Private İzmir City Tour

Private Departure Every Day

Discover İzmir with Your Own Private Guide

Explore İzmir, the vibrant Aegean city known in antiquity as Smyrna, on a private sightseeing tour designed around your schedule and interests.

Your professional licensed guide will meet you at İzmir Port or your hotel in İzmir, holding a sign with your name. Travel comfortably by private air-conditioned vehicle and discover the city's historic landmarks, lively waterfront and traditional bazaar.

Tour Highlights

• Konak Square & İzmir Clock Tower
• Kordon waterfront
• Historic Kemeraltı Bazaar
• Agora of Smyrna
• Kadifekale
• Historic Asansör (Old Public Elevator)
• Private vehicle and professional licensed guide
• Flexible itinerary and personalized sightseeing

Tour Program

Your private guide will meet you at your İzmir hotel depending on your travel arrangements.

After meeting your guide, begin your private İzmir sightseeing experience.

Kordon & Konak Square

Start with a drive along Kordon, İzmir's famous waterfront promenade, before continuing to Konak Square, the heart of the city.

See the iconic İzmir Clock Tower, built in 1901 and one of the best-known symbols of İzmir. Your guide will introduce you to the history of the city and its importance as one of Türkiye's major Aegean ports.

Historic Asansör

Continue to the historic Asansör (Old Public Elevator), another well-known landmark of İzmir.

Built in 1907, the elevator was originally constructed to connect the lower and upper parts of the historic neighbourhood. Today, the area is also known for its old houses and panoramic views across the city and the Aegean Sea.

Agora of Smyrna

Continue to the Agora of Smyrna, one of İzmir's most important archaeological sites.

Dating mainly from the Roman period, the Agora offers an insight into ancient Smyrna and its role as a centre of commerce and public life. Explore the remains with your guide and learn about the history of ancient İzmir.

Kemeraltı Bazaar

Continue to Kemeraltı, İzmir's historic bazaar and one of the city's most atmospheric neighbourhoods.

Walk through its traditional streets, browse local shops and experience the everyday character of İzmir. Depending on your interests, you can also stop for a Turkish coffee, local sweets or other regional specialties.

Kadifekale

Finish your sightseeing with a visit to Kadifekale, the historic hill overlooking İzmir and the Gulf.

Enjoy panoramic views of the city while your guide explains the historical importance of this strategic location.

After the tour, return comfortably to your İzmir hotel or agreed drop-off location.

What's Included

-        Private air-conditioned vehicle

-        Professional licensed English-speaking guide

-        Hotel pickup and drop-off

-        Entrance fees to the sites included in the itinerary

-        Local taxes and service charges

-        Other guide languages are available upon request and may be subject to an additional charge.

What's Not Included

-        Drinks

-        Personal expenses

-        Gratuities

-        Services not specifically mentioned under "What's Included"

Good to Know

-        This is a fully private tour for your group.

-        The itinerary can be adjusted according to your interests and available time.

-        Cruise passengers arriving at İzmir or Kuşadası Port can join the tour according to their ship's schedule.

-        Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

-        Kemeraltı includes pedestrian areas and some uneven surfaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I join the tour from Kuşadası?

Yes. Private pickup is available from Kuşadası hotels and Kuşadası Port.

Can cruise passengers book this İzmir tour?

Yes. We can arrange the tour around your cruise arrival and departure times.

Is the tour completely private?

Yes. The vehicle, guide and itinerary are exclusively for your group.

Can we start the tour from İzmir Port?

Yes. Your guide can meet you at İzmir Port with a name sign.

Can we customize the itinerary?

Yes. As a private tour, the program can be adjusted according to your interests and available time.

Can we visit Ephesus on the same day?

Yes. If you have enough time, we can combine İzmir sightseeing with Ephesus or create a separate private İzmir & Ephesus itinerary.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is not included in the standard price, but we can arrange lunch at a suitable local restaurant upon request.

Which guide languages are available?

English-speaking licensed guides are available as standard. Other languages can be arranged upon request.

Pricing & Booking Information

The tour rate is calculated according to the number of guests, vehicle category, guide language, entrance fees and requested services. As operating costs and service availability may change by season, we kindly ask you to confirm the current rate with us before making your reservation.

Seasonal promotions and special offers may be available for selected travel dates.

For current availability and pricing, please send us your preferred travel date, number of guests and pickup location.