Are you ready to spend an unforgettable day in Kusadasi and Ephesus? We will explore Roman history with the most classic private Ephesus tour. Good choice for people who are interested in ancient history and want to see everything possible in one day without being in a rush. You will visit the most significant places with skip-the-line tickets and the most professional guides!
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
The House of the Virgin Mary is located 6 km (3.7 mi) from Ephesus and surrounded by pine and olive trees. It is made of stone and looks very small and humble. Outside the house is a "wishing wall," which pilgrims have used by tying their intentions on paper or fabric. A nearby water source is also believed to have miraculous healing powers. Several popes visited the shrine after the first visit of the VI. Paul in 1967.
After Mary's house, your guide will escort you to sights in Ephesus, informing you about the history of impressive Roman structures as you walk through the magnificent Marble Street of the city. Ephesus is Turkey's most visited ancient site and the third largest city of the Roman Empire after Alexandria and Rome. Once, it was a trading center of the Asia province of the Roman Empire known as Asia Minor. During your stay in Ephesus, you will be amazed by two-thousand-year-old structures such as the Parliament House, Temple of Domitian, Memmius Monument, Heracles Gate, mosaic-covered pavements, bathhouses, public toilets, the Third Largest Library of the Ancient World, the shops, the Largest Theater of Turkey where St. Paul preached and many others.
The last historical spot of your tour will be the Temple of Artemis (Diana) which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient World.
1. Upon your cruise ship's arrival, your designated private tour guide will be readily identifiable, holding a sign bearing your surname, positioned at the immigration exit gate. 2. It is our earnest recommendation that our esteemed guests opt for an early selection of their preferred pick-up time, aligned with their ship's arrival. Doing so will facilitate a seamless rendezvous with your guide, mitigating congestion stemming from the influx of shore excursion vehicles. 3. In the case of hotel accommodations, your dedicated private tour guide will extend a warm welcome in the comfort of the hotel lobby.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ephesus: Private Tour with Skip-The-Line & Less Walking lasts about 4–5 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $75 per person for this Kusadasi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 15 departures a day between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Children aged 7–11 pay from $19, adults from $75. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. 1. Upon your cruise ship's arrival, your designated private tour guide will be readily identifiable, holding a sign bearing your surname, positioned at the immigration exit gate. 2. It is our earnest recommendation that our esteemed guests opt for an early selection of their preferred pick-up time, aligned with their ship's arrival. Doing so will facilitate a seamless rendezvous with your guide, mitigating congestion stemming from the influx of shore excursion vehicles. 3. In the case of hotel accommodations, your dedicated private tour guide will extend a warm welcome in the comfort of the hotel lobby. Pickup points include Saturn Hotel KusadasI, Risus Garden Marina Hotel.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Our guide Hazel was professional and extent accommodating. You can tell from the start that she is well educated in the history and stories she told in a warm and transcending manner. Our driver as well, was kind and drove well. Hazel really made the tour worthwhile. Our time was flexible to the hour and we completed the tour in good time.
We had a great guide. Hazel is knowledgeable and informative. We’re older and she sized up our limitations immediately. We saw everything we intended to see to see. We had a light lunch and we’re back to our ship with time to spare. No anxieties. We highly recommend this guide.
Gulsah did an amazing job, and really let us custom tailor our day according to what we wanted to see. It was a very informative and great experience with an amazing farm to table lunch that was delicious.
We loved our private tour with Gulsah. She was knowledgeable and kind. She tailored our itinerary based on our preferences and also had amazing suggestions. The lunch was delicious local farm to table cuisine.
Gulsah met us immediately following disembarkation from the ship and was lovely the entire time spent with her. We were picked up in a luxurious sprinter van and expertly guided us through a tour of the Ephesus ruins, lunch at a local farm to table eatery, and a leather goods store complete with a fashion show! Would 100% recommend this tour and Gulsah as a guide. We skipped the lines, ate wonderful food, and went to places that were not overly pushy and aggressive.
Exceptional tour with Gulsah.
It was perfect. Hazal is very well-informed and interesting. She doesn't overload the clients and is flexible about altering the schedule to fit in with your interests. I really rate this tour company.
It was absolutely brilliant. Hazal is a fantastic guide - informed, knowledgeable, considerate, thoughtful and helpful. Also she knows how to cut to the chase and is very flexible with arrangements.
The tour was great. We got to see so much of the region in so little time. Hazel knew so much about the history of the area. We got to see and learn so much. A must do tour!
My mom and I had a great experience with Ibrahim Battal. The tour was truly catered to our needs. My mom is 70 and has chronic pain issues. Ibrahim was super patient and flexible with the tour and understood my mother's challenges without specifically mentioning to him. He is extremely knowledgeable and pleasant to be around. We liked the tour so much that we booked a Pummakale tour the next day.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephesus: Private Tour with Skip-The-Line & Less Walking | 4–5 hours | 5.0 (137) | $75 | |
 LESS WALKING - SKIP THE LINES Private Customizable Ephesus Tour | 3–7 hours | 5.0 (2) | $109 | View |
 FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return | 4–6 hours | 5.0 (12,105) | $39 | View |
 Best of Ephesus: Private & Group Skip-the-Line Tour for Cruisers | 4–5 hours | 5.0 (12,083) | $20 | View |
 LESS Walking Tour : Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Temple | 4–5 hours | 5.0 (46) | $109 | View |
 PRIVATE All Inclusive Ephesus Tour (SKIP-THE-LINE) | 4–6 hours | 5.0 (2,326) | $69 | View |
 PRIVATE Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour (Skip-The-Line) | 4–6 hours | 4.9 (588) | $49 | View |