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!

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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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…

What's Included

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

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…

Location

Liman Cd. No:16

Liman Caddesi

Cancellation Policy

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

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Danisj6806wq

Jul 14, 2025

The best of the best - Nesrin was the best tour guide my family has ever had - and we've had a lot! We were immediately welcomed by her and greeted with so much warmth. Nesrin understood part of our family had mobility issues and guided us throughout our day to accommodate - without ever making it seem like a burden. She expertly knew to tour certain sites early due to the heat, and because of that, we were able to see so much more than we anticipated. She was so knowledgeable about the sites we went to (Ephesus, St. John's Basilica, Mary's House, etc.), and shared all the fun facts with us, keeping us interested throughout. There was never a moment we didn't feel informed, and there was never a moment we were bored. It was a perfect day! You can tell she really knows her craft. She structured the tour so amazingly well, but also so effortlessly. Any extenuating factor she took and pivoted in stride, making us all feel well taken care of. She brought us to the loveliest ceramics shop and gave us the most glorious lunch we could've ever asked for. She fit right into our family's dynamic, sharing with us pieces of her life while also listening to ours. It was so nice to meet her and spend time with such a kind human. Thank you, Nesrin. You are truly one of a kind! If you are reading this to the end, please know you will not be disappointed choosing Nesrin for your tour--we sure weren't!

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Karl_f

Jul 7, 2025

A great taste of Turkey. Highly recommended. - We thoroughly enjoyed our private tour today around Euphesus. Our guide, Gökçe was very professional and knowledgeable. She was more than willing to answer all of our questions and we learnt so much about the history of Euphesus, as well as Turkish traditions. The included farm lunch was absolutely delicious and we also enjoyed the presentation by Taner at the carpet school. The minivan was air conditioned and very comfortable. We highly recommend this tour.

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Scubamanc

Jul 5, 2025

Day Tour of Ephesus - I took a tour with Nesrin of Ephesus and the Terrace Houses and it was an amazing day!! Nesrin is a very kind person and kindness goes a long way. She is very knowledgeable and honest. She was interested in knowing about me and willing to share information about herself. We stopped for lunch at a local restaurant and I asked her to order and she ordered great mezzis and kebabs. After lunch she took me to Mother Mary’s house which wasn’t supposed to be on the tour!! A bonus. Her driver was great too. On the way back the highway was blocked due to a fire. He took another route and they got me back to the cruise ship in plenty of time. Overall a great day. Go with Nesrin, you won’t regret it!!

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Tevi

Jun 15, 2025

Private tour day for four in Ephesus - Nesrin was our tour guide for the day. She picked us up with a driver in a Mercedes van that was super nice. We had bottled water and she told us all about Ephesus and the area on the way. We spent about 3 hours seeing all there was to see at Ephesus and Nesrin was so knowledgeable. We then left there and stopped at a local Turkish place for lunch. It was my parents and my 18 year old daughter who had just graduated from high school. We went to a local glass blowing place and they let my daughter and I both help make a necklace! It was very cool and all the people were so nice. We ended with a stop at a beach for about an hour before we headed back to the boat. It was the perfect day and Nesrin was fantastic! Definitely highly recommend and they will customize your day however you want!

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Georgiamary

Jun 2, 2025

The highlight of our family trip! - This was our second tour of Ephesus, the last one being 10 years ago. By far, Nesrin was the most fantastic. She has a wealth of knowledge of this area and is very pleasant and personable. She also took us to a local restaurant as we wanted to eat authentic Greek food, and also to a rug making experience. I was somewhat skeptical about the rug experience, but it was very informative and incredibly interesting. I would highly recommend Nesrin and I cannot give her enough stars!

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Voyage574961

May 31, 2025

Best day with Nesrin :-) - Nesrin was the best guide!! She was so friendly, informative, fun, and accommodating! This was the highlight of our trip. She made us feel like family and gave us an experience we will never forget. I will contact her next time I am in Turkey!

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Lucy

May 31, 2025

Incredible day trip from Kusadasi - This is the perfect day trip from Kusadasi! Nesrin provided clear communication upfront so we knew exactly when and where to meet and what our options were. She knew so much about Ephesus, could answer all our questions and kept us away from the huge crowds and tours. It would not have been the same without her. She arranged an incredible lunch of local, classic dishes and introduced us to craft makers in the area so we could shop or engage with local artists. We felt like part of her family!

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955sarajanem

May 29, 2025

Great tour of Ephesus - Very personable and knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed a comprehensive tour of Ephesus and the impressive archaeological museum and a wonderful lunch.we highly recommend Emre.

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Kristenblaber

May 24, 2025

10/10 - Nesrin consulted us about our preferences and planned an outstanding day visiting Ephesus, the House of Mary, shopping, and local lunch. She was knowledgeable and pleasant throughout. She was tremendous.

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Stephen_c

Jun 25, 2025

Great trip and guide. ... - Great trip and guide. Customized to what we wanted to do. The lines are really long at attractions so good to have driver etc

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up to 15 guests

2 - Adult