Ephesus Small Group Tour: Explore Ancient City History

Explore the ancient city of Ephesus, known for its marble structures and rich history. Visit the Temple of Artemis, a wonder of the world, and the House of Virgin Mary. Discover the beautiful Isabey Mosque in Selcuk - Ephesus.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ancient City of Ephesus - Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over…
What's Included
  • Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
  • Fully Air-Conditioned Private Vehicle
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Lunch
  • Insurance
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Personal Expenses
  • Driver & Guide Tips - Gratitue
  • Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
  • Entrance fee of House of Virgin Mary 700 TRY
Additional Information

A Small Group Tour of Ephesus from Kusadasi or Selcuk Hotels offers an in-depth exploration of the ancient city of Ephesus, enabling visitors to uncover its fascinating history, stunning architecture, and cultural importance. Guided by a knowledgeable expert, these small group tours provide a more personalized and educational experience, tailored to the…

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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F4750yvkaterinam
Feb 10, 2026
Perfect tour to Efesus - I had extremely wonderful time with Gamgam. She was professional, knowledgeable, very organized, but more importantly, she was attentive and sensitive to my needs. I can say we became friends and I can’t recommend her more.
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Quanhong
Dec 16, 2025
Memorable and educational tour full of history - We had an outstanding day in Ephesus thanks to our guide, Gamze. Gamze is extremely knowledgeable and explained the history of Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, Isa Bey Mosque, and the House of the Virgin Mary in a way that was detailed but never overwhelming. The stories and small details really brought the ruins to life and helped us imagine what the city looked like in its prime. Gamze set a clear, easy pace, told us how long each walk would take, and always made sure we had time for photos. Ephesus itself is unforgettable, but Gamze made the experience smooth, educational, and truly memorable. We would highly recommend this guide to anyone visiting Ephesus.
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Vladbx8603yg
Dec 12, 2025
Very nice experience - Gamze was very good guide tour and very helpul explanations. We have visited Efesus , Virgin Mary house and Artemis temple
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Gary061065
Dec 12, 2025
Hierapolis and Ephesus - a great couple of days - Gamze was wonderful - lots of great information and good conversation ! Learnt a lot about Türkiye and Turkish culture as well as about the places we went to
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Pioneer37912082539
Dec 8, 2025
Memorable Beautiful Turkiye. PART 1 - Our experience in Kuşadası was absolutely unforgettable thanks to our incredible tour guide, Gamze. From the moment we met her, she impressed us with her warm hospitality, friendly personality, and genuine passion for what she does. Gamze is exceptionally smart, knowledgeable, and well-spoken—she shared fascinating insights about the history, culture, and hidden gems of the area in a way that was both engaging and easy to understand. She made every stop feel meaningful and special. Beyond her expertise, Gamze is simply a wonderful person—kind, patient, and attentive. She made sure everyone in my family felt comfortable and taken care of, and her positive energy made the whole tour even more enjoyable. If you are visiting Kuşadası, Türkiye, I can’t recommend Gamze enough. Book your tour with her—you will not regret it! She truly made our trip memorable.
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Paradise38169707467
Nov 22, 2025
Wonderful Ephasus Tour Operator - Gamze was a supebly knowledgeable guide who made my birthday extra special. We had a great rapport and she is incredibly patient. Please look up Turkey Tours. They are incredibly organized.
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458shellyf
Nov 18, 2025
Great day trip to Ephesus - We had a great tour with Cemal today. He gave us a really great understanding of the history and cultural importance of the sites we were seeing before we arrived at the sites and this allowed us to fully experience all the sites had to offer. We also stopped at three artisanal sites to experience the traditional turkish crafts. One of the sites even included a fashion show :) Great lunch was also included.
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Jeromebenedicta
Nov 18, 2025
Solo Travelling to Ephesus - Cemal is really knowledgeable of the place. Going to Ephesus as a solo traveller, he made it sure that the trip will be generally alright. He is also considerate to his guests.
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Catherinesf2204tz
Oct 29, 2025
Ceyda was wonderful - I really loved the tour. The ephesis tour was very informative. Ceyda was very knowledgeable . It really helps to have a person explain what we are seeing and Ceyda did a fantastic job. I would have liked to have more time to explore the temple of Artemis complex. Guess I have to come back
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Kelly815
Nov 1, 2025
Great tour of Ephesus - We had a great tour of Ephesus. Our guide, Cemel, was very knowledgeable, engaging and happy to answer all our questions. It did feel a little rushed in some parts, particularly during the visit to the Virgin Mary’s House — I would have preferred to spend more time there rather than at the art gallery or leather shop. Lunch wasn’t the best, but it was included in the fee so can’t complain. Overall, a really good day out and a fascinating experience.
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From $57
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).