Private Tour in Ephesus and Traditional Turkish Bath from Port

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Kusadasi, Turkey

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5+ bookings last month.

4 to 5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Clive_G ·

Oct 2025

We had a great guide and driver, Ibercan and Armed were great very nice clean van, Ibercan was so educated we knew everything and more by the time we finished, great lunch and bath was perfect we even fitted in a massage as well. very good value and very private.

· nadine_s ·

Sep 2025

Fantastic day with our Private guide Alper. Private tour/ van in Kusadasi to Ephesus and traditional Turkish bath. We asked to stop at rug store and spice shop too. Haman (bath/massage) is a must do in Turkey! Great guide with lots of interesting history to share with us. You can do as much or as little as you want - the only way to do it all.

Overview

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ephesus is a must-visit when in Kusadasi. Experience it with a guide to lead you to highlights like the Library of Celsus, the Odeion, and the Roman baths on this private tour from the cruise port or your hotel. Follow your Roman bath experience with a Turkish bath at Kusadasi’s Ada Saray Hammam. Lunch is included but Ephesus tickets and the hammam are not.

Explore ancient Ephesus with a private guide and enjoy a local lunch
Unwind after all the walking with a traditional Turkish bath ritual (hammam)
Huge choice of departure times to book online, exact to within 30 minutes
Hassle-free 2-way transfers from Kusadasi hotels or the cruise port

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Guiding
Insurance
Lunch

Gratuities
Entrance Fees of Ephesus

€40.00 per person
Extra drink
Entrance Fees of Turkish Bath(Prices vary depending on the hamam and massage packages you choose)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Our tour will start after our guide meets you at the KUSADASI CRUISE PORT or in the lobby of the hotels you are staying in (LISTED ONLY). Your guide will greet you with a sign with your name on it. ***FOR GUESTS STAYING AT THE HOTEL, ONLY LISTED HOTEL GUEST RESERVATIONS ARE ACCEPTED.

Ticket Redemption Point

Kuşadası, Aydın, Türkiye

Itinerary

Ancient City of Ephesus

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Ada Saray Hamami

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 681 reviews

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Wonderful

AbiG, Jan 2026

Honey Bee was an amazing tour guide and edited tour to suit our group. Her English and knowledge were superb.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

Good job

Carol_E, Oct 2025

Wonderful trip to go o when you come to Turkey to visit the country. Totally enjoyed the guide on our experience.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi

False Advertisement, The Turkish Bath is NOT Included in price U pay !!

jeanette_s, Oct 2025

The Turkish bath is NOT included in this Price !!, the Bath is Extra, this is not how it’s Advertised. You have to read the Fine print to find out. We were already on our tour before the guide informed us the price for the bath was not included.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

We would like to emphasize that the accusatory statements in your comment do not reflect the truth. On our Viator page, all tour details are clearly listed, including the services that are included and not included. The Turkish Bath entrance fee is not included in the tour price, and this information is stated just as clearly and prominently as all other details under the “Exclusions” section. Therefore, there is absolutely no “false advertising” or “missing information.” All guests can review these details before making a reservation, and every booking is made under the same clearly stated conditions. The situation you mentioned has occurred entirely because the information section was not read carefully before booking. All tour details are shared transparently and publicly accessible before any reservation is made. All explanations are presented openly and clearly there is absolutely no misleading or deceptive advertising!!!

This a tour you can not miss

teammom1811, Oct 2025

What a fabulous day with Seyham. This is a must do tour. He went beyond what you would ever expect from a tour guide. The Turkish bath was fantastic the lunch was set in a small restaurant with authentic foods. Thank you for such a fabulous day.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

Great tour must do for everyone

Clive_G, Oct 2025

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

Super great day!

Shelly_P, Sep 2025

It was the perfect day! We had a phenomenal tour guide…Oznur Ozgurkirliboz was our private tour guide! The trip was very inexpensive and we covered the highlights we wanted! We ended the day with a Turkish bath. Loved the entire experience and our tour guide made the day so easy! She really was the best!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

Best tour guide!

Teresa_L, Sep 2025

Exceptional tour and our guide, Yigithan went above and beyond for us as we had a bit of a medical issue. He had such knowledge and was so kind! We left feeling like we now have a friend in Kusadasi!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

Fantastic day with our...

nadine_s, Sep 2025

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

Best tour in Turkey!

Cindy_R, Sep 2025

Words can’t describe how amazing our day was with Mel. It brings tears to my eyes because our day couldn’t be more perfect! Mel made our time in Turkey so special. She knew all the great spots to visit and had so much knowledge and passion about Turkey. I’ve traveled the world and never experienced such an amazing experience with such a professional tour guide. She takes it to an entirely different level. Thank you so much for the best tour we have ever experienced. I will definitely be coming back. If I could give her more than 5 stars I would!! This tour is 100% a must!!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

Excellent tour!

