The 7 Best St John Basilica Tours in Selcuk

1.NO HIDDEN FEES Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses, St. John Basilica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $139Our pick

Spend four to six hours with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle, visiting Ephesus, its Terrace Houses, St. John Basilica, and the Temple of Artemis. Guides such as Alex, Cenk, Sel, and Tunc are praised for clear history, flexibility, and cruise-port timing.

“This was a great tour to see and learn about Ephesus. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes with good traction - the marble at Ephesus is VERY smooth/slippery, and some areas are gently sloped. This trip included a carpet demonstration after visiting Ephesus. We were unsure if we wanted to do this portion, but decided to and we were glad we did. It was very informative, and while we had the opportunity to buy, it was not a high pressure experience. The Turkish people were very hospitable. Our tour guide, Alper G., was very informative, friendly and flexible. He knew so much about the history and culture of the area.…”

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2.NO HIDDEN FEES : Ephesus, Virgin Mary’s House, St. John Basilica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $139

Take a private, flexible tour from Kusadasi to Ephesus, Mary’s House, St. John Basilica, and Artemis Temple. A licensed guide, air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees, and port return are included. Guides such as Ozlem, Selda, Melih, and Nilgun are praised for clear storytelling and smart timing.

“Lots of walking and worth every step! Our tour guide, Melih was so knowledgeable about all the area and history.”

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3.Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Ephesus including Basilica of St John and Temple of Artemis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $438

From Kusadasi port, your private guide and air-conditioned vehicle take you to Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, St John’s Basilica, the Temple of Artemis, and the Ephesus Museum. Guides such as Emre and Alex have been praised for clear English, flexible pacing, and strong local knowledge.

“Excellent tour with knowledgeable guide to Ephesus, Basilica of St. John and Temple of the Virgin Mary and history of the region. Guide had excellent recommendations on restaurants and shops.”

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4.Private Ephesus, St. John Basilica, The House of Mary with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $129

Spend 6 to 7 flexible hours with a private guide at Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, St. John Basilica, and the Temple of Artemis. Enjoy Turkish kebap, mezes, and salad at a local restaurant, with air-conditioned transport from your Kusadasi hotel or cruise port.

“We were met ontime for our full day tour. Aleyna was our guide, she did an outstanding job of providing us as much information as we could absorb. She customized the tour to meet our preferences.”

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5.Best of Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi: Temple of Artemis, St John Basilica, Isa Bey Mosque

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $185

Travel from Kusadasi in a small group of up to 10 with an English-speaking guide such as Adem, Adam, Fatma, or Ozzy. Expect Ephesus, the Virgin Mary’s House, Artemis Temple, lunch, and a careful check of the St John Basilica and Isa Bey Mosque arrangements before booking.

“Our guide, Adem, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The tour included a huge amount and all you'll need to see, with adequate amount of free time to visit at each site. And we ended up having a personalised guided tour as it was just the pair of us on the tour that day! Absolutely spoilt :- You need not look further - don't miss this brillant tour!”

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6.Ephesus Basilica of Saint John Virgin Mary’s House Tours kusadasi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $50Best value

Spend 6 to 7 hours visiting Virgin Mary’s House, Ephesus, and the Basilica of St. John from Kusadasi. Your English-speaking guide travels with you in an air-conditioned vehicle, with Turkish lunch included. Guides such as Fusun and Elif are noted for warm, engaging service.

“Had an amazing day with Fusun, the information and knowledge that she had made it extra special. Kindness shown to us throughout the day, from everyone we met certainly made our visit to Kusadasi a special memory. thank you for the communications from the minute we booked, we never had to worry about a thing. a great big thank you.”

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7.Private: Ephesus, Basilica of Saint John,Virgin Mary’s House Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $74

You’ll tour Ephesus with a licensed English-speaking guide, then visit the House of the Virgin Mary, St. John’s Basilica, and Selcuk for Turkish lunch and handicrafts. The private vehicle returns you to Ege Ports, with about six to seven hours of history, scenery, and local culture.

“The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. His commentary was extremely interesting and time flew by. Lunch was delicious. And observing how carpets are made was a bonus. We would highly recommend this tour.”

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