Step onto the ancient marble streets of Ephesus, one of the greatest cities of the ancient world and one of the Mediterranean’s best-preserved Greco-Roman cities, and discover its remarkable history with a professional local guide.
Explore the city’s most impressive landmarks in a logical route, including the Odeon, State Agora, Curetes Street, Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celsus, Commercial Agora, and the Great Theatre, which once accommodated approximately 24,000 spectators. Along the way, your guide brings Ephesus to life through engaging stories and fascinating insights into its history, architecture, culture, and daily life.
After exploring Ephesus, enjoy lunch and visit selected local workshops to discover traditional craftsmanship and regional products. Continue to the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, before returning to your hotel accompanied by your guide.
Tour Options
Ephesus Tour
Pickup included
Itinerary
Izmir
Pass by
All guests picked up directly from their hotels. Once everyone is on board, the journey to the ancient city of Ephesus, located near Selçuk, begin.
Ephesus Ancient City
Admission not included120 min
You'll enter the ancient city of Ephesus through its upper gate, exploring all significant sites within the city. Your visit will conclude as you exit from the lower gate.
Selcuk
60 min
Take a lunch at the local restaurant with open-buffet is included
Izmir
60 min
Turn back to Izmir and take off all guest at their hotels.
What's included
Included
Transport
Lunch
Tour Guide
Not included
Drinks
Personal Expenses
Ancient City of Ephesus
Virgin Mary House Entry Fee
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from all Izmir address
All airbnb address
If your pick-up address or the area where your hotel is located is not suitable for the tour vehicle's entry, your tour guide will send you the meeting point closest to your address a day before.
Traveller Ratings
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29 reviews
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Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ephesus Ancient City Entrance Fee will pay as cash. 40 EURO
Virgin Mary House Entrance Fee will pay as cash. 20 EURO
Since the program you purchased is a group tour, tour end times may vary. If you have travel plans after the tour, please contact us.
You will see the Temple of Artemis panoramic.
If there is not a sufficient majority in languages other than English, our tour operate in English
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
The duration of transfers are approximate 1 hour, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
If you have an evening flight on the same day, please make sure to inform us beforehand and select a flight departing after 8:00 PM.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ephesus Tour take?
Ephesus Tour lasts about 7–10 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Ephesus Tour cost?
Prices start at $64 per person for this Izmir 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.
Can I cancel Ephesus Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick up from all Izmir address
All airbnb address
If your pick-up address or the area where your hotel is located is not suitable for the tour vehicle's entry, your tour guide will send you the meeting point closest to your address a day before. Pickup points include Yenisehir Akpinar Hotel, Ege Pearl Hotel.
What languages is Ephesus Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 18 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(29)
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Roman_M
August 31, 2025
Passionate and knowledgeable guide!
Alperen (Alpi) was fantastic! His energy and passion for history made the tour both fun and informative. The schedule was well-balanced — we saw everything without feeling rushed. The driver was great, the food was tasty, and his restaurant tips in Izmir were spot on. Highly recommended!
Operator response
It is a pleasure to know you found our tour well organized and that you enjoyed the transport and lunch. We are glad that our guide Alperen enriched your experience. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour.
Gezenthi Travel Agency
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i_igoa604
December 21, 2024
Wonderful city of Ephesus
The visit to Ephesus is spectacular. The guide Erman is very friendly and is watching everyone at all times. Highly recommended
Operator response
¡Gracias por tu maravilloso comentario! Estamos muy contentos de que haya disfrutado de su visita a Éfeso y que Erman haya hecho su experiencia aún más hermosa con su cuidado y atención. ¡Realmente apreciamos su consejo y esperamos verlo pronto nuevamente!”
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Camper16521269051
December 21, 2024
Unforgettable experience of Ephesus!!
This trip to Ephesus was an excellent experience. The guide, Mr. Emran was very nice, a knowledgeable person. As per the plan, they picked up us from the Izmir airport and also dropped there well within the timelines.
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We are so glad to hear that your trip to Ephesus was an excellent experience. It is great to know that Mr. Erman impressed you with his knowledge and kindness and that the pick-up and drop-off from Izmir Airport went smoothly and on time.
We hope to see you again in the future on another enjoyable and well-organized trip!
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clements391
December 21, 2024
Great experience, on time!
