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Best Selcuk Shore Excursions — Our Top 15

22 tours  ·  from $21 a head

Good selcuk shore excursions sell out weeks before the sailing date and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Shore Excursions: 3 Hours Easy Ephesus Tour - The ride from Kuşadası to Ephesus
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Shore Excursions: 3 Hours Easy Ephesus Tour

1.Shore Excursions: 3 Hours Easy Ephesus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · 4 hours · from $26Our pick

From Kuşadası port, take a 25-minute ride to Ephesus for a two-hour guided visit, then see the Temple of Artemis before returning. Guides such as Adem, Büsra, and Metin tailor the pace, while air-conditioned vans, port pickup, and skip-the-line access make this a useful cruise-day option.

“Adem was our tour guide - he was excellent, very knowledgeable and tailored the tour to our timetable. Would definitely recommend!”

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Kusadasi Shore Excursion : Ephesus Private Tour / ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS - Key points to know before booking
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Kusadasi Shore Excursion : Ephesus Private Tour ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS

2.Ephesus Private Tour ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Spend 5 to 7 hours exploring Ephesus, Meryemana, and the Temple of Artemis with a licensed English-speaking guide and private air-conditioned vehicle. Cruise passengers meet at Kusadasi Port, ideally 30 to 45 minutes after docking. Guide Burak is one possible guide.

“We had a tour with Burak and he was AMAZING! He was super knowledgeable, relaxed and just an all around interesting person. He created the perfect itinerary for our group of 4 and we learned so much! I can't imagine doing Ephesus by ourselves, there is so much history. Burak made it such a special day!”

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Ephesus Shore Excursion: Private Guide and Vehicle - Entering through Magnesia Gate
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Ephesus Shore Excursion: Private Guide and Vehicle

3.Ephesus Shore Excursion: Private Guide and Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · from $173

From Kusadasi port, take a private, six-hour tour to Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and Şirince. Your guide leads you past the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Roman baths, and possibly Terrace Houses, Mary’s House, and St. John’s Basilica. Finish with a fruit-wine tasting in the hills.

“Tour of Ephesus was good, but our tour guide then wasted the rest of the tour on visiting local vendors trying to sell us rugs, candy, and cheap items you see at the airport. I do not recommend this tour, stay away unless you want to spend your time and money on worthless stuff”

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EPHESUS TOUR From Cruise Port: Private Tour & Skip The Line - The House of the Virgin Mary before Ephesus
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EPHESUS TOUR From Cruise Port: Private Tour & Skip The Line

4.EPHESUS TOUR From Cruise Port: Private Tour & Skip The Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel privately from Kusadasi Cruise Port to the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, Artemis Temple, St. John Basilica, and Isa Bey Mosque. An English-speaking guide leads the two-hour Ephesus walk, while air-conditioned transport keeps the day comfortable. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“The tour was great, very informative. Our guide was friendly and very considerate to our need for shade. He shared lots of interesting information about the sites and surrounding idea. He timed our visit to the House of the Virgin Mary to perfection to avoid the crowds!”

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Private Tour : Biblical Ephesus Tour for Cruisers from Kusadasi ( Ephesus ) Port - A private vehicle makes a cruise day easier
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Private Tour : Biblical Ephesus Tour for Cruisers from Kusadasi ( Ephesus ) Port

5.Private Tour : Biblical Ephesus Tour for Cruisers from Kusadasi ( Ephesus ) Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $39

Meet your guide at Kusadasi cruise port and explore Ephesus, Mary’s House, St. John’s Basilica, and the Temple of Artemis in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Goksu, Ayse, Mustafa, and Hakan tailor the pace, explain the biblical links, and help you avoid the worst crowds.

“A memorable day with Eicar. Deluxe van transportation to Ephesus. Got a detailed history of the city and saw the age and weather worn structures. Museum theater was a highlight - amazing graphics. Lunch at a local restaurant, typical Turkish meal which was a great experience. Visit to a leather fashion center, then back to our ship at the port. One of the best days in our world travels. Good job by the tour guide Eicar.”

