14 Izmir Tours, Prices Included

1.From Izmir: Full Day Boat Trip around Cesme with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 11 hours · from $89Our pick

Travel from Izmir to Cesme by minibus, then spend the day aboard a spacious boat with reserved seating, swimming stops, island walks, and a BBQ lunch of fish or chicken. Okan and Ramazan are among the helpful staff named by visitors. Bring your own snorkeling gear, since equipment is not provided.

“we had absolutely brilliant time. vehicle picked us up on time. promptly brought to Cesme. we had pre ordered sits comfortable. food was lovely , you have choice of fish or chicken pre order when you get on the boat. 4-5 swim stops including donkey island to see wild donkeys. relaxed and no rush attitude... so lovely”

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2.Cesme: Islands and Bays Boat Trip with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 117 reviews · 8 hours · from $71

Spend a full day aboard Çeşme Poseidon, sailing to Aquarium Bay, Donkey Island, and two weather-selected bays. You get swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, a chicken or fish BBQ, reserved sun loungers, showers, and onboard music. Hotel pickup from Çeşme or Alaçatı is optional, and Ramazan has been especially helpful with seating and snorkeling gear.

“This trip is my first experience. We went to different bays and spent time there. The whole team was very attentive. It was a nice gesture to offer morning coffee. I recommend it to people who are thinking of going to Çeşme bays daily.”

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3.Pergamon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 6 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $229Top rated

Travel from Izmir to Pergamon in an air-conditioned minivan, with pickup from city hotels or the cruise port. Explore the Acropolis and Asklepion with guides such as Erman, Ezgi, Ceyla, or Selim, stop for lunch in Bergama, and return the same day. The cable car fee is extra.

“We loved our day in Pergamon! Our guide Erman was very knowledgeable and friendly. He went at a relaxed pace, so the day did not feel overwhelming, and we had plenty of time for photos. We visited the Asclepieion first, which was fascinating. Then we went to Pergamon (not in a cable car, but rather in a taxi), which was also excellent. The lunch was nice, but nothing special. Pergamon is not as spectacular as Ephesus, but if you are looking for a more low-key set of ruins, it is a wonderful day trip and we were in great hands with Gezenthi Travel Agency.”

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4.Seven Churches of Revelation Tour ( Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,313

Spend four days tracing Revelation’s seven churches from Smyrna and Pergamum to Ephesus and Laodicea. A private vehicle, guide, hotel choices, meals, entrance fees, and airport transfers are included. Guide Ozgur is noted for tailoring the experience to families and explaining both Christian sites and wider Turkish history.

“We loved this tour! The company were flexible, helpful and quick to respond to queries. The tour is extremely good, visiting the sites and staying in some varied and wonderful places and hotels with a range of cultural experiences. Our guide Ozgur was the one who made the tour so meaningful and was wonderful. He quickly understood our family, gave helpful historical information, and was a great guide for all aspects of the tour. We like learning about the 7 churches and other cultural sites we visited. It was an amazing tour we would thoroughly recommend.”

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5.Izmir City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet your guide at Izmir’s Clock Tower at 10 a.m. for a five-hour small-group city tour. Walk through Kemeraltı, visit the Roman Agora and Tarihi Asansör, and ride public transit between key sights. Guides such as Elçin, Alperen, Selim, and Ege can bring local history and personal interests into the day.

“Not even sure where to begin. Selim was amazing! We met at the Clocktower, which was a few minutes walk from our hotel. We spent 5 amazing hours walking around this fabulous city! Selim did not miss one thing and gave us quite a few wonderful recommendations to make it an absolutely perfect day! Cannot recommend this tour enough!!!”

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6.Izmir Airport Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Pre-book a private transfer from Izmir Airport, port, hotel, or another pickup point to an address within 25 km of central Izmir. Your driver meets you, helps with luggage, and takes your group in a clean, air-conditioned car or van. Groups of up to 14 share one vehicle, and pets are welcome in carriers or cages.

“very professional service. Driver greeted us right at the exit from the airport and took us to our hotel. Very pleasant drive”

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7.Seven Churches of Revelation 5 Days MINI Group Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $989

This five-day small-group tour links Pergamon, Thyatira, Smyrna, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea, and Ephesus with a Bible-oriented guide. You travel by air-conditioned minibus, sleep in four-star hotels, and visit Pamukkale, the House of Mary, and Kusadasi. Guides such as Emre, Melih, Kerem, and Nahide have been especially praised for their care and historical insight.

