Private Ephesus Tour & Turkish Bath Hamam Experience in Kusadasi

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Kusadasi, Turkey

7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Mary_B ·

Jul 2026

What an amazing experience!! Our tour guide Safak and our driver Smile were the absolute BEST!! Traveling with our mom with slight physical limitations they both made It so much easier and enjoyable!! From the start of the tour to our ending Turkish bath it was an absolute 10++++!!! I would highly highly recommend!!

· Julie_R ·

Jul 2026

Toro was our guide. We were picked up at the port & had a driver also. Toro was a wonderful guide and had so much knowledge about City & Ephesus. It was quite an experience walking through the ruins and learning about how life was back them. The Hamam experience was wonderful after taking the tour. Definitely would recommend.

Overview

UNESCO World Heritage–listed Ephesus is Kusadasi’s star attraction, but it’s a 30-minute drive from the cruise port. Skip the stress of haggling with taxi drivers and enjoy the insights of your own personal licensed guide on this private shore excursion. Along the way, enjoy three other Turkish cultural highlights: a local lunch, a traditional hammam steam bath, and a carpet weaving workshop, with all entrance fees included.

Forget the rush of large tour groups and explore at a pace that suits you
Indulge in hot steam and feather-soft bubbles at an authentic hammam
Follow in the footsteps of St. Paul and St. John at Ephesus
Enjoy pickup and drop-off at Kusadasi port for a seamless experience

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehiche
Lunch
All fees and taxes
Professional licensed tour guide
Ticket for Ephesus ancient city

Gratuities for Guide and Driver

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Kusadasi Port
Camikebir, Feribot Limanı, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

Pickup details

Your tour guide will welcome you after the security gate of the port with the sign your name is written on.

Itinerary

Kusadasi

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ephesus Ancient City

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Selcuk

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Kusadasi

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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 41 reviews

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We had an amazing day! We...

Rachael_D, Aug 2026

We had an amazing day! We had the absolute BEST guide, Deniz. It seriously couldn’t have been any better. Then the Turkish bath to finish the day… just incredible.

Toro was our guide. We...

Julie_R, Jul 2026

Our day in Ephesus

Mary_B, Jul 2026

Lovely

Karen_R, Jul 2026

Wonderful experience. Very knowledgeable guide who made the trip worth it. Food was excellent too. Can't complain about anything!

Wonderful day in Kusadasi!

Dawn_L, Jul 2026

This was a wonderful experience! Selçuk and driver took care of us all day. Our experience in Kusadasi would not have been the same without their comforts. Firstly, Selçuk was a very knowledgeable tour guide giving you detailed information about not just Ephesus and Kusadasi but about Turkiye in general. He ensured we were comfortable, went at our pace, and made sure we got to see all sites safely. (Emphasis here, because the Ephesus ruins are quite slippery because of thee marble.) He was also engaging and patient with us, and took pictures of us when we wanted a memory, I cannot recommend him enough! The driver made sure we had tissues, wet wipes, and waters to stay hydrated. He was also very polite and patient (I'm sorry I forgot your name!) As for the experience itself, it was well worth the money, a culturally enriching time, and lots of fun with your family, 10/10 recommend , just book it and have a great day in Kusadasi !

A fantastic experience of history and hammam

Randi_M, Jun 2026

Absolutely loved this experience. Safak is a spectacular tour guide who shares his knowledge of history and the areas. The rug factory was also a wonderful learning experience. The Turkish bath (hammam) was wonderful. Very different experience but it was so relaxing taking time for ourselves, spectacular massage we added on. Would recommend a What To Wear list, we didn't know what we should wear/Bring. Mu husband wore a bathing suit, I should have also, but was OK taking my clothes off and wearing underwear

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad you loved the tour, the rug factory, and the hammam. Great point about the dress code — we'll make sure to include a what to wear guide in advance. Hope to see you again! 😊

Top notch tour with fantastic guide and incredible insight.