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Shore Excursions: Half Day Ephesus & Şirince Village Tour - Meeting your guide at Ege Ports
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Shore Excursions: Half Day Ephesus & Şirince Village Tour

6.Shore Excursions: Half Day Ephesus & Şirince Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 5 hours · from $21Best value

Start at Ege Ports with a licensed English or Spanish-speaking guide, then visit Ephesus for two hours and Şirince for 30 minutes. Guides such as Adem, Büsra, and Alper are known for flexible pacing, clear storytelling, and adding stops when time allows. Entrance fees, food, and wine tasting cost extra.

“Adem was a fantastic tour guide who was very knowledgeable, adaptable to the needs of the group, and easygoing! Thanks for a great trip!”

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Kusadasi: Private Ephesus Tour with Lunch for Cruisers - Walking into Ephesus through the Magnesia Gate
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Kusadasi: Private Ephesus Tour with Lunch for Cruisers

7.Private Ephesus Tour with Lunch for Cruisers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 36 reviews · 5 hours · from $123

Meet your private guide at Kusadasi cruise port, ride in a comfortable vehicle to Ephesus, and walk among the Odeon, Celsus Library, Great Theater, and Roman streets. You’ll also see the Temple of Artemis, enjoy lunch in Selcuk, and may add Mary’s House for an extra entrance fee.

“Everything was wonderful! We loved the private guide, good air conditioning, great knowledge from guide as well. We would book with this company again!”

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Private Tour in Ephesus and TraditionalTurkishBath from Port - Two hours among the ruins of Ephesus
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Private Tour in Ephesus and TraditionalTurkishBath from Port

8.Private Tour in Ephesus and TraditionalTurkishBath from Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22 reviews · 5 hours · from $33

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kusadasi Cruise Terminal, then visit Ephesus, stop for lunch in Selcuk, and finish at Ada Saray Hamami. Guides such as Celine, Sereh, Alper Günel, Liza, and Yilmaz have led this tour, but assignments vary.

“We had an absolutely wonderful experience on our private tour of Ephesus! Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire visit both educational and fun. From the moment we met, everything was well-organized and stress-free. The historical details shared really brought the ancient city to life — we learned so much more than we ever would have on our own. Our guide also made sure to pace the tour perfectly, balancing the must-see highlights with hidden gems we wouldn’t have found ourselves. What stood out the most was how attentive and personable our guide was. They answered every question, tailored the tour to our interests, and made sure we…”

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Kusadasi Cruise Port: Best of Ephesus Tour | Skip-The-Line - Walking the Marble Streets of Ephesus
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Kusadasi Cruise Port: Best of Ephesus Tour | Skip-The-Line

9.Kusadasi Cruise Port: Best of Ephesus Tour | Skip-The-Line

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 6 hours · from $65

Meet your English-speaking private guide at Kusadasi Cruise Port for a six-hour visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, the Terrace Houses, and the Ephesus Museum. Air-conditioned transport, lunch, parking, and port transfers are included. Entry fees are extra.

“We liked the overall tour..just the side trips to shopping was maybe a bit too many. It would have been good if the guide had asked us if we actually wanted to see it rather than telling us no obligation to buy.”

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PRIVATE Ephesus Tour for Cruisers | Guaranteed Port Return - The Library, Theater, and Harbour Road
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PRIVATE Ephesus Tour for Cruisers | Guaranteed Port Return

10.PRIVATE Ephesus Tour for Cruisers | Guaranteed Port Return

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 6 hours · from $59

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kusadasi cruise port for a private six-hour visit to the House of Mary, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, walk Ephesus downhill from its upper gate, and have time for photos at St. John’s Church and Isa Bey Mosque.

