Ephesus Tour (from Cruise Port or Airport)
Explore Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world, on a private tour that starts from Kuşadası port, your Kuşadası hotel or İzmir airport — ideal for cruise passengers.
Walk the marble streets of the Roman city to the iconic Library of Celsus, then visit the peaceful House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be where Mary spent her last years, and the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. A private vehicle with driver and a professional guide are included; you can skip the ticket line at the entrance.
About this activity
- Free cancellationCancel up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund minus the payment processing fee (up to 5%)
- Duration4-6 hours
- Live tour guideEnglish
- Pickup includedFrom your hotel
Where you’ll visit
- Ancient city of Ephesus: One of the best-preserved ancient cities, showcasing grand Roman architecture, marble streets, and the iconic Library of Celsus.
- The Virgin Mary’s House: A peaceful pilgrimage site believed to be where Mary spent her last years, surrounded by serene gardens and a simple chapel.
- The Temple of Artemis: Once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, today it features scattered ruins that evoke the grandeur of the ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis.
What’s included
- Private vehicle with driver
- Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off
- Professional tour guide
- Lunch & Drinks
- Admission Fees
- Ancient City of Ephesus (40 Euros per person) – Skip the ticket line access
- House of Virgin Mary (15 Euros per person)
- Personal expenses
- Tips for your guide and driver — not mandatory, but recommended if you are happy with the tour
What to bring?
Comfortable shoes
Prices
| Group size | Price for the group |
|---|---|
| 1–4 people | $300 |
| 5–12 people | $350 |
Private tour: the price is for your group only, no strangers join. Your exact total is shown in the booking form before you pay.
Groups of more than 12 people: please contact us
Guest reviews
Guides our guests mention on this tour: Bery
- TeresaFebruary 2024
We watched Bery’s video and decided to book a tour with Bilge. She was very knowledgeable, and the tour was very enjoyable. If you’re considering coming to Ephesus, I suggest booking a tour because it allows us to admire and understand the history more deeply. Thank you!
- StefanoFebruary 2024
We had a private tour with Reminder tour in Ephesus. Our guide Bilge was very knowledgeable and was a great experience and brought us to all the main location and recommended all the best locations for pictures. Highly recommended.
- BettyFebruary 2024
100% recommend we had our tour of Ephesus from Cruise port and it was an amazing experience. Our guide was super knowledgeable. This was our second time in Türkiye but first time in Ephesus and it was our best trip yet, I can’t wait to plan our next trip. Thank you Reminder Tour for an amazing guide and experience.
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