Pigeon Island and its Byzantine castle, Kusadasi

Kusadasi City Walking Tour & Carpet Experience

Duration3–4 hours
StartsFrom/to Kusadasi Cruise Port
TypePrivate, only your group
CancellationFree up to 24 h before
Payment50% deposit online, rest in cash on the day
ReturnBack to your ship on time, guaranteed

Tour at a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Starts: From/to Kusadasi Cruise Port
Price: From $180 total for 2 guests (≈ $90 per person); price depends on group size
Included: Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE, PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service, Cruise Port/Hotel PICK-UP & DROP-OFF, GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Entrance fees: Not included; paid in cash (USD or EUR) on the day, only for the sites you visit. Your guide brings skip-the-line tickets
Group size: 1–15 guests online; larger groups on request
Children: Ages 0–4 travel free (max. 2 per booking); from age 5 the adult price applies
Cancellation: Free up to 24 h before
Payment: 50% deposit online, rest in cash on the day

About this tour

Join us for a remarkable adventure with our LOCAL & CERTIFIED TOUR GUIDES as we delve into the wonders of KUSADASI CITY. Discover the charms of Pigeon Island, explore the Byzantine Castle, and savor a refreshing tea and coffee break at a local café. Moreover, you’ll have the opportunity to visit a local shop, where you can immerse yourself in the art of Handwoven Carpets through a fascinating demonstration.

Please be aware that this is a walking tour that includes approx. 2-3 miles of walking through to the sites in Kusadasi City.

Your voyage with us begins right at the Cruise Port! As your Ship docks, our dedicated team eagerly anticipates your arrival next to the Information Desk at the Exit Gate of the Cruise Port. You’ll easily recognize us by the sign bearing your name.

Upon securing your tour booking, we invite you to get in touch with our team to coordinate the ideal meeting time. With multiple Cruise Ships featuring varying arrival and departure schedules, our experts will help you pinpoint the most convenient meeting time to suit your itinerary.

Upon meeting your guide at the port, embark on a picturesque waterfront stroll towards the iconic Pigeon Island. Set foot on this historic isle and behold the magnificent Byzantine Castle, a relic of a tumultuous past when it stood as a sentinel for battles. Today, the castle’s stone walls bear witness to a tranquil transformation, surrounded by charming cafes, restaurants, and other delightful establishments.

As you explore, we’ll pause at a cozy cafe for a taste of authentic Turkish tea or Turkish coffee, immersing you in the local culture. On your return journey to the meeting point, be captivated by the sight of mosques and enchanting architectural gems that adorn the cityscape.

To conclude this enriching tour, we’ll make a final stop at a local shop, where you can truly submerge yourself in the art of Handwoven Carpets through a captivating demonstration, further deepening your connection to the local craftsmanship.

At the end of our tour, we return to the Cruise Port according to your ONBOARD TIME!

PLEASE NOTE THAT:

There are several Ships with different arrival and departure times. We carefully check all the timings, confirm with the passengers, and coordinate our return time to Cruise Port.

This is a walking tour that lasts approx. 3-4 hrs in total.

WE ASSURE YOU THAT OUR TOURS GUARANTEE AN ON-TIME RETURN TO THE SHIP!

Included

Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service
Cruise Port/Hotel PICK-UP & DROP-OFF
GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Turkish Tea & Coffee in a cozy cafe

Not included

Gratuities recommended

Meeting point

Port exit gate, Kusadasi cruise terminal

Your guide waits with a sign showing your name, 30–45 minutes after your ship docks. We confirm the exact meeting time and spot by email before your tour.

Good to know

Private means private: the guide and the vehicle are for your group alone.
Prices are for the whole group, not per person.
Look for your name on a sign at the cruise terminal exit, 30–45 minutes after docking.
Entrance fees are extra and paid in cash (USD or EUR) on the day, only for the sites you enter. Your guide has the skip-the-line tickets ready.
Half the price is paid online by card when you book; the other half in cash on the tour day.
Kids up to 4 years old are free (max. 2 per booking); from 5 years the adult price applies.
Ancient marble streets can be uneven: comfortable shoes help. In summer, bring a hat, sunscreen and water.
We keep track of your ship’s all-aboard time and make sure you are back at the port in time.

Price for your whole group

One price per private group, not per person. Children 0–4 travel free (max. 2 per booking).

Guests	Group total
1–2 guests	$180
3 guests	$220
4–6 guests	$250
7–9 guests	$280
10–12 guests	$300
13–15 guests	$350
16+ guests	Ask for a quote

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

Questions

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.

Photos: Lutz Langer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Finnfrog99, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Zeynel Cebeci, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Claude Valette, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)