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Kusadasi shore excursions, private and planned around your ship

From the cruise port to Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, a local winery or the old town of Kusadasi with your own licensed guide. Local team since 2010, verified supplier of Kusadasi Cruise Port.

Where does your ship dock?
  • Verified supplier of Kusadasi Cruise Port
  • Award-winning team, over 2,000 tours each year
  • Back to your ship on time, guaranteed
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Licensed since 2010 · TÜRSAB 10772

Shore excursions from Kusadasi port

All tours (9)

Why cruise guests choose us

A Kusadasi team since 2010

We are based in Kusadasi and plan every tour around your ship’s docking hours, with an eye on the clock all day.

Ship can’t dock? Full refund

If your ship skips the port, we refund your deposit in full. No forms, no fees.

Your guide, your group

  • No strangers, no waiting for a coach
  • A licensed professional guide
  • Stops and pace chosen by you
  • Help on WhatsApp before and during your day

Verified port supplier

Verified supplier of Kusadasi Cruise Port and TÜRSAB-licensed agency (licence no. 10772). Half online, half in cash on the day.

Your port day in three steps

  1. Pick a tour that fits your port hours

    Every tour shows its length and the total price for your whole group.

  2. Reserve with half the price

    Pay 50% by card on Vakıfbank’s secure page and get your confirmation by email. The rest is paid in cash to your guide.

  3. Walk off the ship and find your name

    Your guide waits at the terminal exit with a sign and has you back on board in good time.

What our guests say

5.0/5 · 2,950+ reviews · Kusadasi Port Tours

Excerpts from real reviews on our Tripadvisor page.

“I brought my elderly parents. He made sure that they were able to see everything with minimal walking. We were able to tailor our tour to the needs of my parents while still seeing the highlights that I wanted to see.”

Dana F
October 2026 · Read on Tripadvisor

“Fatima had great communication with us before hand and was waiting for us at the dock. The private tour she gave was tailored to our interests and schedule.”

Katrina L
May 2023 · Read on Tripadvisor

“Arif was an excellent guide who really made our day so enjoyable. He was very knowledgeable but shared the info in a way that was interesting and friendly.”

Kristine D
October 2026 · Read on Tripadvisor

“She also paced the tour perfectly—giving us time to explore and take in the sights without feeling rushed.”

Carol S
June 2025 · Read on Tripadvisor

“Josh was an amazing tour guide. He was knowledgeable about the history and Turkish culture.”

Olivia S
October 2026 · Read on Tripadvisor

“She met us right outside the exit of the port. She was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and gave us fabulous tour of Ephesus.”

Lisa O
May 2023 · Read on Tripadvisor

Questions before you book

Do you charge per person or per group?

Per group. The price you see is the total for everyone in your party, as long as you stay within the group size you selected.

What does the tour price cover?

Your own licensed guide, transport during the tour (a private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver around Kusadasi and Ephesus; tram and public transport on the Istanbul tour) and our promise to get you back to your ship on time. Each tour page lists what is included and what is not.

Are entrance tickets included?

No. Ticket prices change during the season, so we keep them out of the tour price. Your guide brings skip-the-line tickets and you pay for them in cash (USD or EUR) on the day, only for the sites you actually visit.

Can I pay for the tickets with a card?

No. Your guide buys the tickets on your behalf, so they are paid in cash (USD or EUR) on the tour day.

How does booking and payment work?

Book online until 24 hours before your tour. You pay 50% by card online (in USD) and the remaining 50% in cash to your guide on the tour day.

What if I need to cancel?

Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour and you get your deposit back in full. If your ship cannot dock at the port, we refund your deposit in full as well.

How do we find our guide?

Walk out of the cruise terminal 30–45 minutes after your ship docks; your guide will be waiting with a sign showing your name. We email you the exact time and meeting spot before the tour.

Could we start a bit later?

We meet 30–45 minutes after docking for a reason: when several ships are in port, a late start means queues at every site. An early start gives you a calmer, fuller day.

Will we really be back before all-aboard?

Yes. We build the day around your ship’s schedule and guarantee your return to the port in time.

Can guests with limited mobility join?

Yes, at an easy pace. In Ephesus the route runs mostly downhill over old marble that is uneven in places, and your guide adapts the pace and breaks to your group. The Terrace Houses have many steps. Let us know about any mobility needs when you book.

Do children pay?

Children up to 4 years old are free (max. 2 per booking). From the age of 5 the adult price applies.

Is lunch part of the tour?

Only when the tour page says so. Otherwise your guide can suggest a local restaurant on the way, and you pay the restaurant directly.

Who runs Kusadasi Port Tours?

Kusadasi Port Tours is run by Iglesias Tour Turkey, a travel agency licensed by TÜRSAB (licence no. 10772), based in Kusadasi since 2010. All our guides are licensed professional guides.

Questions about your port day?

Large group, special needs or a custom day? Message our Kusadasi team on WhatsApp or by email.

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