Ephesus Ancient City Tour from Kusadasi with Artemis Temple

The Celsius Library and Temple of Artemis in one morning

A 4-hour guided walking tour of Ephesus from Kusadasi takes you through the ancient city's main ruins—the Odeon, Trajan's Fountain, Hadrian's Temple, and the Celsius Library—and includes the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Entrance fees, private minivan transport, bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle are included; the guide speaks Spanish. Designed for cruise passengers with limited time in port.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided tour of Ephesus and Selçuk

• Minivan transfer from Kusadasi
• Explore ancient city of Ephesus
• Visit Odeon, Trajan's Fountain, Hadrian's Temple
• See Celsius Library ruins
• Tour Temple of Artemis ruins
• Visit Selçuk city highlights

The Experience

The Celsius Library stands as the centerpiece of Ephesus, and you'll walk past it alongside the Odeon, Trajan's Fountain and Hadrian's Temple—the main sights that made this city the commercial center of the ancient world. A guide leads the route through the UNESCO-listed ruins, explaining what each structure was and why it mattered. The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders, is also part of the itinerary, though only its ruins remain. Transport leaves from Kusadasi and returns there, so the whole experience fits inside a 4-hour window.

The minivan is air-conditioned and holds a small group, which means you're not walking in the heat for hours without relief. Bottled water is provided, and parking fees are covered. Because entrance to Ephesus is included in the price, there's no separate ticket to buy at the gate—you walk straight in. Selçuk, the nearby town known for its Seljuk architecture and proximity to the House of the Virgin Mary, can be seen on the route depending on how the guide structures the stops.

What’s included

• Private minivan transport from Kusadasi.
• entrance fees to Ephesus ancient city.
• bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• parking fees.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Turkey Istanbul Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks Spanish, so book this tour if you're comfortable following commentary in that language. If your group speaks a different language, you'll need to arrange your own translation or look for a tour with a guide in your language.

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Top questions

What are the main ruins I'll see inside Ephesus on this tour?

The Celsius Library, Odeon, Trajan's Fountain and Hadrian's Temple are the highlights you'll walk past and have explained. These are the structures that survive from Ephesus's time as a major Roman city, and they're the reason the site is UNESCO-listed.

Is the Temple of Artemis included, and what will I actually see there?

The Temple of Artemis is part of the itinerary, but only ruins remain—a few columns and foundations. It's one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the guide will explain what stood there and why it mattered, even though the structure itself is mostly gone.

How long is the tour and does it fit a cruise ship schedule?

The tour runs 4 hours total, including transport from Kusadasi. It's designed specifically for cruise passengers, so the timing works for ships with a port call in Kusadasi.

What's included in the price?

Entrance to Ephesus, private minivan transport, bottled water, air-conditioned vehicle and parking fees are all included. You don't buy a separate ticket at the gate.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks Spanish. If you speak Spanish, you'll follow the commentary directly; if not, you may want to arrange translation or check whether another language option is available before booking.