Tina_N, Jun 2026

It was a very interesting and informative tour of Ephesus. Tour guide knew all the tricks to avoid too larger crowds and get the best views of everything. The guide was passionate and extremely knowledgeable. Stoped at family run pottery shop with no pressure to purchase. However nice to support a very old tradition and craft. We went to an amazing organic farm to table family run restaurant with chickens and peacocks roaming freely. Here is also a government supported traditional Turkish carpet company with demonstrations. There is a shop with carpets $1000 - $1.5 million. Just astonishing how the carpets painstakingly come together. Sales manager was very nice and informative. Obviously would love to make a sale but was very pleasant even if you didn’t. Last stop was the Turkish Baths. Incredible experience and paid extra for additional massage. Whole day was fantastic and would highly recommend this tour. Our guide was Hakan.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable and informative day exploring Ephesus with Hakan. His passion, knowledge, and ability to create a smooth experience truly make a difference. We’re also happy you enjoyed the local pottery workshop, the farm-to-table lunch experience, the traditional carpet demonstrations, and the Turkish Bath. These authentic cultural experiences are some of the highlights we love sharing with our guests. 🌿 Thank you again for your kind recommendation. We’ll be sure to pass your compliments on to Hakan. We hope to welcome you back to Turkey for another unforgettable adventure! ✨

Good times in Ephesus

Christy_B, May 2026

It was both educational and fun … highly recommended. Ercument was a fabulous guide, he helped us appreciate the culture and was a delight to be with.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that your experience was both educational and fun. Ercument will be very happy to know that his guidance helped you better appreciate the culture and made your day even more enjoyable. Your recommendation means a lot to us—thank you for choosing Smart Turkey Tours!

Worth it!

Jenee_J, Apr 2026

Ercüment and his driving partner were excellent. Lots of great information and little facts about Ephesus. The restaurant we went to for lunch was so much food and very delicious. The icing on the cake was the hamam visit where you come out feeling like a new person. 12/10 definitely recommend.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that Ercüment and his driver made your experience so enjoyable, and that you loved both the lunch and the hamam. It means a lot to us that you’d recommend the tour—hope to welcome you again in Turkey soon!

Being in Turkey for my birthday

Sarah_C, Nov 2025

It was an all-day adventure starting with the city of Ephesus, an ancient city with lots of history, many ruins that have been discovered, quite a few cats, and a handful of resident dogs. A fascinating place. Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable. Also patient and kind. Then we went for lunch -- not a great one for a vegetarian, but okay for meat eaters. A quick course in how to make handmade rugs followed (fascinating), with a pitch to buy one. Don't ever take the first price offered. Or the second. Then came the delight of the day -- the Turkish bath with an optional massage. I never thought I would be in Turkey for my birthday, much less having a Turkish bath. The women helping us were very nice and very good at what they do. We really appreciated the patience and knowledge of our guide and the driver. I would recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring Ephesus, the Turkish bath, and spending your birthday in such a unique way. We truly appreciate your kind words about our guide and driver. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back to Turkey again!

We had a great time in...

Seth_Y, Aug 2025

We had a great time in Kusadasi. Our guide, Begum, was amazing! If you’re looking for an stress-free day of a guided tour of Ephesus and a Turkish bath, this is for you. You’ll get picked up right at the dock of the cruise ship and dropped back off. The operators are very aware of cruise schedules and will make sure you won’t miss your all aboard.

Such a fun day learning...

Jeff_B, Jun 2025

Such a fun day learning the history of Ephesus. Our guide was very informative and maneuvered us around the crowds. Stopped at the rug co-op for lunch, followed by a Turkish bath, what a unique experience!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for your kind words! We're happy you enjoyed the history, lunch, and Turkish bath. It sounds like a truly special day—we’d love to welcome you again!

A day in Kusadasi

Kristine_F, May 2025

Ephesus was a wonderful experience! Our guide was very efficient in navigating us through the crowds. We had a wonderful Turkish lunch and visited a Turkish rug store where we learned the process of rug making. We then had a great experience at the Turkish baths. Let them know how intense you like your massage. Great experience!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed Ephesus, the lunch, rug demonstration, and Turkish bath experience. Your tip about the massage is spot on! Hope to see you again on another adventure!

Turkish bath and Ephes

Lauretta_B, May 2025

Fabulous day from start to finish. Our Guide Gotham was simply wonderful. He provided wonderful insight into the fabulous ancient city, hosted a delicious and bountiful lunch, and arranged a wonderful Turkish bath experience. The country, city and people were simply delightful. Way beyond expectations!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a fabulous day with our guide Gotham. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you again in the future!