Archaeology Tours from Izmir at a glance
- Our pick: Ephesus Tour from Izmir: Ancient City with Local Guide, US$ 111 per person (6h–10h, 4.92★ · 1,236).
- Top rated: Ephesus, Temple of Artemis & Mary's House Small Group Tour, US$ 95 per person (5h–7h, 4.99★ · 86).
- Best value: Ephesus from Izmir: Day Trip with Flexible Stops & Transfers, US$ 39 per person (6h–10h, 4.85★ · 113).
Price per person across the 15 options priced per person: US$ 39–US$ 344 (median US$ 122). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 16.
Of the 16 options: 16 with live guides in English, 15 with free cancellation, 16 with instant confirmation, 14 with hotel pickup, 14 kid-friendly, 5 private and 9 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Archaeology Tours from Izmir — Ephesus, Temple of Artemis and 5 more
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16 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Ephesus Tour from Izmir: Ancient City with Local Guide Visit Ephesus with a professional guide to walk marble streets past the Library of Celsus and Great Theatre, then see the Temple of Artemis, an ancient Wonder of the World. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.92 (1,236 reviews) Duration: 6h–10h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 111 per person
Ephesus Tour from Izmir: Ancient City & Temple of Artemis Start at the House of the Virgin Mary, then walk Ephesus's marble streets past the Library of Celsus and Great Theatre with a guide who explains what. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.91 (598 reviews) Duration: 6h–10h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 129 per person
Ephesus Tour from Izmir: Temple of Artemis & Sirince Village Visit the House of the Virgin Mary and walk Ephesus's marble streets past the Library of Celsus and Great Theater. See the Temple of Artemis. Every day · 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.83 (281 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 122 per person
Ephesus Day Tour from Izmir: Ancient Ruins & Virgin Mary Shrine Full-day Ephesus tour from Izmir with House of Virgin Mary, ancient city ruins, Temple of Artemis and lunch included. Eight hours, hotel pickup, small groups. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.79 (155 reviews) Duration: 8h–11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 124 per person
Ephesus from Izmir: Day Trip with Flexible Stops & Transfers Step into ancient Ephesus on a day trip from Izmir, wander the Library of Celsus, Grand Theatre, and Temple of Artemis, with flexible stops and local guide pickup. Every day · 08:00 ★ 4.85 (113 reviews) Duration: 6h–10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Pergamon & Asklepion Day Trip from Izmir with Lunch Step into ancient Pergamon and the Asklepion on a small-group day trip from Izmir, guided by locals, with lunch and hotel pickup included for a relaxed experience. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.96 (92 reviews) Duration: 6h–10h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 213 per person
Ephesus, Temple of Artemis & Mary's House Small Group Tour Small group tour from Izmir to Ephesus with skip-the-line access to the Temple of Artemis, House of the Virgin Mary, and ancient theatre. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 4.99 (86 reviews) Duration: 5h–7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
Pamukkale and Hierapolis Day Trip: White Terraces & Ruins Pick up from your Izmir hotel and drive four hours to Pamukkale, where you walk the white travertine terraces and explore the Hierapolis ruins. Every day · 06:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.85 (134 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 145 per person
Ephesus Temple of Artemis Tour from Izmir Skip-the-Line Walk the marble streets of Ephesus with a licensed guide, see the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders), and return to Izmir port on time. Every day · Every 30 min, 07:30 to 10:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.98 (40 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Ephesus Tour from Izmir: Skip-the-Line Tickets & Cruise Return Six to seven hours exploring Ephesus Ruins, House of the Virgin Mary, and Temple of Artemis from Izmir Port with a licensed guide, lunch included. Every day · Every 30 min, 07:30 to 10:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.74 (27 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Pamukkale Tour from Izmir: UNESCO Terraces & Ruins Full-day small group tour from Izmir to Pamukkale UNESCO site with hotel pickup, air-conditioned minibus, professional guide. Mon–Sat · 06:00, 06:30 and 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.60 (40 reviews) Duration: 12h–14h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 121 per person
