SKIP-THE-LINE: Group & Private Ephesus Tour ENTRY FEE & LUNCH

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Kusadasi, Turkey

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10+ bookings last month.

4 to 6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Stephen_b ·

Oct 2025

Oscar was our guide. He couldn't have been a nicer person. Offered to take us anywhere we chose. His knowledge of the place was unsurpassed as he lived there all his life. Everyone in town knew him and came up to say hello to him. He helped us up difficult steps and gave usvtime to take pictures.

· Peter_T ·

Jul 2025

Amazing value and very professional, guide was brilliant . To get entry fees paid and lunch for the price with mini bus travel was far cheaper than doing it yourself. Stops were incredible

Overview

Dive headfirst into ancient history on a small-group or private tour of the Ephesus Archeological Site and its surrounding attractions. This excursion is for cruise passengers from Kusadasi who want a thorough overview of the UNESCO-listed complex. Thanks to private transportation, you're able to visit remote landmarks, including the House of the Virgin Mary, Baths of Varius, and Temple of Artemis. Your guide will provide immersive and engaging commentary at each location.

Upgrade to include entrance tickets and/or a private tour
Have a traditional lunch at a Turkish restaurant
Explore the area's attractions in a single day
Relax in private air-conditioned transportation

What's Included

Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Deluxe Lunch at Carpet Village
Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Included" option)

Driver & Guide Tips - Gratitue
Beverages
Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Excluded" option)
Admission Fee - House of Virgin Mary

TRY700.00 per person
Entrance fee - Ephesus Ancient City

€40.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Our team will be ready to pick you up where the cruise docks at the reservation time. Please look for your reservation name on the board in the port exit area.

Itinerary

Kuşadası Port

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ephesus Ancient City

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

The Prytaneion

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fountain of Pollio

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Baths of Varius

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Golden Fringe

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

The Temple of Artemis

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The House of the Virgin Mary

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kuşadası Port Türkiye

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE.
PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY.
EXCLUSIVE PERSONALIZED TOUR.
FOR CRUISE TRAVELERS.

✅INCLUDES ENTRY TICKETS: You can pay for your entry tıckets at the tıme of booking with Entry tıckets ınclude optıons. Than means we take care of your tickets and enjoy the privilege of SKIP THE TICKET LINES, where your guide will keep the tickets ready for you without waiting in the ticket queue at the entrance of the ruins.
The tour especially designed for the cruise guests. Pick up and drop off only available from Kusadasi Port. The tour starting time will adjust according to your cruise dock and onboard times. We GUARANTEE your timely return to the Port.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
❌EXCLUDE ENTRY TICKETS OPTIONS: you can pay your entrance fees in cash or by credit card on the day of the tour. We would like to point out that, especially for the PRIVATE TOUR option, you do not have to pay the entrance fee for the ruins you do not want to see.
THIS TOUR DESIGNED ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS.
Ephesus Entrance Fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Virgin Mary's House entrance fee is 700 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets
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 958 reviews

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Wonderful experience

Stephen_b, Oct 2025

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Your feedback keeps us motivated to continually improve our service to you. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards, TURKEY TOURS COMPANY

Highly recommended Ephesus

Deenice_G, Aug 2025

The experience was great. The guide was excellent. The only thing I would like for the to have was whispers so you could walk around an still hear them talking.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Complete and informative tour with great tour guide.

Suzie_r, Aug 2025

TAY was a very good tour guide. Everything was as promised with added stops at a ceramic and carpet art studio. Beautiful products and very informative, as they show you how they are made. However, there is some pressure to purchase these very beautiful and expensive items. Lunch was good, was next to the carpet factory. We're given delicious cold apple tea. All in all this tour is perfect for a day trip. I do recommend this tour without hesitation. Small group of 4 with guide and driver in comfortable van.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Not what I was expecting.

Brian_H, Jul 2025

Our tour guide was phenomenal. Despite being a believer, the Mary house thing was a bit of a surprise, considering it’s all based on speculation. I wish I had done more research. Ephesus is your typical archaeological site, so I thought it was great. What I could do without is the hard sale stops along the way. It was nice to learn about pottery and rug making, but to then have to sit through hard sales pitches on really expensive items, was too much.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Dear Brian, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly glad to hear that you enjoyed the expertise of our tour guide and appreciated the historical richness of Ephesus — it’s indeed a remarkable site with so much to uncover. We understand your concerns about the visit to the House of Mary and the shopping stops. While many guests find these cultural experiences interesting, we realize that the hard sales atmosphere can feel overwhelming and isn’t for everyone. Your comments are incredibly valuable, and we will definitely review how we present these parts of the tour to ensure they are more comfortable and optional for future travelers. Your insights help us grow and improve, and we genuinely hope to welcome you back for a more tailored experience next time — perhaps one of our fully archaeological-focused tours might be a better fit. TURKEY TOURS COMPANY

Wasn’t sure what to...

Michael_M, Jul 2025

Wasn’t sure what to expect from this tour before we booked it but I would do it again. To see Mary’s house and all the ruins was amazing. It was hot so bring plenty of water and something to shade you. Make sure you ask where the secret door in the library is.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Ephesus Adam and cats

Kelsi_S, Jul 2025

July 2025 This trip is worth booking! We had an amazing day in Kusadasi. Our guide Adam was fantastic. He was friendly, kind knowledgeable and his excitement was contagious. Ephesus was incredible. We went to a pottery shop where we took in the beautiful artwork- mustafa the master potter who’s family owns the shop even let me throw on the wheel! Our traditional Turkish lunch at the carpet factory was delicious and it was nice to hear the passion for learning Turkish carpets. When booking I was worried about time lines coming from the cruise but let me assure you we were back with plenty of time! Book this trip!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

If you love history and ruins, this tour is for you!

