The 12 Best Ephesus Tours from Izmir

1.Full-Day Ephesus Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 642 reviews · 8 hours · from $113Our pick

Travel from Izmir by air-conditioned van to Mary’s House, Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and Sirince. Guides such as Nizam, Vedat, and Gül bring the ruins to life, while lunch, wine tasting, and village time round out the day. Expect some shopping stops and an optional €15 Terrace Houses visit.

“Great trip, well timed to allow us to see everything. Our guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a really good and interesting day out.”

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2.Guided Tour of the Ancient City of Ephesus

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 205 reviews · 9 hours · from $117

Travel from Izmir to Ephesus in an air-conditioned minivan with a guide such as Alpi, Erman, or Alperen. See the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Temple of Artemis, and optional House of the Virgin Mary, with lunch and hotel pickup included.

“I was very happy with our pick up from our hotel. Good communication from our guide when they were going to be a few minutes late. Our guide, Alperen Uger was fantastic. Had a great knowledge of the history, was very friendly and helpful al all times. we thoroughly enjoyed our day trip to Ephesus. Paul & Christine New Zealand”

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3.From Kusadasi or Izmir: Ephesus Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 205 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $49

Take a flexible private tour from Izmir or Kusadasi to Ephesus, Mary’s House, the Temple of Artemis, and, from Kusadasi, St John’s Basilica. Guides such as Tas, Ahmet, Nur, and Melike tailor the pace, while a private Mercedes vehicle handles the driving.

“The guide tour was great . But, the tour was good but very expensive for what you see with the extra fees. I got my tour from Izmir”

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4.From Kusadasi/Izmir: Ephesus Private Tour with Less Walking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 121 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $81

Visit Ephesus, the Library of Celsus, Terrace Houses, Virgin Mary’s House, Saint John’s Basilica, and the Temple of Artemis in a private Mercedes van. Guides such as Hazal, Ali, Ibrahim, Begüm, and Onur tailor the pace, explain the sites clearly, and help you avoid the worst queues.

“We had a wonderful tour with Begum as our guide for the day. We took a full day tour to visit Ephesus, including the house of the Virgin Mary, and including lunch afterwards at a small concern which sold carpets, jewelry, and ceramics. We had a great time, and although we were shown carpets to buy, there was no pressure to do so. It was a pleasant experience all around. Our guide Begum was very knowledgeable about the site, very informative and also very caring making sure that we were all well hydrated, took a slower pace for the older persons in our group (78 and 73 yrs old). A…”

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5.PRIVATE Ephesus Full Day Tour from Izmir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $126Top rated

Travel from Izmir by private vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Asli, Elif, Ahmet, or Nur. Visit Ephesus, Mary’s House, St. John’s Basilica, and the Temple of Artemis at your own pace, with pickup from your hotel, airport, or cruise port.

“Great communication. Picked us up at port with guide holding a sign for our group. We learned a lot about the sites and Turkish culture. You get a high pressure sales pitch to buy a Turkish rug but they are polite and you don’t have to buy anything. It was well worth it!”

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6.Budget-Friendly Ephesus Tour from Izmir

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 9 hours · from $41Best value

Travel from Izmir Konak to Ephesus with an English-speaking guide such as Alperen or Erman, then see the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, House of Virgin Mary, and Temple of Artemis. Transport is included, but entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“Our guide -Alpi -- was fantastic. He was so well informed and gave us such valuable information. The ride to Ephesus was smooth. I highly recommend this tour.”

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7.From Izmir, Kusadasi, & Selcuk: Day Trip to Explore Ephesus

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 52 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $128

Spend 8 to 10 hours visiting Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis from Izmir, Kusadasi, or Selcuk. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide leads you through marble streets, theaters, temples, and Roman public buildings. Guide Elder receives special praise, but shopping stops may affect the day.

“No elegiría este tour. Te agregan dos paradas que son trampas para turistas. Te dicen que son “fábricas” de piel y de aceite de oliva. Pero en realidad solo son tiendas donde tienes que pasar más de media hora escuchando a vendedores queriéndote vender piratería o productos sobre preciados. De verdad echan a perder bastante esas dos paradas extra. Del lado positivo, la guía es muy buena y el chofer también, buena onda.”

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8.Vip Transfer Kusadasi To/From Izmir Airport (Price for ONE WAY)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Book a private, one-way transfer between Kusadasi and Izmir Airport for up to five people. Your driver meets you with a name sign, and the air-conditioned vehicle includes bottled water. WhatsApp communication, Bluetooth, and even a TV may be available, depending on the vehicle.

“This transfer was amazing. Our driver was on time and the transfer was absolute luxury. The kids were very excited and named it the party bus. Bluetooth can be hooked up and there is also a TV on board.”

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9.FROM IZMIR Cruise Port: Ephesus and Mary’s House Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $79

Travel from Izmir Cruise Port to Mary's House, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis with a private licensed guide and separate driver. Guides such as Fatima, Ozzy, and Mehmet Kadir have been praised for clear explanations and flexible pacing. Entrance fees depend on the option you choose.

“Mehmet Kadir was very nice and helpful, he knows a lot about the place and took us a lot of nice fotógraphs, we highly recommend him if you want to know efesus”

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10.Izmir Shore Excursion: Day Trip to Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $95

From Izmir port, ride an air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide to Ephesus, St. John’s Basilica, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of Virgin Mary. A Turkish lunch is included, and the group is limited to 14, with a promised return before your ship sails.

“If you are cruising, there is not a great way to get from the Izmir port to Ephesus. Cruise ships offer the same excursion, however, it is much more expensive - and instead of being in a small group, it is a very large group. Our tour with Viator only had about 15 people in it - the guide was great! Ephesus is a MUST-SEE in this area. The site is vast and really amazing. It is well worth the money!”

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11.Ephesus Bible Study Tour from Kusadasi or Izmir

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 6.5 - 7.5 hours · from $150

Follow St. Paul’s footsteps through Ephesus with a private guide, then visit the House of the Virgin Mary, Seven Sleepers cave, and St. John’s Basilica. Guides include Begum and Gülay, with pickup from Kusadasi or Izmir. Expect about seven hours, included entrance fees, and some possible shopping stops.

“Nos ha encantado la visita. Hemos podido ver las ruinas de Éfeso con todo lujo de detalles, al igual que hemos visitado también la casa de la Virgen María y la basílica de San Juan. Creo que esta visita es imprescindible si estás por Esmirna. Por otro lado, tanto el guia, como el conductor fueron muy amables y correctos. El guia, de hecho, nos dió muchos consejos sobre Esmirna. El unico defecto que veo es que en el tour no incluyan la visita al museo de Éfeso En definitiva, Tour totalmente recomendado.”

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12.All Inclusive Ephesus Tour With Virgin Mary From Izmir

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $136

Travel from Izmir with a guide such as Erman Uslu or Ms. Elcin, then explore Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and Artemis Temple. The $136 price includes transport, entries, an open buffet lunch, and hotel or airport pickup, with optional artisan stops along the way.

“Muy buena experiencia en el tour a Efesos, nuestro guía Erman nos compartió mucha información interesante durante el viaje y pudimos visitar todos los lugares detallados en el tour, los tiempos se respetaron perfectamente”

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