Basilica of St. John Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit the Basilica of St. John in 2026?

Admission to the Basilica of St. John in Selçuk costs €6, which also includes admission to the Ayasoluk Castle (Selçuk Castle). However, if you’re also visiting the Ephesus Archaeological Site, you can buy a combo ticket that includes admission to the basilica, the archaeological site, the Ephesus Museum, and some other area attractions for €65.

Q: What are the opening hours of the Basilica of St. John?

The Basilica of St. John opens at 8am and closes at 6pm. The ticket office closes at 5:30pm. The main ruins of Ephesus are about 2 miles (3.5 kilometers) away, so it makes sense to visit the basilica at the end of the day if you’re staying in Selçuk.

Q: How much time should I spend at the Basilica of St. John and its surroundings?

Plan to spend about an hour at the Basilica of St. John. It’s right next to Ayasoluk Castle (Selçuk Castle), which is also worth exploring. If you have already visited the main ruins at Ephesus on the same day, you may not want to schedule too much time here.

Q: Is the Basilica of St. John accessible to people with limited mobility?

The Basilica of St. John is partially accessible for people with limited mobility. Because this is an ancient site in a partial state of ruin, some paths are uneven, and there are some steps. You may be able to enter the complex to see the structures, but other parts may be challenging to navigate.

Q: Are there any tourist amenities at the Basilica of St. John?

Yes, the Basilica of St. John has restrooms, a small shop, and a café. Its location in Selçuk town means you can also find many other amenities a short walk away. You can buy a wider selection of food and drinks in town, shop for souvenirs, and use other facilities such as washrooms.

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

This tour is designed especially for cruise ship passengers who want to see the Christian sites around Ephesus. Make the most of a short time on land by going directly to the places that interest you the most. There’s a lot of Christian history at Ephesus, including the House of the Virgin Mary, one of the holiest Christian sites in Turkey. Your guide will tell you all about it on this informative tour.

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*Tailor-made your own tour. Choose what to see and where to visit. *Experience local food and beauties of Turkey together with must-see places. *Explore local shops before embark on your cruise. *Skip-the-line all entrances with pre-purchased tickets. Pay for the tickets at the end of your tour. This is a guided private tour. You will be the only one have your guide's attention and use your valuable time wisely during your stay in Kusadasi port of call. After you meet with your guide at the port, you will create your own unique itinerary. You can choose to visit any of the places below, *Ephesus Ancient City *Terrace Houses of Ephesus *Virgin Mary's House *St. John Basilica *Temple of Artemis *Sirince Old Greek Village *Kusadasi Town Center *Handcraft Shops and Ateliers *A delicious lunch in a local village atmosphere.

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Experience a meaningful journey through the ancient cities and holy places mentioned in Biblical history. Visit the Biblical sites of Ephesus, St. John’s Basilica and House of Virgin Mary. Learn about the lives of St. Paul, St. John and the Virgin Mary while exploring these remarkable sacred sites. Discover the region with an experienced LOCAL GUIDE who knows the history, culture and hidden stories of the area. SKIP THE LONG LINES with pre-purchased tickets and enjoy a stress-free experience with GUARANTEED RETURN to the port on time for your ship!

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Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, St John Basilica & Lunch

Alison_d, Jul 2026

Great flexibility and knowledge

We loved our tour and our guide! Extremely knowledgeable! Car was clean and he always had water for us! Everything was very well planned out but also very flexible based on what we wanted to do!

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

Jane_H, Jun 2026

It was absolutely...

It was absolutely amazing! It was a private tour with Babur (not sure of spelling) as our guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable and was excited to share it all with us. He had a great love for the city and it showed. We went to The Ancient City, Virgin Mary's House, and St. John's Basilica.

Biblical Ephesus & Basilica Of St. John & The Mary's House Tour

Edward_J, Jun 2026

Ephesus Tour

Tour guide, Dennis, was great. Friendly and VERY knowledgeable. Driver was great as well. Got us everywhere we needed to be safely and in a timely fashion. Tickets to all the places are extra (and so is lunch) so plan accordingly. One part that I really did NOT like was the whole sales pitch of Turkish rugs. This was a big waste of time and we weren’t even asked if we wanted to participate. It was just forced upon us. Not cool.

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Linda_W, Jun 2026

Private tour was awesome,...

Private tour was awesome, customized to fot our wants and needs. Wonderful day in Ephasus and Church of St John

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Kenneth_T, Apr 2026

Great tour and awesome guide.

Highly recommend this tour. Every site was well worth seeing. Our Tour guide,”G”, was awesome. He was extremely knowledgeable and did a great job communicating the history of each site. On the way to the sites, his use of a map was very helpful in understanding the complicated history of the area. I would not recommend this tour for anyone that has a problem, navigating uneven surfaces.

Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, St John Basilica & Lunch

Stephen_C, Mar 2026

Melih. very...

Melih. very knowledgeable. Went out of his way to relate culture and history as it related to what we were seeing. Tour was worth price- could have explained a bit better entrances weren’t covered but still was worth it. Was just the 2 of us, and we got to see way easier and more than could have in bigger group

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Seth_L, May 2026

Turkey up Close and Personal

Our tour guide, Yavuz, provided a lovely personalized tour of Ephesus, Virgin Mary's House, St. John Basilica, and more. He was a wealth of knowledge and extremely helpful and professional. We also stopped at a rug weaver who creates wonderful hand-made rugs. The quality and workmanship is exceptional. We enjoyed the history, the sites and the personal touches. I highly recommend this tour.