Pergamon (Pergamum) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Pergamon (Pergamum). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now: 

• 10-day Highlights of Turkey Tour

• Pergamon Tour

• Seven Churches of Revelation 5 Days MINI Group Guided Tour

• Pearls of Turkey–8 Days

• 2-Day Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon Acropolis Tour From Istanbul to Kusadasi

Admission tickets to Pergamon cost €15 per person and include an audio guide. However, many travelers choose to visit with a tour or shore excursion from Izmir or Kusadasi, and most excursions include round-trip transportation and a guided walking tour of the ruins. Full-day tours start at US$160 per person.

Yes, if you plan to visit Pergamon alongside other historic sites, such as Ephesus (Efes) and Hierapolis, it may be worth investing in a Museum Pass Aegean at €95. If you’re traveling to multiple destinations around Turkey, there’s also the Museum Pass Turkey at €165.

Pergamon is about a 2-hour drive from Izmir—most travelers opt to visit by booking a group tour or by hiring a private guide and driver. There are no direct buses from Izmir to Pergamon, so if you want to explore independently, it’s best to rent a car.

There’s a lot to see at Pergamon, so plan at least half a day to take in the highlights, including the hilltop Acropolis, the Great Altar of Zeus, the Great Theater, and the Temple of Trajan. Plan a full day if you also want to visit the Asklepion and Pergamon Museums.

Yes, it’s possible to visit Pergamon on your own, but exploring with a guide provides important historical context that can help bring the ancient ruins to life. If you don’t have your own vehicle, it’s often more convenient and cost-effective to join a Pergamon tour with round-trip transport included.