Erman led the group around the city of Ephesus and it was a great experience. He was knowledgeable about the history and fluent in both English and Spanish, which is very surprising. The site was wonderful and the group has plenty of time to take pictures and take in the view. The tour is also quite flexible on where you want to stay and for how long. Overall, it was a great experience and really recommend for people who don't have transportation to commute from Izmir city to the site.
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's great to hear that Erman's expertise and bilingual fluency in English and Spanish added so much value to your Ephesus tour. We are glad that the site left a lasting impression and that you appreciated the pacing flexibility that allowed ample time for photos and viewings.
Thank you for your recommendation and we hope to welcome you on another unforgettable tour in the future
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R2278UTjuancarlosb
December 1, 2024
Excellent family experience for those who enjoy learning history
The tour was very complete, the guide knew many interesting details and we really enjoyed it. You learn a lot, I really recommend it. The guide also helped us to understand the architecture of the different eras. The tour does not tire, and is used quite a lot, I highly recommend visiting the additional area that have indoors (for an additional cost). We had the flexibility to visit the Virgin Mary house and the Ephesus museum in Seculk.
Operator response
Muchísimas gracias por tu reseña tan positiva! Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste del tour y que el guía pudo brindarte tantos detalles interesantes, así como ayudarte a comprender mejor la arquitectura de las diferentes épocas. Es estupendo que el recorrido haya sido cómodo y aprovechado al máximo. También nos alegra que hayas podido explorar la Casa de la Virgen María y el Museo de Éfeso en Selçuk. Apreciamos mucho tu recomendación y esperamos poder ofrecerte otra experiencia memorable en el futuro. ¡Gracias nuevamente!
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GerardK93
October 17, 2024
Do not go
Do not go! You pay too much for bad historical site. Audio tour was broken, no money back. Pregnant wife was refused toilet. Staff is very unfriendly. Dangerous steps with no warming signs, saw many people fall and hurt themself.
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Tisak_O
August 3, 2024
Ephesus itself is great!
Ephesus is a great place if you like to feel how the Roman lived their lives. The terrace house should be included in the ticket but you have to pay another 25 Euros on top of 40. The multimedia shows is so so for me. The tour is ok, I wish they give us more free time instead she put us in the multimedia show.
Operator response
Dear guest,
Thank you for your comments about our tour. However, we would like to clarify one issue. The entrance fees to historical sites and museums are not in the hands of private sector companies, as in other countries. Prices are announced by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey and are valid for all foreign/local tourists. As is the case everywhere, it is our duty to comply with the laws on this matter.
But I would like to thank you once again, we have announced to our other guests through you that the entrance tickets are included in the tour price you have paid and how much space they take up in the total price.
I hope we can serve you again in our other tours and other trips to Turkey. On behalf of the Gezenthi Travel Agency family, we wish you health and plenty of travel for the rest of your life.
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MaHadija_D
June 21, 2024
Our Izmir Ephesus trip
Erman is a wonderful guide. He is fluent in english and other languages. His historical knowledge of Izmir is impeccable. He is patient and lively. It was a wonderful trip.
Operator response
Dear Guest ,
Thank you very much for your nice comment.
We are working to keep our quality at the highest level with your evaluations. We would be pleased to welcome you again and wish you a safe journey.
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Elisabeth_U
September 13, 2023
Decent tour with historical information, but need more free time
On this tour, we stopped at a ceramics workshop/store, Ephesus, and for lunch. Esra, our guide, was friendly and patient with answering our many questions about the history of Ephesus.
One suggestion I have is to give guests more time to wander freely around Ephesus. I felt a little rushed since we didn’t have any time to go off on our own after the historical explanations were finished.
Operator response
Thank you very much for your nice comments. You can be sure that we will take your evaluation into consideration. We would be happy to see you again with us and wish you a happy journey.
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Sai239
September 10, 2023
Izmir Day tour
Selim was an excellent guide. He was patient, adjusted to our pace, explained everything so beautifully. The car and the driver were excellent too.
Operator response
Thank you very much for your 5 star comment. As Gezenthi Travel, we are very happy that you had a wonderful tour with Selim at Ephesus Tour.
We would like to accompany you on your next visit to Türkiye.
Best regards, Gezenthi Travel Team.
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