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The 15 Best Ephesus Tours from Selcuk

60 tours  ·  from $15

Staying inland puts you three kilometres from the gate instead of twenty. These 15 start in Selcuk, priced and timed, including the early ones that reach the site before the first coach.

From Izmir: Full-Day Ephesus Tour with Lunch - Mary’s House sets a quiet tone
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From Izmir: Full-Day Ephesus Tour with Lunch

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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Daily Ephesus and Virgin Mary House Tour with Lunch Included - The Temple of Artemis in 15 minutes
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Daily Ephesus and Virgin Mary House Tour with Lunch Included

2.Daily Ephesus and Virgin Mary House Tour with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $130Top rated

Spend seven hours visiting the Virgin Mary House, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis from Kusadasi or Selcuk. An English-speaking guide leads you through the Library of Celsus, Great Theater, Roman streets, and more, with lunch, air-conditioned transport, and main entrance fees included.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable, informative and nice. However we had several issues, the main one being, we almost missed our cruise ship. We visited the Virgin Mary house and Ephesus which were both wonderful. Afterwards they took us to an upscale lamb leather store where we sat for a sort of fashion show of leather apparel and then took us to a store where leather apparel was $1000 and up. It was strange and not listed in the tour description. Our lunch was a cheap buffet and not that good. After that we went to a store that gave a presentation on olive oils and other Turkish goods. We…”

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From Izmir: Guided Tour of the Ancient City of Ephesus - The 1.5-hour drive from Izmir to Selcuk
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From Izmir: Guided Tour of the Ancient City of Ephesus

3.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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Ephesus Small Group Tour From Kusadasi / Selcuk Hotels - The House of the Virgin Mary and its quiet setting
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Ephesus Small Group Tour From Kusadasi / Selcuk Hotels

4.Ephesus Small Group Tour From Kusadasi / Selcuk Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $60

Visit Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, and Isa Bey Mosque with a guide such as Gamze, Cemal, or Ceyda. Pickup, lunch, transport, and a group of no more than 14 are included, while site admission costs extra.

“We had an outstanding day in Ephesus thanks to our guide, Gamze. Gamze is extremely knowledgeable and explained the history of Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, Isa Bey Mosque, and the House of the Virgin Mary in a way that was detailed but never overwhelming. The stories and small details really brought the ruins to life and helped us imagine what the city looked like in its prime. Gamze set a clear, easy pace, told us how long each walk would take, and always made sure we had time for photos. Ephesus itself is unforgettable, but Gamze made the experience smooth, educational, and truly memorable. We would highly recommend this…”

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Shore Excursions: 3 Hours Easy Ephesus Tour - Meeting your guide at Ege Ports
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Shore Excursions: 3 Hours Easy Ephesus Tour

5.Shore Excursions: 3 Hours Easy Ephesus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · 4 hours · from $26Best value

From Kuşadası port, take a four-hour guided visit to Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis. English and Spanish guides such as Adem, Büsra, and Sertac tailor the pace, answer questions, and help families or passengers with mobility needs. Bring money for the €40 Ephesus admission and expect possible shopping stops.

“Our guide was amazing and we got so much one on one time with her and she took us around and offered to do whatever we wanted to do and make our tour exactly what we needed and wanted. She went out a fast pace because we just wanted to see the structures and move on and she was fabulous. Got us water, very informative. Great day”

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Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul incl Domestic Flights - Entering the Ancient City of Ephesus
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Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul incl Domestic Flights

6.Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul incl Domestic Flights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 14 to 18 hours (approx.) · from $475

You’ll fly from Istanbul to Izmir, then tour Ephesus with a licensed English-speaking guide such as Fatima, Josh, or Ismail. Expect the Celsus Library, Grand Theatre, Mary’s House, Temple of Artemis, Turkish lunch, and optional shopping in a group of up to 15.

“Had a great journey with Fatima who was kind and highly knowledgeable, everything was as stated on the description.”

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Kusadasi Shore Excursion : Ephesus Private Tour ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS - Two hours among the ruins of Ephesus
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Kusadasi Shore Excursion : Ephesus Private Tour ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS

7.Kusadasi Shore Excursion : Ephesus Private Tour ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $39

Meet your licensed guide after docking in Kusadasi and visit Ephesus, Meryemana, and the Temple of Artemis in 5 to 7 hours. The private vehicle, driver, port transfers, and taxes are included. Guide Burak is praised for shaping the day around each group.

“We had a tour with Burak and he was AMAZING! He was super knowledgeable, relaxed and just an all around interesting person. He created the perfect itinerary for our group of 4 and we learned so much! I can't imagine doing Ephesus by ourselves, there is so much history. Burak made it such a special day!”

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Ephesus Shore Excursion: Private Guide and Vehicle - Roman streets, baths, and the Terrace Houses
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Ephesus Shore Excursion: Private Guide and Vehicle

8.Ephesus Shore Excursion: Private Guide and Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · from $173

Meet your private guide at Kusadasi port for a six-hour visit to Ephesus, the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Temple of Artemis, and hilltop Şirince. Expect a flexible route, air-conditioned transport, fruit-wine tasting, and guides such as Begu, Erman, Char, or Serdar Karakas, subject to availability.

“We were met off our cruise ship by the guide, who took us to Ephesus and other places of interest including a small Turkish market town up in the hills where we tasted lots of local products, our guide was very Knowlegable and gave us a really good insight into ancient living, all in all this was a tour worth going on, thank you.”

