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Ephesus Tour: Discover Roman Ruins & Culture
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Experience the wonders of ancient Ephesus on a private tour with a local guide. Skip the lines, explore off the beaten track, and enjoy delicious Turkish food. Book now!
Experience the wonders of ancient Ephesus on a private tour with a local guide. Skip the lines, explore off the beaten track, and enjoy delicious Turkish food. Book now!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ancient City of Ephesus - A Roman city featuring a significant harbor.
- Ephesus Terrace Houses - Expansive Roman homes with numerous rooms located in Ephesus.
- Arvalya Carpet - Enjoy an authentic Turkish-style lunch at this farm and handicraft center. Visitors can interact with locals, including women weaving renowned Turkish rugs on…
- Ancient City of Ephesus - A Roman city featuring a significant harbor.
- Ephesus Terrace Houses - Expansive Roman homes with numerous rooms located in Ephesus.
- Arvalya Carpet - Enjoy an authentic Turkish-style lunch at this farm and handicraft center. Visitors can interact with locals, including women weaving renowned Turkish rugs on looms. A session of Turkish coffee and baklava will follow the meal.
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - A sacred site consisting of a Roman dwelling and an active church, believed to be where the Virgin Mary spent her final years.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Private tour guiding service
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Private tour guiding service
What's Not Included
- Gratuities will be appreciated for your personal tour guide and driver
- Alcoholic beverages
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Gratuities will be appreciated for your personal tour guide and driver
- Alcoholic beverages
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
Additional Information
This customizable PRIVATE TOUR provides a unique opportunity to explore Roman Ephesus and Turkish culture with the guidance of our experienced guides. Tailor your tour itinerary to suit your interests and schedule.
We ensure your timely return to the ports.
Avoid the crowds with our exclusive online tickets.
Discover Ephesus away from the crowds by…
This customizable PRIVATE TOUR provides a unique opportunity to explore Roman Ephesus and Turkish culture with the guidance of our experienced guides. Tailor your tour itinerary to suit your interests and schedule.
We ensure your timely return to the ports.
Avoid the crowds with our exclusive online tickets.
Discover Ephesus away from the crowds by following less-traveled paths in the archaeological site.
All our guides are highly experienced and fluent in English.
Enjoy authentic Turkish cuisine and the finest wines for lunch.
Location
Liman Cd. No:16
Liman Caddesi
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(160 Ratings)
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Beth_d
Sep 22, 2025
We have done many Viator... - We have done many Viator tours but, this one was especially great! Nesrin was very knowledgeable and very friendly! We felt pampered from the moment we entered the fancy limo. The tour was tailored to what we wanted to see. We highly recommend this tour with Nesrin to anyone visiting Ephesus.
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Flyer814617
Sep 5, 2025
Kind, knowledgeable, friendly guide in Ephesus - Nisrin led us on a wonderful tour of Ephesus (don’t miss the Terrace Houses!) and an archeological museum in Selçuk. She was personable, very knowledgeable, and kind. We were a group of five and my husband walks with a cane. She was very accommodating to his needs while making sure the rest of us could see and do whatever we wanted. Her selection of our lunch spot was perfect. This was a fantastic experience!
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G3747xwchrisd
Aug 25, 2025
A fantastic way to discovery turkey’s past and present - Emre and Nesrin were fantastic guides to the sites we visited. They have wonderfully planned itineraries and they are so knowledgeable. We discovered so much. But they also always wanted to know what were particularly interested in leaning more about.
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Lois_u
Aug 21, 2025
Wonderful day in Ephesus - We had the most wonderful day with Emre We felt very comfortable from the moment we met him. He is extremely
knowledgeable and we learned so much from him. He is flexible and extremely accommodating, giving us options of what to do. Our lunch together was so delicious. A traditional Turkish lunch cooked with fresh ingredients right from the farm. We couldn’t have asked for anywhere better. It truly was a memorable day! We were so very lucky to have chosen Emre as our guide and hope to come back to tour with him again. Thank you Emre
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Travel04404941674
Aug 21, 2025
Great Experience in Ephesus - Emre was a fabulous guide. He catered the tour to meet the needs of our family of 11. In particular, he focused on our five grandchildren to ensure they were having a great time. We loved our trip to Ephesus.
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Dustinga1137lc
Aug 15, 2025
Ephesus trip of a lifetime - Emra was our tour guide and we absolutely enjoyed our time with him. We had 5 kiddos with us. Emra was extremely patient with us and stayed within our timeline. We enjoyed all the stops and got to see some cool places. Highly recommend this company. You won’t be disappointed
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Jeanfrancois_l
Aug 14, 2025
Fantastic service - Our guide Mithat went over and above our expectations to create a perfect experience. We were off a cruise and he took us to Epehesus and a farm lunch as planned but offered a number of other options after at no extra cost. Mithat was very knowledgeable of the history of the site but also of his country and the geography. He is an excellent storyteller and kept us engaged from start to finish. The minivan offered was top quality and the driver very efficient and safe.
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685nusrati
Aug 4, 2025
Smooth and pleasant - We booked our family trip to Cappadocia and Izmir through this tour agency, and it was one of the best travel decisions we’ve made! The team was extremely accommodating, always quick to respond to our questions and flexible with our requests—even with last-minute changes.
The communication was prompt and clear, which made planning stress-free. Their prices were reasonable, especially considering the quality of service, comfortable transport, and well-planned itinerary.
We were also very impressed by the experienced and knowledgeable tour guides in both Cappadocia and Izmir. They shared interesting historical insights and local tips that made each stop more meaningful, and they handled everything smoothly so we could focus on enjoying our time together as a family.
If you’re planning a trip to Turkey and want a reliable, family-friendly agency, I’d highly recommend this one!
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W1547objocelynm
Jul 30, 2025
More Than a Tour — A Truly Memorable Experience in Ephesus - If you are looking for an amazing tour in Ephesus, look no more. You can stop searching. This experience was everything we hoped for and more — perfectly planned, well-paced, and packed with meaningful, memorable moments.
The day included a visit to the peaceful House of Mary, the breathtaking ruins of Ephesus, a carpet-making demonstration, Murano-style glassmaking, a fun leather fashion show, and a delicious farmhouse lunch with amazing wine and beer. Every stop was thoughtfully timed — we never felt rushed, but still got to do it all.
What made the experience even more special was the attention to detail. Emre, our guide, reached out to us via WhatsApp before the tour with clear instructions on our meeting time and location — which, as cruise travelers, was incredibly reassuring. He even checked in after the tour to make sure we had made it safely back onboard.
And here’s what really left a lasting impression: I casually mentioned I had been craving baklava, and Emre went out of his way to call ahead and make sure it would be ready for me at lunch. That small gesture made me feel so seen and cared for — it was such a sweet moment (literally!).
This wasn’t just a tour — it was an experience filled with warmth, hospitality, and unforgettable moments. If you’re visiting Ephesus, don’t hesitate. Book this tour. You won’t regret it.
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Ajhoney
Jul 20, 2025
Queen for a Day! - Had a wonderful solo adventure from Izmir to Selcuk to see Ephesus. Emre was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and accommodating and I felt like a queen the whole time. From the pick up in a lux van, to being treated to lunch, to the umbrellas keeping the hot sun away I felt like the whole day was made for comfort.
I even wanted to see something extra and he made it work immediately. This was a wonderful experience!
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