Biblical Ephesus: 14 Tours in the Footsteps of Paul and John

1.Private Biblical Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 457 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $42Our pick

Visit Mary’s House, the ruins of Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis and St. John’s Basilica with a private English-speaking guide and port pickup. Guides including Elif, Tolga and Gigi bring biblical and Roman history into focus. A local lunch is included; site tickets are extra.

“Great experience to explore biblical historical places that you know from bible study/Sunday worship”

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2.All Inclusive Biblical Ephesus with Bible Oriented Guide &Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $179

From Kusadasi, a private English-speaking guide takes your group to Ephesus, Mary’s House, St. John’s Basilica and the Temple of Artemis. Expect Bible-focused context, prepaid entrance tickets, air-conditioned transport and a Turkish lunch. Guides have included Ersan, Emre and Selinay, but assignments may vary. Plan for several hours of walking.

“We had a great day touring Ephesus with Cengiz as our guide. He was informative and engaging. We were able to personalize the tour with a stop at traditional Turkish rug making and a mosaic artistry location. We also had a great lunch at a local restaurant. We felt like we were able to see many aspects of Kusadasi as well as ancient Ephesus.”

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3.Private Tour : Biblical Ephesus Tour for Cruisers from Kusadasi ( Ephesus ) Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $39Best value

Leave your Kusadasi cruise port in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed English-speaking guide and driver. See Ephesus’s marble streets and great theater, then visit Mary’s House, St. John’s Basilica and the Temple of Artemis. Guides such as Goksu, Mustafa and Ayse have earned praise for their local insight. Entrance fees, food and drinks cost extra, and workshop stops may be offered.

“Fatih was the BEST guide! He’s licensed with 4 years at university and another 2 in languages etc. This tour was at our own pace PLUS Fatih threw in some extra treats like a Turkish coffee break & shopping. He was a sweet, humble EXPERT.”

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4.NO Hidden Fees Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses, St. John Basilica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $139

A private guide and air-conditioned vehicle take you from Kusadasi to Ephesus, its Terrace Houses, St. John Basilica and the Temple of Artemis. You choose the departure time, can pause for photos, and have entrance fees included. Guides named by past participants include Alex, Cem, Cenk, Sel and Tunc.

“Excellent tour, everything went perfectly, from the guide and driver collecting us in the immaculate vehicle. To the fantastic knowledge the guide had. She was both professional and friendly. Would definitely recommend this tour and would not hesitate to book with Viator again”

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5.Biblical Ephesus with Bible Oriented Guide & Lunch NO Hidden Fees

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $159

Meet your private guide at Kusadasi port or your hotel for a six-to-seven-hour visit to Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, St. John’s Basilica, and the Temple of Artemis. Admission, air-conditioned transport, and a Turkish lunch are included. Guides on past tours have included Kerem, Dilex, and Ozzie; your assigned guide may differ.

“Outstanding guide. Very knowledgeable. The tour of Ephesus was amazing along with the site of St. John’s Cathedral. Great lunch at the rug factory.Excellent tour from silkworms to finished rugs. The best way to see Ephesus and the Roman Empire’s reach.”

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6.NO Hidden Fees : Ephesus, Virgin Mary’s House, St. John Basilica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $139

Take a private, five-to-seven-hour tour from Kusadasi to Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, St. John’s Basilica, and the Temple of Artemis. Your guide meets you at the port or a listed hotel, and private air-conditioned transport and entrance fees are included. You set the departure time and can adjust the pace, with the Terrace Houses available for an extra fee.

“Selda was informative patient friendly and accommodating She moved at our pace We had a large van for 4 of us”

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7.Private Ephesus Bible Study Tour From Kusadasi Cruisers Only

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32 reviews · from $75

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kusadasi port for a private, seven-hour trip through Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, St. John’s Basilica and the Temple of Artemis. You’ll travel in a private vehicle, hear the sites’ biblical and archaeological stories, and have lunch in the countryside. Guides named Bilal, Canan, Çetin and Ismail have led tours, but your guide is assigned on the day.

“Bilal and our driver Efe were fabulous. Bilal was so knowledgeable about Christianity and the Bible and he made our time in Kudasi and Ephesus meaningful and educational. We got to shop in the ceramic and leather factories and we stopped at a school that teaches weaving. Best trip and experience!”

