Private Tour
SKIP LINES Private Ephesus Tour for Cruise Guests ON TIME RETURN
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Feel the comfort of your PRIVATE TOUR designed to be exclusively for your party, backed by an ON TIME RETURN GUARANTEE!
Discover ancient Ephesus, where history meets legend. Walk the Marble Streets like a Roman inhabitant, envisioning the crowds at the Agora, and stand where St. Paul preached in the Great Theater.
Highlights Include: Finding inner peace at the Holy Shrine of Mother Mary, one of Türkiye's most important biblical sites.
Exploring the iconic Celsus Library and the majestic Temple of Hadrian.
Admiring the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
Gaining deep local knowledge thanks to your knowledgeable, licensed tour guide.
PRIORITY BOARDING NOTE: Your time is maximized by our priority timing. To ensure the best flow for your Ephesus Tour and avoid peak crowds, please meet your guide within 30 minutes of disembarking the ship. This early start is the most efficient way to enjoy the sites during the coolest part of the day.
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.
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
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
Private Tour in English
English Speaking Guide
Private Tour in Spanish
Spanish Small Group Tour
Spanish Speaking Guide
Small Group Tour in English
Small Group Tour
Reviews
62 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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!
Informative Tour
Nomad22617640290,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just finished this tour. Gufte, our tour guide, was professional, organized, and informative. She has a pleasant demeanor. I really enjoyed experiencing the historic Ephesus city in person and not just from seeing Ephesus from pictures and movies back home in USA. It was a very welcoming experience, being my first time in Turkey.
Great small group tour
J1537HEfernandod,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gufte was amazing as a knowledgeable guide and her ability to explain history. She was happy to explain Turkish culture and practices.
Ephesus tour
audreycO7557QD,,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gufte was an amazing guide for the day at Ephesus and surrounds. Very knowledgeable and fun! A great tour with lots of fascinating history
Fantastic tour of Ephesus and the Virgin Mary’s last residence.
Marci D,,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service, excellent travel comfort and worth every minute! Our tour guide made the history of the area come alive. I would recommend her to anyone.
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