Ephesus Private Tour from Kusadasi: 3 Ancient Sites Guide

One pillar remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

A private guided tour of Ephesus from Kusadasi covers four major sites: the ancient city itself, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis, and the Basilica of St. John. Your licensed guide speaks English, Spanish or French and meets you at the port. The tour runs six to seven hours and includes transportation, parking and all local taxes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Ephesus3h
2. House of the Virgin Mary1h
3. Temple of Artemis1h
4. Basilica of St. John1h

Explore ancient Ephesus and landmarks

• Visit ancient city of Ephesus
• Tour the House of the Virgin Mary
• See the Temple of Artemis ruins
• Explore the Basilica of St. John

The experience

Ephesus is a Greco-Roman port city and one of the two largest open-air museums in the world after Pompeii, full of Roman ruins and their architectural influence. Your private guide takes you through the site and then to three connected landmarks nearby. The House of the Virgin Mary is a shrine where Christians believe she spent her final days with St. John. It has been visited by two former Popes. The Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, now stands as a single pillar, but from that spot you can see the Basilica of St. John, the Selcuk fortress and the Isa Bay Mosque. The Basilica itself was built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian to honor St. John the Apostle, and you can visit the saint's tomb, the side chapels and the baptistery courtyard.

You're picked up at Kusadasi Port in a private air-conditioned vehicle and returned there at the end. The guide is a licensed professional who speaks your language and tailors the pace to your group. Because this is a private tour, you set the rhythm and can linger where you want. The whole outing takes between six and seven hours, which fits the typical port day if you're arriving by ship.

What’s included

• Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle.
• pickup and drop-off from Kusadasi Port.
• a professional licensed tour guide.
• local taxes and parking fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Ada Vegas Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you're arriving by ship and want a private guide who sets the pace through Ephesus's three major sites within your port day window.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What is the Temple of Artemis like when I get there?

The Temple of Artemis stands as a single remaining pillar from one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. From that location you can see the Basilica of St. John, the Selcuk fortress and the Isa Bay Mosque across the landscape.

Can I visit the House of the Virgin Mary as part of this tour?

Yes, the House of the Virgin Mary is one of the four main stops. It's a shrine where Christians believe she spent her last days with St. John and has been visited by two former Popes.

What does the Basilica of St. John include?

The Basilica of St. John was built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian to honor the Apostle. You can see the tomb of St. John, side chapels and the baptistery courtyard during your visit.

How long does this tour take?

The tour runs six to seven hours from pickup at Kusadasi Port to drop-off, covering Ephesus and the three connected sites.