6 Temple Tours to Book in Kusadasi

1.Ephesus Temple of Artemis and House of Mary Private Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,573 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $15Our pick

Meet your private guide at Kusadasi Cruise Port for a 4 to 5 hour visit to Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and Mary’s House. Guides such as Mel, Seyhan, Füsun, and Bugra tailor the pace, explain the sites in clear English, and include lunch plus a Turkish carpet demonstration.

“This is a must do tour and I would highly recommend Mel as a guide. We had a fantastic afternoon with Mel catering to our needs and wants and ensuring that we had a comfortable tour. Her knowledge of the area and great sense of humour really made the day. We were picked up from the terminal on time, found our minivan and headed off. We did everything we wanted including a special quick detour to see the beautiful sunset. Ephesus is an absolute must-see; don’t miss it! So glad we had Mel as a tour guide; she has a wonderfully warm and fun personality.”

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2.Ephesus and Temple of Artemis Private Tour from Kusadasi Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 672 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $14Best value

Meet your private guide at Kusadasi cruise port for Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and a Turkish lunch. Guides such as Fatih, Seyhan, Eren, Alp, and Bihter tailor the visit well for families, history fans, and cruise passengers. Allow for shopping and craft demonstrations along the way.

“We had an excellent tour with Seyhan. He was extremely knowledgeable and shared what he knew with enthusiasm for his country. We certainly got more than we expected for the price to see the Ephesus ruins and the Temple of Artemis, learn about rug making and have a lovely Turkish lunch. Highly recommend this service”

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3.Ephesus & Temple of Artemis Tour with Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 449 reviews · from $27

Meet your guide outside Kusadasi cruise terminal for a 3.5-hour visit to Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis. Expect Roman streets, the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and a small-group ride back to port. Guides such as Esra, Aysel, Mesta, and Ahmet have earned praise for clear, lively explanations.

“The tour was fantastic! The bus was large and air conditioned. The stops were good. We were able to get in all we wanted and then some more! The driver got us to where we needed safely and the tour guide was so knowledgeable. We stopped at the Heirloom Carpet Centre where we watched women make carpets and had a great lunch. Would recommend this tour 100 times!!”

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4.3-Hour Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses, Cruiser Only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $30

Meet your licensed guide at Kusadasi Cruise Port and explore Ephesus, the Terrace Houses, and the Temple of Artemis in a private air-conditioned van. Guides such as Bilal, Umut, Utku, and Taylan are praised for clear explanations and flexible pacing. Countryside lunch and craft demonstrations may be included.

“Our experience is one of the best tours we’ve ever been. Our tour guide Bilal was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with my 89 year old mother.. Ergin our driver was polite and always had the vehicle cool.. I highly recommend this tour!!!”

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5.Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, and Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 22 reviews · 8 hours · from $77

Travel from Kusadasi or the cruise port to Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis with an English-speaking guide. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, eat a traditional Turkish lunch, and learn about the region’s ancient and religious past. Entrance fees are extra.

“Me dijeron q la casa de Maria era opcional pero a todos nos hicieron bajar. A la guía le falta mucho carisma. Realmente le daba igual si entendíamos o no. Ya en Éfesos sentí que estaba corriendo, no nos daba tiempo de ver bien con calma o tomar fotos. Paramos en tiendas que son de gana y mejor se podría aprovechar en éfesos. El buffet estuvo regular. Regresamos a Kusadasi a las 2pm tranquilamente puede ser 3 o 4 aprovechando en Éfesos y Artemisa.”

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6.Less Walking Private Ephesus, Virgin Mary, Temple Skip Lines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 4 hours · from $96

You’ll visit the House of Virgin Mary, selected sights in Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis with a private English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle. The route limits walking in Ephesus to about 30 minutes. Guides may include Simon, Eran, or Fusun.

“Zowel de gids als de chauffeur hebben wij als uitstekend ervaren! De gids heeft met heel veel kennis ons een fantastische dag bezorgd. De chauffeur heeft ons veilig en op een rustige wijze naar alle bezienswaardigheden gebracht en had oog voor de medische problemen van met name een persoon van het gezelschap. Wij hebben van de excursie met volle teugen genoten. Een punt voor verbetering: Maak de excursie inclusief de entree kaarten.”

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