“The tour coverred everything we wanted and expected. The tour guide Melih was great and very knowledgeable and accomodating. But be ready for a LOT of walking.”

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8.Best of Izmir: Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 1 - 6 hours · from $20Best value

Meet a friendly English or Turkish-speaking local at Konak Square for a private, flexible walk through Izmir. You can focus on Kemeralti Bazaar, the Clock Tower, Kordon, Agora, food, or local neighborhoods. Guides such as Yasemin, Güray, Zenith, and Doga tailor the route to your pace and interests.

“This is a wonderful day for me . My tour guide Ms Yasemin is a very cheerful lady . She has bring me around to the histrocal places and explain to me in details . Our times passed so fast and I am much enjoy with her company .”

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9.Alaçatı & Çeşme Chill Tour: Vibes, Streets & Snapshots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $120

Spend about five hours exploring Çeşme and Alaçatı with Faruk Acar, using private transport and a professional photo shoot to capture the day. Visit Çeşme Marina, Çeşme Castle, Ilıca Beach, and Alaçatı’s flower-lined streets, with time for a drink at the end. The small maximum group of four keeps the pace personal.

“My driver Faruk was outstanding. He made sure I had plenty of time in each place we visited and always was there to assist.”

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10.Small-Group Full Day Pergamum and Asklepion Tour from Izmir

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $215

Spend about eight hours visiting Pergamum’s Acropolis, steep theater, Altar of Zeus site, Bergama Museum, and Asklepion from Izmir. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and transport are provided. Guides such as Mehmet, Ali, Sigdem Göktas, and Tayfun Yalcin have led especially strong tours, but confirm the museum stop and vehicle details before departure.

“An excellent guide (thank you Ali:) and two beautiful locations have made this a perfect day, complimentary and tasty lunch included. Turned out to be a private tour since there were no other participants. A must do☆☆☆☆☆”

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11.Vip Transfer Kusadasi To/From Izmir Airport (Price for ONE WAY)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Book a private one-way transfer between Kuşadası and Izmir Airport for up to five people. Your driver meets you with a name sign, provides an air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water, and takes your group directly to your hotel or terminal. Most trips take about one to two hours.

“We came from Kuşadası to Alaçatı by transfer, it was very comfortable, air-conditioned, and we didn’t even feel the road.”

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12.Cesme-Alacati Tour from Izmir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $72

You get a private car and driver for eight hours, with hotel pickup in Izmir, time in photogenic Alaçatı, a stop at Çeşme Castle, and swimming at Ilıca Beach. This is mainly transport with flexible free time, not a guaranteed guided history tour. Drivers such as Aykut and Alperen have earned praise for friendly service.

“The Driver was very nice, but spoke one word English... not very much. We had booked this tour many months in advance.... and was very confused because we had no "tour guide" only a van driver. He dropped us in Cesme, for a 1 hour walk around the small market coastal town. The driver said "1 hour", "here" for meeting back up. Very enchanting - cool historical castle at the marina. We only had time for slow walk along water, a coffee, pastry, and street vendor open store shopping. Next, we went to Alacati to select a restaurant and get some decent food. There were at least 15 restaurants to…”

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13.Cesme: Small Group Boat Tour with Open Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 8 hours · from $94

Spend eight hours cruising Cesme’s Aegean bays on a small-group boat with shaded and sunny decks, several swimming stops, an open buffet lunch, fruit, and free GoPro underwater photos and videos. English-speaking staff host a relaxed outing aimed at couples and families. Drinks, hotel transfers, and some onboard purchases cost extra.

“Really appreciated the small group size on the boat. The stop off points were wonderful.”

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14.Çeşme, Alaçatı, Seferihisar and Sığacık Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 16 reviews · from $79

Spend a busy day on Turkey’s Aegean coast, traveling from Izmir to Çeşme, Alaçatı, Seferihisar, and Sığacık. You’ll see Çeşme Castle and its 1528 caravanserai, shop in Alaçatı, swim at Ilıca Beach, and visit Sığacık Castle and Marina. Transport, a guide, insurance, and agency accompaniment are included, but lunch and some entrance fees are extra.

“my booking got cancelled in short notice. luckily I had a day extra. they didn't focus on what they sold this trip as- water swim fun. guide didn't provide more time in Cicme, the highlight but in a small shopping village”

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