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From Istanbul: Ephesus & Pamukkale 2-Day Trip with Flights - Day 1: Istanbul to Ephesus by way of Izmir
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From Istanbul: Ephesus & Pamukkale 2-Day Trip with Flights

9.Ephesus & Pamukkale 2-Day Trip with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 2 days · from $472

Fly from Istanbul to Izmir, visit Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary with a guide such as Midihar or Ogün, then see Hierapolis and Pamukkale before flying back. Transfers, two lunches, breakfast, and one night’s lodging are included, but entry fees are extra.

“Fantastic experience from pickup at hotel in Istanbul to the airport for the flight to Izmir. Was picked up at Izmir airport for day 1 tour to Ephesus. Big hats off to our guide Midihar. She is truly knowledgeable and very professional. Day 2 to Pamukhale was also very special. Really enjoyed the 2 day trip, it was indeed a 5star experience. Will recommend this tour.”

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From Istanbul: Day Trip to Ephesus with Flight and Lunch - The House of the Virgin Mary, a quiet first stop
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From Istanbul: Day Trip to Ephesus with Flight and Lunch

10.Day Trip to Ephesus with Flight and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 66 reviews · 13 - 16 hours · from $264

Fly from Istanbul to Izmir, then ride to Selçuk for a small-group tour of the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis. Your licensed guide leads the visits, with lunch included. Guides such as Ozz, Tuğba, Mehmet, and Barbaros have earned praise for clear storytelling and care.

“Everything was smoothly organised, from pick up to drop off throughout all the stages of the day. Our guide, Barbaros, was fab and extremely knowledgeable, and made the tour a lot of fun. Abil, the driver, was great too and taught the kids several Turkish phrases throughout the day which they loved. Would recommend the trip thoroughly.”

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EPHESUS TOUR From Cruise Port: Private Tour & Skip The Line - Walking the marble streets of Ephesus
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EPHESUS TOUR From Cruise Port: Private Tour & Skip The Line

11.EPHESUS TOUR From Cruise Port: Private Tour & Skip The Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Kusadasi Cruise Port to five major sites near Selçuk. With an English-speaking guide, you’ll visit Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis, St. John’s Basilica, and Isa Bey Mosque. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“The tour was great, very informative. Our guide was friendly and very considerate to our need for shade. He shared lots of interesting information about the sites and surrounding idea. He timed our visit to the House of the Virgin Mary to perfection to avoid the crowds!”

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From Kusadasi/Selcuk: Highlights of Ephesus Small Group Tour - Walking Ephesus from the Odeon to the Great Theatre
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From Kusadasi/Selcuk: Highlights of Ephesus Small Group Tour

12.From Kusadasi/Selcuk: Highlights of Ephesus Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $100

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Ephesus with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting the House of the Virgin Mary, Artemis Temple, Sirince, and more. Groups cap at 12, lunch and entrance fees are included, and guides such as Nizam, Gül, Vedat, and Haseen bring the ancient ruins to life.

“Haseen was not only knowledgeable but funny and really made the trip very enjoyable He answered every question fired at him and offered many facts that brought the whole experience to life He timed our journeys meticulously to ensure each time we arrived before the cruise ship tours meaning we didn’t have to queue or wait at any of the stops The whole day was just great and I would thoroughly recommend this tour and would definitely book again if I returned There were 4 of us and we all feel the same way Great day out!”

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Private Ephesus Tour | History Only | No Shopping Stops - Two hours among the streets of Ephesus
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Private Ephesus Tour | History Only | No Shopping Stops

13.Private Ephesus Tour | History Only | No Shopping Stops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours at Ephesus and its Terrace Houses with a private licensed English-speaking guide. Meet at the South or Top Gate, pay admission separately, and focus on ancient streets, mosaics, frescoes, fountains, and underfloor heating without carpet or shop detours.

“Our “history only” tour was literally the highlight of our trip to Turkey. Even though two couples cancelled out the day before, Mehmet, the owner, went on with our group of three rather than cancelling because we did not have the minimum of four people. BTW, two of us are history teachers, who knew some history of the area and were eager to learn more. We were delighted with the knowledge displayed by our guide Huseyin and his ability to answer all our questions in addition to providing insights into the multiple civilizations that have occupied the area of Ephesus. All three of us learned a lot. And, as promised,…”

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Private Tour : Biblical Ephesus Tour for Cruisers from Kusadasi ( Ephesus ) Port - Marys House, a quiet but contested stop
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Private Tour : Biblical Ephesus Tour for Cruisers from Kusadasi ( Ephesus ) Port

14.Private Tour : Biblical Ephesus Tour for Cruisers from Kusadasi ( Ephesus ) Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $39

Meet your licensed guide at Kusadasi Port for a private, air-conditioned tour of Ephesus, Mary's House, St. John's Basilica, and Artemis. Guides such as Mustafa, Goksu, Ayse, and Hakan tailor the pace, manage crowded sites, and can arrange local lunch or craft visits.

“Our tour guide was Ulas and he was fantastic. Highly knowledgeable in the history and culture of Ephesus. He kept the whole tour fun and engaging. I highly recommend this tour!”

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From Izmir, Kusadasi, & Selcuk: Day Trip to Explore Ephesus - Upper Agora and Odeon: where Ephesus made decisions
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From Izmir, Kusadasi, & Selcuk: Day Trip to Explore Ephesus

15.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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