Ephesus and Pottery Workshop Private Tour From Kusadasi
Overview
Meet with your guide and driver at your hotel at a time that suits you, then travel to the ancient city of Ephesus.
Ephesus was once a thriving cultural centre in the classical world with over 250,000 inhabitants.
Enjoy a guided tour of the site’s highlights that can be customised to your interests. Don’t miss the open-air amphitheatre, Library of Celsus, and the temples, baths, and squares where the people once lived worked and worshipped.
You can follow in their footsteps and walk the marble streets through the city, and learn about the culture and daily life in ancient Ephesus.
The next stop is a visit to a local ceramics workshop, where you’ll get an introduction to Turkey's traditional art.
Tiles and ceramics have been produced in this amazing country for hundreds of years, and you will get to watch a presentation on the process, then see Turkish tiles take shape.
This private tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel.
Highlights
- Guided tour of the ancient city of Ephesus
- Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Centre
- Be amazed at a tile and ceramic presentation
Good to Know
Scheduling: Private tour: only your group takes part.
Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English, German, Chinese, Japanese
Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
Pick-up servicePickup from your Kusadasi Hotel
Disability ServicesWheelchair accessible
Easy CancellationThere is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Cut-off Time
Available to be booked until 23 hours before the tour starts.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Parking fees
- Entrance fees
- Professional guide
- Transportation by an air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
- Gratuities (optional)
- Personal expenses
- Other services not mentioned
- Food and drink
Pickup and Drop-off / Meeting Point
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Know Before You Go
- Apply suncream especially in the Summer months
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothing
- Please be ready in your hotel reception 15 minutes prior to your departure time
Traveler reviews
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- Irelandlover_s · IE2023-11-02Traveler review
<p>We had a great time with our guide. At the end of the Ephesus tour my friends thanked me for insisting that we do this tour. Book with this company. They are great.</p>
- marco D · SE2023-10-31Traveler review
We had an incredible experience in this tour. Our guide was courteous and very knowledgeable. He kept us engaged with a lot of interesting facts and history of the city. If you are looking for a tour this is the company to go to. We will recommend this company without any hesitation. THANKS.
- Peiyu Wang · GB2023-10-30Traveler review
<p>I had a great experience on the Ephesus tour. I was highly impressed by my tour guide. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this tour.</p>
- Tom Erasmus · ZA2023-10-24Traveler review
Our guide spoke very good and was passionate about her work. Overall, DEFINITELY A MUST!
- Anni · US2023-10-23Traveler review
You will see incredible things with your tour guide. Our guide made the experience unique and guided exceptionally. I hope you have a tour with my tour guide because it was excellent!
- Lauren Ferraro · US2023-10-19Traveler review
<p>Our Ephesus guide contributed enormously to our newfound love of tour. He not only explained in detail and in an interesting way about everything, but he also provided us with incredibly useful information about the rest of the city and it's many points of interest. We are definitely returning with my son and his family next year.</p>
- James R · US2023-10-18Traveler review
Having a private guide keeping my kids entertained on this tour made it worth every cent we paid for it. It meant that the whole family got to enjoy the tour as our guide made it into a fun event.
- Lucas Flemming · US2023-10-17Traveler review
THE TOUR WAS JUST PERFECT. EXCELLENT TOUR TO MAKE YOUR WAY AROUND.
- CarlaK · US2023-10-17Traveler review
This is an experience not to be missed, Great guide who made the tour fun. Highly recommend!!
- Stephen G · SG2023-10-16Traveler review
Amazing experience overall. The tour was absolutely incredible for the price, well worth it and we had a fantastic time. Thank you for everything.
- sergeyk826 · US2023-10-16Traveler review
<p>The Ephesus tour was great and started promptly on time. Our tour guide was very informative and it was very interactive. Would definitely recommend the tour and the guide.</p>
- Bas den Bakker · NL2023-10-16Traveler review
Our guide was fabulous. Extremely knowledgeable and personable. We had a wonderful tour Loved this trip.
- JuliusKNurmi · FI2023-10-16Traveler review
This was an amazing tour! The guide was so sweet and helpful and as it was totally private with no other people. Greetings.
- Alex U · NO2023-10-15Traveler review
Our tour guide was Gina, an extremely energetic and motivated guide. She was very knowledgeable about the city. Our tour guide gave us a lot of interesting information about the tour. Highly recommended!
- Ethan · US2023-10-15Traveler review
This was the best of the three tours. Our guide was experienced and made sure that we got what we wanted out of our day. Thanks.
- Anastasia · RU2023-10-12Traveler review
This is by far the best experience that I ever had in my life… it was perfect!
- Annika · BY2023-10-12Traveler review
The tour itself was very interesting and fun. I would highly recommend this company if you are going to have a tour.
