Ephesus Boat Tours 18 options
The 12 best of 18 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-19| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephesus & Mary's House: Private Cruise Tour with On-Time ReturnOur pick | US$ 29 per person | 4h–6h | 4.97★ · 9,370 | Every day | English |
| Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi: Ancient Ruins & Artemis TempleBest value | US$ 6 per person | 3h–6h | 4.61★ · 56 | Every day · First departure 07:00, last 15:00 | English |
| Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary: Private Kusadasi Cruise TourTop rated | US$ 39 per person | 5h 30m | 5.00★ · 298 | Every day | English |
| Ephesus & Mary's House: Private Cruise Tour with Entry Fees | US$ 109 per person | 4h–6h | 4.93★ · 2,894 | Every day | English |
| Kusadasi: Ephesus & Temple of Artemis Private Tour, Cruise Return Guaranteed | US$ 39 per person | 5h–6h | 4.97★ · 617 | Every day | English |
| Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi: On-Time Return for Cruise Passengers | US$ 49 per person | 4h–6h | 4.93★ · 123 | Every day | English, Spanish |
| Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port: Ancient Sites with Lunch | US$ 58 per person | 4h–6h | 4.98★ · 58 | Every day · First departure 06:30, last 17:00 | English |
| Ephesus Private Tour for Cruise Travelers: Skip the Lines | US$ 79 per person | 4h–7h | 4.86★ · 35 | Every day · First departure 07:30, last 11:00 | English, Spanish |
| Ephesus Private Cruise Tour: 6–8 Hours with Expert Guide | US$ 39 per person | 6h–8h | 4.88★ · 34 | Every day | English |
| Kusadasi Private Ephesus Tour: Ancient Sites & Sirince Village | US$ 34 per person | 5h–6h | 5.00★ · 31 | Every day · First departure 07:00, last 12:00 | English, German |
| Ephesus Tour from Izmir: Skip-the-Line Tickets & Cruise Return | US$ 89 per person | 6h–7h | 4.74★ · 27 | Every day · First departure 07:30, last 10:00 | English |
| Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi: 4 Hours, Guaranteed Return | US$ 15.20 per person | 3h–4h | 4.85★ · 27 | Every day · First departure 06:30, last 14:30 | English |
Ephesus Boat Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Ephesus & Mary's House: Private Cruise Tour with On-Time Return, US$ 29 (4h–6h, 4.97★ · 9,370).
- Best value: Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi: Ancient Ruins & Artemis Temple, US$ 6 (3h–6h, 4.61★ · 56).
- Top rated: Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary: Private Kusadasi Cruise Tour, US$ 39 (5h 30m, 5.00★ · 298).
Real price per person across the 18 options: US$ 6–US$ 109 (median US$ 39). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 18.
Of the 18 options: 18 with free cancellation, 18 with instant confirmation, 16 with hotel pickup, 16 kid-friendly, 11 private and 8 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Frequently asked questions
Which option do travelers like most?
The favorite is “Ephesus & Mary's House: Private Cruise Tour with On-Time Return”, rated 4.97★ from 9,370 reviews. 97% rated it 5 stars.
What time do they start?
The first departure is at 06:30 and the last at 17:00. From 17:00: “Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port: Ancient Sites with Lunch” (17:00).
Which days do they run?
All of them run every day.
What languages do the guides speak?
Live guides speak English (17 options), Spanish (4) and German (1).
How long do they last?
Most last 4h 30m–5h 30m. Shortest: “Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi: Ancient Ruins & Artemis Temple” (3h–6h). Longest: “Ephesus Private Cruise Tour: 6–8 Hours with Expert Guide” (6h–8h).
Which places do they visit?
The places that come up most: House of the Virgin Mary (in 15 options), Temple of Artemis (15), Ephesus Terrace Houses (7) and Kusadasi Castle (5).
Which ones include hotel pickup?
16 of 18 include hotel pickup, for example “Ephesus & Mary's House: Private Cruise Tour with On-Time Return” and “Ephesus & Mary's House: Private Cruise Tour with Entry Fees”.
Can I bring children?
In 16 of 18 the minimum age is 5 or under (14 with no minimum age). Of those 16, 10 are stroller-friendly.
Are they wheelchair accessible?
9 of 18 are listed as wheelchair accessible, for example “Ephesus & Mary's House: Private Cruise Tour with On-Time Return” and “Kusadasi: Ephesus & Temple of Artemis Private Tour, Cruise Return Guaranteed”. No special fitness needed: 13 of 18. Moderate fitness: 5 of 18.