The 15 Best Temple of Artemis Tours in Selcuk

1.Ephesus Temple of Artemis and House of Mary Private Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,573 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $15Our pick

Meet your private guide at Kusadasi Cruise Port for a flexible half-day visit to Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and Mary’s House. Guides such as Mel, Seyhan, Füsun, and John tailor the pace, explain the sites clearly, and include lunch plus a Turkish carpet demonstration.

“Brilliant from start to finish. Especially our tour guide Seher. Very knowledgeable, kind and such an expert!”

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2.Top-Rated: Ephesus & Artemis Tour for Cruisers WITH ENTRY TICKETS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,184 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $20

From Kusadasi Port, your guide takes you to Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis in a small group or private vehicle. Expect about four hours, a Turkish lunch, flexible timing, and guides such as Funda, Ali, Dilek, or Gokhan. Some departures also include Mary’s House or craft shops.

“The tour was very informative. We were able to see the highlights of the city at a very reasonable price. Also, it included a delicious Turkish lunch.”

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3.Ephesus and Temple of Artemis Private Tour from Kusadasi Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 672 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $14Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kusadasi cruise port for a private half-day visit to Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, Turkish lunch, and guides such as Seyhan, Eren, Fatih, or Alp. Shopping and craft demonstrations may be part of the day.

“This was so much fun and wonderful experience! Our tour guide, Alp, was so wonderful and knowledgeable.”

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4.SKIP-THE-LINE: Group or Private Ephesus & Artemis Tour with LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 462 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $22

This 4 to 6-hour Kuşadası shore excursion combines Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis, a carpet demonstration, and Turkish lunch. A licensed guide such as Umut, Gul Bilgin, or Bilal may lead the day, with pickup and return timed to your cruise.

“Amazing just an amazing experience. Our guide mr. Umut was amazing as a guide, he was informative, calm, funny, patient and his communication was always on point. We talked a lot and got a good relationship. I would recommend this experience to anyone who likes history to experience this amazing place. Bring water, sunglasses and a hat.”

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5.Ephesus & Temple of Artemis Tour with Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 449 reviews · from $27

Meet your guide outside Kusadasi cruise terminal and ride to Ephesus, where you’ll see the Great Theatre, Library of Celsus, marble streets, and Roman baths. Continue to the Temple of Artemis, then return to port. Choose a small-group or private tour, with ticket options to confirm when booking.

“Great tour of Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis with a visit to a carpet factory and showroom on the way back to the ship. Our guide, D—, was very informative and accommodating to our group of six.”

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6.Ephesus, Mary’s House, Artemis 4 to 6 hours Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 219 reviews · from $29

Spend five to five and a half hours visiting Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis from Kusadasi. You’ll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, walk marble streets with an English-speaking guide, and choose a private or small-group option, with or without the Terrace Houses.

“Exceptional in every way. We had an excellent time. Inan was not only a great guide, scholarly and informative but he also steered us to a wonderful restaurant in Kudasi for lunch. Thank you very much.”

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7.Ephesus, Artemis & Virgin Mary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 121 reviews · 7 hours · from $22

Spend seven hours from Kusadasi Port exploring Ephesus, the Celsus Library, Great Theater, House of the Virgin Mary, Artemis Temple and Isa Bey Mosque. Guides such as Ali, Aydin and Errol are praised for clear history talks. Expect a workshop stop and check whether entrance fees are included in your booking option.

“Good morning everyone, yesterday we spent a beautiful day in Ephesus together with Aydin, a very kind, patient and very knowledgeable person in telling the story. Dear Aydin, I will try to learn English😊. Thanks for the beautiful day.”

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8.Ephesus and Artemis Skip-the-line Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 113 reviews · from $29

Meet at Kusadasi Cruise Terminal or a listed hotel, then ride 20 minutes to Ephesus with a licensed English-speaking guide. Walk the marble streets, see the Library of Celsus and Grand Theater, visit the Temple of Artemis, and return after four hours. Private groups are available.

“We had the absolute BEST guide with Ozzie! He was friendly, accommodating and very knowledgeable! We could not have asked for a better guide or a better tour! Ozzie went above and beyond what we expected from the tour. He took us to additional locations and helped us experience Kusadasi in a way we never could have expected!”

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9.House of Virgin Marry & Artemis w Lunch & Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 7 hours · from $95

Spend seven hours visiting Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis with an English-speaking guide. You’ll walk marble streets, see where St. Paul preached, eat a Turkish buffet, and visit carpet, pottery, or leather workshops. Guides such as Ali and Cemal are known for lively historical explanations.

“I booked the tour online; although met with some hesitation with the transfer, I got to Selçuk in good time; Ali met me promptly and the tour commenced. It was very educational as Ali took the time and energy to explain and illustrate in full detail on the history and the offerings of the heritage in the locations visited; overall I am very happy with the tour, the guide Ali, and met some interesting tour mates too. Thank you for the patience in taking pictures for a solo traveller.”

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10.All INCLUSIVE with Lunch : Private Ephesus, Virgin Mary, Artemis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $159

Spend five to six hours with a private guide visiting Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and Artemis Temple. Alex, Nil, Fusun, Dudo, Selanay, and Selda are among the guides praised for clear explanations and flexible service. Lunch, transport, parking, and entrance fees are included.

“Our guide Fusun made the tour amazing. She was so knowledge and spent so much time describing the history which made us feel like we were actually in ancient times. She also educated us current comparisons of Türkiye”

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11.Private Shore Excursion: Ephesus,Temple of Artemis,St. Mary House

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $224

From Kusadasi Port, your private guide and driver take you to Ephesus, Mary’s House, and the Temple of Artemis. Expect an air-conditioned minivan, Turkish lunch, flexible pacing, and strong historical commentary from guides such as Tugba, Mahmet, Ayse, and Ekin. Ask about carpet stops before departure.

“Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and we learned so much. Our driver and vehicle were excellent. I highly recommend to everyone.”

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12.NO HIDDEN FEES : Private Ephesus, Artemission with grp. option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Meet your guide at Kusadasi port, then ride by air-conditioned vehicle to Ephesus for a two-hour guided walk among its marble streets, theater, and Library of Celsus. Finish at the Temple of Artemis and Gazi Begendi Park before returning to port.

“Great tour with just the right amount of time. Only six in our group and the tour guide I think her make was Inaur was very knowledgeable about all the sites. Totally recommend this tour, we were able to see a lot plus still have plenty of time in port to shop, eat, and more shopping!!”

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13.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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14.3-Hour Guided Tour in Ephesus and Temple Of Artemis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $50

Meet guide Selcuk at Kusadasi Port or another central pickup point, then visit Ephesus, where St. Paul preached, and the Temple of Artemis. The 2 to 3 hour tour includes private air-conditioned transport, a group capped at nine, and time for local shopping. Ephesus admission costs €40 extra.

“We enjoyed the excursion in Ephesus also thanks to the guidance, knowledge and explanations of our Mr Selcuk.”

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15.Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Ephesus including House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $422

Meet your private guide at Kusadasi port, then ride in a private vehicle to Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis. Guides such as Emre, Alex, Tay, and Inan have earned praise for clear storytelling and flexible pacing, though shopping stops may require advance discussion.

“Ephesus is not to be missed but you need an excellent guide. Guide quickly walked us through Ephesus; with limited commentary. We had been here previously 7 yrs ago with an excellent guide; we made a point of asking specific questionRead more”

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