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. )
  • Local Lunch
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.

Customer Ratings
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673kenziem
May 14, 2025
Wonderful tour of Ephesus - We had an amazing time and our tour guide Elif was very knowledgeable and fun! We learned a lot and saw a lot. I would definitely recommend a tour through these guys!
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Lindsay
May 14, 2025
Great historian. - Ozgur was a fountain of historical and etymological knowledge. His warm engaging style and attentiveness to our tastes made our day trip with him memorable. Overall it was a very educational experience and stimulated me to read more about the history of the region.
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John
May 14, 2025
Couldn’t imagine a better guide - Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about history and the site of Ephesus. He answered any question we had. His passion for history was infectious. As well, he was extremely personable.
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Resort13925071325
May 11, 2025
Mel is a fabulous guide - Thanks to our extraordinary guide Mel and chauffeur Engin, we spent a fabulous day exploring Ephesus. The planning was very flexible and adaptable to our desires. Mel is very knowledgeable about everything. Great experience!
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Scott_c
May 11, 2025
A Journey into Ancient Turkey! - Our tour guide, Ash, was very articulate and knowledgeable about Izmir and Ephasis. She was from the area and gave a personal perspective of not only the history, but the culture and how that influences life today. Our first stop was the Virgin Mother’s home which was not only very spiritual, but also wonderfully wooded and serene. I did not expect the connection with nature. The next stop was the ancient city of Ephasis. I cannot adequately describe the majesty or historical significance of the ruins from this ancient city. You could almost go back in time to feel the vibrancy. Ash gave us a good overview of the historical points, but also did not overwhelm us with non-stop talking like some guides. She would wait for us to ask questions so she would know what aspects of the ruins we were interested in learning about. Next we had lunch and a carpet weaving demonstration. They tried to sell us a carpet but understood that we were not interested. The pressure to buy was not very high. Finally we went to the Apostle John’s home which was in the city. Ash was an amazing tour guide who not only gave us a tour of historical sites, but gave us the insights to be transformed back in time with her on our journey.
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Alexandercastelo
May 1, 2025
Very good! - The private tour was incredible. Mel is a well-prepared and friendly tour guide. We have to come back soon. The transportation van was very nice also and the driver was always on time.
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263josefinag
Apr 20, 2025
It's worth it if you want to see EVERYTHING. - It's worth it if you want to see EVERYTHING. The guide, perfect. The right times, and the order of visits very efficient. We take advantage of time without burdens and without waste of time, thanks to Samet. Our driver, Kadir, very prudent and patient. I highly recommend them.
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Katia_f
Apr 17, 2025
Most interesting tour in Efesus - Perfect tour , very detailed and informing. Nagi , our guide was expert in the history of Efesus. The visit in the house of Vigrin Mary was astonished. The story behind about its finding is magical. Also the visit to Basilica of Saint Jonh is a place that any Cristian should not miss. Nagi thank you for your lovely company and all the information that you shared with us.
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450elizaw
Apr 15, 2025
Efeso - Participate in a private tour, the whole region is full of history, Ephesus has a lot to see, it is recommended to stay for a while. The car is spacious and the driver's technique is good. Worth a look.
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Celinek505
Apr 15, 2025
Amazing trip with Necdet - Amazing trip, super nice guide, who gave us many information and made sure that we understood everything, was a beautiful day that was absolutely worth the money. Tasty lunch on top
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From $56
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).