Private Tour
SKIP LINES Private Ephesus Tour for Cruise Guests ON TIME RETURN
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
ON TIME RETURN GUARANTEE FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Enjoy the comfort of a PRIVATE TOUR exclusively for your party, backed by our ON TIME RETURN GUARANTEE! Discover ancient Ephesus, where history meets legend. Walk Marble Streets like a Roman, envision the bustling Agora, and stand where St. Paul once preached in the Great Theater.
Highlights include: Finding inner peace at the House of Mother Mary, a vital biblical site. Exploring the iconic Celsus Library and the majestic Temple of Hadrian. Admiring the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, once a Wonder of the Ancient World. Gain deep insights through your expert, licensed local guide.
PRIORITY BOARDING NOTE: Maximize your time with our priority timing. To avoid peak crowds and heat, please meet your guide within 30 minutes of disembarking. This early start ensures the best flow for your Ephesus journey before the large tour groups arrive. Book now for a seamless, personal experience.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Port Kusadasi Turkey
Your Ephesus Shore Excursion begins immediately when you disembark! Your professional tour guide will be waiting inside the secure Kusadasi Port terminal, immediately visible upon disembarking, holding a sign with your name. We guarantee a completely hassle-free start; there is no need to exit the port premises to begin your day trip to ancient Ephesus.
The House of the Virgin Mary
Virgin Mary’s House is a Catholic shrine located at the skirt of Bulbul Mountain in Selcuk. It is discovered after a nun in Germany described the place in her visions about a house Mother Mary lived before she died. It has become an important pilgrimage spot for Catholics since then.
What‘s Included
Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
Port / Hotel pickup and drop-off
On time RETURN guarantee for CRUISE PASSENGERS
Air-conditioned modern vehicles driven by by professional drivers.
Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
Parking Fees
Entrance fees (We will arrange tickets of Ephesus in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines)
Lunch
Options
Spanish Small Group Tour
Spanish Speaking Guide
Private Tour in English
English Speaking Guide
Small Group Tour in English
Small Group Tour
Private Tour in Spanish
Reviews
66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended tour to Ephesus, Türkiye!!
Robin F,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour from Kudasai to Ephesus was amazing with our guide Gufte. She is a professional, licensed tour guide and very knowledgeable! Her English is excellent, as well.
5 star tour
819ednai,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Professional Tour Guide Mrs Gufte is an amazing tour guide. She took time to explain everything to us. And answered all our questions patiently. She went beyond excellence and her personality is certainly amiable and pleasing.
Cozy stroll in Ephesus
youzhi w,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice tour during low season. Just me, the guide Gufte and the driver. Was able the pace the tour based on my interests. Ephesus was amazing. Gufte’s quite knowledge and very helpful to arrange my airport transfer as well. Would highly recommend it.
Relaxed private tour of Ephesus
Kaushik G,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a private tour of Ephesus city, House of Mary and Temple of Artemis. Gufte explained everything well and answered all our questions. She offered to take pictures for us at the important landmarks and gave us breaks in between to explore. We did not feel rushed and had a great time.
Amazing Ephesus experience with Gufte
GraceL2750,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gufte is very knowledgeable and very helpful. Highly recommend finding her and she will make your trip to Ephesus amazing
Skip the lines Private Ephesus Tour
Matthew S,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My friends and I did the SKIP LINES Private Ephesus Tour for Cruise Guests. It was AMAZING! What really made it special was our wonderful Tour Guide Halil Efe Oney! He was so informative. I highly recommend this tour and if you can request Halil Efe Oney. 10/10/2025
I love it guid is very kind very knowledgeable. I will recommend to friend.9
801hawkb,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Gufte was Very Good and kind!!!. Learned a lot of things about culture and history.😊 we highly recommend.
5 STAR DAY
Z5313LCfrankv,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour GUFTE was incredibly knowledgeable and had great tips for photo ops. She was flexible and proactive with the schedule to reduce waiting times at the Ancient City and the House of Mary. We had a lovely, healthy Turkish lunch in the afternoon next to the carpet weaver academy which was super interesting and cultural. Additionally our driver was always spot on with the drop offs and pick ups which is a must if you want to experience these amazing sites. (If you rent a car, parking will be a major challenge and you will have to walk a very long way especially to visit the house of Mary Magdelene).
Excellent experience!
Mario Rafael A,,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience! The Derya was amazing with enthusiasm throughout the tour and good knowledge. It was in a good time and with pauses for photos, plus excellent explanations. I recommend!
Ephesus tour
Meander584809,,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour today was amazing, our tour guide was so knowledgeable Derya, she knew so much about history and could answer all our questions. We had a small group so it was very personable and she accomodated us with our needs! Thank you so much!
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