Makayla_J, Aug 2025

The tour was amazing. Our guide Sayhan was so informative and nice. He took his time and catered to all of our special needs. It was an excellent day and would recommend to anyone traveling to Kusadasi.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

Immerse amd learn

Amanda_D, Aug 2025

Our tour guide ML was wonderful! She was able to adapt to our schedule and made sure to include cultural activities that engaged our family! She was very knowledgeable amd it was obvious that ahe enjoys sharing the history and culture of Turkey. Definitely recommend! I am also a travel advisor, and will recommend this tour to any clients traveling to this area!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

Awesome tour

Alexis_H, May 2025

Sayham was amazing. Very knowledgable and had a lot of history to share. The only downside was the carpet pitch, could’ve done without it but this tour is so worth your time. The Turkish bath was a great treat. 10/10

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

Well worth it!

Lena_C, Nov 2024

Gozde was an excellent tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about the history of Turkiye. This was a great tour and I wouldn't have done anything different.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

What a terrific day!

Laura_S, Nov 2024

What a terrific day! Our guide was Fusun. She was extremely knowledgeable, providing information about Ephesus and local culture. We asked to deviate from the itinerary and she was very accommodating and pleasant. Our driver was great also. Lunch was delicious. We couldn’t have had a better day. Highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

Delightful Turkish Bath and Ephesus with lunch

Simona_K, Oct 2024

Loved the bath experience and the massage it was excellent! Our tour guide Bihter was super friendly, knowledgeable and fun! Ephesus is stunning! Went early no crowds. Lunch included was delicious! Could have skipped the carpet tour, was informative but you feel the obligation even if you don’t buy. Price was great for the tour… shopping, feel like prices are increased because they know you are coming!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

A day in Ephesus

Irene_G, Sep 2024

We had an amazing guide. The tour was exactly what we were looking for. The guide was knowledgeable and very accommodating.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

Going well till the end.

Russell_P, Sep 2024

Tour was going well till the last stop. When we were exiting the place we had lunch instead of heading to the Turkish Bath we were ushered into a carpet market. No one was interested in buying a several thousand dollar carpet and we spent so much time there we were unable to do the Turkish Bath. Prior to that I would have given the tour a 5 but was very disappointed we missed the Turkish Bath.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

Nice tour

Sheila_A, Aug 2024

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative. It’s nice to have an air-conditioned van waiting for you when you get off a ship. We told the tour guide that we were not interested in buying rugs. We still sat through a 45 minute Tour of carpets. Then the tour guide recommended the Turkish bath that we paid $55 each for 15 minutes of the bath. We just felt that we were taken advantage of. The bath was a fun experience, but I should have negotiated the price.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

We talked to your guide again based on your comment. You expressed your satisfaction with your tour that day with your comments other than this comment and also in the e-mail you sent. Frankly, we are saddened and surprised by your comment. The prices for the extra activities (Turkish bath) included in your tour are not the prices we have determined. At the entrance, you are informed about the prices, the option is offered and if you accept it, you do it. If our guests want to see the carpet stores, a presentation is made. Your guide stated that there is no pressure on you and that if you do not want to do so, there will be no presentation. Despite everything, we were happy to meet you and host you in our country. We would be happy to welcome you again on your next visit to Kusadasi.

Must do tour of Ephesus

Jennifer_H, Aug 2024

Wonderful tour of Ephesus in air conditioned van. Turkish lunch was delightful. Guide was so knowledgeable. A definite must do.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

Great private tour

Elizabeth_G, Aug 2024

I’m giving a tour five stars because the tour itself was excellent. Our tour guide was super knowledgeable, spoke perfect English and was truly enthusiastic about teaching us about his country and its history. He was kind and patient with our kids. Ephesus is amazing and we also had a chance to visit what’s left of the temple of Artemis which was something we really wanted to see. The lunch was also excellent, nice food in a beautiful environment. The van was very comfortable and well air-conditioned, the driver provided water and some candies and did an excellent job. Like others have mentioned there is some relatively high pressure sales visits. This seems to be pretty standard for tours here as we saw multiple other groups there there, but the carpet one in particular I felt uncomfortable when we were brought to a closed room to be sold carpets, I’d have been ok if it was just the demonstration out front. I’d recommend asking to skip this all together unless you think you’d like to buy one (they are beautiful). I think I would probably have skipped the Turkish bath as well, it was very overpriced and not very nice. If I had the choice to do the tour over again, I would just head back to the ship after lunch, but I certainly would do it again—we enjoyed ourselves and learned a lot.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

Fantastic experience

Khyati_S, Aug 2024

The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. The hammam experience was very good and refreshing. I highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

Great day in Turkey

Katherine_G, Jul 2024

Great your guide, Seyhan, was great! He's flexible and informative and was csring to my elderly mom. Very memorable day. Our other relatives chose a taxi and they didn't have the great time we did. Keep in mind to budget for pricry entrance tickets to the ruins (very worth it) and moderate bath prices (nice and relaxing). You are taken to a couple of shopping places with sales oriented staff, just buy what you want and leave the rest. .

