Private Izmir to Ephesus Full-Day Customizable Tour

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Izmir, Turkey

7 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Spend a full day exploring Ephesus with a private guide, including round-trip private transportation from the Izmir Port. Sightsee in the ancient city of Ephesus, where you'll see the Seven Sleepers, Isa bey Mosque, Sirince Village, the Basilica of St. John, and other attractions. This private tour ensures personalized attention and the ability to customize your itinerary. Admission fees are your own expense.

Full-day private tour of Ephesus from Port Izmir
Explore the ancient city of Ephesus on your own time
Customize a private tour for just you and your party; entry fees are extra
Dedicated guide and private, air-conditioned tour vehicle

What's Included

Professional guide
Port pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance Fees ( our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the lines )

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up from Izmir City Center Hotels, Izmir Cruise Port and Izmir Airport.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

08/26/2015 - 07/02/2027
Monday : 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday - Sunday : 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Itinerary

Set your own pickup time for your private tour to Ephesus; your dedicated guide will meet you at your chosen hour at the Izmir Port. Climb into an air-conditioned tour vehicle and set out for the ancient city of Ephesus, where you'll explore the area's landmarks, attractions, and historical sites.

Your guide can suggest an itinerary or you can create your own. You may visit sites such as the Sevel Sleepers, Isa bey Mosque, Sirince Village, the Selcuk Museum, the Basilica of St. John, Artemission Temple, and the Terrace Houses. Entrance fees are at your own expense.

Midday, choose to stop for lunch at your own expense, your guide will be happy to suggest a place. Please be prepared for a moderate amount of walking and note that modest dress is required to enter some places of worship.

Izmir

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ephesus Ancient City

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infant seats available

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time
Bare shoulders are not permitted in holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, and synagogues, and shoes must be removed before entering mosques
Or tell your guide exactly where you would like to go; personalized service is available for up to 8 hours.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 37 reviews

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Private Tour is the Way to Go

Miki_O, Jul 2026

This was a great tour! We had 5 girls so doing the private tour was perfect. Our tour guide & driver were awesome. Just be aware that all tours want you to stop at one of the "factories". It can be rugs, jewerly, pottery...etc. With a private tour you can decline. We did go see the leather. They even did a fashion show. The city of Efes is definitely worth seeing. Make sure to go see Virgin Mary's house.

4 hours in Ephesus

Marshall_D, Jun 2026

for those with limited time and on a customizable guided tour - recommend skipping Temple of Artemis, House of Mary and lunch at neighbouring “picturesque” villages. So much to see in Ephesus - don’t miss the terrace house. Stone walkways are very slippery so wear shoes with good grip.

A pleasant private tour

Tianyue_W, Feb 2024

The guide is very nice and well informed. He carefully discussed the itinerary with us and tried his best to satisfy our special requests. We spent more time than usual at the Ephesus Museum and the Basilica of St. John. The guide patiently waited for us. The price is also reasonable.

With little time we did much

Guillermo_G, Sep 2025

The Service very professional and friendly at the same time, has been an appropriate tour for the time we had (which was little) we have made the most of our time. The guide Simon has been a great help, he brought his knowledge and experience

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