Ephesus Ancient City Private Tour
Walk marble streets of Ephesus with an expert guide — Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, and optional Terrace Houses.
Key facts
- Tour type
- Private — your group only
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- From $95 per person
- Region
- ephesus
- Includes
- Licensed guide, Private vehicle, Entrance fees, Hotel/port pickup
- License
- TURSAB #14817
Operator: Turkey Travel Agency · TURSAB #14817 · +90 544 673 22 02
From $95 per person for 2 travelers; port pickups from Kusadasi available.
Who this is best for
- History lovers
- Cruise passengers with overnight
- Families with school-age kids
- Photography enthusiasts
Sample Day Schedule
- 08:00
Pickup from Izmir, Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel.
- 09:00
Ephesus upper gate — walk downhill through marble streets to the Library of Celsus.
- 10:30
Great Theatre and Terrace Houses (optional ticket upgrade).
- 12:00
Lunch in Selcuk village — köfte or vegetarian options.
- 13:30
Temple of Artemis site or House of Virgin Mary (choose one).
- 15:00
Return transfer to hotel or port.
Times are approximate and adjusted to your hotel location, season and pace preferences.
Highlights
- Library of Celsus
- Great Theatre
- Terrace Houses
- Temple of Artemis site
What's Included & Not Included
Included
- Licensed guide
- Private vehicle
- Entrance fees
- Hotel/port pickup
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal meals unless stated
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Optional activities not listed in your quote
From $95 per person
6 hours
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About this Ephesus tour
Walk marble streets of Ephesus with an expert guide — Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, and optional Terrace Houses. This is a fully private experience — your group travels alone with a licensed guide and dedicated vehicle, not a shared coach. Turkey Travel Agency (TURSAB #14817) has operated Ephesus tours since 2014 with hotel pickup, flexible pacing and English-speaking guides who skip generic scripts.
Who this tour is best for
Ideal for couples, families and small groups who want depth without a factory bus tour. History lovers appreciate licensed commentary at Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Terrace Houses, Temple of Artemis site. Photographers benefit from stops timed for light and fewer crowds. If you are on a cruise calling at a nearby port, tell us your ship schedule — we build buffer time for return.
How your day is structured
Expect roughly 6 hours on the ground with licensed guide, private vehicle, entrance fees, hotel/port pickup. Morning starts with hotel pickup; touring focuses on Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Terrace Houses, Temple of Artemis site at a pace you choose — linger at sites that interest you, skip lines where guides have relationships with site staff. Lunch can be a local restaurant recommendation or a quick break depending on your preference. We confirm exact timing in your written quote before payment.
Practical tips for Ephesus
Best months in the region: March–May, September–November. Plan 1–2 days in Ephesus if combining this tour with other sites. Wear comfortable shoes and carry water in summer. Entrance fees are included where listed in your quote. Combine with our Ephesus destination guide or explore multi-day packages from our Ephesus tour hub at /ephesus-tours.
Beat the cruise-ship crowds
Ships arrive Kusadasi around 08:00–09:00. A private guide enters via the upper gate and times Terrace Houses before coaches park at the lower gate. March, April, October and November offer the lightest crowds.
More Ephesus Tours
Combine Ephesus ancient city with the House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis site on one private day.