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

Incredible

Gail_R, Jul 2024

Our tour in Kusadasi was amazing. Our tour guide Seythan was a kind, patient history buff explaining the history of everywhere we went. Food was so fresh and finishing the day at Turkish spa was incredible.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

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You won’t be disappointed!

Alvina_M, Jul 2024

We had a tour with Seyan. He met us at the port and was very known about the history and all the locations we toured. He was AMAZING! 😃

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

DO IT!

Serita_B, Jul 2024

We started off getting picked up by a very nice luxury van. Our guide Seyhan took us to try some tea and treats at a local shop. There was no pressure to buy anything. Next, we went to Ephesus where Seyhan gave us a great tour. We then visited the remains of the Temple of Artimis before heading to lunch. Lunch was on a quaint farm and a very good three-course meal. There was too much food for just two of us, but it was all very yummy. We watched a demonstration about how the carpets were made inside the carpet shop and again, there was no pressure to buy. We ended the tour with a turkish bath experience. You need your bathing suit for this so don't forget it!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

This is a fantastic way to see Ephesus

Lisa_C, Jul 2024

Our tour guide made this day fabulous. Her name was Aishin and she was so knowledgeable and professional. The day was planned perfectly by seeing the ruins early, then having an incredible lunch at the green restaurant and then learning how Turkish rugs are hand woven. I could have done without the sales pitch there however but I know that they are trying to make a living. The Turkish bath was a very interesting experience. I highly suggest this tour for cruise passengers because you can do so much in so little time.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

Perfectly balanced tour — great experience!

Christina_H, Jul 2024

Fusun gave us a great day in Kusadasi! She was so friendly, generous, and knowledgeable and the private transport was so comfortable and convenient. This tour was a perfect balance of history, shopping, local food, and of course the hammam experience. The Turkish bath was a unique experience for our teenagers in particular, and one of the most memorable parts of the trip.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

Awesome idea, but everything depends on the guide!!!

Victoria_G, Jun 2024

So much depends on the guide!!! The idea of Ephesus, lunch and Turkish Baths is great, but our guide wasn't enthusiastic and didn't understand our questions, and that made asking questions very difficult.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Dear Victoria, Thank you for your feedback. Your satisfaction is our priority. We are very sorry for the situation you are experiencing today. Based on your feedback, we contacted your guide and conveyed the situation to him. It is our top priority for our guests to leave our country with unforgettable memories. In order to compensate for this situation, we would like to welcome you again on your next visit to Turkey and do our best to make you forget this situation. Best regards. Online Travel Turkey

Do it!

Lindsay_K, Jun 2024

Ogulcan gets a 10/10! Passionate, patient, kind, smart, etc! I get car sick in the back seat and he and the driver let me ride in the front seat! The bath/massage to follow were an amazing and unique experience. I would go again!

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.

This is the ONE!

Carla_S, May 2024

Please make sure you read the description to avoid any misunderstandings. They are very specific which I appreciated. Also, this can go as long or as short as you want it to be. To start with, we met at the cruise ship port with our lovely guide Füsun. It was a hot day and thankfully, the van had air conditioning. Warning ⚠️! It takes a little time for the van to cool of when getting back in. Don't be shy to ask to lower the windows while it cools down. 1st: We stopped at a Bazaar which we were welcomed with Turkish tea which i was not expecting. I was very much looking foward and excited to do some shopping. Everyone was very friendly. 2nd: We went to Ephesius. We paid 80 euros for two. (WORTH IT) Our guide was very patient and very knowledgeable. We had a lot of fun learning and making jokes about history. 3rd: We had a delightful Turkish Lunch. We tasted the mul berries from the three of the restaurant 😋 I recommend trying the beer and wine. But remember it is not incluided. Regardless, we had wine and beet for less than 10euros. 4th: Right next is the carpet place. We learn the beautiful and traditional way of how the turkish make the carpet. It is truly an art that takes a lot of time and effort. They will try to sell you a carpet and if you are interested this is the place to do so. However, if you are not into it you don't need to feel obligated to buy anything. But it's still great to see and learn about. 5th: The Turkish Bath! It was more than what I expected. We decided to include them Bali Massage. I recomend to bring a bathing suit to be more comfortable. First we went into a sauna, then we went into the room in which we got the bath. Then we got the massage. The whole experience was truly relaxing. I fell asleep because of how peaceful it was. It was an amazing experience and My husband and I enjoyed it soo much.