Private Tour
All Inclusive Private Access Ephesus Tour (SKIP-THE-LINE)
Overview
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Our PRIVATE All Inclusive Ephesus Tour is one of its kind about places it covers and it's our best-seller! This tour is a perfect option for those who have a full day to spend around the most important sights of the Ephesus area.
This tour is guaranteed Skip-The-Line with pre-purchased tickets.
Private Ephesus tour includes pick up service from Kusadasi Cruise Port / Hotels and delicous local lunch. During your tour, you will visit; Ephesus Ancient City which used to be the most important commercial center of the western Anatolia, the House of Virgin Mary where Mary had spent her last day and the Temple of Artemision which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World.
Enjoy the personalized attention of your licensed local tour guide and the comfort of your private vehicle.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
THIS TOUR IS EXCLUSIVE FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
No Hidden Costs in our private tour
Lunch, Entrance fees, Private Professional Tour guide, Private Transportation are included
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ancient City of Ephesus
This enclosure for archaeological remains at Ephesus elegantly reconciles historic conservation with accessibility for visitors. The site of a succession of great ancient civilizations, Ephesus, on the south-west coast of modern Turkey, embodied a peculiarly fertile synthesis of architecture and culture. In 356BC the Greeks built the Artemesium (a colossal Ionic temple dedicated to Artemis the fertility goddess) which was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. During the 2nd century BC, Ephesus was the fourth largest city in the eastern Roman Empire, famous for its Artemision, the Library of Celsus and its medical school..
The Temple of Artemis
The Temple of Artemis is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. It has been built in the areas of Ephesus on a flat area which has over the centuries turned into a swamp. If you visit Ephesus today, you can only see the ruins of the foundations of this marvelous construction of the Hellenistic Age, entirely made of marble and full of sculptured columns' capitals and shafts. The most beautiful remaining of this temple are today exhibited in the London British Museum. The oldest remaining found date back till the 6th century BC. It was surrounded by 36 huge columns, later enlarged upon the orders of the Lydia King, Kreisos, during the 6th century BC. Most of the exhibits in the London British Museum belong to this period.
What‘s Included
Kusadasi Cruise Port pick-up and drop-off
All Entrance Fees and Taxes
Professional Licensed English Speaking Guide
Local Lunch; Appetizers, BBQ (meat and chicken), Salad and Seasonal Fruits
Luxury Mercedes Van
Drinks at the Lunch
Options
From Kusadasi Cruise Port
Mercedes Vito / Sprinter
Pickup included
Reviews
822 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour experience
anniew993,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience with our guide Ngai. A wonderful 1/2 day (4-5 hrs) tour in Selcuk. Our guide Ngai is amazing, everything went smoothly from pick up (at port) to finish (back to port). Ngai is so knowledgeable with the historical information of the Ephesus, which we enjoyed so much. The digital museum was free and totally worth to see it. Lunch was delicious, enough food for us +50 ladies. We are happy with both our driver and our guide.
Loved the Terrace Houses
kissthefr0g,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful private tour with Nagi and Boss during our day in port. We visited Ephesus - including my favorite part, the Terrace Houses - and the new Experience Museum. We also enjoyed lunch and a demonstration of traditional carpet weaving, then continued on to the village of Sirince before returning to our ship. I had fractured my foot a few weeks before the trip, and Nagi was incredibly accommodating, setting a perfect rhythm of walking, resting, and sharing information. She was very knowledgeable and offered thoughtful answers to all our questions. I was initially indifferent about the lunch, but it ended up being memorable with simple, fresh ingredients prepared beautifully. In Sirince, we finished the day with traditional Turkish coffee cooked in hot sand. All in all, we would highly recommend this tour.
Private tour in Ephesus
891lims,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely private tour with Tas! His 25 years of experience showed through his knowledge, professionalism and friendliness. We learnt so much about the history and culture, and he was able to answer all our questions. Highly recommend him!
Spectacular Day with Achmed and Boss in Ephesus
phil i,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour with Viator was great!! We had a wonderful guide Achmed!! He was one of the best tour guides we experienced over our travels!! His knowledge and insight to Ephesus was terrific!! He took all of us to a great local restaurant for lunch that featured everything from Turkey!! This tour is highly recommended and a must while in Ephesus!! Spending the day at the ruins with him really helped us understand what it was like 2000 years ago!! Thank you for an outstanding day!! Phil and Cheryl ATLANTA Ga USA
Happy to have chosen this excursion.
Karina V,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Spectacular Guide ❤️ We arrive at amazing places. We knew a lot about culture, gastronomy and much more. Beautiful landscapes. Sunset and amazing mountains. I recommend this excursion.
Excelent! Our guide, Gökce was fenomenal!!!
itsac2025,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excelent experience. Our tour guide, Gigi was incredible. I surely recommended the tour to family and fiends!!! 😊😊😊😊
Excellent experience AAA
omarf950,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gigi was awesome. Her knowledge about the experience was super. Very very recommended to take the tour with her. She recommend the stops for the photos and was very helpful.
Great guide, excellent driver, and a well designed tour.
GregT NZ,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the PRIVATE Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour Skip The Line tour with Mel as our guide, and Boss as our driver. Mel was brilliant, she took the time to understand what our interests were, and what we wanted to see, then adjusted the itinerary to accommodate us. Mel was very good at explaining the history and background of the different sites we visited, both whilst we were traveling to the sites, and also at each of the sites. She really was a terrific guide, and I'd definitely request her for a different tour if the opportunity arose. Boss was a careful driver, navigating us to the different places efficiently and safely. All in all a great combination of guide and drive, and a really great experience professionally delivered. Thank you.....
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Coastal34033297977,,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing trip to Ephesus with Eda as our tour guide, and it was truly unforgettable! Eda was incredibly knowledgeable and spoke perfect English, explaining everything in a way that was both engaging and easy to understand. She made history come alive and answered all of my questions with great enthusiasm. The tour was very well-organized — from comfortable transportation to perfectly timed stops and plenty of time to explore and take photos. Eda made sure everyone felt included and enjoyed the experience. Her passion for what she does really shows! I learned so much and had a wonderful time discovering the ancient city. Everything ran smoothly, and I left with beautiful memories and lots of great pictures. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Turkey — if you get Eda as your guide, consider yourself lucky!
Great tour
Konstantin M,,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Eda was very knowledgeable about everything connected to the excursion. She answered all of our questions and was very kind. I highly recommend her and this tour. Everything was very well organized as well.
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