- Waltry · US2023-10-08Traveler review
I have got to say, this was the best tours I have been on. Private tour made our holiday memorable! Thanks to all the people the escorted us during our trip.
- Markus · DE2023-10-01Traveler review
<p>We really enjoyed this. I wish we'd had more time. I would do this Ephesus tour again. Thanks.</p>
- Leslie · WS2023-09-23Traveler review
Outstanding and well organised. Had a remarkably well-informed guide who spoke perfect English. Highly recommended.
- Whitney · US2023-09-23Traveler review
Our guide is an excellent guide making this tour amazing. He's charismatic, friendly, fun and most importantly very knowledgeable, making this trip a must do.
- Dougals · PH2023-09-23Traveler review
Our guide was very friendly with an enthusiastic personality which made for an excellent experience. Thanks.
- Sofia · US2023-09-23Traveler review
This was the second time I have had, this last one was fantastic and I must say that Our tour guide was intelligent and accommodated our schedule perfectly. Thank you.
- Danii88 · GB2023-09-23Traveler review
Thank you for such a great trip. I want to recommend you to everyone wants to travel. It was well-planned and I was lucky to have such an excellent tour guide. He is very informative, friendly, and knows what he was talking about. Thank you again, Private Tour. I will plan my next trip with you:))
- Susan · GE2023-09-23Traveler review
My guide was an excellent guide and so knowledgeable. The tour moved along at a perfect pace to see everything and learn about the city. Good tour company!!!
- Ranjhna · US2023-09-23Traveler review
Wonderful tour - so well organized. I WOULD HIGH RECOMMEND THIS TOUR.
- Narda · NA2023-09-23Traveler review
We knew we were in good hands as soon as we met our guide. You could tell he was really passionate about his city and he shared Informative and interesting details about the local history that really added to the tour. Definitely a recommended tour group!
- Matthew D · BS2023-09-23Traveler review
Not only was our guide knowledgeable, but she was great with our kids. They were very relaxed with her and asked many questions. The tour was a once in a lifetime experience for my husband and I, and this is why we decided to do a kid friendly private tour. We had a great experience and seeing my six and eight year old sons learning about the city and enjoying themselves at the same time was wonderful.
- Jing Yi · US2023-09-23Traveler review
it was definitely the highlight of the trip! Our guide was so friendly, accomadating and knowledgeable. He went above and beyond, making everyone feel welcome. Our group bonded together nicely because of guide's positive attitude and enthusiasm. The journey was comfortable. A really fun and interesting experience, amazing! My mum and I throughly enjoyed it, it is a must if you want to have perfect tour.
- Diesel · NO2023-09-23Traveler review
We had an amazing day trip with our guide. He is a friendly and knowledgeable guide with a great sense of humour so it's totally worth it. Thanks a lot.
- Charlie B · GB2023-09-23Traveler review
Such impressive views with excellent explanation from our tour guide. Highly recommend this tour!
- Brian Walton · GB2023-09-23Traveler review
We have been attending many tours and experiences around the world and we must confess that this was one of the best tours we have experienced ever. We loved it mainly. The excellent organisation are main reasons that we highly recommend this tour.
- Rosie · GB2023-09-23Traveler review
tour guide is fluent in English and most enthusiastic and spent time taking many family photos of the people in her group which all will cherish forever. It was a more than pleasurable way to learn much about the sites and her passion. Thanks.
- Duane Webber · AU2023-09-23Traveler review
Well worth the time and money. Our guide was our guide and he was simply fabulous. Very kind, great information, and spoke multiple languages without skipping a beat. The scenery was gorgeous. My daughter and I loved the tour. I do have a few recommendations should you do this tour.
- Vincenza · IT2023-09-23Traveler review
Our guide was amazing; he just very helpful and understanding. he helped us with some photos which was helpful. Definitely it is a must to do this tour with them.
- Neha · US2023-09-23Traveler review
We had an amazing tour. Our guide was very helpful, funny, friendly and updated. I reallly suggest it for a day trip. Thanks.
- J Franklins · US2023-09-23Traveler review
The guide was amazing. He was very informative and he clearly enjoys the tour he is doing. Very fun to be with. The tour is well organized.
- Delia F · US2023-09-23Traveler review
Our guide was absolutely wonderful!! She spoke perfect English and was very knowledgeable.
- Chang · BR2023-09-23Traveler review
We knew we were in good hands as soon as we met our guide. You could tell she was really passionate about her city and she shared Informative and interesting details about the tour. To sum up, PERFECT.
- Lawrence B · US2023-09-23Traveler review
We knew we were in good hands as soon as we met our guide. You could tell he was really passionate about his city and he shared Informative and interesting details about the local history that really added to the tour. Definitely a recommended tour group!
