadasi to the ancient ruins of Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the Byzantine Empire and ancient Rome as you walk through the well-preserved ruins, then pass by the Temple of Artemis ruins, another important site. Your tour includes lunch, and round-trip transportation from the Kusadasi port.

Ride a horse through the forest and along Pamucak Beach on a half-day horseback riding excursion that includes pickup and drop-off in Kusadasi and selected locations. Beginning riders are welcome on this family-friendly horse safari, with one hour and 20 minutes of total riding time, and a break to swim and sunbathe on Pamucak Beach.

Ephesus is one of Turkey’s most impressive ancient sites but with over 2 million annual visitors it can get crowded. Ensure a more personalized experience with this small-group tour from Kusadasi and enjoy a comprehensive itinerary that includes UNESCO-listed Ephesus; the House of the Virgin Mary, where Mary spend her final years; the site of the Artemis temple, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; and the Isabey Mosque.

Make the most of your time in Kusadasi cruise port without the stress of dealing with local taxi drivers on this fully customizable, pay-as-you-go private shore excursion, with a guide to ensure you make the most of every experience. Choose to visit historic highlights like the Ephesus UNESCO World Heritage Site, the remains of the Temple of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin Mary, and shop for handicrafts.

Enjoy an immersive visit to the ruins of Ephesus during this full-day, small-group tour from Kundasi. Learn how the archaeological site was once the second-largest city in the Roman Empire. Tours include a stop at the House of the Virgin Mary, lunch, and pickup and drop-off from your Kundasi hotel or the cruise port.

A great option and affordably priced for an all-inclusive excursion from Kusadasi Port. See the ancient ruins, learn the culture of locals, and enjoy some great Aegean sea views on this private tour from Kusadasi Port. The highlights of this private tour are UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Sirince village.

Benefit from personalized attention from a private guide during this full-day tour to Ephesus and Sirince. After pickup at the cruise ship dock in Kusadasi, head to Ephesus to take in the well-preserved ruins of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to the Temple of Artemis and Sirince, a beautiful hillside town that is known for its architecture and fruit wine. Includes lunch and round-trip transportation from Kusadasi.

Make the most of your time at shore and explore some of Montenegro’s quaint towns near the port and on the Adriatic coast. This private tour explores the charming fishing village of Perast, the coastal cities of Budva and Sveti Stefan, and the fortified Old Town of Kotor. Learn about Montenegro’s history stretching as far back as ancient Rome from your informative guide and enjoy a beautiful day of sightseeing.

Make the most of your port stop in Kusadasi with this private tour of Ephesus Temple of Artemis. You’ll get conveniently picked up from the port by your professional guide, then driven in a comfy, air-conditioned car out to Ephesus. You’ll tour the surrounding area, and then make a few other scenic and historical stops on the way back to the cruise boat.

Going to Turkey and hitting up its most important attractions and popular areas takes more than just a day, but planning out a long trip can be daunting. Skip the hassle of booking things individually and prebook this Turkey 4-Day Tour. You’ll go to Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia, and Hierapolis with three nights of accommodations and some meals included.

Discover the natural, cultural, and historic highlights along Montenegro’s scenic coastline on a private tour from Kotor. The isolated nature of each of Montenegro’s coastal towns makes it time-consuming to travel between them on your own. But, with private transportation and a guide to handle logistics, busy travelers can fit all the top sights into one day.