“Very professional tour guide…let us decide the places & location we wanted to see and good.. Ahmet Kamari r guide was very knowledgeable of Turkish history and accommodating…”

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FOR CRUISERS: Highlights of Ephesus Tour (Skip-the-line) - Walking the marble streets of Ephesus
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FOR CRUISERS: Highlights of Ephesus Tour (Skip-the-line)

11.Highlights of Ephesus Tour (Skip-the-line)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $71

Meet your private English-speaking guide at Kusadasi Cruise Pier for a six-hour visit to the House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis. Guides such as Sedat Kirkan and MehMet Kadir Sahin have led this route, which includes private transport but not entrance fees or lunch.

“It was the perfect honeymoon excursion. 10/10. 5 stars. Would recommend to anyone!”

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Private Ephesus tour for Cruise Guests w/SkipTheLineTickets - Walking the marble streets of Ephesus
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Private Ephesus tour for Cruise Guests w/SkipTheLineTickets

12.Private Ephesus tour for Cruise Guests w/SkipTheLineTickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · from $204

From Kusadasi Port, your private guide and air-conditioned van take you first to the House of Virgin Mary, then through Ephesus, its Terrace Houses, St. John Basilica, and Artemis Temple. Guides named Ilker Olccaydu and Sechkin are associated with warm, personal service.

“Our tour guide, Ilker Olccaydu, made this excursion the best one we had for this vacation at any of our ports. He reached out to me before arriving at the port of Kusadasi and ensured me that he would be waiting for us upon arrival, which true to his word, he was standing at the entrance door with a Big smile. His personality put us all at ease and we felt completely safe and secure with him at our side. He had such a rapport with all the staff at each location we visited as they joked amongst themselves. We were feeling like family by the end of the tour.…”

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Ephesus Small Group Tour For Cruise Guests - Meeting your guide at Kusadasi Port
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Ephesus Small Group Tour For Cruise Guests

13.Ephesus Small Group Tour For Cruise Guests

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $29

Meet your guide at Kusadasi Port for a six-hour visit to Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis. Guide Kutay has been praised for clear historical detail, while Spanish-speaking service may be available. Lunch, transport, and entry fees are included.

“El guía Kutay ha sido muy explicativo, nos ha contado detalles de la historia de Efeso. Un tour muy completo para conocer la mística de esta ciudad. Lo recomiendo 100%, el vehículo contaba con aire acondicionado, la recogida fue puntual y todo siguio lo planificado. Muchas gracias!”

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For Cruisers: Ephesus Tour (Skip the line) - The House of Virgin Mary offers a quieter opening
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For Cruisers: Ephesus Tour (Skip the line)

14.Ephesus Tour (Skip the line)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $40

Meet your English-speaking guide by name at Kusadasi cruise port, then visit the House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus, and its Terrace Houses in a private vehicle. Guides including Gul, Volkan, Ugur, and Ebrahim have led highly personal tours, with time for questions and a Turkish lunch option.

“Gul was an amazing guide! She's very knowledgeable about the area and it's history. And she's just a lovey young woman. We really enjoyed our time with her and Ebrahim. Ephesus was our favorite part of the day. It was much larger than we expected. It was a great tour.”

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Ephesus tours wholesalerShopTours from cruise port Kusadasi - Walking through Ephesus and its Terrace Houses
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15.Ephesus tours wholesalerShopTours from cruise port Kusadasi

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kusadasi port for a private seven-hour trip to Ephesus, the House of Mary, Selcuk, lunch, and Turkish craft shops. Your schedule can be adjusted, and guides such as Seyda and Aylen have made a point of tailoring the day to each group.

“Incredible. I can't believe I went through 4 places in 1 day. The tour guide Seyda was amazing. We also had a traditional Turkish lunch at in a beautiful garden. My girls and I were treated like royalty throughout the day. We had a fashion show put up for us at the leather wholesale store. We tried different types of organic food in the shop nearby. Visiting the Virgin Mary House was phenomenal. I also can't believe I saw the fertility temple. After lunch we were taken to a place where we taken to a factory where carpet is hand woven.It's unbelievable.”

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