Ephesus: UNESCO World Heritage Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi cruise port: Skip ticket lines, US$ 39 per person (4h–6h, 4.97★ · 12,350).
- Top rated: Ephesus Private Tour from Kusadasi Cruise Port & Library of Celsus, US$ 49 per person (4h–8h, 4.99★ · 301).
- Best value: Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary: Private Tour from Kusadasi, US$ 14 per person (4h–7h, 4.89★ · 228).
Price per person across the 24 options priced per person: US$ 12–US$ 1,050 (median US$ 49). With 100+ reviews: 11 of 24.
Of the 24 options: 24 with live guides in English, 24 with free cancellation, 24 with instant confirmation, 22 with hotel pickup, 24 kid-friendly, 15 private and 13 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. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Ephesus: UNESCO World Heritage Tours
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24 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi cruise port: Skip ticket lines Private guided tour of Ephesus from Kusadasi port with a licensed local guide, air-conditioned transport and port pickup. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.97 (12,350 reviews) Duration: 4h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Ephesus & Mary's House: Private Cruise Tour with On-Time Return Private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi cruise port with skip-line entry, House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis. Licensed local guide, A/C minivan, guaranteed return to ship. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.96 (9,587 reviews) Duration: 4h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 29 per person
Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Cruise Port: Entry & Guide Included Group or private Ephesus shore excursion from Kusadasi with licensed guide, entry tickets and guaranteed return to your ship: meet at the port. Every day · No fixed time · All ages ★ 4.95 (3,220 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
Ephesus & Mary's House: Private Cruise Port Tour from Kusadasi Private shore excursion from Kusadasi: Ephesus ruins, House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis with licensed guide. Guaranteed on-time return, optional Turkish lunch. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.98 (1,369 reviews) Duration: 4h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 29 per person
Ephesus & Virgin Mary House Day Trip with Lunch & Pickup Walk ancient marble streets in Ephesus, visit the Virgin Mary House, and see the Temple of Artemis on a day trip from Kusadasi or Selcuk. Includes pickup and lunch. Every day · 09:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.92 (381 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 121 per person
Ephesus Private Tour from Kusadasi: Skip-the-Line & Terrace Houses Private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi port with licensed guide. Includes House of Virgin Mary, Celsus Library, Terrace Houses, St. John Basilica. AC transport. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.84 (135 reviews) Duration: 4h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 29 per person
Ephesus & Artemis: Small Group Shore Excursion with Lunch Step into ancient Ephesus, walk among ruins, see the Temple of Artemis, and share a traditional lunch: all with a small group and pickup from Kusadasi port. Every day · 14 start times, 07:00 to 14:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.96 (431 reviews) Duration: 4h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 27 per person
Ephesus & Virgin Mary House Day Trip from Izmir Full-day Ephesus tour from Izmir with House of Virgin Mary, Library of Celsus & Temple of Artemis. Includes entry fees, lunch, hotel pickup. Around 11 hours. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.93 (195 reviews) Duration: 5h–9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 152 per person
Ephesus Private Tour from Kusadasi Cruise Port & Library of Celsus Private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi port with expert local guide, Library of Celsus, Theatre & Terrace Houses. Guaranteed return for cruise passengers. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.99 (301 reviews) Duration: 4h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 49 per person
Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary: Private Tour from Kusadasi Private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi with licensed guide, entry tickets, and transport. Visit Celsus Library, Terrace Houses, House of Mary. Flexible start times. Every day · Every 30 min, 07:00 to 14:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.89 (228 reviews) Duration: 4h–7h Live guide: EN · PA · FIL · KU +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 14 per person
Istanbul Pamukkale Ephesus Cappadocia Tour 8 Days with Flights 8-day Turkey tour visiting Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and underground cities. Includes 7 nights hotel, transfers, flights. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.83 (87 reviews) Duration: 8d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,050 per person
Private Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour from Kusadasi Private guided tour of Ephesus and House of the Virgin Mary from Kusadasi cruise port, with hotel pickup, lunch in the countryside, and guaranteed on-time return to your ship. Every day · 17 start times, 06:30 to 20:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.96 (164 reviews) Duration: 4h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 23 per person
Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port: Private Guide, Guaranteed Return Private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi cruise port with licensed local guide, air-conditioned transport, and guaranteed on-time return to your ship. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.91 (69 reviews) Duration: 4h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
Ephesus and Mary's House from Izmir Cruise Port: Private Tour Private shore excursion from Izmir Cruise Port with licensed guide, skip-the-line entry, and guaranteed on-time return to your ship, explore Ephesus ruins. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.89 (36 reviews) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Small Group Ephesus Tour from Kusadası: 4 Ancient Sites Six to eight hours exploring Ephesus with a licensed guide, visiting the Grand Theatre, Celsus Library, House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis. Every day · 09:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.85 (20 reviews) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN · JA · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 135 per person