- Raymond · US2023-09-23Traveler review
We decided to try this tour and this one did not disappoint. We had an excellent tour guide. Our guide was excellent and brilliant at engaging them, and also knowledgeable. A very good tour which we highly recommend.
- Becky · US2023-09-23Traveler review
Beautiful tour. I enjoyed every minute of it. thank you!
- JAV · TR2023-09-23Traveler review
We picked this tour and I have to stress that our guide was awesome. We got to see many beautiful places and will highly recommend this tour.
- Timothy Y · US2023-09-23Traveler review
This tour far exceeded our expectations. We had an excellent guide and we would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in this city. our guide slowed the pace right down for us.She was very kind and really understood our needs. We were very HAPPY with this tour and it was a great introduction to this city.
- Mary F · GB2023-09-23Traveler review
We decided to use this tour before our cruise. I decided to use this company because after a friends recommendation and I was not disappointed. Our guide was warm, friendly, smart, patient, and totally fun to have as our guide. She was easy to understand and made sure we saw all the important sites. We learned a lot about this city. It was a fantastic tour and I would definitely recommend.
- Norman · NC2023-09-23Traveler review
Time well spent! the best was our tour guide and without a doubt this was THE BEST TOUR we took. The tour was a complete experience.
- Philip T · US2023-09-23Traveler review
What a fantastic time we had, thanks to our tour guide.
- Jess21 · SE2023-09-23Traveler review
I was apprehensive about booking a tour especially through a company that I know nothing about. I found this tour through an internet search. I was really impressed and our guide made our experience fun as well as educational. I would definitely use this company again.
- eroson · US2023-09-23Traveler review
Our guide did a great job of getting the children interested in the tour. Overall, This is a tour that I would recommend if you want to have a great family day out when you are on holiday.
- M.tricia · GB2023-09-23Traveler review
All in all a brilliant day and well worth the cost. Our guide was wonderful.
- Timijin · US2023-09-23Traveler review
We had a fantastic time on this tour and would highly recommend any other family taking one of these tours themselves.
- Paulius · NO2023-09-23Traveler review
Our tour guide was awesome - knowledgeable, interesting, accommodating, organized - exceptional. Would recommend this tour to everyone who has this tour.
- Heather Jenkins · GB2023-09-23Traveler review
Everything went very smoothly from beginning to end thanks in large part to our wonderful guide. It was very good too. RECOMMEND! Very professional LOVED IT!
- Christpher · US2023-09-23Traveler review
Had a fab time on this trip. Our guide was wonderful, very informative and knowledgeable about the area. I would highly recommend to anyone. Thanks.
- Whiteside · RO2023-09-23Traveler review
Our guide coped with the large number of visitors very well and kept our party together. Her knowledge was both interesting and insightful and I really recommend this tour.
- Arnold K · DE2023-09-23Traveler review
The guide was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions so I can say that EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY.
- Jenny · KH2023-09-23Traveler review
Our tour guide was Gina, an extremely energetic and motivated guide. She was very knowledgeable about the city. Our tour guide gave us a lot of interesting information about the tour. Highly recommended!
- Beth and Liam · IE2023-09-23Traveler review
Fantastic trip. Guide was a great tour guide. Overall great experience. Would highly recommend
- Beth and Harry Coates · GB2023-09-23Traveler review
OUR GUIDE WAS VERY PERSONABLE AND MADE THE TOUR VERY INTERESTING AND HIGHLY ENTERTAINING. THIS TOUR IS ONE OF THE MOST ENJOYABLE THINGS WE'VE DONE AND WE WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE.
- LUIS F · US2023-09-22Traveler review
Our guide knowledge was more than we could have asked for. Well worth the money and I will be recommending this tour and company to all of our friends.
- T Comegys · NL2023-09-22Traveler review
A very warm and knowledgeable guide. I especially enjoyed when she explained all the details. I wanted to let your company know what a wonderful tour we had. Our guide was kind, warm, humorous and very knowledgeable. He was an absolute delight. We will recommend him to a friend's tour. It is great as you get to see all of the best sights. Thanks.
- Aisling · IE2023-09-22Traveler review
Tour guide was one of the very best tour guides we have every had. Our day was full of excellent sights and very interesting information. Many thanks❣️
- KOWALSKI FAMILY · US2023-09-22Traveler review
What a wonderful tour!! Our guide was amusing and attentive- nothing was too much trouble.I really hope to come back and see how it progresses. Brilliant trip - I can't recommend it enough.
- Katherine Tesa · AU2023-09-22Traveler review
We had a great time. The tour was highly informative and enjoyable especially because our tour guide was a local. I highly recommend it. Thank you very much.
