The 15 Best Entry Tickets in Kusadasi

1.Top Choice For Cruisers: Ephesus, Mary’s House WITH TICKETS+LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,233 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $29Our pick

From Kusadasi Port, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, walk ancient Ephesus, see the Temple of Artemis, and enjoy a Turkish lunch. Choose a group of about 8 to 10 or a private tour. Guides such as Funda, Isik, Riza, and Celine are praised for clear explanations and flexible timing.

“Book this experience! Funda is a phenomenal guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and excellent at explaining history in a way that resonates with all age ranges. As cruisers, we were initially nervous about exploring a new country, but the communication during the booking process was seamless and kept us updated every step of the way. This tour completely relieved our worries. My daughter and I share a love for history, culture, and architecture, and this was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The logistics were perfect: transportation was quick, and Funda tailored the itinerary to our preferences so we saw everything on our wish list. The food was delicious, and the carpet demonstration was a...”

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2.ALL INCLUDED: Ephesus Ruins, Mary’s House Tour incl ENTRY TICKETS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,670 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $59

From Kusadasi Port, visit Ephesus with a licensed guide, then add Mary's House and the Temple of Artemis. You will ride in an air-conditioned minivan, have entry fees covered, and may stop for Turkish lunch, crafts, carpets, or leather goods. Private tours allow a more flexible pace.

“Our guide Fatima was enthusiastic and spoke English well. She also accommodated our group with choices for lunch and walking speed. Very informative and friendly.”

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3.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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4.Mary’s House Private & Group Tour with Ticket+Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 738 reviews · from $31

Spend five hours visiting Mary’s House, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis from Kusadasi Port. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, walk ancient streets with a live guide, enjoy Turkish lunch, and return to your ship on schedule. Private and small-group options are available.

“Was the most amazing tours we have done thanks to our amazing guide Esra. She wes awesome. I would highly recommend this tour and can’t think of anything negative at all.”

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5.Ephesus Cruiser Private or Small Group Tour, TICKET and LUNCH Opt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 490 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $14

This 4 to 6 hour Kusadasi shore excursion visits Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, Selcuk, and the Virgin Mary’s House. You get port pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, lunch, and a private or small group format. Guides such as Nafia, Gul, Eda, and Öznur are praised for flexible, clear touring.

“First of all Nafia...she is AMAZING!!! She picked us up on time, she was organized, had us beat the crowds, she is super knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel like we were out with a friend! Nafia is a BOSS!!”

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6.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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7.Ephesus and Mary’s House with Entry Tickets Opt. For Cruisers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 203 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $12Best value

Meet your licensed guide at Kusadasi cruise port or hotel, then visit Ephesus, Mary’s House, the Temple of Artemis, and the Terrace Houses in a private vehicle. Guides such as Ali, Kaya, Hediye, and Gokhan have earned praise for clear storytelling and flexible pacing.

“Memo was great! Very knowledgeable and gave us great info. Walked thru all the places we wanted to see.”

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8.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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9.Traveler’s choice: Ephesus, Terrace House Tour WITH TICKETS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $89

Visit Ephesus, the Terrace Houses, and the Temple of Artemis from Kusadasi Port in 3 to 4 hours. Your guide adjusts the start to your ship, keeps admission tickets ready, and leads a small group of about 8 to 10 people. Guides such as Celine, Ogun, and Barbarossa have earned special praise.

“Barbosa is as a fantastic tour guide. A fluent English speaker, he communicated the history of Ephaseus in a most interesting and friendly manner A humorous fellow as well. Excellent guide!!!”

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10.Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour with Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 36 reviews · 10 hours · from $103

You’ll travel from Kusadasi or Selcuk to Pamukkale for white travertine terraces, ancient Hierapolis, Cleopatra’s Pool, and a Turkish buffet lunch. The $103 price includes transport, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees, and hotel pickup. Bring swimwear, sunscreen, and shoes you can remove.

“Bardzo mi się podoba wycieczka i cały program zwiedzania . Polecam z całego serca . Pozdrawiam”

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11.Private Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi with Ticket Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $12

Meet your guide at Kusadasi Cruise Port for a private 4 to 6-hour visit to Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and optional St. John’s Basilica or Mary’s House. Guides such as Ali, Memo, Serdar, and Murat have led past departures. Ticket options and shopping stops require careful checking.

“Our tour guide ali was wonderful! He was very funny and knowledgeable about all the places we visited. We saw lots of cool details and sights that a lot of visitors might have missed on their tour of Ephesus.He is very tentative and assisted my husband throughout the tour”

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12.Private Ephesus Tour For Cruisers – Skip The line Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $264

Travel privately from Kusadasi Port to the Temple of Artemis, Ephesus, and the House of Virgin Mary. Your English-speaking guide may include Olgu Atasoy, Ozgur Varol, Ceyda, or another local expert. The 4 to 7 hour tour suits cruise passengers who want history at their own pace.

“We went to Pammulkale, the weather is very nice. Our guide özgür is amazing and very knowledgeable and he guided us through. Excellent day!”

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13.Aqua Fantasy Waterpark Skip-the-Line Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend about seven hours at Aqua Fantasy Aquapark near Selçuk with unlimited access to slides, pools, and games. You set your own pace, use a mobile ticket, and return to the Pamucak Beach meeting point. Transfer details need checking, since pickup is mentioned but transport is not included in the price.

“Great day the only issue I had was no aircon on the transfer with young infants. Everything else was as advertised.”

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14.Private Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi Port – SKIP THE LINE TICKETS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $264

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kusadasi Cruise Port for a private 4 to 5-hour visit to Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin Mary. Guides such as Olgu and Ozgur are known for clear storytelling, local tips, and a relaxed pace.

“Very well organized and excellent tour. We are very happy with Escaran Utkur and is agency. Professionally managed whole 10 days tour from Airport pickup to drop off. Excellent Hotel choices and staff with knowledgeable guides. We will recommend them to everyone. Great job Utkur and you created lifetime memories for us.”

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15.Traveler’s choice: Ephesus, Mary House Tour WITH TICKETS+LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $29

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kusadasi Port for a 4 to 5 hour visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis. Guides such as Ozz, Ata, Ali, and Gokhan have led this outing, with Turkish lunch included and ticket-inclusive booking available.

“Ozz was a excellent tour guide. With fluent English. He was kind and knowledgeable person. Thank you Ozz. Ephesus was great”

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