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15 Best Ephesus Tours from Kusadasi

The Ephesus tours from the port compared: guided mornings through the marble streets and Library of Celsus, terrace-house add-ons and cruise-timed versions with the return guaranteed. The ruins sit twenty minutes from the gangway; most tours add the House of the Virgin Mary.

1.FOR CRUISERS:Best Seller PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR & On Time Return

Discover Ephesus on a private, guided tour from Kusadasi for just $57. Enjoy expert guides, skip-the-line tickets, and visiting highlights like the Virgin Mary House and the Temple of Artemis.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“We were first off the ship and our guide and driver were right there ready to whisk us away to Ephesus. We were able to get there early before the crowds. Sadly, the heat was bad no matter what time of day! Our guide was…”

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2.Private or Group: Ephesus, House of Mary WITH ENTRY TICKETS+LUNCH

Discover Ephesus, the House of Mary, and the Temple of Artemis with this all-inclusive tour from Kusadasi, featuring skip-the-line tickets, lunch, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“We had a great tour with our Tour guide Onur. Onur was a very knowledgeable and amazing person. The trip which lasted over 5 hours was very informative; we learned about the culture, the architecture, the people and many more. Lunch was excellent as we…”

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3.PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: with Museum Entrance Tickets

Discover the private, customizable Ephesus tour from Kusadasi with expert guides, skip-the-line tickets, and flexible sites tailored to your interests.

★ 5.0

“Nilay was a fabulous guide - she took us to Ephesus and was very knowledgeable of all of the ruins and told us all background stories. She then brought us to the rug cooperative where we saw the demonstration of rug making and learned about…”

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4.NO HIDDEN FEES : Private Ephesus & The House of Virgin Mary Tour

Discover the ancient wonders of Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary on a private or small-group tour with skip-the-line access, expert guides, and no hidden fees.

★ 5.0

“Wonderful tour by Jenc. Tour bus was very comfortable - new Mercedes van. Jenc was very understanding of our need to be back at the cruise port on time since we only had a 5 hour stop. The sites we saw were absolutely amazing. Jenc’s…”

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5.For Ship Guests:BEST SELLER EPHESUS PRIVATE TOUR & On Time Return

Discover the highlights of Ephesus on a private tour from Kusadasi. Skip lines, explore at your pace, and enjoy expert guides for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Nesli did an excellent job of introducing us to Turkey! The history she provided of Ephesus really brought the ancient site to life. Her planning allowed us to have a peaceful experience at the Virgin Mary's house with minimal lines. We also thoroughly enjoyed the…”

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6.FOR CRUISERS: Ephesus Ruins, Mary’s House PRIVATE or GROUP Tour

Discover Ephesus with this private or group tour from Kusadasi for $25. Explore ruins, Mary's House, and the Temple of Artemis with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“We came in on the Carnival Miracle. Fatima provided a personalized, informative and unique perspective tour of Ephesus, Mary's House and local culture. The communication from start to finish was great. We got back to the port in time as well. I highly recommend!!!”

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7.Ephesus Temple of Artemis and House of Mary Private Half Day Tour

Discover Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and House of Mary on this private half-day tour from Kusadasi. Expert guides, authentic sites, and great value.

★ 5.0

“Mel was the best tour guide ever! She spoke perfect english, was super helpful and informative. She even customized our tour so we could spend more time at the sites we were most interested in. The food and shopping experiences were top notch! And her…”

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8.PRIVATE TOUR: Mary’s House and Ephesus Ruins with MUSUEM TICKETS

Discover the ancient wonders of Ephesus with a personalized private tour, visiting Mary’s House, the ruins, and UNESCO sites for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“What an experience! Fatima was a gift dropped in our lap thankfully. We learned so much about Turkey, the culture, the customs and the history! She is a fabulous advocate for the tourist and is concerned always with your safety, and experience. Learning and shopping…”

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9.Private & Group: Ephesus, Mary’s House WITH ENTRY TICKETS + LUNCH

Explore Ephesus and Mary's House with expert guides, included tickets, and delicious local lunch on this private or group day tour from Kusadasi.

★ 5.0

“Excellent pre-trip communication with tour operator and we easily found the tour guide after getting off our ship. There was good communication between the guide and the driver- who always appeared to pick us yo when we were finished at a stop - no waiting!”

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10.SKIP-THE-LINE: Group & Private Ephesus Tour ENTRY FEE & LUNCH Opt

Discover the highlights of ancient Ephesus with this private, skip-the-line tour including the House of Virgin Mary, a Turkish lunch, and expert guides in Kusadasi.

★ 5.0

“Charlie, our guide, was exceptional. Really enjoyed the day with him, super knowledgeable and felt like part of the family by the time he dropped us off. Our driver, Ali, navigated flawlessly and got us in and out of every location as smoothly as possible.…”

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11.All Inclusive Private Access Ephesus Tour (SKIP-THE-LINE)

Discover the highlights of Ephesus with this all-inclusive private tour featuring skip-the-line access, expert guides, luxury transport, and authentic Turkish cuisine.