- Marta · NZ2023-09-22Traveler review
ALL IN ALL, THIS WAS A PROFESSIONAL AND EXPERTLY GUIDED TOUR. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
- Jemima · NL2023-09-21Traveler review
THE BEST was our tour guide and she was absolutely amazing! I would give her 10 Stars if this app would let me!!! She was extremely knowledgable, funny, and a great time. I would recommend this tour to anyone having this brillant tour!!!
- Joseph · US2023-09-21Traveler review
Was a really enjoyable experience for me. my tour guide was AMAZING!!! Highly recommend.
- Lucian Mihai V · FR2023-09-21Traveler review
Our guide was very informative and we thoroughly enjoyed our day
- James M · US2023-09-21Traveler review
Fantastic trip. Guide was a great tour guide. Overall great experience. Would highly recommend
- Minh L · KR2023-09-21Traveler review
It was excellent. Highly enjoyable and educational tour. guid was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained all the way. Strongly recommended!
- Muriel D · US2023-09-21Traveler review
Had an amazing Tour!! Tour guide had very interesting stories,very passionated , really amazing time. I really recommend it.
- Tereza B · CZ2023-09-20Traveler review
I was really impressed by this tour. Our guide was fantastic- engaging, funny, and very informative. The locations were fantastic. Would recommend this tour to anyone!
- Cristhian · US2023-09-20Traveler review
It was a real pleasure to have the tour with great friendly guide. I will never forget this wonderful experience.
- Lawrence B · US2023-09-20Traveler review
This was an amazing tour! We had an amazing guide. He was so knowledgable and gave us so much great information about everywhere we stopped! We had a great day!
- F. Ahmed · AE2023-09-20Traveler review
Our tour was very well organized and our guide was very knowledgeable with excellent english. LOVED IT.
- Bethany T · AU2023-09-20Traveler review
We had the best guide EVER. His passion quickly became our passion and we were able to learn about everything. I have never enjoyed a tour as much as this one. GREETINGS.
- Karin S · GB2023-09-20Traveler review
I was recommended to go by many friends. This tour met my expectations and gave me very good insights. Thank you very much.
- Martha and June Smith · GB2023-09-20Traveler review
We booked this tour on our first day in the city and it was a great way to start our trip. Our guide was great and her English was excellent. Thank you.
- jsilver31052 · US2023-09-20Traveler review
Thank you for share your experience. It was a great pleasure for me. I am looking forward to seeing you again. IT WAS GREAT:))
- IreneF · AU2023-09-19Traveler review
The tour was very satisfactory, with interesting information. Our guide were excellent with a very knowledgeable so you can have a lot of information about tour. thank you very much.
- Stephanie H · NO2023-09-19Traveler review
What a great time we had today. Everything was perfect. He was an amazing guide for our tour! He was so full of energy. Thanks.
- Makayla · SB2023-09-17Traveler review
This 4 hour tour was perfect for my husband and I. Our guides knowledge of the city and its history was fabulous. But most importantly, her enthusiasm, energy and organization were outstanding. She really listened to what we wanted to get out of our tour and structured it perfectly. she was an absolute pleasure to spend time with as well. You should too!
- Elke46 · NL2023-09-07Traveler review
Our guide could not have been more sweet to my daughter and she was very accommodating in adjusting our tour to our specifications. A perfect guide for people who don't like traditional tours.
- AnnieP · US2023-09-05Traveler review
our guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable and moved us along, without rushing us, so that we could see everything - good job.
- Lisa J · GB2023-08-30Traveler review
The tour was very comprehensive and interesting. Guide was knowledgeable, pleasant, and fun to be with. She also paced the tour very well.
- K.Pai-Tsang · CN2023-08-30Traveler review
t was really amazing and derailed tour, guide was really knowledgeable person and we enjoyed throughout the tour. Highly recommended.
- Donald · US2023-08-29Traveler review
Our guide was amazing; he just very helpful and understanding. he helped us with some photos which was helpful. Definitely it is a must to do this tour with them.
- Juan · HK2023-08-26Traveler review
Love love loved it! The tour guide was fantastic - kept us informed about everything.Absolutely beautiful! Definitely worth it.
- Carlos · CL2023-08-25Traveler review
Everything was well organised and ran smoothly however the highlight was my guide. She has a true passion for her job, culture and region. Is very patient (the majority of people were rude enough not to even show up on time!) Outstandingly engaging and has a fab sense of humour in addition to being amazingly helpful and just an all round exceptionally warm and genuine person. Thanks so much for brighting my day and for sharing your knowledge



















