Private Tour
FOR CRUISERS: PRIVATE Ephesus Tour (Skip the Line)
Overview
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Our tour starts around 08.30am and ends around 1 pm. This tour includes visits to several attractions just in 5 hours. First attraction is the House of Virgin Mary, where she is believed to have spent her last days. Secondly, we will walk on the marble streets of the ancient city of Ephesus which was once an important center for Ionian League, but the ruins you will see are from the Greco-Roman times.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if require.
Some of Ephesus Tours has walking and not recommended for the people who has difficulties with walking.
We kindly request our guests to be ready 10 minutes before pick up time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
It is the house where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John. This place was offically declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1986, and since then it has become a popular place of pilgrimage. Pope Paul VI visited shrine in 1967.
Ancient City of Ephesus
Ephesus is an exceptional testimony to the cultural traditions of the Hellenistic, Roman Imperial and early Christian periods. Ephesus is an important site for Christianity; being one of the seven Churches of Revelation. Apostle Paul probably spent two and half years in Ephesus during his third missionary journey. In two hours, you will be exploring the city by walking on the marble streets, accompanied by our English speaking tour guide. In our tour, we will be seeing Odeon, State Agora, Prytaneion, Memmius Monument, Domatian Temple, Hercules Gate, Curetes Street, Hadrian Temple, Latriens. The visits to Private House (So-called brothel, ‘Terrace Houses’) is an optional visit for an extra 25 ₺/person and your guide should be informed before hand. After Terrace Houses, we will carry on with our exploration with Celsus Library, Marble Road, Commercial Agora, Great Theather, Arcadiane (Harbour Road).
What‘s Included
Hotel or Cruise pick up and drop off in Kuşadası, Selçuk and Izmir.
English tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
All drinks
Gratuities
Lunch
Entrance fees
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FOR CRUISERS: PRIVATE Ephesus Tour (Skip the Line)
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Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic day with Gül!
emilygN4883FM,,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gül was a fantastic tour guide! She had so much information and was so friendly and nice to spend time with. The tour was very efficient and effective at seeing as many sites as possible while not getting stuck behind the large tour groups. The lunch was one of the best we’ve had in Turkey!
Great day
lydianJ2673XL,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s a very well organised tour. Gul is the great tour guide, very informative and friendly. Car and the driver nice too. Highly recommended
Fun family experience
402blaireb,,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience on our tour. Our guide, Ibrahim was informative and personable. He answered all our questions and shared his vast knowledge. We enjoyed Mary’s House, Ephesus and a lovely lunch. We felt the hospitality of the Turkish people we met. Everyone was eager to share their culture with us, from showing us rug making, to how China is made, to allowing us to sample Turkish delight. We enjoyed the entire day. Our driver navigated the streets well and the vehicle was comfortable and air conditioned. Thank you Ibrahim for a lovely, unforgettable day!
Ephesus Private Tour
HelloWorld502,,Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a private group tour with Gul and had a great time. She was very informative, friendly and accommodating. She is very knowledgeable and took great care of the group, making sure we went to each location at the optimal time to be the most comfortable during the summer heat. I would highly recommend the tour and Gul to everyone.
Great tour. Highly recommended!
A6780UVtomp,,Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Guruy was excellent, very knowledgeable and friendly, providing great stories and history of the area and sites. Our van was very comfortable and perfectly air conditioned. Guruy let us look around at our leisure and was very laid back / flexible with our time at the sites, all the time providing us with interesting facts and stories. Turkish lunch was delicious. Overall a very memorable and enjoyable day. Many thanks!
Great guide
872duncand,,Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Gul, was amazing. Very knowledgeable and friendly. We never felt rushed. Perfect for our family of 4. Van ride was quite comfortable. Roomy with good AC.
Tour With Gul
mariaeduardasX7182BC,,Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were guided by Gul! an incredible guide. she explained everything piece by piece of the whole city. i usually don’t like going on guided tours but hers is an exception!! i learned a lot and am really satisfied :)
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308barbaran,,Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gul excellent guide highly recommended! It's a private tour, they explain everything very well, both the guide and the driver are kind and polite people!
Good tour
L52VBmarcelog,,Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The truth is that the places were incredible, I had a great time and the excellent guide we had. I had a great time sightseeing and there was a great atmosphere. Our guide is called Gul
Private tour
Vacation51917111663,,Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on a tour of the Virgin Mary and it was really cool. Since we arrived, there was an atmosphere of peace and good vibes. We visited several super beautiful places, full of history and with great devotion. I really liked how they explained everything, but without making it heavy or boring. There were moments to reflect, pray, and also to enjoy the scenery and socialize. I had an amazing time, it helped me connect more with my faith and appreciate many things. It was an experience I really enjoyed and would do again without thinking twice. I loved it.
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