Ephesus Private Tour: Explore Ancient Wonders

Immerse yourself in the cultural heritage and ancient wonders of Ephesus on this private full-day tour. Explore the ancient city, visit the House of Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St. John, and marvel at the Temple of Artemision. Skip the lines and customize your tour with a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ancient City of Ephesus - This enclosure for archaeological remains at Ephesus elegantly reconciles historic conservation with accessibility for visitors. The site of a succession of great ancient civilizations, Ephesus, on the south-west coast of modern Turkey, embodied a peculiarly fertile synthesis of architecture and culture. In 356BC the…
What's Included
  • Transport by Luxury Private Vehicle
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • All Parking Fees and Taxes
  • English Speaking Tour Guide with Archaeological Background
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fees(Your guide will have pre-purchased tickets to skip the lines. )
  • Delicious Local Lunch ( Per person 15 USD)
  • Spanish Speaking Guide ($50 per group)
Additional Information

Our PRIVATE Ephesus Tour is one of its kind about places it covers and it’s our best-seller! This tour is a perfect option for those who have a full day to spend around the most important sights of the Ephesus area.
This tour is guaranteed Skip-The-Line with pre-purchased tickets.
You can always customize your tour with your private guide.
This tour…

Location
Ancient City of Ephesus
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Barbarass7065yy
Mar 3, 2025
Ephesus is a must see - We had a wonderful tour of Ephesus with the help of our guide Nagi who is both professional and friendly. Our tour covered not only the famed site with the magnificently preserved ancient library and grand theatre but also the visit of pottery studio and heirloom carpet weaving gallery, both of which are inseparable part of Turkish culture. It is a day well spent.
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R2481ufhannahn
Feb 18, 2025
Great Day Trip to Ephesus - The views were amazing and our tour guide was wonderful! We were able to appreciate all the history and culture with the ancient ruins tours and the weaving school. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a day trip from Istanbul!
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Seaside17430084437
Feb 12, 2025
If you’re short on time you have to use them - Mrs. Nur was very helpful. She explained about everything in detail and gave us time to explore the places. She was not pushy or salesly on the leather/carpet places. Food was good too!
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Yuppys2015
Jan 29, 2025
Exceptional Ephesus Tour with an Amazing Guide - We had an incredible one-day tour of Ephesus, and it exceeded all our expectations! Our guide, Nur, was outstanding—knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about sharing the history of this amazing region. The tour started with a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, a serene and spiritual site. We then explored the ancient ruins of Ephesus, which were absolutely breathtaking. Walking through the well-preserved streets, seeing the Library of Celsus and the Grand Theater, really made history come alive. Next, we visited the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, followed by a delicious lunch featuring authentic Turkish cuisine. The food was fresh, flavorful, and a great way to experience local culture. To top off the day, we had the opportunity to witness traditional carpet weaving, where skilled artisans demonstrated their intricate craft. It was fascinating to see the effort and detail that goes into each handmade piece. Overall, this tour was well-organized, informative, and enjoyable. Nur made the experience even more special with her insights and storytelling. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Ephesus—you won’t be disappointed! Would definitely book again! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Jackbw9435xo
Jan 24, 2025
Negris Sabanci is the best! - I had a full day tour of Ephesus with a local guide and it was fantastic! Everything was taken care of I was picked up at the airport, toured the ancient site of Ephesus, visited the archaeological museum, and the church of St. John and then stopped by an authentic carpet making factory for lunch. 5 stars to the local guide!
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Tonyml3409bq
Jan 11, 2025
Very educational tour - The trip was educational and very informative. Nora was a great guide with so much information to share. We appreciate that her tour was customized to our interest.
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Q4442aupatrickv
Jan 8, 2025
Ephesus - We had a great visit of Ephesus with our guide Nur. She is very knowledgeable and made the visit very interesting, sharing a mix of historical and cultural facts. One of my favourite spot was the library.
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Rico_cury
Jan 7, 2025
Very interesting! If you want to visit the ruins of Ephesus this is the best option. - We were on a cruise and opted for a private tour to have more flexibility and privacy. The choice proved perfect. We were caught in the harbor by a comfortable car, a guide accompanied us all the time. The guide (Nur) was very attentive (and patient as we needed to translate the highlights for our son who does not speak English). The guide demonstrated a deep knowledge of the place and adapted the rhythm and the most interesting points to the profile of our family. We had a very good local food. At the end (attached to the lunch place) we visited a tapestry workshop and learned a bit about the technique involved in the manual production process of carpets. Although it is not a cheap tour it is worth it (and in the end the value was very similar to that of the “mass” tour offered by the ship).
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823jazzd
Jan 2, 2025
Great food Turkish food tour - Nur was our tour guide for our food tour. We went to an amazing hotel, had a hands on food demonstration and a wonderful feast. Nur was fun, engaging, warm and friendly. She's a wonderful guide.
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David_h
Jan 1, 2025
A wonderful trip in Ephesus - We booked a private tour as the cruise we were on was not offering a similar deal. We were not disappointed. Our very knowledgable guide took us to Ephesus, Mary's House, and a ceramics shop for Turkish coffee. The experience in Izmir was truly magical.
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