Designed specifically for cruise travelers seeking a stress-free, high-value experience: • 100% On-Time Return Guarantee: We track your ship's docking schedule so you never have to worry about missing your departure. • Easy Downhill Route: We start at the Upper Gate (Magnesia Gate) and walk downhill to the Lower Gate—no tiring uphill climbs under the Aegean sun. • Skip-the-Ticket-Line Access: Your licensed guide arranges admission in advance, saving you precious port time. • Compact & Comprehensive (3.5 Hours): Experience the must-see wonders of Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis, leaving you extra time to enjoy Kusadasi town before reboarding.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Enjoy a relaxed, downhill walking tour through the ancient city of Ephesus, designed specifically for a comfortable and easy pace. Led by your expert local guide, you will walk along the famous marble streets and discover the breathtaking Library of Celsus, the Grand Theatre where St. Paul preached, the Temple of Hadrian, Trajan’s Fountain, and the Roman Public Latrines. Your guide manages the tickets in advance so you bypass the long ticket queues and maximize your time exploring without unnecessary climbing.
Take a scenic photo stop at the site of the legendary Temple of Artemis (Artemision), officially recognized as one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Your licensed guide will bring the fascinating history, mythology, and colossal architectural grandeur of this once-magnificent Greek sanctuary to life while you capture great pictures with views of the nearby Basilica of St. John and Ayasuluk Fortress in the background.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Excurgo comparison of 1,243 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Shore Excursion: 3 Hours Easy Ephesus Group & Private Tour lasts about 3h 30min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $19 per person for this Kusadasi 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, with 29 departures a day between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Children aged 3–7 pay from $8, adults from $19. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Our guides will be holding the name boards which has your name on it at meeting area in port. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
From start to finish this trip was amazing. Our tour guide, Adam, could not have been better. We toured Ephesus as well as stopping by a rug making school. The tour was the perfect amount of time and Adam was a wealth of knowledge. Very friendly and spoke perfect English.
A very complete and pleasant experience with Yavuz from the pickup at the port itself, the private vehicle transport and the explanation of Ephesus. It is appreciated that he asks the group about their preference for visiting bazaars. He speaks Spanish very well and keeps a pace accessible for all ages, he makes stops at different places to enjoy the views and take photographs. We recommend him 100%
Yavuz was a fantastic guide! We had a very nice day im Efesus. Everything was perfect, the minibus, the timming and the arrival on time to the cruise. Thank you Yavuz!!
Great trip to explore Ephesus and get to know the history. Much cheaper and smaller group than cruise excursions. Our tour guide Yavuz was very good and flexible. We strongly recommend visiting the Museum / AI Experience included with the ticket (the one in front of the theatre).
We did the Ephesus tour with the Guide Yavuz, we are so happy to did it with him. You can do the tour also in Spanish. We recommended him.
It was a really great tour with Yavuz, interesting, relaxed. All questions answered. We would do it again immediately. Super guide, very likable and gave us a lot of historical info. Well organized. Perfect. Thanks
An excellent trip from start to finish. Excellent joining instructions, car and driver. Our guide was brilliant; knowledgeable, enthusiastic and considerate to our needs.
Ekrem was lovely! Easy booking, clear meet up instructions, and transition to comfortable transportation. All leading up to the main event - the tour was very informative, he kept us moving safely through the crowds, and also was easy to find when I inevitably wandered off. Such a positive personality too. Really enjoyed our half day - which was plenty in the July heat. Thank you!
We loved our tour of Ephesus and Kusadasi with Ekrem! The sites were amazing and he did an incredible job of sharing the history (and finding rare shady spots on a very hot day). Great energy and enthusiasm to share his culture with lots of additional information during the drives. Logistics were exceptionally smooth with a large, comfortable van which made for a great way to see the local area. Highly recommend!
Ekrem did a wonderful job. Very interesting and knowledgeable and fun tour of Ephesus!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shore Excursion: 3 Hours Easy Ephesus Group & Private Tour | 3h 30min | 5.0 (73) | $19 | |
 ALL INCLUSIVE VIP Shore Excursion Customizable Ephesus with Lunch | 4–8 hours | 4.9 (563) | $140 | View |
 FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return | 4–6 hours | 5.0 (12,003) | $39 | View |
 Best of Ephesus: Private & Group Skip-the-Line Tour for Cruisers | 4–5 hours | 5.0 (11,917) | $20 | View |
 PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line | 4–6 hours | 5.0 (9,211) | $29 | View |
 ALL INCLUDED: Ephesus Tour for Cruisers including ENTRY TICKETS | 4–5 hours | 5.0 (3,020) | $55 | View |
 NO HIDDEN FEES PRIVATE & Group Ephesus, Mary's House Guided Tours | 4–6 hours | 4.9 (2,868) | $89 | View |