15 Private Tours in Turkey Worth the Day

Bosphorus Cruises & Boat Trips, Cruises & Boat Tours, Dining Experiences, Dinner Experiences, Istanbul Tours & Activities, Private, Show, Tour Reviews

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

1.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62,058 reviews · 3 hours · from $28Our pick

3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise with live Turkish and Latin shows, a private table, and big-city views from a mega yacht.

“It was an amazing experience. we really enjoyed it .all cultural programmes are really good. food is amazing and their service also really impressed which include serving food pick up and drop off. friendly people .”

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Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

2.Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,922 reviews · 7 to 21 hours (approx.) · from $100Top rated

Private guided Istanbul in 1 to 3 days, from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque to Bosphorus ferries and Balat streets.

“Our guide Volkan was super knowledgeable and took us all around the city. He was able to accommodate our interests and we saw more than we thought possible in just 3 days”

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Ancient Ephesus Tours, Kusadasi Tours & Activities, Private, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return

3.FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,527 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $39

Private skip-the-line Ephesus tour from Kusadasi port, with Virgin Mary House and Artemis ruins. English guide, pickup, on-time return.

“Exceptional guide and driver. Learned SO MUCH. Even the rain did not dampen the experience. We would recommend this particular tour guide 1000%.”

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PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line

4.PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,807 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $29

Private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi with guide-led UNESCO ruins, Virgin Mary’s House, and guaranteed on-time ship return, plus skip-line help.

“We had a great day with Fatima. She was very knowledgeable and shared her passion for the history of the area. The ruins of Ephesus are truly amazing. We enjoyed a farm to table lunch and experienced the locals weaving rugs and toured an olive oil and pottery collective. I told her ahead of time we were not interested in purchasing a rug and they respected our wishes. They showed us several rugs but did not put the hard sell on us.”

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Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Massage, and Spa in Old City

5.Private Turkish Bath, Massage, and Spa in Old City

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,225 reviews · 50 - 125 minutes · from $53

Private Turkish bath in Istanbul’s Old City with scrub, foam, steam and sauna, plus optional massage. Tea, coffee, and full comfort.

“I would recommend it to everyone, it's an excellent Turkish bath.”

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PRIVATE NO HIDDEN FEES Ephesus, Mary’s House Guided Tour /GRP OPT

6.PRIVATE NO HIDDEN FEES Ephesus, Mary’s House Guided Tour /GRP OPT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,455 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $99

Kusadasi cruise tour to Ephesus and Mary’s House with skip-the-line entries, licensed guide, and air-conditioned pickup for $99.

“The guide -Dudu operated the tour as average standard, but I did not like being taken to a leather jacket shop, watching the fashion show with their overpriced jackets and designed brand products （？？）🧐 on sale at high price 😱 completely wasted our time. I did not mind if we spent time in market, at least we have chance to shop for souvenirs.”

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For Ship Guests:BEST SELLER EPHESUS PRIVATE TOUR & On Time Return

7.For Ship Guests:BEST SELLER EPHESUS PRIVATE TOUR & On Time Return

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,029 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $39

Private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi port with an English guide, air-conditioned van, and advance ticket help for key ruins and Virgin Mary’s House.

“I was worried that I would not be able to do a lot of walking, but our tour guide assisted me and made it possible to have a wonderful experience.”

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Bosphorus Cruises & Boat Trips, Cruises & Boat Tours, Dining Experiences, Dinner Experiences, Istanbul Tours & Activities, Private, Show, Tour Reviews

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Show and Private Table

8.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Show and Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,021 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $30

Bosphorus night cruise with a full Turkish dinner, live dance shows, and views of Maiden’s Tower and Istanbul bridges, with optional pickup.

“Lovely atmosphere and delicious food 😋. Worth for money. My honey's Birthday is an memorable one. Great”

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Airport Transfers, Istanbul Tours & Activities, Private, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews

Private Transfer from Istanbul Airport to Fatih, Beyoglu and Besiktas

9.Private Transfer from Istanbul Airport to Fatih, Beyoglu and Besiktas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,793 reviews · 1 minute to 16 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Private door-to-door transfer from Istanbul Airport to Fatih, Beyoğlu and Beşiktaş, with 24/7 meeting and flexible timing for flights.

“Driver was playing on his phone the entire journey. We did not feel safe and we would not recommend.”

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Ephesus Temple of Artemis and House of Mary Private Half Day Tour

10.Ephesus Temple of Artemis and House of Mary Private Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,573 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $15

Private cruise-day tour from Kusadasi to Ephesus, Artemis, and Mary’s House, with lunch and carpet weaving demo, plus flexible times.

“We booked this private tour in Kusadasi to visit Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of Mary, with lunch included — and it turned out to be my favourite tour to date! First of all, the price was incredible for a private experience. Ephesus is truly a must-see — the history and architecture are awe-inspiring. The museum, with its virtual reality experience, was also incredible and brought the ancient world to life in a way I’ll never forget. The communication and updates from Viator and our guide, Ogulcan (John), before and during the trip were amazing — they responded right away to any questions and made everything so…”

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Cappadocia Tours & Activities, Full-Day, Guided, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Full-Day Private Tour of Cappadocia’s Highlights (Car&Guide )

11.Full-Day Private Tour of Cappadocia’s Highlights (Car&Guide )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,399 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $229

Private 8-hour Cappadocia highlights tour with hotel pickup, licensed guide, and air-conditioned van: Goreme, Uchisar, underground city, valleys.

“Ezgi was absolutely amazing. She handled every detail of my solo tour with care, always consulting me about any changes and making sure my personal preferences were prioritized when choosing places to visit. I couldn’t recommend her more—10/10!”

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PRIVATE TOUR FOR CRUISERS: Mary’s House (Meryemana) and Ephesus

12.PRIVATE TOUR FOR CRUISERS: Mary’s House (Meryemana) and Ephesus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,349 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $29

Private Kuşadası shore tour to Ephesus and Mary’s House, early start and guaranteed return to your cruise ship.

“Amazing tour with Ozzy and Halil who took us all over Ephesus tour, Virgine Mary’s house, Fashion show and so on. Many thanks for all the explanation, was very complete”

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Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Sauna, and Massage

13.Private Turkish Bath, Sauna, and Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,306 reviews · 50 - 100 minutes · from $59

Private Turkish bath in Istanbul with sauna, foam massage, and optional facial or massage at a Sirkeci hotel spa. From $59.

“It's a fantastic experience with the magical hands of sweet DEVI!!! I highly recommend it!!!”

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Istanbul: Acemoglu Historical Turkish Bath w/Private Options

14.Acemoglu Historical Turkish Bath w/Private Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,190 reviews · 45 - 80 minutes · from $42

Acemoglu Hammam in Istanbul: clay mask, kese scrub, foam wash, optional 30-min massage, with public or private bath options.

“Very happy with my bath… good value for a private session and massage The young lady who did both was very good.”

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ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour

15.ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,032 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $80

Private guided day in Istanbul with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar. Pickup, free sights, museum fees extra.

“We booked this walking tour through viator and were gifted an incredible tour guide Zel. This was one of the best walking tours we’ve ever done and we’re so appreciative to have such a kind and knowledgable tour guide. Highly recommend doing this tour towards the beginning of your stay in Istanbul as you see the many of the large tourist attractions in a short amount of time leaving free time for other days. The only regret we have is not booking other tours with Zel around the city. If you don’t get her as a tour guide, you’re missing out! Thank you viator for putting us together! This tour…”

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