Private Tour
VIP Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Cruise Port & SkipTheLine Tickets
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
ON TIME RETURN GUARANTEE FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Enjoy a PRIVATE or SMALL GROUP TOUR tailored to your preference, backed by our ON-TIME RETURN GUARANTEE! Skip the long lines and explore history with dedicated guides in ENGLISH or SPANISH (separate tours). Walk Marble Streets and stand where St. Paul once preached.
Experience Highlights:
Flexible Options: Choose between Private VIP or Small Group tours.
Professional Licensed Tour Guides: Separate tours conducted in English or Spanish.
Skip-The-Line: No waiting at the gates; maximize your time!
Iconic Sites: House of Mary, Celsus Library, and Temple of Artemis.
PRIORITY TIMING: To avoid the crowds and heat, we recommend meeting your guide within 30 minutes of disembarking. This ensures a seamless flow before the large buses arrive. Book now for a hassle-free, personalized journey!
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.
Parking Fees
Entrance Fees for Virgin Mary's House, Ephesus Ancient City.
Lunch
Entrance Fee for Terrace Houses
Tips to the drivers and tour guides are not included
Options
Small Group Tour in English
Small Group Tour
Private Tour in English
English Speaking Guide
Spanish Small Group Tour
Spanish Speaking Guide
Private Tour in Spanish
Reviews
78 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ephesus
cindydP6191UY,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved this day! Highly recommend. Gufte was knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. My 11 year old son said “It was long but worth it”. He especially enjoyed the terrace houses and the stop at the pottery place. We had never seen a kick wheel for pottery before. My son thought the kick wheel was cool, as well as the glow in the dark pottery (moonstone).
Ancient city of Ephesus
FarAway428471,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gifts was an awesome guide. She was gracious to offer her tour when it was only my husband and myself. She is very knowledgeable with the history. Of the area. She’s friendly and flexible with your points of interest which makes the tour more personal. She arranged for us to stop at a rug making demonstration during our tour. Highly recommend!!
Ephesus
Penny H,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was wonderful. It was just our small group and we could pick and choose what we wanted to do. Gufte , our tour guide, was informative and gracious in answering all of our questions. Would do this tour again!
Amazing day in Ephesus
ericamC4748TJ,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful day trip to Mary’s house and Ephesus. Guide Gufte was so very knowledgeable and fun. Our driver, Ogun, was skilled at navigating the hairpin turns and not hitting the wandering tourists. Great day trip!
Everything was excellent.
371hyejink,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Small group tour with Dufte was great !
Ephesus Tour
brendabG8546PY,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour Gufte was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and pleasant. The van and driver were very nice. Of all the tours I have taken on this trip, this one was the best! I would highly recommend this tour to any one who enjoys history to take this tour to Ephesus.
Ephesus Tour
nancybL8990YC,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience. Gufte was very knowledgeable about the sites we went to. Ephesus was amazing! I also enjoyed the stop at the school where they train local ladies to make rugs and then sell them to help support their families. Very enjoyable and informative tour!
Highly recommended tour for Ephesus
R110IFdeanj,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this tour to see Ephesus. The guide was awesome and gave us such interesting information. Would definitely recommend them
BEST expert visiting the archeological sites in Ephesus, Turkey!
Z130VSshellyb,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gufte is THE BEST guide. Born in Turkey and so knowledgeable! Speaks perfect English and after seeing so many sacred spots (she knows her history!) she took us to a wonderful Turkish cafe per our request. Ogun, our driver, was a gentleman and so kind. Very good and safe driver! Felt like we made some new friends!!!!!
Must do tour! Gufte is amazing!
daisylB5862VK,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This your was an excellent experience. Gufte was amazing. The your was very flexible based on everyone's want and needs. I had an amazing time.
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