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8.Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Ephesus including Basilica of St John and Temple of Artemis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $438

From Kusadasi, a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle take you to Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, St John’s Basilica and the Temple of Artemis. The six-hour tour gives your group a flexible pace and a ship-return guarantee. Guides such as Emre and Alex have been praised for clear explanations, though a carpet or leather sales stop may be offered.

“This private tour to Kusadasi and Ephesus was one of the highlights of our Mediterrean Cruise our guide Emery was excellent his knowledge and explanation was both interesting and entertaining so much history! .. I thoroughly recommend Emery and Viator. There was extra time for shopping and he took us to a fashion leather factory and warehouse, to our suprise the sales manager organised a fashion show just for the two of us. it was amazing! 10 out of 10 for this private tour. ( AS and BS Sydney Australia June 2014 ... AS and BS Sydney Australia June 2014”

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9.Private Ephesus, St. John Basilica, The House of Mary with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $129

Spend six to seven hours touring Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, St. John Basilica, and the Temple of Artemis with a private licensed guide. Your group sets the pace, travels by air-conditioned vehicle from Kusadasi, and stops for a traditional Turkish lunch. Site admission fees are extra, and Terrace Houses are an optional paid visit.

“We were met ontime for our full day tour. Aleyna was our guide, she did an outstanding job of providing us as much information as we could absorb. She customized the tour to meet our preferences.”

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10.Best of Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi: Temple of Artemis, St John Basilica, Isa Bey Mosque

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $185

From Kusadasi, this eight-hour tour pairs Ephesus with the Virgin Mary’s House, the Temple of Artemis and Isa Bey Mosque, with St John Basilica named in the title but not clearly listed in the stops. Expect a guide-led day, buffet lunch and hotel or port pickup. Guides such as Adem and Adam have earned praise for detailed, flexible tours.

“What a Great Tour!! I don't have enough kind a good words to say about our tour guide Tugrul Sokmen. Excellent we have been in dozens of tours all around the world but Tugrul was exceptional he went out of his way to show us and explain every single detail about the Rich History of this sacred land. So well preserved and so well taken care of. The restaurant he took us for lunch was so good with typical turkish food super delicious. I recommend Tugrul 1000”

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11.Ephesus Basilica of Saint John Virgin Mary’s House Tours kusadasi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $50

Spend six to seven hours exploring the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus and the Basilica of St. John with a licensed English-speaking guide. Guides Fusun and Elif have led well-liked outings, and the day includes air-conditioned transport, lunch and local handicraft stops. Site admission is extra, so factor it into the $50 starting price.

“Great communication from the owner. Elif and our entire tour was amazing start to finish! The food and service at the restaurant were impeccable. They even got us back to the port right on time. I will take this tour again. Thank you to all of Elif’s friends along the way!”

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12.Biblical Ephesus Private Tour /For Cruise Guests /On Time Return

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $39

Travel from Kusadasi with a private English-speaking guide and separate driver, then visit Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis. You get a flexible schedule and an air-conditioned Mercedes, with entrance fees extra. Guides named in recent feedback include Fatih, Ezra, and Goksu, but your guide is not guaranteed.

“Fatih our guide was excellent. We would recommend his tour. He was very knowledgeable and willing to change as the day went along.”

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13.Ephesus Bible Study Tour from Kusadasi or Izmir

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 6.5 - 7.5 hours · from $150

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from your Kusadasi or Izmir hotel or port to the House of the Virgin Mary, ancient Ephesus, the Seven Sleepers cave and St. John’s Basilica. A private guide links the sites to Christian history, while included entry fees simplify the day. Lunch is not included, and shopping stops may be part of the route.

“Nos ha encantado la visita. Hemos podido ver las ruinas de Éfeso con todo lujo de detalles, al igual que hemos visitado también la casa de la Virgen María y la basílica de San Juan. Creo que esta visita es imprescindible si estás por Esmirna. Por otro lado, tanto el guia, como el conductor fueron muy amables y correctos. El guia, de hecho, nos dió muchos consejos sobre Esmirna. El unico defecto que veo es que en el tour no incluyan la visita al museo de Éfeso En definitiva, Tour totalmente recomendado.”

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14.Private: Ephesus, Basilica of Saint John,Virgin Mary’s House Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $74

From Kusadasi, take a private, English-language tour of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and St. John’s Basilica. A licensed local guide accompanies your group, while a separate driver handles the air-conditioned vehicle. Lunch is included; admission fees are extra. No guide names are provided.

“Visits to important landmarks. Tour guide was very good and friendly. Guided us throughout the tour and was informative”

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