Compare 9 more options for Ephesus: UNESCO World Heritage Tours
From US$ 12 per person · 4 h to 14 h
Kusadasi Private Ephesus Tour: Ancient Sites & Sirince Village Private guided tour of Ephesus from Kusadasi with hotel or port pickup, covering the Temple of Artemis, terrace houses and House of the Virgin Mary. Every day · Every 15 min, 07:00 to 12:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (32 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN · DE ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 34 per person
Ephesus & Pamukkale from Izmir: Skip-the-Line Tour & Lunch Day tour from Izmir to Ephesus and Pamukkale with private guide, thermal pools, Turkish lunch and no ticket queues. Hotel or airport pickup. Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (15 reviews) Duration: 11h–14h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 399 per person
Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi: Skip the Line with Private Guide Private guided tour of Ephesus from Kusadasi cruise port with skip-the-line entry and hotel pickup: walk the Library of Celsus. Every day · Every 30 min, 07:00 to 14:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.90 (20 reviews) Duration: 4h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 12 per person
Ephesus & Temple of Artemis Private Tour from Kusadasi Private tour from Kusadasi cruise port with licensed guide visiting Ephesus ruins and the Temple of Artemis. Every day · Every 30 min, 07:00 to 13:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.80 (10 reviews) Duration: 4h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 219 per person
Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary tour from Kusadasi: Private guide Private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi Cruise Port with licensed guide, covering the Celsus Library, Great Theater, House of Virgin Mary, Basilica of St. Every day · No fixed time · Up to age 87 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 4h–6h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 120 per person
Ephesus Tour from Marmaris: Ancient City & Virgin Mary House Thirteen hours from Marmaris to Ephesus with hotel pickup, a guided walk through the ancient city, lunch. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN · RU ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 44 per person
Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary day trip from Marmaris Visit UNESCO-listed Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary on this 12-hour tour from Marmaris, including meals and all entrance fees. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.60 (5 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 56 per person
Ephesus & Terrace Houses Tour: Ancient Ruins Guide Tour ancient Ephesus from Kusadasi with a private guide in an air-conditioned vehicle, visiting the Terrace Houses, Basilica of St. John and Roman Baths. Every day · 08:30, 09:30 and 10:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · DE ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul: Plane, Ancient Ruins & Wine Village Fly from Istanbul to Ephesus to see the Library of Celsus and Temple of Artemis, visit the House of Virgin Mary, and taste wines in Şirince village. Includes flights, transfers, guide and fees. Every day · 05:00 and 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.00 (1 review) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 674 per person
The top 12 of 24 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi cruise port: Skip ticket linesOur pickPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 39 per person | 4h–6h | 4.97★ · 12,350 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Ephesus Private Tour from Kusadasi Cruise Port & Library of CelsusTop ratedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 49 per person | 4h–8h | 4.99★ · 301 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary: Private Tour from KusadasiBest valuePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 14 per person | 4h–7h | 4.89★ · 228 | Every day · Every 30 min, 07:00 to 14:30 | English, Filipino, Kurdish +2 |
| Ephesus & Mary's House: Private Cruise Tour with On-Time ReturnPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 29 per person | 4h–6h | 4.96★ · 9,587 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Cruise Port: Entry & Guide Included | US$ 55 per person | 4h–5h | 4.95★ · 3,220 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Ephesus & Mary's House: Private Cruise Port Tour from KusadasiPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 29 per person | 4h–6h | 4.98★ · 1,369 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Ephesus & Virgin Mary House Day Trip with Lunch & PickupPickup offered | US$ 121 per person | 7h | 4.92★ · 381 | Every day · 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| Ephesus Private Tour from Kusadasi: Skip-the-Line & Terrace HousesPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 29 per person | 4h–6h | 4.84★ · 135 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Ephesus & Artemis: Small Group Shore Excursion with LunchPickup offered | US$ 27 per person | 4h–6h | 4.96★ · 431 | Every day · 14 start times, 07:00 to 14:30 | English |
| Ephesus & Virgin Mary House Day Trip from IzmirGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 152 per person | 5h–9h | 4.93★ · 195 | Every day · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| Istanbul Pamukkale Ephesus Cappadocia Tour 8 Days with FlightsGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 1,050 per person | 8d | 4.83★ · 87 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Private Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour from KusadasiPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 23 per person | 4h–6h | 4.96★ · 164 | Every day · 17 start times, 06:30 to 20:30 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (4): Ephesus & Virgin Mary House Day Trip from Izmir (US$ 152 per person) · Istanbul Pamukkale Ephesus Cappadocia Tour 8 Days with Flights (US$ 1,050 per person) · Small Group Ephesus Tour from Kusadası: 4 Ancient Sites (US$ 135 per person)