★ 5.0

“Asli was a wonderful guide! She was punctual, got us into a bunch of the sites before the crowds arrived and was also very knowledgeable. Having a private tour was invaluable—while others were on big tour buses we had a private coach for just our…”

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12.ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary with lunch

Discover the highlights of Turkey’s Ephesus, Virgin Mary House, and Temple of Artemis on this private, all-inclusive tour featuring expert guides and delicious lunch.

★ 5.0

“Wonderful guide (Hazel), lots of walking/standing though. Rough terrain where you have to be very cautious. Hazel was knowledgeable and took time to connect the dots between centuries and rulers, making it all very clear!!! Only concern: We would have very much preferred not being…”

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13.ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, House of Mary, Artemis with LUNCH

Discover ancient wonders with this all-inclusive private tour of Ephesus, Virgin Mary, and Artemis, featuring expert guides, flexible options, and authentic experiences for $109.

★ 5.0

“We had a private tour with our party of four. Our guide, Ozzy was amazing! He knew how to navigate us to the points of interest getting us in the shortest lines and giving us the best experience. Ozzy is very informative and not pushy…”

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14.Private Tour in Ephesus and Traditional Turkish Bath from Port

Discover the highlights of Ephesus with a private guide, enjoy a relaxing Turkish bath, and savor local cuisine—all from Kusadasi for just $42.

★ 5.0

“It was the perfect day! We had a phenomenal tour guide…Oznur Ozgurkirliboz was our private tour guide! The trip was very inexpensive and we covered the highlights we wanted! We ended the day with a Turkish bath. Loved the entire experience and our tour guide…”

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15.Ephesus and Temple of Artemis Private Tour from Kusadasi Port

Discover Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis on this private Kusadasi port tour, featuring expert guides, authentic sights, and a Turkish carpet lunch for great value.

★ 5.0

“We had an excellent trip with Seyhan, collected from our hotel only an hour after I booked the trip, in an air conditioned car. I booked the trip for myself and my 2 children (aged 8 and 13). My son (8) had a conversation about…”

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More Ephesus Tours from Kusadasi

5.0FOR CRUISE GUESTS:BEST SELLER EPHESUS PRIVATE TOUR/On Time Return5 to 6 hours (approx.)$39.00 5.0PRIVATE Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour (Skip-The-Line)4 to 6 hours (approx.)$49.00 4.9PRIVATE Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary Tour NO HIDDEN COSTS$88 5.0Ephesus Cruiser Private or Small Group Tour, TICKET and LUNCH Opt4 to 6 hours (approx.)$14.00 5.0Small Group Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi Port / Hotels4 to 6 hours (approx.)$22.98 5.0Private Biblical Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port with Lunch4 to 6 hours (approx.)$42.33 5.0Ephesus Tour For Cruiser with Entrance Ticket Option4 to 6 hours (approx.)$13.50 5.0Biblical Ephesus with BIBLE Oriented Guide, ENTRANCE & LUNCH6 to 7 hours (approx.)$179.00 5.0ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS: Best Seller Highlights of Ephesus Private Tour5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$39.00 5.03-Hour Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses, Cruiser Only3 to 5 hours (approx.)$30.25 4.8From Kusadasi: Private Ephesus Tour for Cruise Passengers6 - 7 hours$30 5.0Legendary Memories:Ephesus&House of Mary and Bath Experience5 to 6 hours (approx.)$46.50 4.7Kusadasi: Ephesus, Mary’s House, Artemis Tour$29 5.0PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR (fixed price up to 15 people)3 to 5 hours (approx.)$100.00 4.7From Kusadasi or Izmir: Ephesus Private Tour6 - 8 hours$49 5.0NO HIDDEN FEES – Private Ephesus Shore Excursion for Your FAMILY5 to 6 hours (approx.)$134.10 5.0PRIVATE or GROUP: Ephesus Tour INCLUDE ENTRANCES for CRUISERS4 to 7 hours (approx.)$12.60 5.0Ephesus Small Group Tour From Kusadasi Port / Hotels6 to 8 hours (approx.)$249.00 5.0Private Ephesus & Virgin Mary Tours for Cruisers – Skip The line4 to 5 hours (approx.)$79.00 5.0Ephesus Private/MINI Group Tours Terrace Houses Option Skip Lines3 to 4 hours (approx.)$79.00 5.0NO HIDDEN FEES: Ephesus & House of Mary Private/Mini Group Tours4 to 6 hours (approx.)$99.00 5.0Ephesus Small Group Tour From Kusadasi / Selcuk Hotels6 to 8 hours (approx.)$60.49 5.0Customized Private Ephesus Tour & Farm Lunch4 to 6 hours (approx.)$159.00 5.0Tailor-Made Private Ephesus Tour with Local Experiences6 to 8 hours (approx.)$75.00

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Ephesus up the road, the Aegean out front and the hammam waiting after.