Ephesus Food and Culture Tour from Kusadasi Port Hotels
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Overview
Unlike classic tours, you won’t just see the highlights — you’ll taste Turkish daily life. From a mini Turkish breakfast and famous street foods like döner kebab and kokoreç, to freshly baked Turkish pide, traditional Turkish coffee, and baklava or dondurma, every stop is part of the story.
The tour combines world-class history at Ephesus with a walking cultural experience in Selçuk, including the Isabey Mosque and St. John Basilica, creating a balanced day of history, flavors, and local atmosphere.
With a private vehicle, hotel or cruise port pickup, and a knowledgeable local guide, this experience is relaxed, personal, and immersive — perfect for travelers who want more than just photos, and prefer authentic moments over crowded itineraries.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Sweet ending: Baklava or Ice Cream
- Traditional pide tasting
- Guided visit to Ephesus Ancient City
- English tour guide
- Street food experience: Doner and Kokorec
- Selcuk walking tour
- Authentic Turkish breakfast tasting
- Pick-up and drop-off from Kusadasi Port or Hotels
Not included
- Beverages
- Entrance fees
Itinerary
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1
Kusadasi
Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel or cruise ship in Kusadası. Meet your guide and driver, and head to your private, air-conditioned vehicle. Start your journey with a mini Turkish breakfast, featuring simit (sesame bread), local cheese, olives, and Turkish tea.
Pass by (no stop) Admission free -
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Ephesus Ancient City
Next, discover the world-famous Ephesus Ancient City, one of the best-preserved archaeological sites. Explore the Celsus Library, the Great Theater, marble streets, Roman baths, temples, and fountains.
2h Admission included -
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Selcuk
Afterward, enjoy two local street food favorites: doner kebab, thinly sliced marinated meat roasted on a vertical spit, and kokorec, a seasoned grilled delicacy chopped with spices. Continue with a short cultural walk in Selcuk. See the Isabey Mosque, an outstanding example of Seljuk architecture, and the St. John Basilica, built on the believed tomb of St. John the Apostle. Next, taste freshly baked Turkish pide (flatbread), often called “Turkish pizza,” with a variety of toppings. No Turkish experience is complete without a cup of traditional Turkish coffee served in a small fincan. Alongside, enjoy your choice of baklava or dondurma (Turkish ice cream) for a perfect finale..
2h Admission free -
4
Finally, relax as you are transferred back to your hotel or cruise ship in Kusadası.
Pass by (no stop) Admission free
Meeting & pickup
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
Your guide will meet you at Kuşadası Port holding a sign with your name.
Schedule
Good to know
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
I found this tour online and it was the only one I saw that combined a private cultural tour of Ephisus with a Culinary food tour. Both were amazing. Learning about Ephesus and seeing the ruins was fascinated and we are so much different types of food. They were delicious and I was stuffed. We also visited rug and mosaic art making. My tour guide was Ersan and he was excellent. Very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this excursion. It was much better than what was available on my cruise ship and they picked me up right at the ship.
The tour was amazing. Really kind and accurate guide, Gul, she conducted us through the streets of Ephesus and then she took us for a local lunch. Wonderful! Pick-up and all the transfers went really smooth and Gul guaranteed we came back on time to our cruise ship. Really good price-quality rate!
We booked the Ephesus tour with a food tour and had a fantastic time. Gul was a great guide and she made sure we got to try lots of Turkish food and drink lots of tea! We were so full by the end of the tour. Highly recommend.
Starve yourself befor tour! Wonderfully informative tour with multiple stops for tastes of food, was more than I could finish (and I eat A LOT). Gul was wonderful! I highly recommend!
We had an excellent experience with this tour. The tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable of the area.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 6h.
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: EN
On which days does it run?
It runs Every day. Starts 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 +4
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private experience for your group only.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
Product code 19104P24
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