Ephesus Private Day Tour from Izmir: Dedicated Guide & Driver Private day tour of Ephesus and Selçuk from Izmir with your own guide and driver, separate vehicles. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (19 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 388 per group
Pergamon Tour from Izmir: Ancient Greek City & Asclepion Full-day Pergamon tour from Izmir with private transport, Turkish lunch, and entry to the Asclepion sanctuary where ancient physicians treated patients with healing waters. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 344 per person
Ephesus Ancient City Tour from Izmir: Private Guide & Lunch Private Ephesus tour from Izmir with Temple of Artemis, Library of Celsus and lunch included. Your own guide and driver for the full 7 hours, pickup from your hotel or port. Every day · 06:00, 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · DE · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 102 per person
Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour: Cotton Castle Ruins from Izmir Visit Pamukkale's white travertine pools and the ancient Hierapolis theater on this 9-hour small-group tour from Izmir with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (6 reviews) Duration: 9h–10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 170 per person
Compare 1 more options for Archaeology Tours from Izmir
From US$ 160 per person · 6 h to 10 h
Ephesus Ancient City Tour from Izmir: Temple of Artemis Six-hour guided tour of Ephesus from Izmir with Temple of Artemis, Celsius Library and expert guide included. Every day · 08:00 · All ages Duration: 6h–10h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 160 per person
The top 12 of 16 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephesus Tour from Izmir: Ancient City with Local GuideOur pickPickup offered | US$ 111 per person | 6h–10h | 4.92★ · 1,236 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish, French |
| Ephesus, Temple of Artemis & Mary's House Small Group TourTop ratedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 95 per person | 5h–7h | 4.99★ · 86 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Ephesus from Izmir: Day Trip with Flexible Stops & TransfersBest value | US$ 39 per person | 6h–10h | 4.85★ · 113 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Ephesus Tour from Izmir: Ancient City & Temple of ArtemisPickup offered | US$ 129 per person | 6h–10h | 4.91★ · 598 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish, French |
| Ephesus Tour from Izmir: Temple of Artemis & Sirince VillagePickup offered | US$ 122 per person | 8h–9h | 4.83★ · 281 | Every day · 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30 | English |
| Ephesus Day Tour from Izmir: Ancient Ruins & Virgin Mary ShrineGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 124 per person | 8h–11h | 4.79★ · 155 | Every day · 07:30 | English |
| Pergamon & Asklepion Day Trip from Izmir with LunchPickup offered | US$ 213 per person | 6h–10h | 4.96★ · 92 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish, French |
| Pamukkale and Hierapolis Day Trip: White Terraces & RuinsPickup offered | US$ 145 per person | 13h | 4.85★ · 134 | Every day · 06:30 | English, Spanish |
| Ephesus Temple of Artemis Tour from Izmir Skip-the-LineGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 89 per person | 5h–6h | 4.98★ · 40 | Every day · Every 30 min, 07:30 to 10:00 | English |
| Ephesus Tour from Izmir: Skip-the-Line Tickets & Cruise ReturnGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 89 per person | 6h–7h | 4.74★ · 27 | Every day · Every 30 min, 07:30 to 10:00 | English |
| Pamukkale Tour from Izmir: UNESCO Terraces & RuinsGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | US$ 121 per person | 12h–14h | 4.60★ · 40 | Mon–Sat · 06:00, 06:30 and 07:00 | English |
| Ephesus Private Day Tour from Izmir: Dedicated Guide & DriverPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 388 per group up to 4 people · ≈ US$ 97 per person if 4 go | 8h–10h | 5.00★ · 19 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish, French |
By what you need
- Private (5): Ephesus, Temple of Artemis & Mary's House Small Group Tour (US$ 95 per person) · Ephesus Private Day Tour from Izmir: Dedicated Guide & Driver (US$ 388 per group) · Pergamon Tour from Izmir: Ancient Greek City & Asclepion (US$ 344 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (4): Ephesus Day Tour from Izmir: Ancient Ruins & Virgin Mary Shrine (US$ 124 per person) · Ephesus Temple of Artemis Tour from Izmir Skip-the-Line (US$ 89 per person) · Ephesus Tour from Izmir: Skip-the-Line Tickets & Cruise Return (US$ 89 per person)