Violet_M, Jul 2025

Tour guide was very well versed and educated about the history of Kusadasi and Ephesus. There is plenty to see and visit. The stories she told were fascinating! The visit to Mother Mary's house was a moving experience.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience. It's a great pleasure for us to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us. Your feedback always motivates us to serve you better. We are looking forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards, TURKEY TOURS COMPANY

Amazing value tour !!

Peter_T, Jul 2025

Amazing value and very professional, guide was brilliant . To get entry fees paid and lunch for the price with mini bus travel was far cheaper than doing it yourself. Stops were incredible

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thanks for sharing your experiences. We're pleased to hear that you liked your trip with us. Your feedback continually motivates us to improve our service to you. We look towards seeing you again. Kind regards, TURKEY TOURS COMPANY

Excellent way to experience a lot in one day

Kimberly_M, Jul 2025

Excellent tour with a friendly knowledgeable guide! It was really nice to have a private bus with air conditioning, we loved being able to review the choices and cater the tour to our interests! Food was plentiful and delicious!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Fantastic!

Jaqueline_L, Jun 2025

Our host, Vedat, was simply wonderful! He was extremely patient with our mobility limitations, was very knowledgeable, and his hospitality was a 10/10!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Ephesus and the house of the Virgin Mary

Anonymous, May 2025

Out tour guide picked us from cruise port. It was a wonderful day. we visited the house of the Virgin Mary, Artemis temple, lunch at carpet school, leather outlet, pottery turkish cini place. We are happy with our day The places we visited were fantastic and our tour guide was fantastic. I recommend everyone this tour and ask for tour guide Ceyda.

Response from Host, May 2025

Absolutely fantastic

Victor_G, May 2025

Charlie, our guide, was exceptional. Really enjoyed the day with him, super knowledgeable and felt like part of the family by the time he dropped us off. Our driver, Ali, navigated flawlessly and got us in and out of every location as smoothly as possible. This was a great day.

Response from Host, May 2025

Excellent visit to Ephesus.

Susan_B, Mar 2025

Erdam is an excellent guide. He is knowledgeable and passionate about the local ancient history and culture. Ephesus is amazing and we enjoyed this part of the experience the most. We could have missed the house of Mary without regret. The carpet factory and pottery were very interesting. Erdam communicated effectively, giving prior warning about weather and what we would need. This was our first trip to Turkey. There is so much more to see and experience and we look forward to returning one day.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Best Experienced Ephesus Tour

David_M, Feb 2025

Last week, I visited the ancient city of Ephesus and had a truly unforgettable experience. While journeying into the depths of history, I was captivated by the impressive structure of the Celsus Library and the magnificent acoustics of the Ancient Theatre. Our guide enriched the tour even further with detailed explanations about the region's history. Additionally, it was wonderful to lose myself in the mystical atmosphere of Ephesus and feel the traces of the past. The beauty of nature and ancient structures came together to create a unique landscape. I definitely recommend this tour to everyone; it is a perfect opportunity to learn about history and enjoy the magnificent views!

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience in Ephesus with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the impressive Celsus Library and the Ancient Theatre, as well as the insights provided by your guide. It's fantastic to know that you found the atmosphere so captivating and that you appreciated the beauty of both the ancient structures and the natural surroundings. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re sure it will inspire others to explore this remarkable destination. If you have any further feedback or need assistance with anything else, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Safe travels on your future adventures! Best Regards Turkey Tours Company

Very Beautiful Experience!!

John_S, Aug 2024

Had a wonderful experience!! Our tour guide Utdu was very knowledgeable and patient with us!!! Definitely would do thus again!!! Thank you!!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience and that Utdu was able to provide such knowledgeable and patient guidance. We strive to create memorable experiences for our guests, and it's great to know we succeeded with you. We look forward to welcoming you back for another tour in the future! Thank you again for your feedback! Best Regards Turkey Tours Company

Great private tour

Jeannine_N, Jul 2024

Great communication! Our cruise ship changed the arrival time and our guide was very accommodating with the time change. Arzu was very knowledgeable and very friendly. We also enjoyed the private car and driver. The day was extremely hot and the air conditioned car was very much appreciated! It was just our group so the tour was private as well! We went to all the stops indicated on the itinerary. Great experience! Would recommend!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience despite the changes in your cruise ship's arrival time. Arzu is indeed a fantastic guide, and we're glad she was able to accommodate your needs and share her knowledge with you. We're also pleased to know that you enjoyed the comfort of the private car, especially in the heat. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable tour in the future! If you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out. Best Regards Turkey Tours Company

Discovering Ephesus with Yesra was a very pleasant experience.

Alfonso_D, Jun 2024

Yesra is an excellent guide. Super informative, always kind, and very pleasant. It's so important to visit places with someone who knows the history of the place and helps you understand everything better.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

I'm glad to hear that Yesra has exceeded your expectations as a tour guide. Understanding the history and significance of a place can truly enhance the travel experience. If you have any more feedback or if there's anything else I can assist you with, please feel free to let me know. Best Regards Turkey Tours Company

Excellent tour

Ellen_S, Jun 2024

Our guide was friendly, flexible and very knowledgeable. She tailored the tour to our desires and took us to a charming local restaurant for lunch.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

We are pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with our guide during your tour. It is our goal to provide friendly, flexible, and knowledgeable service to our customers. We always strive to tailor our tours to meet the desires of our customers and to provide an enjoyable and authentic experience. We are glad that you enjoyed the charming local restaurant for lunch and we appreciate your feedback. Thank you for choosing us for your tour experience.