Private Ephesus Tour & Cooking Experience with locals

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Private Ephesus Tour & Cooking Experience with locals

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 US$170.49  per guest
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Earliest available date: September 13, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
6 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 12 guests
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Language
English
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Embark on a journey through the ancient streets of Ephesus and savor authentic Turkish flavors in a local cooking class. Uncover history and culinary secrets in a day full of adventure.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover Ephesus with a cooking experience.


Walk along the colonnaded streets in Ephesus to get the feeling of what life was like in Roman times, and then drive to a village around Ephesus to take a cooking class with locals!


Travel back in time to explore the remarkable ancient city of Ephesus, the glory of an old civilization, and the interesting everyday life of the ancient people.


Take a deep dive into Mediterranean traditional cuisine with this Turkish cooking class. Connect with a local host and learn how to prepare a number of classic Turkish dishes in the kitchen, based on recipes passed down through the generations. Roll up your sleeves! Don't miss the chance to learn the secrets of our cuisine by preparing your own meal.


Learn it from a local,

Cook it with a local,

Enjoy it like a local.

What You Get

Private transportation
Local and experienced tour guide with fluent English
Lunch
Admission fees
Ancient City of Ephesus
Admission fees
Terrace Houses

Good To Know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Kusadasi (Pass By)

Drive through the town of Kusadasi.
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Ephesus Ancient City

The Odeon Hadrian Temple Latrina Ancient Stores Avenues The impressive Library of Celcus The Grand Theater Discover the delicacy of Romans in ancient times, their diet, and wines. Learn about the daily life of a family living in Ephesus 2000 years ago. Live a unique experience, and learn about Aegean gastronomy!
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included
2

Çamlık

Leave the bustle of the city behind into the Ephesus countryside. Explore and learn Turkish cuisine recipes from locals, and get the chance of preparing your own Turkish meal. Then enjoy your meal under pine trees.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
3

Selcuk

Old town of Selcuk is beautiful with its cute houses and historical landmarks from Byzantine and Turkish period with storks and local art workshops.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
25/04/2025 - 30/09/2027
MONDAY
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WEDNESDAY
07:00 - 11:00
THURSDAY
07:00 - 23:00
FRIDAY
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SUNDAY
07:00 - 11:00

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

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Starbucks cafe of the port.
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Meeting Point

Ege Ports, Liman Caddesi, Kuşadası Aydın, Türkiye, TR, 09400

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Our guide will be holding a sign board with your name waiting for you at the Starbucks cafe.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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based on 26 reviews
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An Unforgettable Day in Turkey with Emre!
August 14, 2026

​If you are looking for a private guide in Turkey, look no further than Emre! From start to finish, he was an absolute pleasure to work with. His communication prior to and during our trip was top-...read more

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Ozlem was a great host. Brilliant!
July 27, 2026

It was so great learning about the background of all the dishes. We got to enjoy the delicious dishes we prepared together, which made it even more special. This was probably our favourite activity...read more

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We loved our guide. She was excellent and gave a good overview of the biblical history of this area.
November 18, 2025

We voted this our favorite tour. We had a group of 9 and visited Ephesus and then did a cooking class and had lunch at a private restaurant. Later we visited a ceramic studio and rug merchant.

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Incredible Tour - informative and fun!
November 16, 2025

Nesrin was an incredible tour guide! She brought a sweet, calm, and professional energy and had so much information and passion to share. We learned a lot about Ephesus on the tour. Her communicati...read more

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The Highlight of our trip!
November 15, 2025

This experience was a major highlight of my family’s trip! It was perfect from the beginning to the end. We loved the nice van that picked us up and our guide was so very friendly and informative. ...read more

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