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.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Starting from Izmir city center area.
Ancient Ephesus City Visit with your guide.
Take a lunch at local restaurant with open buffet.
The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was a magnificent structure dedicated to the Greek goddess Artemis. Located in Ephesus, it was renowned for its grand scale and exquisite marble construction. Though only ruins remain today, it once featured towering columns and intricate sculptures, reflecting the architectural and artistic brilliance of ancient times.
Take a road for turn back to Izmir.
All Izmir Hotels Izmir Cruise Port Izmir Airport 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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ephesus Tour From Izmir lasts about 6–10 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $113 per person for this Izmir experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
Children aged 3–6 pay from $51, adults from $113. 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. All Izmir Hotels Izmir Cruise Port Izmir Airport 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.
The experience is available in EN, FR, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 18 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Was great experience and tour guide was great and knowledgeable highly recommend
Thank you for recommending the tour and for your kind words about our guide's knowledge. We're glad you enjoyed the experience and would be delighted to welcome you again on another journey with Gezenthi Travel Agency.
Excellent so interesting. Thank you Aphly. Great guide full of knowledge and so willing to explain it all.
How lovely to hear that you found the tour so engaging from beginning to end. We're delighted that our guide's knowledge and eagerness to share every detail made your visit so rewarding, and we hope to welcome you again soon on another journey with Gezenthi Travel Agency.
A very enriching and very enjoyable experience. The guide is an educated person with knowledge of the history related to the city of Ephesus.
Nos llena de satisfacción leer que su visita a Éfeso resultó tan instructiva como agradable. Le agradecemos sinceramente que haya compartido su opinión y nos alegra que la preparación de nuestro guía le haya permitido conocer a fondo la historia de esta antigua ciudad. Esperamos tener el placer de acompañarle de nuevo en otra aventura con la Agencia de Viaje Gezenthi.
It has been a very productive tour with a guide, Ermen, with a lot of knowledge of the area and its history. We loved it!
¡Qué alegría saber que disfrutaron tanto del tour y que la visita les resultó tan completa! Nos complace especialmente que las explicaciones de nuestro guía sobre la historia de la zona hayan enriquecido su experiencia. Será un placer recibirles de nuevo en un próximo viaje con la Agencia de Viaje Gezenthi.
It has been perfect. Good timing picking us up. Very good guide. He was super competent and well prepared and good mood. Entusiastic. All our recommondations to Alpu!
Thank you very much for your kind feedback and recommendation! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and appreciated Alperen's professionalism, enthusiasm, and positive energy. At Gezenthi Travel, we take great pride in our guides and the quality of service we provide to our guests. We will happily share your lovely comments with Alperen. We hope to welcome you back to Türkiye!
Really liked the tour. Our guide Alpie was very knowledgable and enthusiastic. They made sure that we were as comfortable as can be. The pick up and drop off were also very nice organized. The sites were very impressive and definitely worth a visit.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Alperen’s knowledge and enthusiasm made your experience even more enjoyable. We’re also glad our team ensured your comfort and that the pick-up and drop-off arrangements went smoothly. At Gezenthi Travel, we value every detail of the guest experience. We hope to welcome you again soon! — Gezenthi Travel Agency
Passionate and fascinating guide. He spoke English very well and hosted this day in a very good way!
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié la passion et le professionnalisme de notre guide, ainsi que la qualité de ses commentaires en anglais. Chez Gezenthi Travel, nous mettons un point d'honneur à rendre chaque visite agréable et enrichissante. Nous espérons vous accueillir à nouveau en Turquie ! — Gezenthi Travel Agecy
Excellent experience. Alperen was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable. Bus driver was also amazing. Thanks so much for a memorable trip to Ephesus.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience in Ephesus. We’re especially pleased that Alperen’s knowledge and our driver’s professional service contributed to a memorable day. At Gezenthi Travel, we truly value your feedback and are happy to know our team met your expectations. We hope to welcome you again in Türkiye! — Gezenthi Travel Agency
Alpi!!!! Best tour-guide ! It was great to meet an English speaking tour guide with such a lovely positive attitude. The trip was definitely an experience of a lifetime and well worth it . Thank you so much . Love Turkey 🇹🇷
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that Alpi’s positive attitude and warm hospitality made your experience so special. At Gezenthi Travel, we always aim to provide our guests with unforgettable experiences and professional guidance. We sincerely thank you for your kind words and your love for Turkey! We hope to welcome you back soon. — Gezenthi Travel Agency
Alpi was the most considerate and knowledgeable host. Nothing was too much effort for him. His knowledge of the era is off the charts. It was money well spent, and a brilliant day that I will never forget.
Thank you for your wonderful review. At Gezenthi Travel, we are delighted that Alperen’s expertise, attentiveness, and dedication contributed to such an unforgettable day. Providing our guests with a high-quality, enjoyable experience led by knowledgeable guides is the foundation of what we do. Thank you very much for your trust and recommendation; we look forward to welcoming you back to Turkey! -Gezenthi Travel Agency
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephesus Tour From Izmir | 6–10 hours | 4.9 (1,205) | $113 | |
 PRIVATE Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour (Skip-The-Line) | 4–6 hours | 4.9 (587) | $49 | View |
 Ephesus Tour with Virgin Mary From Izmir All Inclusive | 6–10 hours | 4.9 (574) | $132 | View |
 Ephesus Tour with Temple of Artemis and Sirince Village From Izmir | 8–9 hours | 4.8 (271) | $125 | View |
 Daily Ephesus & Virgin Mary House Tour from Izmir | 5–9 hours | 4.9 (192) | $154 | View |
 Customizable Ephesus Tour & Farm Lunch Experience | 4–6 hours | 5.0 (185) | $149 | View |
 Tailor-Made Private Ephesus Tour with Local Experiences | 6–8 hours | 4.9 (174) | $75 | View |